Kamakura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association

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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Zaimokuza

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

Zaimokuza
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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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Hase

While visiting Hase, you might make a stop by sights like Great Buddha and Hasedera.

Hase
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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
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Yamanouchi

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

Yamanouchi
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 helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
Very helpful staff and the room was great.

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Higashiguchi
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is NZ$223 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$223
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8,059 reviews)
Utilitarian room for transit stay.

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Airport Terminal 3

The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Airport Terminal 3

4 out of 5
2-6-5 Haneda International Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is NZ$338 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
NZ$338
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,370 reviews)
Rooms are very nice and clean and the amenities very generous. Breakfast is delicious with so many choices. Perfect for an overnight stay for late arruvals or a flight the next day.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Airport Terminal 3
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 Vacation House

Kamakura Vacation House

3 out of 5
773-12 Nikaido, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakkeijima Sea Paradise and Hokokuji ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
ありがとうございました。

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Kamakura Vacation House
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 Katase Higashihama Beach and Shichirigahama ...
9/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
This place is fantastic. It's tucked a good ten or so minute walk from any tourist area so it's nice and quiet. It's very cozy and relaxing. It comes fully stocked with kitchen items. Plates, pans ect... if you plan to stay longer. It's got two conbeni and one grocery store with in two minute walk ...

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Blue Lagoon
Kohaku AMBER Kamakura Zaimokuza

Kohaku AMBER Kamakura Zaimokuza

3 out of 5
Zaimokuza 6-4-4, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakkeijima Sea Paradise and Zaimokuza ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
My wife and I wanted to “slow travel” for a few days and found this place on VRBO. It’s a 100-yr old traditional coastal home. It is directly across the road (there is a convenient tunnel under the road) from Zaimokuza and Yuigahama beaches and there is a bus stop right outside the door for a 15 ...

Reviewed on 20 July 2025

Kohaku AMBER Kamakura Zaimokuza
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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