TripSmithKamakura
A curated guide to Kamakura, Japan: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Hase-dera 4.5★ (17,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kotoku-in 4.4★ (31,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Houkokuji 4.4★ (5,400 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu 4.4★ (29,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Meigetsu-in 4.3★ (5,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Hokokuji Bamboo Forest 4.4★ (1,600 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kamakuragu 4.1★ (1,700 reviews) · Shinto shrine
- Kamakura Seaside Park 4.2★ (1,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- ローストビーフ大野 鎌倉店 Wagyu Don Ohno Kamakura 4.9★ (2,500 reviews) · Restaurant
- －Grilled beef Sukiyaki－ KAMAKURA TANUKIAN 鎌倉 たぬき庵 5.0★ (1,100 reviews) · Japanese
- yoridokoro 4.2★ (1,600 reviews) · Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
- Garden House Kamakura 4.1★ (1,600 reviews) · Restaurant
- Iwata Coffee Shop 4.2★ (1,500 reviews) · Cafe
- Onari Yokocho Kamakura 4.8★ (725 reviews) · Sushi
- Akatsuki - A Specialty Restaurant for Aged Bluefin Tuna 4.9★ (415 reviews) · Japanese
- Kamakura Rokuyata 4.7★ (490 reviews) · Japanese
Where to drink
- MUSIC BAR ＋ 5.0★ (11 reviews) · Bar
- BAR OCEAN 4.8★ (157 reviews) · Bar
- Bush Clover 4.9★ (20 reviews) · Bar
- 御成バー 4.8★ (58 reviews) · Bar
- Bar Sharuman 4.7★ (50 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Hase-dera
- Afternoon: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
- Dinner: ローストビーフ大野 鎌倉店 Wagyu Don Ohno Kamakura
- Nightcap: MUSIC BAR ＋
Day 2
- Morning: Kotoku-in
- Afternoon: Meigetsu-in
- Dinner: －Grilled beef Sukiyaki－ KAMAKURA TANUKIAN 鎌倉 たぬき庵
- Nightcap: BAR OCEAN
Day 3
- Morning: Houkokuji
- Afternoon: Hokokuji Bamboo Forest
- Dinner: yoridokoro
- Nightcap: Bush Clover
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Kamakura?
With 20 notable sights and 17 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.