Kamakura
About 1 hr by train from Tokyo
A seaside town of Zen temples, the Great Buddha and a surf beach.
Why locals go
Temples and the sea on a local train.
Visiting Tokyo?
At 1 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Tokyo for your flight home.
What to book
- Great Buddha at Kōtoku-in
- Hase-dera temple
- Enoden train to Enoshima island
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset on Enoshima island
- Bamboo grove tea at Hōkoku-ji
With friends
- Surf lesson at Yuigahama
- Hiking trail between temples
When to go
Year-round, hydrangeas in June.