About Kamakura
Kamakura (鎌倉市) is a small city in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, Japan. It is a very popular destination among Tokyoites for its beaches, lively center and many temples. It is the perfect place to take a day off from Tokyo's stress.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Japanese yen (JPY)
Symbol: ¥
Language
Japanese
Phone Code
+81
International dialing code for Japan
Driving
Drive on the left
Standard for Japan
Region
Asia
Eastern Asia
Connectivity
Pick up a useful map of the temples and suggested walking routes from Kamakura station'stourist information officebefore you head out.
How to Get to Kamakura
Transportation options and arrival information
Kamakura is a very popular day trip from Tokyo for locals and tourists alike, and there are plenty of transportation options.
Getting Around Kamakura
Local transportation and navigation tips
Kamakura is just a little too big to cover on foot, but a network of buses radiates out from the train station. Kotokuin and Hasedera can also be reached by taking the Enoden line three stops out to Hase station. Another option is to rent a bicycle for your tour.
Safety in Kamakura
Very High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.336)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Where to Stay in Kamakura
Accommodation tips and recommendations
Most visitors daytrip fromTokyo, but there is a pretty good selection of accommodation if you want to spend the night.
Things to See in Kamakura
5 landmarks and points of interest
Santonodai Site
archaeological site in Japan
Chigasaki-kan
building in Chigasaki Kanagawa, Japan
Isshōmasu Site
Archaeological site in Kamakura, Japan
Shimoterao Kanga site
archaeological site in Japan
Shimoterao Nishikata Site
archaeological site in Japan
Source: Wikidata
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