Kamakura Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Kamakura
Where to stay in Kamakura

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

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.

Hase
While visiting Hase, you might make a stop by sights like Great Buddha and Hasedera.

Shichirigahama
While there might not be top attractions in Shichirigahama, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Shichirigahama Beach and Katase Higashihama Beach.

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.

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Higashiguchi
"The staff were super friendly. I left my bags both before check in and after check out which freed me off to explore. Both check in and check out are done through a machine but I had a staff member helping me since most of the instructions were in Japanese. The room was small but clean and the bed ..."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

Kamakura Prince Hotel
"The hotel is tired. The prohibition on bringing outside food and drink is unnecessarily restrictive when room service is only from 5pm - 8:30pm. Lots of kids running riot down the corridors and in the pool. The pool hours are short. The bar is like going back in time."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Casablanca Pool House
"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

R.KAMAKURA
"The moment we entered the apartment, we were amazed by the modern interior and owner’s attention to details. TV box allows YouTube videos and the garden has lots outdoor equipments though we didn’t use any due to the weather. Room is spacious and the kitchen has large variety of small electrical ..."
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Kamakura Rakuan
"It's an absolutely beautiful historic Japanese home in a relatively quiet neighborhood. It's a great way to escape the business of the bigger cities for a couple days. Check in was easy and friendly. The train station is only a 5 minute walk away and they have a Family Mart about a 5-10 minute walk ..."
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Stay near popular Kamakura attractions
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- Great Buddha
- Hasedera
- Komachidori Shopping Street
- Kamakura Seaside Park
- Kamakura Performing Arts Center
- Kamakura City Library
- Kotokuin Temple
- Inamuragasaki Park
- Kanagawa Prefectural Ofuna Botanical Garden
- Hokokuji
- An'yoin
- Kitakamakura old private house Museum
- Moto Hachiman
- Kamakura City Kawakita Film Museum
- Komyo-ji Temple
- Ofuna Kannon
- Kamakura Hiking Trails
- Gokurakuji Temple
- Tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo
- Shimizuyu Public Bath
- Jochi-ji Temple
- Myohoji Temple













