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Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo
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Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo

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9 hours
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9 hours
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Friday 11 September 2026
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9 hours
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Overview

This full-day bus tour lasting about 9 to 10 hours takes visitors from Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima with an English/Chinese-speaking guide. The tour includes entrance fees to Hase-dera and Kōtoku-in temples and air-conditioned transport. The day starts at Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, Kamakura's main Shinto shrine. Visitors can walk through the large torii gate to see ponds with koi fish, bridges, gardens, and the main shrine buildings. After exploring the shrine area, there is time to walk along Komachi Street, a lively shopping street offering local seafood, traditional snacks, and souvenirs. Lunch is not included, so visitors can choose where to eat. Next, the tour visits Hase-dera Temple, home to a large wooden statue of the eleven-headed Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy. The temple grounds also provide views over Kamakura. Then the group moves on to Kōtoku-in Temple to see the Great Buddha of Kamakura, an 11-meter-tall bronze statue that is a national treasure. Visitors can enter the statue’s interior. The final stop is Enoshima, a small island west of Kamakura. Visitors can explore shrines dedicated to Benzaiten, walk along coastal paths, and enjoy ocean views. On clear days, views of Mt. Fuji and the Tanzawa mountains are visible from the island. The tour ends near Shinjuku Station in Tokyo.

Highlights

Full-day bus tour lasting about 9-10 hours
Visit Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine and Komachi Street
Entrance to Hase-dera Temple with Kannon statue
See the Great Buddha at Kōtoku-in Temple
Explore Enoshima Island with ocean and Mt. Fuji views
Air-conditioned vehicle and bilingual guide included

What's included

Entrance fees to Hase-dera and Kōtoku-in temples
All applicable fees and taxes
Air conditioning on the bus
English and Chinese-speaking guide with commentary

What's not included

Lunch

Itinerary

1

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

The tour begins at Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, Kamakura's main Shinto shrine and spiritual center. Visitors pass through a large torii gate into peaceful grounds with koi ponds, bridges, and gardens. The main hall and smaller shrines represent aspects of Japanese cultural heritage. After exploring the shrine, visitors walk down Komachi Street, a busy shopping area with local food, snacks, and souvenirs. This street offers many options for lunch.

120 min

2

Maruyamainari Shrine

Komachi Street itself is a popular shopping area in Kamakura, filled with unique snacks, souvenirs, and handmade crafts. Visitors can shop and eat while experiencing the atmosphere of this busy street.

3

Shirahata Shrine, Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine

Kōtoku-in Temple houses the Great Buddha of Kamakura, a large bronze Amida Buddha statue standing over 11 meters tall. The open-air statue is a national treasure and visitors have the option to enter inside and explore its hollow interior.

30 min

4

Kamakura Komachidori

Hase-dera Temple is known for its large wooden statue of the eleven-headed Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy. The statue is one of the largest of its kind in Japan and is surrounded by landscaped gardens. The temple grounds also offer wide views over Kamakura.

50 min

5

Hasedera Temple

The last main stop is Enoshima Island, located west of Kamakura. The island has several shrines, including Enoshima Shrine, set among greenery. Visitors can enjoy ocean views from several points and walk along coastal paths. On clear days, views extend to Mt. Fuji and the Tanzawa mountains. The area is quiet and scenic.

120 min

6

Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura

Enoshima Island is home to a shrine complex dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddess of music, wealth, and wisdom. The three connected shrines—Hetsu-no-miya, Nakatsu-no-miya, and Okutsu-no-miya—are linked by paths through green areas with ocean views.

7

Enoshima Island

The island also includes a small hill with the oldest shrine pavilion dating from the Muromachi period. Red flags surround the shrine, placed by people wishing for business success.

8

Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamisedori

A museum on the island was founded in response to damage caused by the 1923 Taisho Kanto Earthquake. It preserves cultural properties that were lost in that event.

