Kamakura offers tourist attractions such as the Enoden, Kenchoji Temple, and Hakusan Shrine; sightseeing events such as the Kamakura Fireworks Festival, doll memorial services, and needle memorial services; and local delicacies such as shirasu rice bowls, Hato sableys, and Kamakura beer.
Along with Kyoto and Nara, the ancient capital of Kamakura is popular among tourists.
Kamakura is dotted with many historic shrines, temples, historical sites, and historic ruins, and many tourists from Japan and abroad come to Kamakura to see them.
You can also enjoy hiking, marine sports, traditional Japanese cuisine at long-established restaurants, seafood from the sea, and vegetables, foods, and sweets of the Kamakura brand.
In addition to the standard souvenir stores and stores selling souvenirs, you can also enjoy a wide variety of sightseeing in Kamakura, such as visiting stores selling the hottest goods and fashion items.
If you consider a flower tour, in spring, there are Ankoku-ji Temple, Anyoin Temple, Engaku-ji Temple, Sazarigaike Forest Park, Kaizo-ji Temple, Kamakura Literature Museum, Jomyo-ji Temple, Zuisen-ji Temple, Hokoku-ji Temple, and so on.
In summer, Kaizo-ji Temple, Kenchoji Temple, Komyo-ji Temple, Gokuraku-ji Temple, Raigo-ji Temple, Myohonji Temple, Meigetsuin Temple, Hongaku-ji Temple, etc.
In autumn, Ankoku-ji Temple, Eishoji Temple, Kamakura Literature Museum, Kenchoji Temple, Jokomyoji Temple, Jochiji Temple, Tokeiji Temple, etc.
In winter, Eishoji Temple, Egara Tenjinja Shrine, Zuisenji Temple, Ryukokuji Temple, Sugimotoji Temple, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and Haseji Temple are recommended.
In particular, Meigetsuin Temple, known as the hydrangea temple in Kamakura, is recommended during the hydrangea season and rainy season.
Although there are different ways to enjoy sightseeing in Kamakura, you may choose to visit temples and shrines in areas such as "Kita-Kamakura," which retains the atmosphere and atmosphere most typical of Kamakura with Enkakuji Temple, Kenchoji Temple, Tokeiji Temple and other old-timey temples, "Hase," where Kotokuin Temple, known for the Big Buddha in Kamakura, Haseji Temple and other temples are located and many long-established restaurants are also located, You may also choose to focus on the "Shichirigahama, Koshigoe, and Mt. Kamakura" area, which is like a resort with restaurants overlooking Sagami Bay, away from the central area of Kamakura, and enjoy the spectacular view of the bay as well as seafood.
We also recommend a tour of long-established ryotei (Japanese-style restaurants) and restaurants in order to enjoy the delicacies of the sea and mountains, or a gourmet tour to enjoy tea and sweets at temples and near temples that are full of emotion while enjoying the wonderful scenery.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kamakura Daibutsu) is one of the most famous landmarks in Kanagawa Prefecture and a symbol of the historic city of Kamakura. Located at Kotoku-in Temple, this magnificent bronze statue of Amida Buddha has watched over the city for centuries and continues to attract visitors from Japan and around the world. The statue stands 11.31 meters tall, or approximately 13.35 m...»
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is one of Kamakura’s most important landmarks, with a history closely connected to the samurai government established by Minamoto no Yoritomo. Developed under Yoritomo’s leadership, the shrine became a central place of worship for the Kamakura shogunate and the guardian shrine of the warrior class. Today, it continues to attract large numbers of worshippers, particular...»
Hokokuji Temple is a historic Zen Buddhist temple in Kamakura, famous for its beautiful bamboo grove of approximately 2,000 towering moso bamboo trees. Often affectionately called the "Bamboo Temple," it offers a peaceful retreat where visitors can stroll along stone paths beneath the green canopy, admire the traditional Japanese garden and enjoy matcha tea while gazing at the bamboo forest....»
Enoden is a beloved railway line connecting Kamakura Station in Kamakura with Fujisawa Station in Fujisawa, passing through the Enoshima area. Its old-fashioned trains travel through a variety of distinctive landscapes, from narrow streets lined with houses to tunnels and stretches of coastline. The train's relaxed pace and nostalgic atmosphere have made it popular not only with local residents bu...»
