Kamakura & Enoshima Private Tour | Licensed Guide & Driver

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About this activity

Our tour is fully organized and operated by local Japanese experts.

As one of the pioneers in offering private tours around Kamakura, we combine extensive experience and local insight to deliver a refined, fully customized one-day tour that stands above the rest.

Step into a world where samurai once walked and temples whisper stories of centuries past. Our tour immerses you in the heart of Japan, where history, spirituality, and nature exist in perfect harmony.

Visit the Great Buddha, and stroll through the serene garden of Hasedera Temple, where seasonal flowers bloom and captivate visitors throughout the year.

In the afternoon you may like to feel the sea breeze at Enosima island, steeped in legends and dotted with hidden shrines.

Yokohama, with its fusion of oriental and occidental cultures, provides a captivating contrast to Kamakura. Explore its highlights, including the panoramic Landmark Tower, Redbrick Warehouse, and Cup Noodle Museum, etc.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Japan Star Travel Agency

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Air-conditioned private vehicle (van) and bottled water
Included: Fuel, Highway tolls and Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities: Gratuity *5-20%
Not included: Entrance fees: Hase-dera Temple
Not included: Entrance fees: Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama
Not included: Entrance fees: Engaku-ji Temple
Not included: Entrance fees: Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple)
Not included: Entrance fees: Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple)
Not included: Entrance fees: Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden
Not included: Entrance fees: Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
Not included: Entrance fees: Kencho-ji Temple
Not included: Entrance fees: Tokeiji Temple
Not included: Entrance fees: Sankeien Gardens
Not included: Entrance fees: Shinyokohama Ramen Museum

Itinerary

Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura

30 min Admission not included

It is a gigantic bronze statue of Amida Buddha (13.5m, 44 ft.) in an open air. It is the only national treasure in Kamakura. You can enter inside the body for only 20 yen. (admission fee 200 yen per pers.)
Hokoku-ji Temple

30 min Admission not included

Rated 3 stars in the Michelin travel guide. The temple is famous for having the most beautiful bamboo grove in Kamakura. You can enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweet in a teahouse overlooking the bamboo grove. (admission fee 600 yen per pers. including matcha and sweet) (20 to 60mn)
Hasedera Temple

30 min Admission not included

It’s known as a temple of flowers. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas around late May to late June, and maple leaves in autumn. It’s also famous for 9.18 meter-tall gilded wooden eleven-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. (admission fee 400 yen per pers.)

(30 to 60mn)
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

30 min

This Shinto shrine is dedicated to the god of war and the god of the samurai in general. It is a popular site for weddings and is particularly beautiful during cherry blossom or azalea season. (30 to 60mn)
Kamakura Komachidori

20 min

It is a long shopping street near Tsurugaoka Hahchimangu Shrine. The street is lined up with numbers of restaurants, cafes and shops. Some popular souvenirs are carved lacquerware (Kamakura-bori), pigeon-shaped cookies (Toshimaya Hato sable), and bean snacks (Kamakura mameya).

(20 to 80mn)
Kencho-ji Temple

30 min Admission not included

It’s the oldest and the highest ranking zen temple in Kamakura. It offers meditation practice on certain dates. Zen t-shirts are sold here. (admission fee 500 yen per pers.)
Engaku-ji

30 min Admission not included

It is the second important zen temple in Kamakura, famous for its large temple gate and bell.

You can find the grave of famous film director Yasujiro Ozu here. There is a café within the temple compound where you can enjoy lunch, Japanese sweets, and matcha green tea and other drinks on certain dates. (admission fee 300 yen per pers.)
Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple)

30 min Admission not included

It is famous for blue hydrangeas from late May to late June. Many people queue up to take a picture of the circular window in the main hall which frames the scenery of the garden behind it. (admission fee 500 yen per pers.)
Stop 9

30 min

Shinto Shrine where is believed an increase of income by washing cahs with its holy water.
Tokeiji Temple

30 min Admission not included

This quiet little temple served as a shelter for women who suffered abuse by their husbands and sought a divorce at a time when only men were allowed to ask for a divorce. Visitors can enjoy flowers all year round, such as plums in early spring, iris and climbing hydrangea in June, in gardens stretching back to the wooded hills.(admission fee 200 yen per pers.)
Kamakura Kokomae Station

Passing by

This photogenic railroad crossing having the beautiful blue sea in the background was used in the opening sequence of a famous Japanese anime “Slam Dunk”. A short photo stop is possible.
Yokohama Minato Mirai 21

30 min

Minato Mirai 21 is a seaside urban area in central Yokohama. Some major attractions are the Landmark Tower (the second tallest building in Japan), Cosmo World amusement park, and the Red Brick Warehouses shopping center.

(30 to 60mn)
Sankeien Gardens

30 min Admission not included

It is a traditional and typical Japanese-style garden designed by a wealthy businessman. 17 precious buildings transferred from Kyoto and other places are skillfully arranged to match the beauty of the garden. (admission fee 700 yen per pers.) (30 to 90mn)
Enoshima Island

30 min

There are various attractions such as a shrine, aquarium, botanical garden, observation tower and caves. Mount Fuji can be viewed from various places if the weather permits.

(30 to 150 mn)
Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden

30 min Admission not included

Enjoy the panoramic scenic view of the Yokohama Bay area and bay of Tokyo from 273m (900f) high. You can also get a good view of Mt. Fuji on a clear day. (admission fee 1000 yen per pers.)
Yamashita Park

10 min

If you feel like strolling in a park with a coffee in hand, Yamashita Park would be ideal as it is beloved by the locals to come and relax. Street performers are here to entertain on the weekend. A photo stop is possible upon request
Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal

10 min

You can get a very beautiful view of the Yokohama Minato Mirai area
Stop 18

10 min

Another scenic viewing point and landmark of Yokohama bay area with it's The English garden. It is located next to the residential districts of the western people when Yokohama opened as one of the important international ports at the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Yokohama Chinatown

Passing by

If you want to try Chinese food while you are in Japan or to have a different feeling, the biggest Chinatown in Japan is in Yokohama.

Possible to make a stop or have lunch upon request.
Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama

45 min Admission not included

Run by Nisshin, the very first company that invented Cup noodles. You can learn about the story of the instant noodle, topping and making your original noodle, try different tastes from worldwide noodles, and get some original souvenirs only found in this unique place.(admission fee 500 yen per pers.) (45 to 90mn)
Shinyokohama Ramen Museum

one hour Admission not included

If you are a ramen lover, Shinyokohama ramen museum is a must go place.You can enjoy 8 different type of ramen all in one place (admission fee 310 yen per pers.)

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno Iriyaguchi
Hotel Livemax Asakusa Ekimae
Hotel Livemax Asakusabashi-eki Kitaguchi
Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Oshiage
Candeo Hotels Ueno-Park
Hotel Tourist Inn Ueno Okachimachi
Business Hotel Inamoto
The Hideout Tokyo
APA Hotel Ueno Inaricho Ekikita
Business Hotel Yamayuri
Horai
Dormy Inn EXPRESS Asakusa

and 1,481 more pickup points

Don't worry if your hotel is not on the list, we do pick up from any location in Tokyo including air BnB. Please type your pick up information when you book.

Using your ticket

・You may contact your local tour operator at "[email protected]".

・Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The itinerary on the What to Expect is a list, please select around 4 to 6 sites.
You can ask our guide for advice and suggestions after booking.
Please advise for any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, vegetarian option is available.
The tour will not be cancelled or refunded even if some spots are not fully visible due to weather conditions. The activity schedule is subject to change/cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
The price remains the same with or without the vehicle.