Visit the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) at Kotoku-in Temple
1-2 hours | Easy | Standard entry fee
Things to do
Things to do in Kamakura
Kanagawa, Japan
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Start with Visit the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) at Kotoku-in Temple, Explore Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Walk through Nanzenji Temple gardens, Hike the Daibutsu hiking trail. Then use the full Kamakura guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.
Explore things to do in Kamakura in Kanagawa, Japan, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.
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Explore Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
1-2 hours | Easy | Free entry; optional donation
Walk through Nanzenji Temple gardens
1-2 hours | Easy | Temple entry fee
Hike the Daibutsu hiking trail
2-3 hours | Moderate
Visit Engaku-ji Temple
1-2 hours | Easy | Temple entry fee
Relax at Yuigahama Beach
2-4 hours | Easy
Visit Kencho-ji Temple
1-2 hours | Easy | Temple entry fee
Explore Komachi Street shopping and dining
1-3 hours | Easy | Shopping and dining costs variable
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Good first tap
Kamakura offers an unparalleled combination of accessible Buddhist heritage, including the Great Buddha and numerous temples, paired with coastal charm and mountain hiking—all within easy reach of Tokyo, making it ideal for experiencing medieval Japan without lengthy travel.
Travel tip
Get a Kamakura-Enoshima Free Pass for unlimited local train and bus travel.
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