Ofuna大船
Kamakura guide
A town between hills and sea that became the samurai capital in the late 12th century. The Great Buddha, Zen temples, the Enoden coast and Enoshima fit into one day. About 1 hour by train from Tokyo.
Things to see 10 classics
"Classics" and "Hidden gems" are this site's editorial picks, not a measured popularity ranking.
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Kamakura's central shrine, tied to the shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo. It stands at the end of Wakamiya-oji, the avenue leading from the sea.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
about 60 minFreePartly step-free
Walk · About 12 min from Kamakura ・ 3.9km from here
- 2
Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotoku-in)
A bronze Buddha about 11 meters tall, cast in the 13th century. It has no hall and sits in the open air.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
about 30 minPaid entryWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 20 min from Kamakura ・ Enoden to Hase, then about 7 minutes on foot ・ 4.2km from here
- 3
Hasedera Temple
A temple housing a tall wooden statue of Kannon. The terrace looks over Yuigahama beach, and hydrangeas bloom in the rainy season.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- Views
- Nature
about 60 minPaid entry
Train · About 15 min from Kamakura ・ Enoden to Hase, then about 5 minutes on foot ・ 4.6km from here
- 4
Komachi Street
A lively shopping street running from the station's east exit toward Hachimangu, lined with snack stalls and souvenir shops.
- Food & markets
- Shopping & strolling
about 60 minFree
Walk · About 2 min from Kamakura ・ 4.2km from here
- 5
Enoshima Island
A small island reached by a bridge, with Enoshima Shrine, a lighthouse observation tower and sea caves. Mt. Fuji shows on clear days.
- Views
- Temples, shrines & churches
- Food & markets
about 3 hrFree
Train · About 45 min from Kamakura ・ Enoden to Enoshima, then about 20 minutes on foot ・ 7.6km from here
- 6
Hokokuji Temple (bamboo garden)
A Zen temple with a bamboo grove behind the main hall. You can drink matcha tea while looking out at the bamboo.
- Nature
- Temples, shrines & churches
about 45 minPaid entry
Bus · About 20 min from Kamakura ・ Bus from Kamakura Station East Exit to Jomyoji, then about 3 minutes on foot ・ 5.1km from here
“Classics” and “Hidden gems” are our editors' picks, not a measured popularity ranking. Travel times are estimates. Please check prices, opening hours and operating days with the official sources before you go.
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The Great Buddha of Kamakura against a blue sky and green hills Suicasmo (CC BY-SA 4.0) / The vermilion main shrine of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu above its stone steps Ocdp (CC0) / The Great Buddha of Kamakura lumoplank (CC0) / The Kannon Hall of Hasedera under a blue sky 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0) / Komachi Street at dusk with lit shopfronts Σ64 (CC BY 4.0) / Enoshima Island seen across the water Σ64 (CC BY 4.0) / A path through the bamboo grove of Hokokuji Temple KimonBerlin (CC BY-SA 2.0). Cropped and resized.
Facilities & features
- Coin lockers and baggage storage
- Elevators available (the route may be longer)
- Transfers take a little longer
- Typical transfer time: about 5 min
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