Get Exclusive App Deals
English
  1. Japan
  2. Kanto
  3. Kanagawa
  4. Kamakura
  5. Katase-Enoshima
  6. Half-day/Full-day Tours
  7. Kamakura Day Tour from Tokyo: The Great Buddha of Kamakura, Enoden Train, Kamakura High School | Including Enoden Ticket | Japan
Product #140045
10
Kamakura day trip collage featuring the magnificent Great Buddha, Enoshima sea view with Mount Fuji, and Enoden train running along the coastline.
Enoden railway crossing in front of Kamakura High School, the iconic 'Slam Dunk' anime scene, with the vivid blue ocean and a distant island, evoking youthful memories.
Scenic Enoshima island view from a long pier stretching into the sea, featuring lush green hills and the white observation lighthouse, showcasing charming island beauty.
The magnificent main hall of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura, with vibrant red Japanese architecture surrounded by lush greenery and numerous visitors, exuding solemn cultural heritage.
Intricate red Japanese architecture of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura, with stunning eaves and details standing out majestically under a blue sky, a masterpiece of culture and art.

Kamakura Day Tour from Tokyo: The Great Buddha of Kamakura, Enoden Train, Kamakura High School | Including Enoden Ticket | Japan

Japan-Kanto , Tokyo , Kanagawa , Shinjuku , Kamakura , Katase-Enoshima , Great Buddha of Kamakura
4.5Very Good
Sold 2K+
Booking confirmed within 1 working day(s)
Duration:9 hour(s)
Guided language: English / 日本語 / 中文
Please present the e-voucher on-site

Take the Enoden to find the footsteps of Slum Dunk. You will bump into the sea no matter which direction you go. Taste Enoshima seafood rice bowl with cold beer, enjoy the beautiful sunset, and spend a day as passionate youth!

  • Visit important attractions like the Great Buddha of Kamakura, Enoshima, and Kamakura High School
  • Stroll around in Kamakura area of Kanagawa: Cultural property "Enoshima", animation filming locations such as "Memories Off" and "Slam Dunk", and the Great Buddha of Kamakura
  • Experience the charm of Enoshima, and take the Enoshima Electric Railway for a romance under the Kotoku-in buddhist statue
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Package Options

Details
Select a package to view details

Product Info

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

－What You Can Expect－

  • The Great Buddha of Kamakura

Get a glimpse of the Great Buddha of Kamakura located in the Kotoku-in Temple of the Jodo Sect in the ancient capital of Kamakura, and designated as a Japanese national treasure. The bronze statue of Amitabha Tathagata is commonly known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura, which was built in 1252. It is a symbol of the ancient capital of Kamakura. The flatter face, lower ushnisha and forward posture of the Great Buddha have the style of the Song Dynasty Buddha statues popular in the Kamakura period. 

The Great Buddha of Kamakura has basically maintained its original shape, so it is very precious. Minamoto Yoritomo established the first samurai regime in Kamakura - the Kamakura Shogunate (1192-1333). Therefore, during these 140 years, Kamakura was the center of all Japan at that time, went through great development on political, economic, cultural and other aspects.

  • Tsuruoka Hachiman Shrine

Visit Tsuruoka Hachiman Shrine, formerly known as Kamakura Hachiman Shrine, which was the central belief and patron saint of warriors during the Kamakura period (1192). It has a deep relationship with the first general of Kamakura, and is quite famous in the Kanto area. Together with Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine (Kyoto) and Usa Hachiman Shrine (Oita County in Kyushu), they are collectively known as the three major Hachiman Shrines in Japan. The shrine is vast, and many places are designated as national historic sites, and is famous for local cherry blossom viewing and maple viewing. 

[Komachi Street] 

Komachi Street extending from Kamakura Station to Tsuruoka Hachiman Shrine is a very famous and lively old street in Kamakura. There are many shops on both sides of the street. Kamakura offers a wide variety of souvenirs, Japanese handicrafts, and local delicacies, and is popular among locals and tourists alike. 

  • Enoshima

In the Edo period, it became one of the sightseeing spots for Edo (now Tokyo) people. And because of Bensaiten's musical talent, it has always been a resort for Kabuki actors.

