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
- 8:00 Meet at Aloft Tokyo Ginza
- 9:10 Katase-Enoshima Station
- 9:40 Enoshima Shrine
- 10:00 Samuel Cocking Garden and Observation Deck
- 11:00 Enoshima Station
- 11:40 Hasedera Temple
- 12:15 Lunch @ Totokama Hase Branch
- 13:00 Great Buddha of Kamakura
- 14:00 Hokokuji Temple
- 14:50 Kamakura Station
- 16:00 Disband at Aloft Tokyo Ginza
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 8:00 at Aloft Tokyo Ginza and ended at 16:00. The day ran to 8 hours from start to finish. It included lunch @ Totokama Hase Branch at 12:15.
Over the course of the day the route took in Katase-Enoshima Station at 9:10, Enoshima Shrine at 9:40, Samuel Cocking Garden and Observation Deck at 10:00, Enoshima Station at 11:00, Hasedera Temple at 11:40, Great Buddha of Kamakura at 13:00, Hokokuji Temple at 14:00 and Kamakura Station at 14:50.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Ginza to Shimbashi by subway (180JPY); Shimbashi to Fujisawa by train (860JPY); Fujisawa to Katase-Enoshima by train (170JPY); Enoshima to Hase (Kanagawa Prefecture) by train (260JPY); Daibutsu-mae by train (200JPY); Kamakura Station (East Exit) by train (220JPY); Jomyoji by bus (220JPY); Kamakura to Shimbashi by train (830JPY); Shimbashi to Ginza by subway (180JPY). Across 9 sections the fare came to 3,120JPY per person.
What Is a Private Kamakura and Enoshima Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
Although the course had been discussed in advance, the guests strongly wished to visit Hokoku-ji (the bamboo temple), so I reduced the Enoshima portion and changed the course rather quickly, resulting in the itinerary above. It was a hot day, and the parasols I provided were well received. The walking paths to and from Enoshima were especially hot. The restaurant chosen for lunch was highly rated, and the guests enjoyed their meal. That said, some found using chopsticks difficult, and I felt that Japanese food can be challenging for some people. The guests spent a relaxed time at Hokoku-ji, and we returned to the Hotel on schedule. Since one of the guests had not been able to install a transit card, I lent them a Suica card and settled the payment afterward. I received a tip.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Ginza～Shimbashi | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Shimbashi～Fujisawa | 860JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Fujisawa～Katase-Enoshima | 170JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Enoshima～Hase (Kanagawa Prefecture) | 260JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Daibutsu-mae / Keikyu Bus～Kamakura Station (East Exit) / Keikyu Bus | 200JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | Kamakura Station (East Exit) / Keikyu Bus～Jomyoji / Keikyu Bus | 220JPY |
| Section 7 | Bus | Jomyoji / Keikyu Bus～Kamakura Station (East Exit) / Keikyu Bus | 220JPY |
| Section 8 | Train | Kamakura～Shimbashi | 830JPY |
| Section 9 | Subway | Shimbashi～Ginza | 180JPY |
| Total | 3,120JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Aloft Tokyo Ginza at 8:00, and the tour finished at Aloft Tokyo Ginza at 16:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 8 hours in total, from 8:00 to 16:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Katase-Enoshima Station, Enoshima Shrine, Samuel Cocking Garden and Observation Deck, Enoshima Station, Hasedera Temple, Great Buddha of Kamakura, Hokokuji Temple and Kamakura Station.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 3,120JPY per person across 9 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?
Koba 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 Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
My name is Eiji Kobayashi (Mr.), and I will be your guide during your stay in Tokyo.
Please call me Koba.
Allow me to introduce myself. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of Japan and an expert in Japanese history and culture, and also in nursing and health. I usually work as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) at a Public Health Center in Tokyo, and I hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additionally, I have a Ph.D. in medical science.
Born in 1957 and raised in Tokyo, I have worked for 33 years mainly in the research and development area for some pharmaceutical companies. Then, I changed my career to nursing and entered a university to obtain a PHN and RN license. I took the Licensed Guide for preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and volunteered in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021.
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Great Touring Tokyo
Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…
Jul 21, 2026
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Great Touring Tokyo
Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly appreciated his knowledge of the history of Tokyo and Japan and his very pleasant demeanor. He is a true gentleman and was a pleasure to tour with in Tokyo.
Jul 9, 2026
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This was our first visit to Tokyo, and our tour with Koba made the experience truly exceptional. We’re a family of four with two teenage boys (14 and 16), and Koba was wonderfully kind, patient, and engaging with each of us. The experience started even before we arrived—his first communications laid out a thoughtful, customized itinerary that perfectly matched our interests as first-time visitors. Our six hours together were full, seamless, and incredibly rewarding. Koba’s deep knowledge of the city, his attention to detail, and his warm, easygoing approach made the tour an ideal fit for our family. It was the perfect way to get a broad yet meaningful introduction to Tokyo in a short time. We’re so grateful he was our guide and highly recommend him to anyone visiting the city.
Jul 8, 2026
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A beautiful tour
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It was a perfect experience…
Jul 8, 2026
Χρονης Π
A beautiful tour
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
It was a perfect experience see learned a lot about Tokyo and our guide Koba was perfect in every way and very helpful. We had a perfect time together.Thank you Koba
Jul 5, 2026
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6hr Tokyo guide great experience
Koba was so nice to my family and I. He was patient and helped carry a large toy my daughter won. I wished we had another day. Having a guide saved us hours of navigating the subway and metro.