5 Best English-Speaking Kamakura Tours

Most Kamakura signs are in Japanese, so a guide who explains the temples in English earns their fee.

1.Kamakura Railway, Yokohama Night View Day Trip (Enoshima, Kamakura High School, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Includes Enoden Experience) Korean, Chinese, and English Guides, Departs from Tokyo

Ride the Enoden from Tokyo to Kamakura, visit Enoshima and finish with Yokohama after dark on a full-day guided trip.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Our tour guide, Mr. Heixu Jun, was very friendly and patient. Despite the extremely hot weather, his explanations were incredibly detailed. He was fluent in various languages and translated and explained everything clearly for us.”

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2.Optional Fireworks Cruise: Tokyo Atami Sea Fireworks Festival One-Day Tour: Kamakura Enoshima / Hakone Lake Ashi Classic Routes Optional (Departing from Tokyo / Chinese and English Services)

Compare Kamakura and Hakone routes on this Tokyo day trip, then watch Atami’s beach fireworks with guide support and round-trip transport.

★ 5.0

“Mandy provided excellent service, from pre-trip communication to ensuring every group member was taken care of until the end of the tour. The itinerary flowed very smoothly. We are very grateful to Mandy and happy to have participated in this one-day tour.”

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3.Tokyo Private Custom Chartered Free Tour V.I.P Luxury VIP Car Private Transfer & Chartered Service to Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Kamakura, and other places. Customizable Itinerary. English, Chinese, Cantonese (Green Plate)

A 10-hour private Tokyo car charter offers flexible trips to Fuji, Hakone, Nikko and more, with language options and extra costs to plan for.

★ 4.5

“During the trip, the driver only served as transportation, with no additional services like sightseeing commentary or recommendations. You'll have more flexibility if you plan your own itinerary, but travelers unfamiliar with Japan should do their research beforehand. For lunch, we went to a restaurant…”

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4.Kamakura and Yokohama Private and Custom Tour with English Driver

Explore Kamakura, Enoshima, and Yokohama comfortably with a private, customizable tour led by an English-speaking driver. Perfect for stress-free sightseeing.

★ 5.0

“The day started without any hassle thanks to the timely pickup, letting us discover lots of interesting places in a completely unhurried way. The speed remained soft and adjustable, helped by a tidy and pleasant automobile that creatRead more”

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5.Kamakura: One Day Private Tour with English Speaking Guide

Discover Kamakura in style with a private, customizable tour including iconic temples, shrines, and the breathtaking Enoshima Island, guided in English.

“I had a wonderful experience on this tour. The recommendations were perfect—better than I expected—and matched exactly what I was looking for: a mix of nature, shrines, and Japanese culture. I had plenty of time at each stop and never felt rushed, which was really…”

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