This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 8:30 Meet at Kamakura Station
- 9:00-9:15 At Kotoku-in, Great Buddha sightseeing
- 9:15-10:00 Hasedera Temple sightseeing
- 11:00-12:10 Enoshima sightseeing, Sea Candle observation deck
- 12:25-13:00 Travel to Fujisawa by bus, disperse
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited At Kotoku-in, Great Buddha sightseeing at 9:00, Hasedera Temple sightseeing at 9:15, Enoshima sightseeing, Sea Candle observation deck at 11:00 and Travel to Fujisawa by bus, disperse at 12:25.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Kamakura Station (East Exit)／Keikyu Bus to Daibutsu-mae／Keikyu Bus by bus (200JPY); Hase Station／Enoden Bus to Enoshima／Enoden Bus by train (470JPY); Enoshima／Enoden Bus to Fujisawa by bus (290JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 960JPY per person.
Can You Do a Private Kamakura and Enoshima Day Tour Before a Yokohama Event? A Licensed Guide's Report
The Great Buddha and Hase Kannon were included as the guests requested. The guests wanted to attend a baseball event at Yokohama Stadium at 2:30 and also wished to visit Enoshima, so we discussed the timing and which places to visit. As a result, the day before, we had planned to make the shrine the third stop. However, on the day, after visiting the two temples, we suddenly changed the plan and decided to go to Enoshima instead. At Enoshima, the group climbed the Sea Candle, and even though it was cloudy, they could still look out over the Shonan coast, so the guests appeared very satisfied. After that, we left Enoshima in order to arrive at Yokohama Stadium in time.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Kamakura Station (East Exit)／Keikyu Bus～Daibutsu-mae／Keikyu Bus | 200JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Hase Station／Enoden Bus～Enoshima／Enoden Bus | 470JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Enoshima／Enoden Bus～Fujisawa | 290JPY |
| Total | 960JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited At Kotoku-in, Great Buddha sightseeing, Hasedera Temple sightseeing, Enoshima sightseeing, Sea Candle observation deck and Travel to Fujisawa by bus, disperse.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 960JPY per person across 3 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Kappa is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Kanagawa itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
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