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15 Best Kamakura Day Trips from Tokyo

The Kamakura runs south: the Great Buddha in the open air, Hase-dera’s hillside terraces and the seaside Enoden line between temples. The old shogunate capital does in a day what Kyoto needs three for.

1.Tokyo: Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Big Buddha, & Lake Ashi Day Trip

Discover iconic sights like Mount Fuji, Kamakura, and Lake Ashi on a full-day guided tour from Tokyo, blending natural beauty and cultural highlights.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“The trip was excellent!!!! My wife and I love it Our guide Jorge was great very knowledgeable and very funny he helped with everything tips where to eat and all kinds of information to make our experience unforgettable. We strongly encourage to buy this package…”

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2.Kamakura 8 hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide from Tokyo

Discover Kamakura’s highlights on this private 8-hour guided tour from Tokyo, featuring a giant Buddha, historic temples, bamboo groves, and more.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Kenji Was excellent. We had a very enjoyable day in Kamakura. The weather was definitely in our favor as we had a beautiful sunny day with a breeze and that afforded us perfect view of Mount Fuji. The Buddhist temples that we viRead…”

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4.Kamakura Private & Customizable Tour – All-in-One Experience

Discover Kamakura with a flexible, private tour tailored to your interests. Expert guides, custom itineraries, and authentic experiences await you.

★ 5.0

“Deen was spectacular 👏 Very friendly and easygoing! Spend the whole day with our group and he felt more like a friend than a guide. Would definitely recommend! ✨”

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5.Private Car Tour to see Highlights of Kamakura, Enoshima, Yokohama from Tokyo

Discover Kamakura, Enoshima, and Yokohama on a private 10-hour guided tour from Tokyo, blending history, culture, and scenic views with personalized service.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide and tour were absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations. She worked with us prior to our tour to coordinate the best spots to visit which helped us maximize our day. She was extremely knowledgeable, professional and so interesting. We would highly recommend…”

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6.From Tokyo Kamakura, Hachimangu Shrine and Enoshima Full Day Tour

Discover Kamakura, Enoshima, and Hachimangu Shrine on a full-day guided tour from Tokyo. Convenient transportation, expert guides, and authentic sights for a memorable experience.

★ 4.5

“. It was very hot the day we went and there wasn’t much shade. It was a nice introduction to the area which is well worth a longer visit. Train was very crowded. We did enjoy ourselves and Peter our guide was very informative. His…”

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7.Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea

Discover Kamakura and Enoshima on this full-day guided tour from Tokyo, featuring shrines, temples, seaside views, and authentic Japanese experiences.

★ 5.0

“We went on a great day-trip tour of Kamakura and Enoshima with our tour guide Jeff, who was informative and fun. Clearly, he loves the area and gave us a vivid narrative about Kamakura's history, making the journey upbeat and interestiRead more”

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8.Private Kamakura plus Yokohama Tour – English Speaking Driver

Discover Kamakura's temples and the vibrant Yokohama waterfront on this private tour with an expert driver, perfect for hassle-free cultural exploration.

★ 4.5

“Great experience for us but if you are looking for a guide this tour is not for you. My partner has visited the Tokyo area for decades and without his local knowledge this tour would not have been enjoyable. Due to his extensive knowledge this…”

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9.Tokyo: Kamakura and Yokohama Private Day Trip with Guide

Discover Kamakura's Great Buddha, Sankei-en Garden, and Yokohama's Minato Mirai on a private day trip from Tokyo, guided by knowledgeable locals.

“The season has an impact on when to visit certain places - as an example Sankeien Garden may be beautiful in the Spring or Fall but not worth a visit in December. It will be helpful to provide recommended months to visit on the itinerary.”

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11.Kamakura Temples Private Guided Tour from Tokyo

Discover Kamakura’s stunning temples, the Great Buddha, and scenic shrines on this private full-day tour from Tokyo, led by expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 4.8

“The activity was exactly as set in the guidelines. Take is a very knowledgeable person, explaining, using maps, picture etc what happened in Kumakara’s history. Although it was very crowded, Take managed to manoeuvre through the crowds and get us to the places of interest.”

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12.4 Day Tour – Mount. Fuji, Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Yokohama

Discover Japan's highlights in 4 days with a private tour covering Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Kamakura, and Yokohama—customizable, comfortable, and insightful.

★ 5.0

“The first day our guide Armad took very good care of us showing us Tokyo city. He took pictures of us and parked I convenient locations. The next three days we had David as a great guide. He went out of his way to show…”

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15.Kamakura Full Day Walking Tour with Local Expert Guide and Pickup

Discover Kamakura with a guided full-day walking tour featuring iconic temples, hidden gems, and local insights for an authentic Japanese experience.

★ 4.5

“This experience was very good. So many sights to see. The guide was knowledgeable and easy to spend the day with. The sights are amazing. For future travelers here are some notes on this trip: -“pick up at hotel” means the guide will meRead more”

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More Kamakura Day Trips from Tokyo

5.0Yokohama/Kamakura Private Tour by Car- English speaking Driver$470.31 5.0Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo with a Local: Private & Personalized$323.38 4.0Private Tour Kamakura and Enoshima With Guide and photographer$503.00 5.0Yokohama and Kamakura Private Full Day Tour with English Guide$400.00 5.0One Day Private Tour to Kamakura with English Speaking Driver$391.22 5.0Kamakura Great Buddha & Yokohama tour with English Speaking Guide$650.00 4.8Kamakura: One Day Private Tour with English Speaking Guide10 hours$486 5.0Private Tour Kamakura Yokohama Day Trip English speaking driver$399.00 5.0Kamakura English Guided Private Tour GREEN NUMBER PLATES$448.00 5.0Historic Kamakura: Temples, Shrines and Street Food Private Walking Tour$220.22 5.0Tokyo Bus Tour to Kamakura Great Buddha and Enoshima with Pickup$15.00 5.0Yokohama and Kamakura Private Day Trip from Tokyo$360.00 5.0Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple$146.59 4.5Tokyo: Bus Tour to Kamakura Great Buddha & Enoshima with Pickup$63.44 5.0Kamakura&Enoshima Tour to-and-from Tokyo, Yokohama, up to 12$878 4.5Kamakura Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Tokyo$1,026.90 5.0Kamakura Historical and Cultural Day Trip with Local Cuisine$767.36 5.0Private Full-Day Kamakura-Enoshima Tour with Bilingual Driver$448.10 4.71-Day trip: Kamakura City (Enoshima/Shonan/Beach)$539 5.0Private 2-Day Tour: Mt Fuji Hakone & Kamakura + Onsen Ryokan2 days$838 4.4Tokyo: Fuji, Hakone, Kamakura Private Tour /w English Driver10 hours$77 5.0Full Day Kamakura Tour, From/To Tokyo, Yokohama, 2- 12 guests$715.34 5.0Kamakura and Yokohama Private Tour with Bilingual Chauffeur$435.71 5.0Full Day Private Tour In Kamakura English Speaking Driver$520.00