Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotoku-in)鎌倉大仏（高徳院）
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 min
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 20 min from Kamakura ・ Enoden to Hase, then about 7 minutes on foot
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
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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 ・ 2.2km from here
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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 ・ 100m 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 ・ 500m 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 ・ 1.5km 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 ・ 5.4km 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 ・ 3.1km from here
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Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotoku-in)
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- Go hereHasedera TempleAbout 9 min on foot
A temple housing a tall wooden statue of Kannon. The terrace looks over Yuigahama beach, and hydrangeas bloom in the rainy season.
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