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
- 10:10. Meet at Kamakura Station
- 10:30-12:00 Visit the Great Buddha and Hase Kannon
- 13:00-14:00 Sightseeing at Enoshima Sea Candle, disband
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in the Great Buddha and Hase Kannon at 10:30 and Sightseeing at Enoshima Sea Candle, disband at 13:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Kamakura Station West Exit／Enoden Bus to Hase Station／Enoden Bus by bus (200JPY); Hase (Kanagawa Prefecture) to Enoshima by train (260JPY); Enoshima Station Front／Enoden Bus to Enoshima／Enoden Bus by bus (210JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 670JPY per person.
What Is a Private Day Tour to Enoshima and Shibuya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from North America. In line with their wishes, we visited three locations. They had not realized how far Enoshima actually was, but they were delighted to be able to see Mount Fuji. As this was their final day before heading to the Kansai region the following day, they were looking forward to experiencing the Shibuya Scramble Square next. Enoshima on a Saturday was extremely crowded, and as we walked along the approach to reach the escalators, it felt just as packed as walking down Takeshita Street in Harajuku.
Click here for more details: Kamakura Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Kamakura Station West Exit／Enoden Bus～Hase Station／Enoden Bus | 200JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Hase (Kanagawa Prefecture)～Enoshima | 260JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Enoshima Station Front／Enoden Bus～Enoshima／Enoden Bus | 210JPY |
| Total | 670JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited the Great Buddha and Hase Kannon and Sightseeing at Enoshima Sea Candle, disband.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 670JPY 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.
Thank you for your entry in this tour. Nice to meet you in this mail.
Your tour guide Kappa is my nickname. Kappa is a traditional, imaginary creature who came into being in Japan over 300 years ago. She is good at swimming, like me, for I like swimming. I would like to make our tour operated smoothly as Kappa does when she swims in the river or pond. It is my pleasure to introduce many aspects in our tour, especially cooking, for it is my hobby and I went to the professional cooking and SAKE school, respectively. If you have any questions or requests about Japanese cooking, of course our tour, I am very delighted to answer to you anytime!
Jul 30, 2025
Michael_R
Customized Hakone tour
Viator review: Hakone 8 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our guide, Kappa-san, modified the typical Hakone tour…
Jul 30, 2025
Michael_R
Customized Hakone tour
Viator review: Hakone 8 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our guide, Kappa-san, modified the typical Hakone tour to accommodate our interests, and is very helpful and knowledgeable. Since the day was very hot (95°F / 35°C) we favored activities that were more shaded or cool, including a walk on a cedar-lined section of the old Tokaido path.
May 18, 2025
Leigh_M
Kappa, our guide met us…
Viator review: Kamakura 4hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Kappa, our guide met us at the…
May 18, 2025
Leigh_M
Kappa, our guide met us…
Viator review: Kamakura 4hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Kappa, our guide met us at the train station and took us all over Kamakura. We saw shrines, the big Buddha, gardens, and the Oceanside! Kappa shared a lot of history about Kamakura, and it was nice to have this background when we were exploring these incredible sites! Highly recommend!
May 4, 2025
panderhigs
Kappa A+ Guide!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Kappa was an amazing guide who created a thorough…
May 4, 2025
panderhigs
Kappa A+ Guide!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Kappa was an amazing guide who created a thorough and thoughtful itinerary for us over
the course of 6 hours. We saw SO much in such a short time and would definitely
recommend her!
May 4, 2025
O9621SBscottp
Kappa is a wonderful tour guide
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
My wife and I were treated…
May 4, 2025
O9621SBscottp
Kappa is a wonderful tour guide
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
My wife and I were treated to a wonderful walking tour of Tokyo with Kappa. Kappa was very accommodating in designing a tour specifically tailored to our interests. Kappa is a wealth of knowledge regarding the city history, temples and shrine, and Japanese art history. She is a lovely person too. I highly recommend Kappa if you want to learn about Tokyo