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Enjoy a day trip from Tokyo in the neighbouring prefecture of Kanagawa and explore two of its hotspots Kamakura and Enoshima!
Kamakura is a popular day trip to do during your trip to Tokyo as it’s only just over 60 minutes away from Shinjuku station. This tour is a great opportunity to venture out and see a different part of Japan but with the ease of still being close to the city! Japanese locals especially love Kamakura and Enoshima due to its close proximity to the sea! So why don’t you take a break from the skyscrapers and bustling Metropolis of Tokyo and come experience this slice of paradise!
The tour will provide guests with a well-balanced itinerary including shrines and temples, food and drink, iconic local transport, nature and an observatory.
On the tour you will learn all about Kamakura’s past and significance at its many shrines and temples, experience a traditional Japanese matcha and sweet experience in a Bamboo forest, feed Japanese Koi Carp, and walk Kamakura’s popular shopping street lined with restaurants, street food vendors and local crafts. In Enoshima, you will ride the iconic local train ’Enoden’ beloved by locals, take a walk along its beautiful coastline and finally go onto Enoshima Island to see its shrine and observatory overlooking all of Kamakura and the sea!
Highlights
The opportunity to have a traditional matcha and Japanese sweet experience in a Bamboo forest and temple!
Feed Japanese Koi in a beautiful Japanese garden and pond!
See the Great Buddha of Kamakura and go inside this amazing statue!
Ride the iconic ’Enoden’ train through the picturesque streets and alongside the sea!
Go to the top of Enoshima Island’s observatory and take in panoramic views of the sea of Japan and the coastline!
Duration
11 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in
English
What is included
Enoshima Kamakura Freepass to cover all your transport for the tour
Bamboo Temple admission fee and, tea and sweet experience
Japanese Koi feeding fee
Great Buddha temple admission fee and entrance fee to go inside of the Great Buddha
Enoshima island escalators and observatory admission fees
Local English speaking guide
What is not included
Trains and transport before and after the tour
Additional food and drink
Outside Shinjuku Station South Gate Green Window @ 8:00
You will meet your tour guide outside of Shinjuku Station’s South Gate by the "Green Window" ticket office (midori no madoguchi). You will recognise the South Gate entrance as it has many ’Lumine 2’ signs across the station entrance building. If you are exiting through the JR train line South Exit ticket gates, the Green Window ticket office will be to the left of the South Exit ticket gates. If you are on the outside of the JR ticket gates, the ticket office will be to your right. Please look out for the tour guide with a ’Snow Monkey Resorts’ sign. Once everybody has met, we will enter Shinjuku station together to begin the tour.
*Do not go to the "New South Exit" side. If you do, look for the "LUMINE 2" sign and cross the street*
Start time
08:00:00
End point
Aim to arrive back in Shinjuku station by 19:10. The tour will then conclude.
Escape the busy streets of Tokyo and discover the perfect mix of Japanese culture, ancient temples, seaside scenery, local food, and island adventure on this unforgettable Kamakura and Enoshima day trip from Tokyo. Just over an hour from the city, you’ll explore historic shrines and temples in Kamakura, see the iconic Great Buddha of Kamakura, and enjoy the chance to go inside this impressive bronze statue. Experience traditional Japanese matcha and sweets in a peaceful bamboo forest, feed colorful koi in a beautiful Japanese garden, and stroll through Kamakura’s lively shopping streets filled with local restaurants, street food, and crafts. Then, ride the beloved Enoden train through charming neighborhoods and alongside the coast before exploring scenic Enoshima Island, where you’ll discover its historic shrine, walk along the beautiful coastline, and visit the observatory for breathtaking panoramic views of the sea and surrounding coastline. This Tokyo day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima is the perfect way to escape the city and experience the history, nature, traditions, and coastal beauty of Japan in one memorable day.
Description
The tour will begin at 08:00am outside of Shinjuku station where you will meet your tour guide. You will meet outside of Shinjuku station’s SOUTH GATE by the "Green Window" ticket office (midori no madoguchi). Once everybody has arrived, you will officially start the tour and your tour guide will escort you to the first destination!
We will board the train from Shinjuku departing for Fujisawa station. The journey will take approximately 60 minutes. From there we will hop on the iconic local train travelling to Kamakura station known as Enoden by the locals. This quaint train car makes you feel like you've stepped back in time to a retro era gone by, and is an attraction in itself for the Kamakura area!
Once we have arrived at Kamakura station, we will begin walking to our first destination, a beautiful temple tucked away from central Kamakura famed for its stunning bamboo forest, statues and tea house. The walk will take approximately 30 minutes, where you will walk along a river and pass by many traditional houses. At the temple, your guide will tell you about the temple's history and significance, as well as the importance of tea culture and the tea ceremony in Japan. We will walk around the temple grounds, and then you will experience a matcha and wasanbon (traditional Japanese sweet) experience in the Temple tea house overlooking the bamboo forest. Slowly sip your matcha and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.
After the temple, we will walk for 20 minutes back to central Kamakura and to our second destination, a famous shrine in the heart of Kamakura. Famed for its large red Torii gate and beautiful bridges as you enter the shrine complex. Here, we will spend 30 minutes learning about the Shrine’s history and feeding the resident Koi in the Shrine’s pond!
