Kamakura Full Day Tour: Kotoku-in & Enoshima & Hachimangu Shrine
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Daily departures. Minimum 1 person. Guaranteed departure on the day of your choice.
Discover ancient cultural treasures at the sacred Hachimangu Shrine.
Embrace Japan's spiritual heritage at the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
Experience retro Japanese transportation by riding the Enoden train.
A former internet celebrity from Kamakura High School checked into Enoshima as a filming location for animations such as "Memories of Autumn" and "Slam Dunk".
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please pay for your own tickets to Kotoku-In: 300 yen and inside the Great Buddha 50 yen.
If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements. If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.
Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
Foldable stroller can be carried, please be sure to inform customer service when placing an order, if not informed in advance, the driver has the right to refuse.
Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time and lunch.
What To Expect
Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
Kamakura Daibutsu (staying for 30 minutes). The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a bronze statue of Amida Tathagata, located in the Kotoku-in Temple of Pure Land Buddhism in Kamakura's ancient capital. It is commonly known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura. It is the symbol of the ancient capital of Kamakura. Unlike the Great Buddha of Nara Todaiji Temple, which has undergone many repairs in later generations, the Great Buddha of Kamakura has maintained its original form, making it extremely valuable. Minamoto Yoritomo established the first samurai regime in Kamakura - the Kamakura Shogunate (1192-1333). In 140 years, Kamakura, as the center of Japan at that time, experienced tremendous development in politics, economy, culture, and other aspects. During the Edo period, with the revival of shrines and temples, Kamakura gradually became a popular tourist destination in Japan
Enoshima
Enoshima (about 110 minutes) As for the original formation of Enoshima, it is said that in April of the 13th year of Emperor Chinmei's reign (552), sand began to gush out from the bottom of the sea and after 21 days, a sandy island was formed. During the Edo period, it became a popular sightseeing spot for people from Edo (now Tokyo). It has also been a venue for Kabuki actors. Eshima Shrine Eshima Shrine was established by Emperor Kinmei in 552 years. The annual sacrifice takes place in early April. The colorful wooden Eight-Armed Bensaiten Seated Statue in the shrine, the Hizen Kuni Fujiwara Masahiro Sword, the Octagonal Gazing Turtle, the Origin of Eshima, and the Bronze Torii Gate are all nationally designated cultural treasures. At the same time, Benzaiten is also the God of Wealth, and many worshipers and tourists come here. The money-laundering White Dragon King even claimed that washing coins in the water here can bring wealth.
Options
From Tokyo: 08:00 AM
Duration: 9 hours Starting point: Shin-Marunouchi Building, 1-chōme-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-6590, Japan
From Shinjuku: 08:30 AM
Duration: 8 hours Bus Starting point: Tokyo Mode Gakuen, モード学園総合校舎コクーンタワ, 1-chōme-7-3 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Small Group[Hotel pick up]
Duration: 9 hours Car or small bus
What‘s Included
Certified Guide
Driver service fee
Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
Food and drinks
Accommodation expenses, meals, local self-funded projects
Please pay for your own tickets to Kotoku-In: 300 yen and inside the Great Buddha 50 yen.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do experience
Tsuchin C,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guides were wonderful. We have groups who speak Korean, Chinese, and English, however, they were able to effectively communicate with us.
It was OK
cindylN2159EU,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We had a good driver who took us to the places. But that was about it. He would stop the van point in the direction we were to find the attraction and tell us when he would meet us. No history or description. All 8 of us almost got on the wrong train because our driver gave us the tickets, said go over the tracks and get on the train. But it was going in the wrong direction. We figured it out ourselves. If you want a tour this isn’t for you but if you just want to be driven to places it’s fine.
One day bus tour from Tokyo to Kamakura
Krzysztof D,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great event thanks to Alex, the tour guide, who gave a lot of information within a very limited time., with anecdotes and sense of humor. After this one day we have a good flavour about Japanese history, culture and religion. Good job!
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