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.

Our guide on 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

The beaches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Koshigoe. Koshigoe Fishing Port and Katase Higashihama Beach 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 Kamakura Museum of Literature.

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.

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.

Kamakura Prince Hotel

Kamakura Prince Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1-2-18 Shichirigahama-higashi Kamakura Kanagawa-ken
The price is NZ$336 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$336
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Shichirigahama Beach and Inamuragasaki Park are located ...
Kamakura Prince Hotel
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

4 out of 5
1-8-1 Komachi Kamakura Kanagawa
The price is NZ$256 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$256
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,002 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel in the perfect location for a trip to kamakura. The staff were extremely helpful and we loved the small touches like lots of complimentary water bottles, pajamas, great toiletries. I would highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

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
The price is NZ$105 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$105
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Hard to see the resemblance between"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 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.
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 Koshigoe Fishing Port and Katase Higashihama ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 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
Casablanca Pool House

Casablanca Pool House

3 out of 5
3-7-24 Inamuragasaki Kamakura Kanagawa
Stay at this villa in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Shichirigahama Beach and Inamuragasaki Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"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

Casablanca Pool House
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 Koshigoe Fishing Port ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 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
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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