Kanagawa · Japan

The best of Kamakura (2026)

The Great Buddha, Zen temples, hiking trails and the beach, an hour from Tokyo.

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Kamakura was Japan's capital in the 12th and 13th centuries. Today it is an easy day trip for the Great Buddha, Hase-dera, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and the Zen temples of Kita-Kamakura.

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The 9 Best Attractions in Kamakura (2026)

The best things to do in Kamakura in 2026 are the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in, Hase-dera temple with its sea views and hydrangeas, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu…

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