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Kamakura · Kanto
Kanto · 関東
Kamakura
A coastal former shogunal capital an hour south of Tokyo, known for the thirteenth-century bronze Amida Buddha at Kotoku-in and a cluster of Kamakura-era Zen temples tucked into wooded valleys.
- Best seasons
- Spring · Autumn
- JR Pass covers
- Yes
- Interests
- Temples & Shrines · Culture & History · Beach · Nature
Highlights
What to see and do.
- Great Buddha (Kotoku-in)
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
- Hase-dera Temple
- Enoshima Island
- Komachi-dori Street
When to go
Crowd levels by month.
Vermillion density shows how crowded the city feels each month. Darker cells mean more tourists and higher prices.
JanLow
FebLow
MarModerate
AprHigh
MayModerate
JunModerate
JulHigh
AugHigh
SepModerate
OctModerate
NovModerate
DecLow
Where to stay
Neighbourhoods to consider.
Kamakura Station area
Walking distance to temples and Komachi-dori shopping street
convenienceculture
Book ahead
Reservations that matter.
No major reservations needed. Go early on weekends to avoid crowds at the Great Buddha.