With the significant historical back ground of Kamakura, featuring the ocean and nature,
there are many places to have fun and explore.
This unique region and history acts as a popular setting for filming movies and TV dramas, especially seaside area.
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- Temples & Shrines
- Nature
- Town's remarks
- Events
- Other
Sunset views
What about & recommended points
Since Kamakura futures ocean, coast facing to South-West, Enoshima island and a view of Mt. Fuji you have a great opportunity to see unforgettable sunset view.
Seasonality & other tips
Better possibility and more beautiful in winter and mysterious view after Typhoon
Spots & Places
Recommended sunset view points are
・Inamuragasaki Park
・Shichirigahama Public Parking
・Enoshima Benten Bridge
A lot more spots but limited for Mt. Fuji view
Ocean view points
What about & recommended points
There are many beautiful ocean view spots in Kamakura. If you find “Observatory” you better climb up even at temples & shrines.
Seasonality & other tips
Anytime and any season, more beautiful on sunny day
Watch out on Kite!
They get your food from the sky!
Spots & Places
・Jojuin(Temple)
・Hasedera(Temple) observatory
・Ankokuronji(Temple) observatory
・Zushi Marina
・Kamakura-koko-mae station
・Zaimokuza Beach(Kotsubo-side)
・Inamuragasaki Beach & Park
・Shichirigahama Beach & Public Parking
・Enoshima
A lot more spots
Shrines & Temples
What about & recommended points
Because Kamakura was the capital of Japan about 600 years ago and the main city of east Japan for a long time there are more than 40 shrines and 100 temples. It would be fun to find your favorite one.
Seasonality & other tips
Anytime and any season, crowded on weekends
Check out the event!
Spots & Places
★You don’t want to miss for the first visit to Kamakura
☆Popular in general
*Kina Village selections
★Tsurugaoka-hachimangu(Shrine)
★Hasedera(Temple)★Kotokuin(Temple), Great Buddha
☆Zeniarai Benten Shrine
☆Kenchoji(Temple)☆Engakuji(Temple)
☆Hokokuji(“Bamboo”Temple)☆Zuisenji(Temple)
☆Kamakuragu(Shrine)
*Ryukoji(Temple)*Jochiji(Temple)*Ankokuronji(Temple)
a lot more
Narrow paths
What about & recommended points
Since Kamakura is fairly small in terms of area and surrounded by mountains and ocean so narrow paths is one of Kamakura’s unique characteristics in geographic aspect. Kamakura locals use these paths to live their local daily life.
Seasonality & other tips
Over the narrow path sometimes you can have an ocean view!
Spots & Places
You find small narrow paths in the below areas. Additionally there are quite a few small paths along Enoden train-rail.
・Around Kamakura station area
・Omachi/Zaimokuza area
・Yuigahama/Hase/Gokurakuji area
・Inamuragasaki/Shichirigahama/Koshigoe area
Flowers
What about & recommended points
Since Kamakura futures nature and mountains you would find some remarkable flower all year around.
Seasonality & other tips
Super crowded during Hydrangea season
For Hydrangea you better come on weekdays
Spots & Places
(★Famous in Kamakura)
★Cherry Blossom ”Sakura”(Spring)
★Azalea ”Tsutsuji”(Spring)
・Wisteria ””Fuji””(Spring) ・Lotus “Hasu”(Spring)
・Japanese Iris “Hanashoubu”(Spring)
★Hydrangea “Ajisai”(Spring)
・Crape myrtle “Sarusuberi”(Summer)
★Autumn leaves “Momiji”(Autumn)
・Camellia “Tsubaki”(Winter) ・Water lily “Suisen”(Winter)
★Plum ”Ume” (Winter)
a lot more
Long-established stores in Kamakura
What about & recommended points
You can find many long-established stores in Kamakura. Some of them are simply Japanese traditional stores which carry Japanese authentic items. But also there are stores which carry western items. Actually some shops/people don’t want be on public.
Seasonality & other tips
Look for long-sales items and seasonal or limited items. Actually some shops/people don’t want be on public so ask Kina Village!
Spots & Places
Kina Village lists some of shops for reference:
・Kuronuma: Classic toys for kids
・Nisshin-do: Old fashioned sweet buns
・Kimono Kuroudo Miyamoto: Traditional clothings
・Ookuni: Traditional Japanese sweets
・Kosen: Inari-Zushi, one kind of Sushi
・Inoue Kamaboko: Japanese traditional fish cake “Kamaboko”
・Toshimaya: Pigeon “Hato” sables
・Potager du Kamakura “”Renbai””: Kamakura Local fresh vegetables Market
And a lot more
Annual Events in Kamakura
What about & recommended points
Kamakura holds many events periodically and occasionally for locals and visitors. You may feel culture and locals by joining these events. Kamakura holds many attractive events for locals and visitors.
Seasonality & other tips
All year around but many events/activities all over Kamakura especially in summer
Spots & Places
Remarkable annual events ★Don’t miss!
★Hastumode: New years greeting at shrines
・Kamakura Festival(Early April) ・Kamakura Beach Fiesta(May) ・Ahola Sunset Festival at Enoshima(Summer)
★Kamakura Fireworks Festival(July 20)
・Bon-bori Festival(Mid August)
・Community summer festivals by each local community(July-August/Bon-odori etc.) ・Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Annual Festival(Mid September/Yabusame etc.)
・Enoshima Firework festivals(Aug&Oct)
And a lot more
(photo : Kamakura City Tourist Association)
Local Events in Kamakura
What about & recommended points
Kamakura holds many events periodically and occasionally for locals and visitors. You may feel culture and locals by joining these events. Kamakura holds many attractive events for locals and visitors.
Seasonality & other tips
All year around but many events/activities all over Kamakura especially in summer
Spots & Places
Remarkable occasional local events
・Shichirigahama Flea Market(2nd & 4th weekends of every month)
・Kamando-ichiba(Kamakura Community Market/a few times a year)
・Antique Flea Market(Occasionally)
・INAMURA SURFING CLASSIC INVITATIONAL (Possibly Aug-Oct)
・Kamakura Oktoberfest（Once a year/Oct)
・KAMAKURA PETIT ROCK FESTIVAL(Once a year/May)
・Gokurakuji-Inamuragasaki Art Festival(Once a year/Oct)
And a lot more
Museums & Art Gallaries
What about & recommended points
There are several Museums in Kamakura and many of small galleries not be listed below many artists do live in Kamakura.
Seasonality & other tips
All year around, a great activity in a heavy rainy day
Recommended points
・The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura(Closed)(*)
・The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura Annex
・Kamakura Museum of Literature
・Kawakita Film Museum
・Kaburaki Kiyokata Memorial Art Museum
・Kamakura National Treasure House
・Kamakura Performing Arts Center
and many small galleries
(*)It was built in 1951 as the first national Modern Art Museum in Japan deigned by archetect, Junzo Itakura who is said to be the first Japanese disciple of Le Corbusier.
