Kamakura Travel Guide

Attractions

1 Great Buddha

Large bronze Buddha Statue.
User rating: 89/100 (817 votes)
Visited by: 1498 users

2 Hasedera Temple

Attractive temple with views over Kamakura.
User rating: 87/100 (359 votes)
Visited by: 729 users

3 Hachimangu Shrine

Kamakura's most important Shinto shrine.
User rating: 84/100 (390 votes)
Visited by: 806 users

4 Engakuji Temple

Second most important Zen temple.
User rating: 82/100 (260 votes)
Visited by: 572 users

5 Kenchoji Temple

Kamakura's most important Zen temple.
User rating: 81/100 (204 votes)
Visited by: 446 users

6 Zeniarai Benten

Shrine where visitors wash their money.
User rating: 80/100 (151 votes)
Visited by: 334 users

7 Hiking Trails

Hiking trails in Kamakura's wooded hills.
User rating: 84/100 (169 votes)
Visited by: 370 users

8 Ankokuronji Temple

Temple founded by Nichiren himself.
User rating: 82/100 (123 votes)
Visited by: 309 users

9 Enoshima

Pleasantly touristy island near Kamakura.
User rating: 82/100 (116 votes)
Visited by: 268 users

10 Zuisenji Temple

Zen temple famous for its gardens.
User rating: 80/100 (108 votes)
Visited by: 282 users

11 Myohonji Temple

Temple of the Nichiren sect.
User rating: 77/100 (95 votes)
Visited by: 242 users

12 Jochiji Temple

Fourth most important Zen temple.
User rating: 77/100 (123 votes)
Visited by: 299 users

13 Tokeiji Temple

Former refuge for abused wives.
User rating: 77/100 (129 votes)
Visited by: 305 users

14 Jufukuji Temple

Third most important Zen temple.
User rating: 77/100 (104 votes)
Visited by: 268 users

15 Beaches

About the sand beaches of Kamakura.
User rating: 70/100 (332 votes)
Visited by: 697 users

Special Interest Guides

Kamakura Cherry Blossom Spots
A list of popular cherry blossom spots in Kamakura.

Tours and Packages

Kamakura Walking Tour
Guided day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura.

Travel Community

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User Rating (by 1043 users):	91/100	highly recommended

Popularity of Kamakura:
Users who have been to Kamakura: 2097
7th most visited of the 140 destinations in our sightseeing guide.

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