Kamakura (鎌倉) is a coastal town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, about 50 kilometers south of Tokyo. It was the political center of Japan during the Kamakura period from 1185 to 1333 and is now a popular tourist destination known for its historical and cultural significance.
One of Kamakura’s most famous attractions is the Great Buddha of Kamakura, a large bronze statue of Amida Buddha that dates back to the 13th century. The statue stands at over 11 meters tall and is one of the most iconic symbols of Japan.
Other popular attractions in Kamakura include the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which is dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war and patron of the samurai, and the Hokokuji Temple, which features a beautiful bamboo grove and a serene Zen Garden.
Kamakura is also known for its beaches, including Yuigahama Beach and Zaimokuza Beach, which are popular spots for swimming and surfing. The town is surrounded by hills and mountains, making it a great destination for hiking and outdoor activities.
Tokyo Station ↓ Yokosuka Line ↓ 56 minutes (12 stops) Kamakura Station (Cost 950 yen)
Attractions in Kamakura
Hokokuji TempleHokokuji Temple (報国寺) is a beautiful Zen Buddhist temple located in Kamakura, Japan. It is known for its stunning bamboo grove, which is one of the larges...
Kamakura Hasedera TempleHasedera Temple (長谷寺) is a beautiful Buddhist temple located in Kamakura, Japan. It is known for its stunning gardens, beautiful buildings, and impressive...
Great BuddhaKamakura Daibutsu (鎌倉大仏), also known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura, is a large bronze statue formally known as the Amida Buddha statue located in Kamak...
EnoshimaEnoshima (江ノ島) is a small island located off the coast of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is a popular tourist destination known for its beauti...
Meigetsuin TempleMeigetsuin Temple (明月院), also known as the “Hydrangea Temple,” is a Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect located in Kamakura, Japan. It is known for its...
Tsurugaoka HachimanguTsurugaoka Hachimangu (鶴岡八幡宮) is a Shinto shrine located in Kamakura, Japan. The shrine was founded in 1063 and is dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war...
Jomyoji TempleJomyoji Temple (浄妙寺) is a Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect located in Kamakura, Japan. It was founded in 1188 and is known for its historic building...
Engakuji TempleEngakuji Temple (円覚寺) is a Zen Buddhist temple located in Kita-Kamakura, Japan. It was founded in 1282 by the regent Hojo Tokimune, with Zen master Mugaku...
Kenchoji TempleKenchoji Temple (建長寺) is a Zen Buddhist temple located in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 1253, it is one of the oldest and most sig...
Zuisenji TempleZuisenji Temple (瑞泉寺) is a Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect located in Kamakura, Japan. It was founded in 1327 by Nikaido Doun, with Muso Soseki ser...
Zeniarai BentenZeniarai Benten (銭洗弁天), formally known as Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine (銭洗弁財天宇賀福神社), is a Shinto shrine located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Pref...
Myohonji TempleMyohonji Temple (妙本寺) is a Buddhist temple located in Kamakura, Japan. It is one of the oldest Nichiren sect temples in Kamakura, founded in 1260 by Hiki ...
Jochiji TempleJochiji Temple (浄智寺) is a Zen Buddhist temple located in Kamakura, Japan. Founded in 1281, it is renowned for its beautiful architecture, serene gardens, ...
Tokeiji TempleTokeiji Temple (東慶寺), located in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, was founded in 1285 by Kakusan Shidō-ni, the wife of the regent Hojo Tokimune....
Enoshima AquariumEnoshima Aquarium (新江ノ島水族館) is a popular aquarium located in close proximity to Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture. The aquarium is known for its extensive...
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