Introduction
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.

When to visit Kamakura

Kamakura in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamakura in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9247
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 Chennai and takes around 14h 10m.

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 Times and IX Rental, 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 Chennai and takes around 14h 10m.

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 Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Kamakura

IBROmitama Ibaraki
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Kamakura

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,387 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamakura

Average rates range from around ₹ 15,070 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 18,830 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamakura

Most booked hotels in Kamakura

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Webase Kamakura
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,241+
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Hotel Shiosai
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,929+
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En Hotel Fujisawa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,359+
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Hotel Hokke Club Shonan Fujisawa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,827+
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Hiring a car in Kamakura

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.