Kamakura Travel Guide

Attractions

1 Great Buddha

Large bronze Buddha Statue.
User rating: 89/100 (817 votes)
Visited by: 1494 users

2 Hasedera Temple

Attractive temple with views over Kamakura.
User rating: 87/100 (358 votes)
Visited by: 725 users

3 Hachimangu Shrine

Kamakura's most important Shinto shrine.
User rating: 84/100 (389 votes)
Visited by: 803 users

4 Engakuji Temple

Second most important Zen temple.
User rating: 82/100 (259 votes)
Visited by: 570 users

5 Kenchoji Temple

Kamakura's most important Zen temple.
User rating: 81/100 (203 votes)
Visited by: 442 users

6 Zeniarai Benten

Shrine where visitors wash their money.
User rating: 80/100 (151 votes)
Visited by: 332 users

7 Hiking Trails

Hiking trails in Kamakura's wooded hills.
User rating: 84/100 (169 votes)
Visited by: 367 users

8 Enoshima

Pleasantly touristy island near Kamakura.
User rating: 82/100 (117 votes)
Visited by: 263 users

9 Ankokuronji Temple

Temple founded by Nichiren himself.
User rating: 82/100 (122 votes)
Visited by: 307 users

10 Zuisenji Temple

Zen temple famous for its gardens.
User rating: 80/100 (107 votes)
Visited by: 279 users

11 Myohonji Temple

Temple of the Nichiren sect.
User rating: 77/100 (94 votes)
Visited by: 239 users

12 Jochiji Temple

Fourth most important Zen temple.
User rating: 77/100 (122 votes)
Visited by: 296 users

13 Jufukuji Temple

Third most important Zen temple.
User rating: 77/100 (103 votes)
Visited by: 265 users

14 Tokeiji Temple

Former refuge for abused wives.
User rating: 77/100 (128 votes)
Visited by: 302 users

15 Beaches

About the sand beaches of Kamakura.
User rating: 70/100 (332 votes)
Visited by: 694 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 1042 users):	91/100	highly recommended

Popularity of Kamakura:
Users who have been to Kamakura: 2089
7th most visited of the 140 destinations in our sightseeing guide.

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