Kamakura is easy to reach by train, so the question is whether you want someone else to handle the logistics. Coach and train tours from Tokyo combine the Great Buddha, Hasedera, the shrine and Enoshima in one day and are well reviewed. On the spot, a guided walk brings the Kamakura shogunate to life, and there is a pleasant craft workshop for a rainy hour. All listings were checked on GetYourGuide in October 2026; prices are indicative.
Our pick of Kamakura & Enoshima tours & tickets
from €53 Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip from Tokyo with Temple Tickets
A full-day bus tour covering Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Hasedera and the Great Buddha, a stroll on Komachi Street and a visit to Enoshima, with temple admissions included.
from €52 Kamakura & Enoshima Trip with Enoden Train Ride
A guided day from Tokyo with the Great Buddha, a ride on the Enoden, Enoshima Island and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
from €28 Kamakura Walking Tour through the City of Samurai
A local guide leads you to the Great Buddha, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and Hasedera, with the history of Japan’s first warrior government.
from €16 Kamakura Chopstick-Making Workshop
Choose from nine kinds of wood and plane your own pair of chopsticks with help from friendly staff — a short, hands-on souvenir.
from €45 Kamakura Private & Customisable Tour
A private tour on foot or by car with flexible itineraries. Options differ in transport, pickup and drop-off, so read each carefully.
from €355 per group Kamakura and Enoshima Full-Day Private Trip from Tokyo
A private guided day from Tokyo with the Great Buddha, Hasedera and lunch at a local restaurant. Priced per group.
Booking tips
- Walking tours usually start at Kamakura Station — allow an hour from central Tokyo to get there.
- In June and on fine weekends the Enoden and Hasedera operate queues; guided groups keep to a timetable, so expect a brisk pace.
- Check whether temple admissions and lunch are included; most temples charge a few hundred yen each.
