Kamakura and Enoshima tour: Seven famous spots in one day

Samurai temples, a giant Buddha you can enter, and a lighthouse with views of Mt. Fuji

A private guided tour of Kamakura and Enoshima covers eight major sites in seven hours, starting at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine and ending at the Sea Candle observatory deck. The tour moves between landmarks on public trains and walks, with a live English-speaking guide. You pay separately for entrance fees, meals and transport costs as you go. The route crosses from Kamakura's 12th-century temples to Enoshima's coastal shrines and shopping streets, finishing with a 360-degree view that includes Mt. Fuji on clear days.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine45m
2. Great Buddha of Kamakura25m

Visit Kamakura and Enoshima highlights

• Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
• Walk along Komachi street
• See the Great Buddha of Kamakura at Kotoku-in
• Explore Hasedera Temple grounds
• Shop at Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise Street
• Visit Enoshima Shrine and ride outdoor escalator
• Enjoy panoramic view from Enoshima Sea Candle

The Experience

Kamakura was the seat of Japan's samurai government in the 12th to 14th centuries, and the tour opens at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, a shrine over 1,000 years old that once stood as the guardian temple of samurai warriors. From there you walk Komachi street, a pedestrian lane running from Kamakura Station lined with local restaurants and shops selling foods found nowhere else in Japan. The route then reaches Kotoku-in temple, home to the Great Buddha of Kamakura: a bronze statue over 11 meters tall that you can enter and explore from the inside as well as view from outside.

The day continues to Hasedera Temple, known as the Flower Temple for its seasonal plantings across expansive grounds where you can walk trails, enter caves and collect amulets or fortune-telling papers. From Kamakura, you take the Enoden train to Enoshima, a coastal area famous for swimming and surfing. Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise Street connects to Enoshima Shrine and specializes in local dishes like takosen and whitebait bowls. The shrine itself, also over 1,000 years old, sits at the top of Enoshima and is reached by Japan's first outdoor escalator.

The tour finishes at Enoshima Sea Candle, a lighthouse and observation deck offering a 360-degree panoramic view across the Shonan coast and, on clear days, Mt. Fuji. Because the ending point differs from the start, let your guide know if you'd prefer to finish elsewhere. Wear comfortable shoes: the day involves substantial walking, and many of the sites have stairs. Most spots don't accept credit cards, so bring cash for meals and entrance fees, which you cover as you visit each site.

What’s included

• Private guide speaking English.
• all transportation on public trains and walking between sites.
• access to eight landmarks including Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, Komachi street, Kotoku-in temple with the Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple, Enoshima Shrine, Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise Street and Enoshima Sea Candle observatory.

Days and timesDaily · 10:00

AgesAges 18+ · 4 to 17 years — Free · Under 4 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends elsewhereMeeting point, per the operator: “JR Kamakura Station, in front of East ticket gate　*Please note that this is NOT Kita-kamakura Station.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by OTOMO Travel Guide

Is this one for you?The tour involves substantial walking and climbing stairs at most sites, so wear comfortable shoes and be ready for a full day on foot. If you prefer a slower pace or have mobility concerns, note that many spots have stairs and are difficult to navigate with a wheelchair or cane: discuss alternatives with your guide before booking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

4 to 17 years, free; under 4, free.

What is the Great Buddha of Kamakura like, and can you really go inside it?

The Great Buddha at Kotoku-in temple is a bronze statue over 11 meters tall, and yes, you can enter the statue itself to experience it from the inside as well as view it from outside. It's one of the most recognizable landmarks in Kamakura.

How do you get from Kamakura to Enoshima during the tour?

You take the Enoden train, a public railway that connects Kamakura to the Shonan area where Enoshima is located. The train is included as part of the tour route.

What can you see from the Enoshima Sea Candle observatory deck?

The Sea Candle offers a 360-degree panoramic view across the Shonan coast and the sea. On clear days, you can see Mt. Fuji from the observation deck.

Is there time to eat or shop during this tour?

Yes. Komachi street in Kamakura and Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise Street both have restaurants and shops where you can stop. You pay for any meals or purchases yourself, and the guide can recommend places along the route.

What does the tour cost beyond the guide fee?

Entrance fees to temples and shrines, meals, and public transport costs are separate and paid as you visit each site. Estimated additional costs are around 2,510 JPY per person, though this varies depending on what you eat and which optional experiences you choose.