Kamakura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset over a body of water with a mountain in the background.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing, umbrellas, and beach chairs.
A coastal scene with waves crashing against rocks, a distant view of a mountain, and a cityscape with buildings and a lighthouse.
A green train with the number 1251 approaching a traffic light, with a car in front and a mountain in the background.
A tram at a railway crossing with a car waiting, a woman and child holding hands, and a building with pink flowers.

Where to stay in Kamakura

Find the best Kamakura areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kamakura
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Zaimokuza

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

Koshigoe

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Koshigoe. You might want to make time for a stop at Katase Higashihama Beach or Koyurugi Shrine.

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 Hasedera.

Ofuna

Beaches and shopping are notable features of Ofuna. You might consider stopping by Kamakura Performing Arts Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

4 out of 5
1-8-1 Komachi Kamakura Kanagawa
The price is £139 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£139
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"This is a phenomenal hotel. Outstanding staff. Oversized and beautiful room. Perfect location. Friends recommended it to me and they were more than right."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura
Tosei Hotel Cocone Kamakura

Tosei Hotel Cocone Kamakura

3 out of 5
7-10-1 Onarimachi Kamakura Kanagawa
The price is £93 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£93
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (744 reviews)
"This Hotel is within walking distance from the Kamakura station.very centralized. I walked to the Big Buddha and two Shinto shrines. Very excellent restaurants close by."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Tosei Hotel Cocone Kamakura
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Higashiguchi

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Higashiguchi

3 out of 5
1-22-3 Ofuna Kamakura Kanagawa
The price is £50 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
£50
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"I highly recommend this place. The staff are very kind and gracious. The breakfast buffet is a wonderful experience by itself, especially for guests who would like to learn more about a Japanese breakfast. The amenities are deeply appreciated."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Higashiguchi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kamakura Rakuan

Kamakura Rakuan

3 out of 5
16-11 Sakanoshita Kamakura Kanagawa
Stay at this holiday home in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Hasedera and Great Buddha are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"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

Kamakura Rakuan
R.KAMAKURA

R.KAMAKURA

4 out of 5
3-chome-14-5 Koshigoe Kamakura Kanagawa
Stay at this apartment in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and Netflix. Popular attractions Katase Higashihama Beach and Enoshima Aquarium are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"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

R.KAMAKURA
Private house | Ideal for sightseeing in Kamakura and Enoshima

Private house | Ideal for sightseeing in Kamakura and Enoshima

Kamakura City Kanagawa Prefecture
Stay at this holiday home in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Katase Higashihama Beach and Enoshima Aquarium ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"The house was clean, convenient location, with easy instructions to follow. Loved how they provided coffee beans, hand grinder and pour over set up, plus tea leaves too! The bunk bed mattress was very hard but my son slept in the second night and didn't mind. Thank for the lovely stay. We had a great ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Private house | Ideal for sightseeing in Kamakura and Enoshima
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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