The 4 Best Temple Tours in Kamakura

1.Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,375 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $58Our pick

Travel from Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima by air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Hasedera, the Great Buddha, and Enoshima’s shrine, caves, shopping street, and Sea Candle. Guides such as Eric, Yuki, Omar, and Mitsuko are praised for clear explanations and careful timing.

“A very nice tour to the highlights of Kamakura. Our Guide Yuki had the best tips and a lot of interesting information for us and got us to the best spots. It was a very hot day, but a very enjoyable one.”

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2.Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · from $66

Spend 9 to 10 hours visiting Kamakura’s Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi Street, Great Buddha, Hase-dera, and Enoshima. Roundtrip bus transport, temple admissions, and an English or Chinese-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Omar, Yuki, and Mitsuko have earned praise for clear, friendly help.

“I travelled with family and this bus tour was amazing, Omar the tour guide was very friendly and funny, the whole experience was really good.”

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3.Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $98Top rated

Spend about five hours walking and hiking through Kamakura with a certified MagicalTrip guide. Sample street food, visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Hasedera, and the Great Buddha, then see Yuigahama Beach. The group is capped at seven, with temple lunch, entrance fees, snacks, and photos included.

“Great tour with Isao (Isaac)! Enjoyed the town of kamakura and learning the history of the shrines/temples.”

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4.Kamakura Private Tour: Temples, Nature, and the Great Buddha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $98

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kita-Kamakura Station for a five-hour private walk through Zen temples, forest trails, shrines, the Great Buddha, Hasedera, and Yuigahama Beach. Guides such as Yu, Yumi, Teiko, and Noriko tailor the pace and add local context.

“Yu was a great guide and we enjoyed our tour. It was nice to get away from downtown Tokyo to experience some nature and a number of beautiful shrines. Yu booked a great restaurant for lunch and helped us back to the station at the conclusion of the tour. You will need to be prepared to walk but it is worth it!”

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