Kamakura · 8–10 hrs · full day
Kamakura & Enoshima Private Day Tour from Tokyo
A relaxed private day on the coast south of Tokyo — the Great Buddha, the flower temple of Hase-dera, Komachi-dori street food and the island of Enoshima.
Check dates & bookA relaxed private day on the coast just south of Tokyo. See the Great Buddha of Kamakura, the hillside flower temple of Hase-dera and the Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu shrine, walk the Komachi-dori food street, then cross to Enoshima island for sea views — all at your own pace with a private guide-driver.
Trip highlights
- The 13th-century Great Buddha (Daibutsu) at Kotoku-in
- Hase-dera — temple gardens, sea-view terrace and the Benten cave
- Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, Kamakura's principal shrine
- Komachi-dori street food and souvenir shopping
- Enoshima island, its shrine and the Sea Candle observation tower
- Optional ride on the vintage Enoden coastal railway
A day on this tour
Everything is private, so the timings flex to your pace and the weather. A typical run of the day:
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08:30
Tokyo hotel pick-up
Drive south to the coast — about an hour and a quarter.
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10:00
The Great Buddha, Kotoku-in
The 11-metre bronze Amida, cast in 1252 and open to the sky since a tsunami carried off its hall.
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11:00
Hase-dera
A hillside temple with a hydrangea path, an ocean-view terrace and the lantern-lit Benten cave.
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12:15
Komachi-dori & Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu
Street food and souvenirs along the shopping lane, then the grand approach to Kamakura's great shrine.
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14:30
Enoshima
Cross the bridge to the island; climb to the shrine and the Sea Candle tower for the sea view.
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18:00
Back at your hotel
Arriving in central Tokyo in the early evening.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group
- English-speaking guide-driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo
- Expressway tolls, parking and fuel
- Bottled water
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Temple entrance fees (Hase-dera approx. ¥400; Enoshima Sea Candle approx. ¥500)
- Enoden train tickets if taken
- Gratuities (optional)
Good to know
Where do you pick us up?
From the lobby of your hotel anywhere in central Tokyo, at a time we agree in advance. Staying further out? Tell us and we'll confirm the pick-up.
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes — the tour is private. Tell your guide-driver what matters most to you and they'll shape the day around it, adding or dropping stops as you go.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The tour runs in almost all weather. Only conditions that make a mountain road genuinely unsafe would change the route, and your guide will always find a good alternative.
How and when do we pay?
You pay a 20% deposit when you book — by card or bank transfer — and that secures your date. The remaining 80% is settled with your guide on the tour day, cash or card. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
What travellers say
4.9 / 5 from 79 reviews on Tripadvisor — ranked #1 of 22 things to do in Marunouchi.
“JJ was exceptional — friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. The car was immaculate and he never once rushed us.”
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“We travelled with my elderly parents and he adjusted every stop so they could enjoy it in comfort.”
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“Booked on a long layover — met us at arrivals, showed us the city, had us back with time to spare. Brilliantly run.”
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