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Kamakura, Kanagawa / Temples & coast

Kamakura

Build a day around temple visits and a coastal walk. The Great Buddha at Kotoku-in is a separate stop in the Hase area.

The Great Buddha of Kōtoku-in (Kamakura Daibutsu)

Go your own way

Use JR services to Kamakura; the Yokosuka Line serves Tokyo Station. For the Great Buddha, continue toward Hase on the Enoden and walk.

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Before you go

Time to allow
6–9 hours. Our planning estimate, not a guaranteed tour duration.
Visiting with children
Choose a short route with breaks. Individual temples, transport and tours have their own child conditions.
If it rains
Temple approaches and coastal walks are outdoors. Wet steps can be slippery.
Language
Self-guided route; select and verify the language of any booked tour.

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Information checked 2026-09-15. Opening days and conditions may change.

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