[Enoshima Shrine]

Visit Enoshima Shrine founded in the 13th year of Emperor kinmei (552), and the routine worship is in early April. The wooden colored eight-armed Benzaiten seated statue, the sword made by Hizen no Kuni Fujiwara Masahiro, and the bronze torii gate in the shrine are all precious national designated cultural properties. At the same time, Benzaiten is also the god of wealth. Many worshipers and tourists come here. 

  • Kamakura High School

Kamakura High School is located in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the prototype of Ryonan High School in "Slam Dunk". The intersection not far from the station is where the classic scene of Hanamichi Sakuragi greeting Haruko Akagi was set. Standing at the intersection, you can also feel the passionate youthful memory of the slam dunk while hearing the ringing bell. 

The sea, the campus and those streets in Slam Dunk are so important to everyone born in the 80s. Come and admire the scenes representing the memory of youth, experience the beautiful youth again.

[Shonan Coastal Walk] Cross the railway and the road and go down the stairs, you will see the famous Shonan Coast in Kanto, Japan. It is a paradise for surfers and those who love water activities. You can walk on the beach, listen to the sound of the waves, and relax. And if the weather is good, you can also see Mount Fuji directly. 

*If there are force majeure factors such as strong wind and waves, it may not be possible to go to the coast depending on the situation.

  • Enoden experience

Take Enoden, a tram connecting Fujisawa to Kamakura. The route includes most of the famous scenic spots in Kamakura and of the Shonan coast. When it comes to Kamakura, Enoden is an indispensable and representative means of transportation. The scene of the tram passing by is often seen in major Japanese film and animation works. 

*You will take the Enoden between Kamakura High School and the Kamakura Great Buddha attraction. On the way to take the tram, please be sure to follow the tour guide closely. If you fall behind halfway, you will be responsible for the consequences. This fee is a gift item. If you cannot ride the Enoden due to force majeure, the fee will not be refunded

Purchase Notice

  • Each person can carry one piece of luggage free of charge, with no size limit (please indicate when making the reservation). If there is no note at the time of reservation or more than one piece per person is brought, an additional fee of JP¥2000  will be charged for each piece
  • Free for children aged 0-2 who do not occupy a seat. Please inform us in advance; aged 3 and above are subject to adult pricing). The hotel offers pick-up and drop-off services, and children from 0 years old are considered chargeable.
  • If the number of children under the age of 3 who do not occupy a seat is not informed in advance and results in insufficient space in the car, you may be refused to board the car/bus and the fee will not be refunded
  • Driver service fee (fine small group of 1-13 people; bus group of 14-45 people, the actual amount will be adjusted according to the number of people on the day) 
  • Reference model: 5-8-seater car: Toyota Alphard; 9-14-seater car: Toyota HAICE or equivalent model; 18-22-seater car: minibus; 22-seater car or more: large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only and will be adjusted according to the actual number of people on the day of the tour

【Travel conditions】

  • Place of departure and destination：Tokyo/Kamakura
  • Duration of trip：Day tour
  • Transportation：Chartered bus
  • Bus company：Reisei Tourism Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Meals：Morning 0　Lunch 0　Dinner 0
  • The name of hotel if any：NA
  • Minimum number of participants：1
  • Tour manager：1

【Tour operator】

  • Name：TuYi Group Japan Co., Ltd.
  • Address: 722 Shuzenji, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
  • License Number: Shizuoka Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agency, No. 2-633
  • Travel Agency Association: Regular Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Reminders

  • In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email

  • Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time

  • After the order is confirmed, the date cannot be changed arbitrarily. The loss will be borne by yourself

  • During the itinerary, please take your passport and valuables with you for safekeeping. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., the loss will be borne by yourself

  • Elderly people, patients with high blood pressure, heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, pregnant women, etc., are recommended to be accompanied by relatives

  • This itinerary does not accept participation alone for customers under the age of 18. If you want to make a reservation, please join this itinerary with your guardian

  • This itinerary is a shared tour. Customers who participate in this itinerary must abide by the stay time of each scenic spot and follow the arrangement of the driver.

  • Please note that no fee will be refunded for non-participation or cancellation of the tour due to personal problems, lateness etc

  • In the middle of the itinerary, if you leave the tour on your own, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fee will be refunded. And if it leads to personal and property safety, the consequences must be borne by yourself

  • Depending on the traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds of the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. In case of delay or cancellation of the itinerary due to the above-mentioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me, and you cannot request a refund for this reason

  • This itinerary includes a tram ride and some walking. Please wear comfortable, travel-appropriate clothing and shoes.

