Best around Kamakura Spot List

A Shinto shrine known for Zeniarai Spring, one of five ”remarkable waters” in Kamakura, where it is said that visitors can multiply their money by simply washing it.

This is one of the three greatest commemorative ships in the world. It has been preserved as a symbol of the nation’s pride that attained the victory in the naval battle for defending national independence.

A fishing port at the tip of Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa famous for landing tuna. A great place to enjoy tuna dishes.

Many years of coastal erosion caused the creation of these natural caves. Let's light some candles and explore the caves.

This is a large garden full of tropical atmosphere on Enoshima Island. It was loved by the British import-export merchant Samuel Cocking.

This is a historically valuable temple that has National Treasures within its magnificent scenery that makes good use of nature. Zazen seated meditation meetings are held on weekends.

Famous for the Great Buddha of Kamakura which weighs 121 tonnes, Kotoku-in is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo-shu sect.

The Perry Memorial Hall is a museum that illustrates the Perry Expedition (1853－1854), which paved the way to the opening of Japan, and the history leading to it through dioramas and historical documents.

A park built in Kurihama in commemoration of the landing of Commodore Matthew C. Perry of the United States Navy.

One-stop purchase of popular Japanese products.

This is a park overlooking Yokosuka Ironworks, to whose construction French engineer Léonce Verny contributed. The park is characterized by a French geometric garden.

Enoshima is an island in Fujisawa City in Kanagawa Prefecture that is connected to the mainland by a bridge. The island has an observation deck, shrines and restaurants. You will enjoy strolling along the entrance path to the shrine.

The Enoshima Shrine is situated on Enoshima Island and is dedicated to the worship of three sister goddesses. It is a popular power spot to increase luck with money and matchmaking.

A bathing beach in Kamakura with a shallow sandy beach and calm waves. It is also popular among surfers. It was selected as one of the 88 best bathing beaches in Japan.

The principal object of worship at Ennoji Temple is Enma Daio. It also enshrines the Ten Judges of Hell. You can experience an ancient view of the afterlife here.

One of the coasts representing the Shonan area (southwestern Kanagawa Prefecture). Also known as the setting for Soseki Natsume's novel ”Kokoro.”

A 3-minute walk to Morito Beach. Food cooked with local fish is served for dinner. Inside the hotel are the local fish restaurant Masakichi, a bar and a Starbucks.

A 2-minute walk from Yuigahama Beach. 2 types of rooms, Japanese style and Western style are available. All guest rooms except single rooms have an ocean view. Atami hot spring water is supplied to its large communal baths. A broad range of facilities including tennis courts and an indoor swimming pool is available.

A hotel for female guests only that offers low prices with no extra charge even if you stay alone. Only one minute's walk from the west exit of Kamakura station, a perfect location for walking around Kamakura. The comfy guest rooms are based in pink.

A hotel which uses fresh fish purchased directly from local fishermen. It is dedicated to locally-sourced ingredients and does not serve any deep-sea fish such as tuna or meats. A superb hotel known among fish lovers as a hotel they'd like to keep a secret.