Kamakura | Grande Buda de Kamakura & Santuário Tsurugaoka Hachimangu & Rua Comercial Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise & Passeio de um dia pela Escola Secundária de Kamakura | Partindo de Tóquio

A wonderful trip with Zhu Li, a very kind, patient, and attentive guide. Thanks to him and the company, we saw the amazing place of Kamakura and Enoshima Island, with picturesque views. Thank you for this opportunity to see magnificent places. The trip organization was excellent: a comfortable car with hotel transfer, and Zhu Li was considerate, punctual, and friendly. I thank and recommend, value for money 10 out of 10.

Incredible experience with Allan, our guide from Gogoday! Despite having a huge group of 40+ people from 15 different countries on a busy Golden Week Sunday (which Allan rightly called Mission Impossible), he handled it flawlessly. Allan was incredibly organized, providing detailed briefings and tailored recommendations for every stop. He also set up a dedicated chatgroup for easy communication and answered all our questions patiently. Also kudos to the group for being punctual throughout the tour, allowing us to cover everything. Highly recommend this fast-paced, value for money tour if your want to make the most of your trip!

Choosing the classic Kamakura/Enoshima for a day trip from Tokyo in August was truly a stroke of genius. If we had gone to Mount Fuji as originally planned, we would have been disappointed by the clouds. Our guide, Mr. Lee Han-san, was fluent in Korean, Chinese, and Japanese, and had a charmingly witty way with words. He gave our global tour group a delightful and memorable experience. Seeing the Great Buddha of Kamakura, eating curry bread, experiencing the Slam Dunk railway crossing, the beach, and feeling the wind at the Enoshima Sea Candle observation deck were truly precious experiences. We also thank Mr. Fukushima for driving us safely through the heavy rain on our way back.

It was a truly fulfilling trip! Thanks to our guide, Lee Han-san, and the driver, we heard various explanations and the trip concluded comfortably and efficiently! We returned around 5 PM after visiting Komachi-dori → Kamakura High School Station (tram) → Kamakura Great Buddha → Tsurugaoka Hachimangu → Enoshima. We also had some free time at Komachi-dori and Enoshima, which was wonderful!

The itinerary is good but just too much walking! Really enjoyed Kamakura and Enoshima very well! Our guide walks too fast, it would be better if he slowed down a bit so that we can enjoy the place more. Also, it's okay to go back around 7pm as long as we have enjoyed the place. We hope for your consideration for future tours. thanks!

I was very fortunate on this day trip to the warehouse to meet the experienced tour guide, Mr. Kim Myung-cheol, who added many precious memories to my journey. From the beginning, Mr. Kim shared many stories about the background of the attractions and the daily habits of the locals, which added a lot of interest. At the attractions, he would also proactively help guests take photos and recommend century-old restaurants worth visiting for lunch to experience local specialties. Mr. Kim also highly emphasized meeting times, repeatedly reminding everyone to be punctual at the designated meeting point to avoid affecting other travelers' itineraries, showing great responsibility. The return journey was not wasted either; he gave interesting introductions and even told us to discover for ourselves the popular items sold in Japanese convenience stores 🤣. Finally, there was a small surprise 🥰. The tour guide was very professional, enthusiastic, and engaged throughout the entire trip. Thank you very much. 🙏🏻

In December in Kamakura, the winter sun, thin as golden gauze, gently enveloped the ancient capital in a tranquil serenity. As the morning light first appeared, the Great Buddha sat peacefully at Kotoku-in Temple. Its bronze hue was serene, with last night's frost resting in its palms. When the wind blew, the surrounding ginkgo trees had long shed their leaves, their branches like fine ink lines against the grey-blue sky. We walked around the Buddha, watching the sunlight slowly climb its side profile, and suddenly felt that this Great Buddha, having endured wind and rain and once housed in a wooden temple, understood best what "impermanence is permanence" truly means. Moving on to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, only the iron-grey branches remained on the cherry trees lining the stone steps. Winter pilgrims exhaled white mist, clapping their hands in prayer before the Maiden's Hall, their clear sounds echoing in the crisp air. The water at the purification fountain was bone-chillingly cold, yet it made the mind exceptionally clear. My wife tied an omamori (charm), saying she wanted to bring this tranquility home. In the afternoon, we took the Enoden train to Enoshima. Benten Nakamise Street was sparsely populated, lacking the summer hustle and bustle, allowing us to hear the sound of waves from afar. The warm aroma of grilled senbei from old shops filled the air. We shared freshly grilled octopus crackers, watching the shop owner unhurriedly flip them on the griddle, and time seemed to slow down. Following the path up to Enoshima Shrine, the vermilion gate faced the winter's vast sea. In front of Benten-do Hall, someone clasped their hands in prayer—perhaps for artistic improvement, or perhaps just for peace of mind. The salty sea breeze brushed past wind chimes, their lingering sounds among the bare branches adding a sense of Zen even more profound than when they were complete. Before dusk, we strolled to Kamakura Koko-mae. The train slowly passed by the azure Shonan Sea, waves crashing on the deserted beach. In that moment, I suddenly understood why Kamakura always captivates people: it distills tranquility from its most tumultuous history and preserves empty spaces within its most popular attractions. The desolation of winter, paradoxically, allowed us to see the city's true essence—not blooming for anyone, but quietly breathing with the mountains and the sea. On the return train, my wife dozed on my shoulder. Outside the window, the silhouettes of temples in the twilight flashed by, like a series of faint ink sketches. We didn't rush today, just wandered freely, yet in winter's Kamakura, we gathered a heart full of clear, precious moments. This arrangement was very thoughtful of our guide, Mr. Tan.

A guide provided amusing and informative details about all of the sites we visited and made sure that we were all able to follow the packed itinerary and we didn't lose anybody on the trip. This is a really great way to see all of these important sites without worrying about how to get there or how to get back. I highly recommend using this tour to get to the location featured in the anime Slam Dunk. I had a fantastic time and was very satisfied with this tour.

The meeting point was clear, but the flag was not obvious. There were three language groups among the 30+ passengers on the shared tour bus, accompanied by two guides (who spoke English, Korean, and Chinese). The guides were very attentive to everyone, and they reminded us to avoid getting off at the wrong stops when taking the Enoden train. The overall itinerary wasn't too rushed – we visited all the attractions, and the weather was great! Highly recommend the two guides!👍🏻

If you're a fan of the anime Slamdunk, then this trip is a must. I was so happy to see in person the railway and train station in Kamakura featured in the opening credits of Slamdunk. Our tour guide, Allan Tan, was funny and entertaining. Though the trip was a bit fast-paced, he made sure we covered everything in the itinerary. I also enjoyed going to the Enoshima Island and the food there was great as well. All in all, I recommend joining this tour.