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 April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamakura in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6165
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 29 miles from Kamakura. The shortest flight to Kamakura from India departs from Kochi and takes around 26h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kamakura is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 29 miles from Kamakura. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Europcar, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Kamakura doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tokyo All airports (TYO), which is located 29 miles from Kamakura. The shortest flight to Kamakura from India departs from Kochi and takes around 26h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kamakura is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 29 miles from Kamakura. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Europcar, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Kamakura

Airlines serving Kamakura

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,567 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamakura

Average rates range from around ₹ 10,573 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 19,511 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

Jr East Hotel Mets Kamakura Ofuna
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,425+
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Fujisawa - Minamiguchi
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,090+
Kamakura Prince Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,943+
Hotel Hokke Club Shonan - Fujisawa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,944+
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Fujisawa Shonandai
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 3,192+
Hotel Wing International Shonan Fujisawa
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 4,307+

Hiring a car in Kamakura

Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,131 and ₹ 1,508. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kamakura, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,131 and ₹ 1,508. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kamakura, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.