Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kamakura travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kamakura

With a population of 166,016, Kamakura is a must-see destination in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kamakura deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kamakura

If you’re looking for affordable options, 朝食 喜心 鎌倉 (佐助 1-12-9) and シェ ケンタロウ (大船1丁目12-18-3f) are great picks.

When to visit Kamakura

Kamakura in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9552
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamakura in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9552
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kamakura

Plane

Although Kamakura doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tokyo All airports (TYO), which is located 47 km from Kamakura. The shortest flight to Kamakura from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 8h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamakura.

Car

Another option to get to Kamakura is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 46 km from Kamakura. You’ll find branches of Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Kamakura doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tokyo All airports (TYO), which is located 47 km from Kamakura. The shortest flight to Kamakura from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 8h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Kamakura.

Car

Another option to get to Kamakura is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 46 km from Kamakura. You’ll find branches of Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Kamakura

IBROmitama Ibaraki
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Kamakura

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamakura

Average rates range from around ₹ 12,778 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 24,210 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Plage yuigahama and Good Morning Zaimokuza.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamakura

Most booked hotels in Kamakura

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Jr-East Hotel Mets Kamakura Ofuna
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,333+
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Hotel Shiosai
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,236+
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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura-Ofuna kasamaguchi
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,720+
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Kamakura Prince Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,939+
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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Fujisawa Shonandai
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,355+
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Hotel Hokke Club Shonan Fujisawa
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 4,101+
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Hiring a car in Kamakura

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Kamakura (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kamakura, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Kamakura (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kamakura, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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