Kamakura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Kamakura

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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.

Ofuna
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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.

Koshigoe
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Kotsubo

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Kotsubo. You might want to make time for a stop at Zaimokuza Beach or Yuigahama Beach.

Kotsubo
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Shichirigahama

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

Shichirigahama

Kamakurayama

Though Kamakurayama may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hasedera and Fufuike Park.

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Yamanouchi

If you're spending some time in Yamanouchi, Kitakamakura old private house Museum and Meigetsuin are top sights worth seeing.

Yamanouchi
JR East Hotel Mets Kamakura Ofuna
JR East Hotel Mets Kamakura Ofuna
3 out of 5
1-2-1 Ofuna, Kamakura, Kanagawa-ken
The price is NZ$93 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
NZ$93
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (559 reviews)
"Easy access from the train station and clean and nice. Little noisy due to close to train goes by."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

JR East Hotel Mets Kamakura Ofuna
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura
4 out of 5
1-8-1 Komachi, Kamakura, Kamakura, Kanagawa
The price is NZ$271 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$271
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (411 reviews)
"Hotel very convenient. Staff & service is 5 stars. Carpark need to pay 2000Yen."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Higashiguchi
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Higashiguchi
3 out of 5
1-22-3 Ofuna, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (563 reviews)
"very like home"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

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.
ATTA HOTEL KAMAKURARoom 101 / Kamakura Kanagawa
ATTA HOTEL KAMAKURARoom 101 / Kamakura Kanagawa
Kamakura
Stay at this apartment in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hakkeijima Sea Paradise and Zushi Beach are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
"Very nice property that still retains a bit of the traditional Japanese homes, while bathroom and toilet have been renovated (really new and clean)! The area is close to Kamakura though it might require a car or bus ride (a bit of walk). and it is close to the beach on foot."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

ATTA HOTEL KAMAKURARoom 101 / Kamakura Kanagawa
Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon
3 out of 5
1-5-20 Tsunishi, Kamakura
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Enoshima Aquarium and Zushi Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
"Good for budget travellers"

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2023

Blue Lagoon
Casablanca Pool House
Casablanca Pool House
3 out of 5
3-7-24 Inamuragasaki, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Stay at this 3-star villa in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Enoshima Aquarium and Zushi Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. we enjoyed the house and the food very much. would recommend."

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2024

Casablanca Pool House
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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16 Sep 2019

Horseback archery festival at shrine was a great experience

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