What this area is like
The bronze Great Buddha of Kotoku-in sits outdoors, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the city’s main shrine. Hase-dera has sea views and hydrangeas in June; the Enoden train runs along the coast to Enoshima.
Weekends are crowded and the Enoden can be full; start early and keep the day to one side of town.
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Places to see in this area
Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotoku-in)
A bronze Buddha about 11.3 m tall, sitting in the open air since its hall was washed away centuries ago.
- Access
- About 7 minutes on foot from Hase Station (Enoden).
- Hours
- April–September 8:00–17:30; October–March 8:00–17:00. Inside the statue 8:00–16:30.
- Fee
- Adults ¥300; elementary ¥150. Inside the statue ¥50. Cash only.
- Address
- 4-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa
There are no coin lockers here; leave large bags at Kamakura Station.
Hase-dera Temple
A hillside temple with a tall wooden Kannon statue, a cave of carved deities and views over Sagami Bay.
- Access
- About 5 minutes on foot from Hase Station (Enoden).
- Hours
- 8:00–16:30; April–June 8:00–17:00.
- Fee
- Adults ¥400; children ¥200.
- Address
- 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa
The hydrangea path in June is very popular; come at opening time.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
The shrine at the heart of Kamakura, founded by the first shogun, at the end of a long approach from the sea.
- Access
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR or Enoden Kamakura Station.
- Hours
- 6:00–20:00. Amulet office 8:30–16:30.
- Fee
- No admission fee.
- Address
- 2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Komachi-dori, the shopping street from the station, is good for snacks on the way.
How to plan your time here
- Ride the Enoden to Hase for the Great Buddha and Hase-dera in the morning, then return to Kamakura Station for Komachi-dori and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu.
- Kamakura is about an hour from Tokyo on the JR Yokosuka Line. Weekends are crowded; weekdays are much easier.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.