Kamakura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association

Where to stay in Kamakura

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Ofuna

Unique features of Ofuna include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Kamakura Performing Arts Center or Rokkokukenzan while you're exploring the area.

Ofuna
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Koshigoe

The beaches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Koshigoe. Katase Higashihama Beach and Koshigoe Fishing Port are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Mejiroyamashita Station or Nishi-Kamakura Station to get around the larger area.

Koshigoe
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Zaimokuza

If you're spending some time in Zaimokuza, Zaimokuza Beach and Yuigahama Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Zaimokuza
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Hase

While visiting Hase, you might make a stop by sights like Great Buddha and Hasedera.

Hase
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Shichirigahama

While there might not be top attractions in Shichirigahama, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Shichirigahama Beach and Koshigoe Fishing Port.

Shichirigahama
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Kamakurayama

Though Kamakurayama may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hasedera and Gokurakuji Temple.

Kamakurayama
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

4 out of 5
1-8-1 Komachi, Kamakura, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (802 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with spacious rooms."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

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Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura
Tosei Hotel Cocone Kamakura

Tosei Hotel Cocone Kamakura

3 out of 5
7-10-1 Onarimachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (535 reviews)
"Great location and wonder service."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

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Tosei Hotel Cocone Kamakura
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Higashiguchi

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Higashiguchi

3 out of 5
1-22-3 Ofuna, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (944 reviews)
"I appreciated the amenities and loved the availability of different bath salts. The staff was also very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Higashiguchi
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Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon

3 out of 5
1-5-20 Tsunishi, Kamakura
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Enoshima Aquarium and Katase Higashihama ...
9/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"This place is fantastic. It's tucked a good ten or so minute walk from any tourist area so it's nice and quiet. It's very cozy and relaxing. It comes fully stocked with kitchen items. Plates, pans ect... if you plan to stay longer. It's got two conbeni and one grocery store with in two minute walk ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Blue Lagoon
Casablanca Pool House

Casablanca Pool House

3 out of 5
3-7-24 Inamuragasaki, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Stay at this 3-star villa in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Shichirigahama Beach and Inamuragasaki Park are ...
"Casablanca Pool House was an absolute incredible experience they’re so kind and accommodating, the house is so clean upon arrival, having a private pool and outdoor tub is rare to find in Japan especially on a last minute booking ! You have views of the ocean and an island view from the second floor ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024

Casablanca Pool House
Yuigahama Chiyo

Yuigahama Chiyo

5 out of 5
4-chome-3-34 Yuigahama, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Stay at this 5-star luxury holiday home in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakkeijima Sea Paradise and Kamakura ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"前日予約にも関わらず とても丁寧に細かくご対応していただけて 安心しました。 お部屋もとても綺麗に清掃されていて 設備もとても充実してました。 今回はキッチンを利用する事がなかったのですが 次回泊まる機会があれば キッチンで自炊などしてみたいです。"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Bring the children to Hakkeijima Sea Paradise and enjoy this exciting theme park in Yokohama. Visit the area's shops or amble around its Chinatown.

Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Nissan Stadium

Nissan Stadium

Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Yokohama. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Nissan Stadium
Yokohama Stadium

Yokohama Stadium

Catch an event at Yokohama Stadium during your trip to Yokohama. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Yokohama Stadium
Yokohama Arena

Yokohama Arena

Catch an event at Yokohama Arena during your trip to Yokohama. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Yokohama Arena
Yomiuriland

Yomiuriland

Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Yomiuriland as part of your trip to Kawasaki. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Yomiuriland
Yokohama Cosmo World

Yokohama Cosmo World

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Yokohama Cosmo World during your visit to Yokohama. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Yokohama Cosmo World

Things to do

Yokosuka: Uninhabited Island and the Cruise of Naval Port

Yokosuka: Uninhabited Island and Naval Port Cruise

฿2,825
per adult
Yokosuka: Uninhabited Island and Naval Port Cruise
Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary

Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary

฿5,606
per adult
Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary
Great Buddha of Kamakura-2

Kamakura Full Day Tour: Kotoku-in & Enoshima & Hachimangu Shrine

฿2,326
per adult
Kamakura Full Day Tour: Kotoku-in & Enoshima & Hachimangu Shrine
JDM Itasha trip to famous car meet up spot Daikoku Parking

JDM Itasha trip to famous car meet up spot Daikoku Parking

฿6,084
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
JDM Itasha trip to famous car meet up spot Daikoku Parking
Tokyo: Private Daikoku JDM Car Culture Tour

Tokyo: Private Daikoku JDM Car Culture Tour

฿3,865
per adult
Tokyo: Private Daikoku JDM Car Culture Tour
Kanagawa Kawasaki: Super Factory Night View Guided Cruise Reservation 1.5H

Kanagawa Kawasaki: Super Factory Night View Guided Cruise Reservation 1.5H

฿1,124
per adult
Kanagawa Kawasaki: Super Factory Night View Guided Cruise Reservation 1.5H
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