Things to Do in Kamakura

There are 2 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

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Kōtoku-in

Buddhist temple housing Kamakura's Great Buddha

Temple

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Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage

Trail

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Nakasendo Trail

Trail

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Nissan Stadium (Yokohama)

Large Yokohama stadium hosting football and concerts

Stadium

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Yokohama Landmark Tower

Tall Yokohama skyscraper with observation deck and offices

Building

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Enoshima

Small coastal island with shrines and Mount Fuji views

Island

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangū

Historic Kamakura Shinto shrine central to samurai culture

Religious Site

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Yokohama Marine Tower

Lighthouse-style observation tower in Yokohama harbor

Tower

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Sōji-ji

Major Zen Buddhist temple with extensive temple grounds

Temple

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Engaku-ji

Zen Buddhist temple in Kamakura, historic Zen center

Temple

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Sacred Heart Cathedral, Yokohama

Neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral in Yokohama's Naka ward

Church

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Kanda, Tokyo

Commercial district in central Tokyo with electronics shops

Area

14

Kenchō-ji

Historic Zen temple in Kamakura, major Buddhist complex

Temple

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Yokohama Curry Museum

Small museum celebrating curry culture and regional recipes

Museum

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Mount Tanzawa

Mountain in Tanzawa Range popular for hiking

Mountain

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Mount Ōyama (Kanagawa)

Sacred Kanagawa mountain with ancient shrines and views

Mountain

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Sarushima

Uninhabited bay island with military ruins and beaches

Island

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Tanzawa Mountains

Mountain range west of Tokyo with hiking trails

Mountains

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Inamuragasaki

Scenic coastal cape near Kamakura with ocean views

Cape

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Yokohama Archives of History

Museum documenting Yokohama's port history and foreign settlement

Museum

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Yokohama Three Towers

Three landmark towers symbolizing Yokohama's historic skyline

Amusement Park

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Jōgashima

Coastal island off Miura Peninsula with active lighthouse

Island

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Nogeyama Zoo

Free-admission zoo in Yokohama with varied species

Zoo

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Yamashita Park

Seaside park in Yokohama with historic monuments

Park

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Yomiuriland

Amusement park with rides, seasonal illuminations, pools

Park

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Rinkō Park

Waterfront park with views across Tokyo Bay

Park

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Todoroki Ryokuchi

Green urban park with sports facilities and trails

Park

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Ikuta Ryokuchi Park

Urban park in Kawasaki featuring cultural museums

Park