A Lively Street Just Outside Kamakura Station Kamakura Komachi Street is one of the most popular shopping and dining destinations in Kamakura. It begins near the east exit of JR Kamakura Station, where visitors are welcomed by a distinctive torii-shaped symbol tower. The street stretches for approximately 360 meters and offers an enjoyable introduction to the atmosphere of this historic city. The...»
Hasedera Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple in Kamakura, traditionally believed to have been founded before the Kamakura period (1185–1333). Its full name is Kaikozan Jishoin Hasedera, and it is widely known as Hase Kannon, after its principal Buddhist image. The temple is also the fourth temple on the Bandō Sanjūsankasho, a pilgrimage route connecting 33 temples dedicated to Kannon in eastern J...»
Meigetsuin Temple is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple belonging to the Kenchōji school, located in Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Its formal name is Fukugenzan Meigetsuin. It is widely known as the “Hydrangea Temple” because of the magnificent display of hydrangeas that fills its grounds during the rainy season. The temple is particularly famous for its soft blue flowers, a color often re...»
Ofuna Flower Center is a spacious flower park in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Approximately 5,700 species and varieties of plants grow throughout its grounds, producing beautiful seasonal displays throughout the year. In addition to its extensive collection of flowers and plants, the center holds seasonal exhibitions, gardening classes, and gardening consultation sessions. It is a place where v...»
Kamakura National Treasure Museum is a municipal museum located within the grounds of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The shrine was founded in 1063 and is closely associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate. The museum preserves and exhibits the rich history and cultural heritage of Kamakura. Its collections include paintings, s...»
A Shrine with More Than 900 Years of History Egara Tenjin Shrine is located in Nikaido, Kamakura, and is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a historical figure widely revered in Japan as the deity of learning. The shrine stands to the east of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, near the Kanazawa Road, which historically connected Kamakura with Mutsuura in what is now Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama. From the...»
Kamakura Beer is a locally brewed craft beer from Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Known for its distinctive character and wide variety of flavors, it offers beer lovers an opportunity to discover a taste that reflects the culture and personality of this historic city. One of the defining features of Kamakura Beer is its clean, straightforward flavor, carefully crafted by a female brewer. The brewe...»
Kencho-jiru is a traditional clear soup associated with Kamakura City in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is closely connected with Kencho-ji Temple, one of Kamakura's most important Zen Buddhist temples, and is widely regarded as the origin of the Japanese dish known as kenchin-jiru. According to one traditional explanation, the name kenchin-jiru developed from the expression Kencho-ji no shiru, meaning ...»
Hato Sabure is one of Kamakura's most recognizable sweets and a classic souvenir from Kanagawa Prefecture. These large, pigeon-shaped biscuits are known for their buttery aroma, crisp texture, and simple, satisfying flavor. The sweet was created by Toshimaya, a long-established confectionery shop in Kamakura. Its distinctive pigeon shape is closely connected with Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, one...»
Gongoro Chikara Mochi is a signature sweet from Hase in Kamakura. It is made by Chikaramochiya, a long-established Japanese confectionery shop located along the approach to Goryo Shrine, a short distance from Hase Station. The shop has been in business since around 1700, during the Genroku era, and its namesake confection has been enjoyed for more than 300 years....»
Kurumicco is one of Kamakura's best-known confections. Its charming package, decorated with an adorable squirrel, makes it instantly recognizable. The sweet is one of the signature products of Beniya, a confectionery shop located along the approach to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura....»
Discover Your Favorite Flavor from an Extensive Selection The bean confectionery made by Kamakura Mameya, a specialty shop near Hase Station in Kamakura, is a popular local souvenir. These snacks are loved for their crisp, satisfying texture and delicious flavor that makes it hard to stop at just one. The company was founded in 1954 in Ninomiya, Kanagawa Prefecture, an area well known for its pe...»
Hearty Bread That Becomes More Delicious with Every Bite KIBIYA Bakery is a natural-yeast bakery with its main shop in Onari Shopping Street in Kamakura. Its roots go back to Takaraya, a bakery founded on Komachi Street in 1948. The business was given a new start in 2004 as KIBIYA Bakery. The bakery places great importance on using domestically grown wheat cultivated without pesticides. Its brea...»