Kamakura Travel Guide

Attractions

1 Great Buddha

Large bronze Buddha Statue.
User rating: 88/100 (1001 votes)
Visited by: 1849 users

2 Hasedera Temple

Attractive temple with views over Kamakura.
User rating: 87/100 (450 votes)
Visited by: 903 users

3 Hachimangu Shrine

Kamakura's most important Shinto shrine.
User rating: 84/100 (500 votes)
Visited by: 1009 users

4 Hiking Trails

Hiking trails in Kamakura's wooded hills.
User rating: 83/100 (205 votes)
Visited by: 445 users

5 Engakuji Temple

Second most important Zen temple.
User rating: 82/100 (310 votes)
Visited by: 687 users

6 Enoshima

Pleasantly touristy island near Kamakura.
User rating: 82/100 (198 votes)
Visited by: 457 users

7 Kenchoji Temple

Kamakura's most important Zen temple.
User rating: 81/100 (242 votes)
Visited by: 539 users

8 Zeniarai Benten

Shrine where visitors wash their money.
User rating: 79/100 (182 votes)
Visited by: 403 users

9 Meigetsuin Temple

Also known as the Hydrangea Temple.
User rating: 83/100 (14 votes)
Visited by: 36 users

10 Ankokuronji Temple

Temple founded by Nichiren himself.
User rating: 82/100 (146 votes)
Visited by: 369 users

11 Zuisenji Temple

Zen temple famous for its gardens.
User rating: 80/100 (123 votes)
Visited by: 323 users

12 Myohonji Temple

Temple of the Nichiren sect.
User rating: 77/100 (115 votes)
Visited by: 282 users

13 Tokeiji Temple

Former refuge for abused wives.
User rating: 77/100 (151 votes)
Visited by: 355 users

14 Jochiji Temple

Fourth most important Zen temple.
User rating: 76/100 (146 votes)
Visited by: 347 users

15 Jufukuji Temple

Third most important Zen temple.
User rating: 76/100 (129 votes)
Visited by: 321 users

16 Beaches

About the sand beaches of Kamakura.
User rating: 70/100 (416 votes)
Visited by: 881 users

Special Interest Guides

Kamakura Cherry Blossom Spots

A list of popular cherry blossom spots in Kamakura.

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