Kamakura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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

Zaimokuza
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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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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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Yamanouchi

If you're spending some time in Yamanouchi, Kitakamakura old private house Museum and Engakuji are top sights worth seeing.

Yamanouchi
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

4 out of 5
1-8-1 Komachi, Kamakura, Kamakura, Kanagawa
The price is AU$298 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$298
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (787 reviews)
"High level of service. Great location. Comfortable beds and room size. Very happy with the overall stay. Its a good place to be for a visit to the area."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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 WiFi, 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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (941 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 vacation home in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Enoshima Aquarium and Shichirigahama Beach are located ...
"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 vacation home in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakkeijima Sea Paradise and ...
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

Activities

Tokyo Subway Ticket

Tokyo Subway Ticket (24 hours)

AU$9
per adult
Tokyo Subway Ticket (24 hours)
Tokyo Subway Ticket

Tokyo Subway Ticket

AU$18
per adult
Tokyo Subway Ticket
Boat on the water in Japan with Mount Fuji in the background

Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet Train

AU$235
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet Train
From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour

From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour

AU$83
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
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Tokyo: Traditional Kimono Rental Experience at Wargo

AU$50
per adult
Tokyo: Traditional Kimono Rental Experience at Wargo
You can rent a cosplay here.

Costume Rental Studios in Emotion Liberation Zone

AU$31
per adult
Costume Rental Studios in Emotion Liberation Zone
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