Next, we will take a short walk of 5 minutes to the main shopping and eating district of Kamakura! Here your guide will give you an introduction to the area and recommend local foods to try! This is also where you will have your lunch break, so please enjoy your free time exploring, trying street food and picking up the perfect souvenir of your day! There is so much choice, from sweet treats to savoury items to tempt you!
After your lunch break, we will take a walk to our fourth destination and probably the most famous in all of Kamakura! A temple known for its great Buddha statue in the centre of the temple complex! As part of the tour, you will be able to enter the great Buddha and feel the amazing power and scale of the statue and see the giant ’Waraji’ (sandals of the Buddha!)
It is now time to venture over to Enoshima Island! We will take a short walk of 5 minutes from the temple to Hase train station to get back on the Enoden train. The journey will take approximately 23 minutes to arrive in Enoshima! However, the views on this train journey are truly breathtaking. The train winds around the picturesque streets like a snake and alongside the sea, where you can watch the ocean, people surfing and locals enjoying the beach.
Once we have arrived in Enoshima, we will walk along its beautiful stretch of coastline. Very popular with local people and tourists alike, this stretch of coastline offers the best views of Enoshima Island and on very fair-weather days you can see Mount Fuji! On Enoshima Island, we will visit Enoshima Shrine and its Observatory to take in panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Japanese coastline!
After the relaxing walk along the sea, and after enjoying the views at the top of Enoshima shrine and observatory, we will walk back to Katase Enoshima station. Depending on the time of year, we may catch the sunset as we leave Enoshima Island! We will then get a train back to Fujisawa station and board our train back to Shinjuku! So, sit back, relax and enjoy the return journey.
Itinerary
08:00: Meet your tour guide outside of Shinjuku station’s South Exit Green Window ticket office
08:27: Board the 08:27 train for Fujisawa station from Shinjuku station, and arrive at Fujisawa station at 09:28.
09:28: Catch the ‘Enoden’ train to Kamakura station, and arrive at 10:25.
10:25: Walk for 30 minutes to our first destination, a beautiful temple and bamboo forest for a guided tour of the temple complex and to enjoy a matcha and Japanese sweet experience at the Temple’s tea house.
12:30: Leave the temple and tea house, and walk for 20 minutes back to central Kamakura arriving at 12:50.
12:50: Enjoy a 30 minute stop at Kamakura’s most central shrine complex. Here your guide will give you an overview of the Shrine’s history and significance. You will also be able to feed Japanese Koi Carp within the Shrine’s beautiful garden.
13:25: It is now your lunch break! We will leave the shrine complex and head to Komachi Dori, Kamakura’s main shopping and food street! Your guide will happily recommend foods to try and souvenirs to purchase.
14:25: Meet back up after your lunch break, and get the train from Kamakura station to Hase station.
14:50: Arrive at Hase station where you will have a short walk of 7 minutes to our next destination, one of Kamakura’s most famous temples and landmarks - The Great Buddha of Kamakura. Enjoy a 30 minute stop here where your guide will tell you all about the temple and Buddha’s history, and you will also be able to go inside this amazing statue!
15:30: Leave the temple and Great Buddha where we will get the train from Hase station to the island of Enoshima! The journey takes 23 minutes on the ‘Enoden’ train.
16:05: Arrive at Enoshima station where we will enjoy a scenic walk to Enoshima island along the sea! Once we arrive at Enoshima island, we will take escalators to the top of the island where we will go to the Sea Candle Observatory for amazing panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Japanese coastline! Once finished, we will make our way back down stairs, passing Enoshima shrine on the way.
17:40: Arrive at Katase-Enoshima station to get a train back to Fujisawa station. From Fujisawa station, we will then get the train back to Shinjuku.
19:10: Aim to arrive back in Shinjuku station by 19:10. The tour will then conclude.
Tour Availability Disclaimer: All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.
We recommend that you book this tour as far in advance as possible and provide us with no less than 1 weeks (7 days) notice of your tour booking so that the necessary preparations can be made in advance.
Please note that this tour uses public transport, not a private vehicle. Due to this tour using public transport, timings are subject to some change if traffic is poor or the day of travel is particularly busy.
This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors, where you will walk 20,000+ steps. We recommend that you wear sensible shoes and clothes which are easy to walk in. Please check the weather forecast before you head to the meetup point and prepare an umbrella or rain coat if necessary.
There will be free time on the lunch break for guests to enjoy the location at their own pace. However, please make sure that you are at the respective meetup points at the time stated by your guide on the day of the tour. If you get lost or need assistance, feel free to call the number which is listed on your tour pass, and our staff will assist you immediately.
Due to this being a walking tour, it is advised that you do not bring any luggage or large bags with you on the tour. It is advised that you check if your hotel can store your luggage for you until after the tour, or you store your luggage at lockers at a suitable location such as selected train stations with appropriate storage. For example, many stations in Tokyo will have lockers, especially the larger train stations such as Shinjuku, Shibuya and Tokyo.
This tour operates daily through August 2028, except on the following dates when it is not available: September 2026: 1–3, 10; October 2026: 16, 17, 19, 25; November 2026: 3; December 2026: 26, 28–31; January 2027: 1–4, 6. The schedule from September 2028 onward is TBA ( to be advised)
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