9

Enoshima Shrine

Shirahata Shrine lies next to Yanagihara Pond east of Wakamiya Shrine. It enshrines Minamoto no Yoritomo, founder of the Kamakura shogunate, and his son Sanetomo, the third Kamakura shogun.

10

Enoshima Sea Candle

The Enoshima Sea Candle is an observatory lighthouse located in Samuel Cocking Garden. It reopened after renovations in 2003 and stands 59.8 meters tall, with a height of 119.6 meters above sea level. The observation deck offers 360-degree views including Mt. Fuji and the Tanzawa mountains.

11

Zeniarai Benten Ugafuku Shrine

Zeniarai Benten Shrine, located in western Kamakura, is popular for its spring water where visitors wash money, believed to double it.

12

Kamakura Museum of National Treasures

The observatory lighthouse in Enoshima's Samuel Cocking Garden reopened on April 29, 2003, after renovations. It stands 59.8m tall, with its top reaching 119.6m above sea level. The structure is recognized as a symbol of Enoshima. From the observation deck, visitors can see Mt. Fuji and the Tanzawa mountains, enjoying a 360-degree panoramic view.

13

Kamakura Museum of Literature

After passing the bronze torii gate, a narrow shopping street offers many souvenir shops and restaurants catering to tourists.

Meeting point

Shinjuku Post Office Meet at 8:20AM (Departure at 8:30AM) 5-mins walk form Shinjuku Station West Exit 8 Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1E8h4Gv2ESYNheUc6 Please wait along the wall and avoid entering the building.

End point

Shinjuku is the only available drop-off point. The tour concludes here, and please note that the bus will not return to Ikebukuro.

Languages

English (guide)Chinese (China) (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
Commentary in English and Chinese may be provided on the same bus depending on the number of participants.
The guide holding a pale blue flag will be at the meeting point for participants to find.
Infants younger than 3 years old ride free without a seat; if a seat is needed, the child's ticket must be purchased.
The tour schedule can change without notice due to weather, traffic, or other unforeseen causes, which may delay return to the designated location.
The tour will proceed regardless of weather or traffic unless the local operator notifies otherwise; Trip Advisor, Viator, and the local operator are not liable for itinerary changes caused by unforeseen events.
No refunds will be given for late arrivals even if contact was made before departure; rescheduling requires contact at least 24 hours before departure if late arrival is possible.
The tour may be canceled if fewer than 10 participants register; customers will be informed about 3 to 4 days before departure in such cases.
Participants must arrive 10 minutes before departure at their chosen meeting point because the assigned bus and guide are based on that location; late or wrong location arrivals will miss the tour and no refunds will be issued; changes or questions about meeting points must be notified at least 2 days before departure.
The bus will leave at the scheduled time without exceptions.
Participants must follow the scheduled departure time; no delays or waiting will be accommodated to respect all customers' time.
Refunds may not be granted for late arrivals or arrivals at the wrong location even if contact was made before departure; contact must be made 24 hours before departure to reschedule or confirm the exact location.
It is advised to verify the correct meeting location in advance to avoid getting lost; the provided locations correspond exactly to Google Maps points; questions about meeting points should be asked beforehand; no refunds for arriving at the wrong location.
Participants must follow the scheduled departure time; no delays or waiting will be accommodated to respect all customers' time.
Participants should refer to the product page photo and scan the QR code for meeting point details.
The contact number may not be available outside business hours, which are 9:30am to 6pm JST on weekdays only.
Each person is allowed one piece of luggage during the tour; the luggage must be manageable and fit inside the vehicle; luggage stored in the trunk must not exceed a total of 155cm in combined height, width, and depth; items in the trunk will not be accessible during stops, so valuables should be kept with the passenger.
There is only one drop-off location at the end of the tour, which is near Shinjuku Station (West Exit).
Generally, confirmation emails are not sent before departure; customers seeking information or clarification should contact the operator to receive the relevant details.
Total
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