  • Please be sure to abide by Japanese local laws and regulations, and do not carry items that are prohibited by Japanese laws, so as to avoid violating the law and affecting your rights and interests

  • During free activities, you should pay attention to the safety of your own personal and property. If you do not listen to the advice, you will be responsible for the consequences of accidents or losses

  • Tokyo and Shinjuku depart from different buses, so the boarding and alighting locations must be the same and cannot be changed.

  • The Enoshima Electric Railway train experience is complimentary. If you are unable to participate due to force majeure, the fee will not be refunded.

  • Summer is hot with strong UV rays, so please prepare sun protection items.

FAQ

1. What is the historical and cultural significance of the Great Buddha of Kamakura?

The Great Buddha of Kamakura, or Daibutsu, at Kotoku-in Temple, is a monumental bronze statue of Amitābha Buddha. Cast in 1252, it originally resided in a wooden temple hall which was repeatedly destroyed by typhoons and a tsunami. Since 1498, it has stood in the open air. As Japan's second-tallest bronze Buddha statue, it is designated a National Treasure and a powerful symbol of Buddhist art and resilience, offering a profound sense of historical and spiritual significance to visitors.

2. Where is the Great Buddha of Kamakura located, and what is the best way to reach it using local transport?

The Great Buddha of Kamakura is situated at Kotoku-in Temple in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The most convenient way to reach it via local transport is by taking the Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoden Line). From Kamakura Station, take the Enoden Line two stops to Hase Station. The temple is then approximately a 7-minute walk from Hase Station, clearly signposted.

3. What are the key dimensions and features of the Great Buddha of Kamakura statue?

The Great Buddha of Kamakura is an impressive bronze statue, standing approximately 11.3 meters (37 feet) tall and weighing around 121 tons. Its key features include a serene and contemplative facial expression, elongated earlobes symbolizing wisdom, and a spiral curl pattern on its head. Uniquely, the statue is hollow, allowing visitors to enter and observe its interior structure, a rare feature among large Buddha statues in Japan.

4. Which Buddhist deity does the Great Buddha of Kamakura represent, and what does it symbolize?

The Great Buddha of Kamakura represents Amitābha Buddha (Amida Nyorai in Japanese), a celestial Buddha described in the scriptures of Mahāyāna Buddhism. Amitābha is revered for his infinite light and boundless life, symbolizing compassion, wisdom, and the ability to guide beings to salvation in the Pure Land. Its monumental presence inspires visitors to reflect on peace, enlightenment, and spiritual journey.

5. What makes the Kamakura Enoden Train line a popular and scenic way to explore the area?

The Kamakura Enoden Train is popular for its nostalgic charm and incredibly scenic route. It hugs the coastline, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, especially between Kamakura and Enoshima. The train passes through quaint neighborhoods and historical sites, stopping at charming, retro-style stations. Its proximity to the sea and the opportunity to spot famous landmarks like the Kamakura High School Crossing make it a unique and picturesque journey for exploring the region.

6. What are the unique characteristics of the Kamakura Enoden Train?

The Kamakura Enoden Train is characterized by its charming retro design and unique operation as a single-track light rail system. It runs between Kamakura and Fujisawa, offering a distinctive blend of urban and coastal scenery. Its route winds through narrow residential streets, alongside the sea, and past numerous historical sites and popular spots, creating an intimate connection with the local landscape that traditional trains cannot offer.

7. What is the connection between Kamakura High School Crossing and popular Japanese animation?

The Kamakura High School Crossing gained global recognition due to its prominent appearance in the opening sequence of the beloved 1990s Japanese animation series "Slam Dunk." This iconic level crossing, with its railway, sea views, and the nearby high school, is instantly recognizable to fans, making it a popular pilgrimage site for anime enthusiasts who wish to recreate famous scenes and capture nostalgic photos.

8. What local cuisine and dining experiences can visitors enjoy in the Kamakura area, particularly near the Enoden Line?

Visitors to the Kamakura area can enjoy a variety of local delicacies, especially along the Enoden Line and near Enoshima. A must-try is Shirasu-don, a fresh sardine rice bowl, often available in raw or boiled forms. Other seafood options are abundant, given the coastal location. Traditional Japanese sweets, such as dango and matcha, are also popular. The area offers charming cafes and restaurants, perfect for experiencing local flavors and relaxing after sightseeing.

Get Help

KKday Help Center