Things to Do in Kamakura

There are 29 attractions in Kamakura. Great Buddha of Kamakura, large outdoor bronze buddha statue near kamakura temples, is the most popular.

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Great Buddha of Kamakura

Large outdoor bronze Buddha statue near Kamakura temples

Area

2

Kōtoku-in

Buddhist temple housing Kamakura's Great Buddha

Temple

3

Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage

Trail

4

Nakasendo Trail

Trail

5

Nissan Stadium (Yokohama)

Large Yokohama stadium hosting football and concerts

Stadium

6

Yokohama Landmark Tower

Tall Yokohama skyscraper with observation deck and offices

Building

7

Enoshima

Small coastal island with shrines and Mount Fuji views

Island

8

Tsurugaoka Hachimangū

Historic Kamakura Shinto shrine central to samurai culture

Religious Site

9

Yokohama Marine Tower

Lighthouse-style observation tower in Yokohama harbor

Tower

10

Sōji-ji

Major Zen Buddhist temple with extensive temple grounds

Temple

11

Engaku-ji

Zen Buddhist temple in Kamakura, historic Zen center

Temple

12

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Yokohama

Neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral in Yokohama's Naka ward

Church

13

Kanda, Tokyo

Commercial district in central Tokyo with electronics shops

Area

14

Kenchō-ji

Historic Zen temple in Kamakura, major Buddhist complex

Temple

15

Yokohama Curry Museum

Small museum celebrating curry culture and regional recipes

Museum

16

Mount Tanzawa

Mountain in Tanzawa Range popular for hiking

Mountain

17

Mount Ōyama (Kanagawa)

Sacred Kanagawa mountain with ancient shrines and views

Mountain

18

Sarushima

Uninhabited bay island with military ruins and beaches

Island

19

Tanzawa Mountains

Mountain range west of Tokyo with hiking trails

Mountains

20

Inamuragasaki

Scenic coastal cape near Kamakura with ocean views

Cape

21

Yokohama Archives of History

Museum documenting Yokohama's port history and foreign settlement

Museum

22

Yokohama Three Towers

Three landmark towers symbolizing Yokohama's historic skyline

Amusement Park

23

Jōgashima

Coastal island off Miura Peninsula with active lighthouse

Island

24

Nogeyama Zoo

Free-admission zoo in Yokohama with varied species

Zoo

25

Yamashita Park

Seaside park in Yokohama with historic monuments

Park

26

Yomiuriland

Amusement park with rides, seasonal illuminations, pools

Park

27

Rinkō Park

Waterfront park with views across Tokyo Bay

Park

28

Todoroki Ryokuchi

Green urban park with sports facilities and trails

Park

29

Ikuta Ryokuchi Park

Urban park in Kawasaki featuring cultural museums

Park