Kamakura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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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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
The price is AU$320 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$320
25 Aug - 26 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! (817 reviews)
"Well designed interior! Great atmosphere"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura
Tosei Hotel Cocone Kamakura

Tosei Hotel Cocone Kamakura

3 out of 5
7-10-1 Onarimachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa
The price is AU$213 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$213
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (536 reviews)
"Great location and wonder service."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

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! (951 reviews)
"It's across the street from JR station. A 24 hours supermarket is 2 blocks down, and there are dozens of food options around, especially yakitori."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

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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 Katase Higashihama Beach and Shichirigahama ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 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 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
Pine Tree

Pine Tree

3 out of 5
Room 201 Sunny Maizon Shonan, 3-11-29, Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room soaking tubs, and slippers. Popular attractions Katase Higashihama Beach and Enoshima Aquarium ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"It was perfect. Plenty of room, very clean, and had everything you might need. Easy walk to Enoshima as well as train stations and various other amenities. I would stay there again!"

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2023

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Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

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Activities

Yokosuka: Uninhabited Island and the Cruise of Naval Port

Yokosuka: Uninhabited Island and Naval Port Cruise

AU$135
per adult
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AU$267
per adult
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Kamakura Full Day Tour: Kotoku-in & Enoshima & Hachimangu Shrine

AU$109
per adult
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JDM Itasha trip to famous car meet up spot Daikoku Parking

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88% of travellers recommend
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Local kawaii craft Tour

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