Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

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

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77/100

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4.9/5

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Is Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea worth booking?

Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea is a 11-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $15000 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 54 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
77 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (54)
Duration
11 hours
From
$15000 per person

Please note that this tour does not use a private vehicle and uses public transport. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors. Enjoy a day trip from Tokyo in the neighbouring prefecture of Kanagawa,

What you get

  • Japanese Koi feeding fee
  • Bamboo Temple admission fee and, tea and sweet experience
  • Enoshima island escalators and observatory admission fees
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Great Buddha temple admission fee and entrance fee to go inside of the Great Buddha
  • Enoshima Kamakura Freepass to cover all your transport for the tour

About this experience

Please note that this tour does not use a private vehicle and uses public transport. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors. 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.

What's included

Included

  • Japanese Koi feeding fee
  • Bamboo Temple admission fee and, tea and sweet experience
  • Enoshima island escalators and observatory admission fees
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Great Buddha temple admission fee and entrance fee to go inside of the Great Buddha
  • Enoshima Kamakura Freepass to cover all your transport for the tour

Not included

  • Trains and transport before and after the tour
  • Additional food and drink

What you'll see and do

  1. Shinjuku

    Meet your tour guide outside of Shinjuku station’s South gate/entrance. Board the 08:27 train for Fujisawa station from Shinjuku station, and arrive at Fujisawa station at 09:28. Once arrived at Kamakura Station catch the "Enoden" train to Kamakura Station

    90 minutes here

  2. Kamakura

    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. Leave the temple and tea house, and walk for 20 minutes back to central Kamakura arriving at 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. After that you will have 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. 14:30 Meet back up after your lunch break, and get the train from Kamakura station to Hase station.

    240 minutes here

  3. Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura

    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! 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.

    40 minutes here · Admission included

  4. Enoshima Island

    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. 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.

    70 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Tokyo

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!

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

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!

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

Know before you go

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is already included in the tour duration - 11 hour day

Photos

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 54 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

Knowledge and storytelling

5 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

The guide

4 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Food and drink

3 mentions

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Pace and timing

3 mentions

Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

Traveler reviews

54 verified traveler reviews for Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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J4884WDfrankt · August 2026

More than just shrines... awesome locations.

I had the pleasure of taking this tour with a very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly tour guide named Karina. She was able to provide historical references to all the attractions, she spoke perfect English and Japanese. The tour itself is long but very entertaining as we visited many cities with various vibes and landscapes. I am beyond happy with the service received, thank you Karina! You are awesome!

via Tripadvisor

Brigitte_G · July 2026

Guide was extremely...

Guide was extremely informative and knowledgeable. Learned a lot about Japan and more! Highly recommend.

via Viator

A8593GBmirandas · June 2026

Kamakura tour

It was a very good tour. We got to see a lot of different shrines and we got to visit all around Kamakura. Very good tour guide (Jeff) and he explained historical sites well. It was very nice seeing a part of the beautiful Japanese culture.

via Tripadvisor

801tds · June 2026

Nice mix of things by the beach

Great day. Got to visit many nice places. Jeff shared many good insites. Expect a long day and alot of walking, but rewarding. Bring or buy alot of water if in summer.

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rashmisrinivasar · June 2026

Good trip to Kamakura and enoshima

Good trip. Recommend Karina, she was knowlgable and took us on the trip wigg to it any issues

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Good to know

Duration
11 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$15000 to $23300
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
19
Verdict
Strongly Recommended

Why this scores 77

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)91
Review evidence (18% weight)57
Booking momentum (14% weight)50
Value for money (12% weight)82
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)56
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.

How much does Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea cost?

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Prices start at $15000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea take?

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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.

Is Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 54 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea?

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Around 19 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Tokyo?

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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Tokyo?

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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Tokyo?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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