🚞 Day trip

Kamakura

Kamakura, Tokyo

Kamakura
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The seaside former capital an hour south: the Great Buddha, hillside temples connected by hiking trails, and a beach town pace that resets your Tokyo brain. The default recommendation for a first day trip.

Nearest station Kamakura (JR Yokosuka Line)
Cost ¥¥
Time needed Full day
Best time Spring and autumn weekdays

Insider tip

Take the Enoden tram along the coast to Hase for the Buddha, then hike the Daibutsu trail back. Avoid summer weekends, the whole city has the same idea.

How do I get to Kamakura?
The nearest station is Kamakura (JR Yokosuka Line). Kamakura is in Kamakura, Tokyo.
How much does Kamakura cost?
Kamakura is mid-range, marked ¥¥ on our price scale.
How long do you need at Kamakura?
Plan for full day.
When is the best time to visit Kamakura?
Spring and autumn weekdays.

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