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Why visit Kamakura?

Kamakura is a seaside town about an hour south of Tokyo, which was Japan's political capital in the 12th to 14th centuries under the Kamakura shogunate. Today it is known for its many temples and shrines in wooded hills, its Great Buddha and its beaches, and it is a popular day trip from Tokyo.

See the Kotoku-in Great Buddha, a bronze statue more than 11 metres high that has sat in the open air since a tsunami destroyed its hall in the 15th century. Hase-dera temple has gardens, caves and a view over the bay, and is famous for hydrangeas in June. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the town's main shrine, reached along Komachi-dori shopping street. Hokokuji has a bamboo grove with a tea house, and the Zen temples of Kita-Kamakura, such as Engakuji and Kenchoji, are among the oldest in Japan. Hiking trails link temples across the hills. Ride the Enoden train along the coast to Enoshima island. Try shirasu (whitebait) on rice.

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When to go to Kamakura

The best months for Kamakura are April, May, June, October and November. Highs then sit around 21°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

Jan
9°
low 1°
6 wet days
Feb
11°
low 2°
7 wet days
Mar
16°
low 7°
12 wet days
Apr
18°
low 11°
11 wet days
May
22°
low 15°
14 wet days
Jun
25°
low 19°
16 wet days
Jul
29°
low 24°
14 wet days
Aug
30°
low 25°
14 wet days
Sep
27°
low 22°
14 wet days
Oct
22°
low 15°
13 wet days
Nov
18°
low 10°
7 wet days
Dec
12°
low 4°
7 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Kamakura, Kanagawa. Source: Open-Meteo.

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When is the best time to visit Kamakura?

The best months for Kamakura are April, May, June, October and November. Highs then sit around 21°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

What is the weather like in Kamakura?

August is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 30°C. January is the coolest, around 9°C by day and 1°C at night. June is the wettest, with about 16 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Kamakura known for?

Kamakura is best known for culture, history, beaches and nature. The things people come for: Great Buddha, Hase-dera, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Enoshima.

Who is Kamakura best suited to?

Kamakura works particularly well for couples, families, first-time visitors and groups of friends. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Kamakura?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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