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Kanagawa, Japan

Tokyo to Kamakura Day Trip

A full day in Kamakura built around the Great Buddha and temples, with all the transportation and navigation handled for you.
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Max 6 guests
7 hours
English, Japanese
Lunch and cafe
Visit temples and gardens
Kamakura Round-trip

Key Facts

Kamakura all organized by your Local Expert
Walk through the historical shopping street
Explore the temple gardens
Lunch and a cafe stop both included
See the Great Buddha

Overview

A full day in Kamakura, fully organized by your Local Expert, including all transport from Tokyo and back. Your Local Expert coordinates everything and paces the tour for you, making the day easy and stress-free. You will visit the iconic Kotoku-in for the Great Buddha and explore peaceful temple gardens.

Your Local Expert will also take you around Komachi-dori, a lively historic shopping street filled with local shops and cafes. Lunch and a cafe stop are included in the tour, giving you time to enjoy the area without needing to plan or manage logistics yourself.

Where we'll meet

Shinjuku Station (Exit East A9)3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

What You'll Do

Meet Your Local ExpertBefore your experience, your Local Expert will contact you via the TOMOGO! app chat.
Travel to Kamakura togetherYour Local Expert meets you at Shinjuku Station and takes you to Kamakura, handling the route and transfers.
Shrine, shopping street, and lunchYou walk through Shrine and shopping streets, with your Local Expert pointing out small shops before settling in for lunch.
Great Buddha and the temple gardensA short ride on the Enoden train takes you to temples.
Cafe stop before heading backYour Local Expert will take you to a cafe to rest and then return back to Tokyo.
Get local recommendations before you goBefore the tour ends, your Local Expert shares their personal picks for the rest of your trip.

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Included / Not Included

Included
Pre-experience planning conversation via the TOMOGO! app
7-hour tour with a Local Expert
Round-trip train fares between Tokyo and Kamakura
Lunch and cafe fee included
Entry fees to Kotoku-in (Great Buddha) and Hasedera
Not Included
Food and drinks outside the included lunch and cafe stop
Train fares for the Enoden train within Kamakura
Personal purchases, souvenirs, or optional activities
Transportation to the meeting point and during the experience
Additional temple or attraction entries beyond Kotoku-in and Hasedera
Personal travel insurance and any additional costs

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Yes, Kamakura is walkable. However, with a Local Expert, they will handle the route and the train transfers, as well as providing local context to the sights you will see.

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Yes. Most repeat visitors have done the Great Buddha and the main shopping street. Your Local Expert can shift the day toward Hasedera's gardens, quieter side streets, and food stops you walked past last time, so the second visit feels different from the first.

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Comfortable shoes are essential, the day involves walking and standing. Dress in layers and check the season carefully. Kamakura summers are humid and the temple grounds offer limited shade. In spring and autumn, a light jacket is usually enough.

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Yes, this tour is suitable for families with children. While there is a fair amount of walking, the pace is relaxed and there are plenty of engaging stops along the way. The route is designed so kids are not just “transiting between attractions,” but have things to look at and enjoy throughout.

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¥59,400/ person
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