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Temples · Kamakura itinerary

Kamakura Temples: The Best Itinerary

The temples are the whole point. Here is how to explore them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Temples
  2. 2From Tokyo
  3. 3Hiking
  4. 4Sacred

Temples & shrines

The sacred landscape.

From Tokyo

The easy day trip.

A temple hike

The wooded trails.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Kamakura — prices per person.

Kamakura Walking Tour - The City of Shogun
Kamakura
Kamakura Walking Tour - The City of Shogun
5.0(144)·3h 30min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Kamakura Early Morning Tour Tokyo Departure Available
Tokyo
Kamakura Early Morning Tour Tokyo Departure Available
5.0(32)·6 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune
Kyoto
Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune
5.0(82)·8 hours
from$207/ person
via Viator
Buddha, Bamboo & Zen - Bespoke Kamakura Private Walking Tours
Kamakura
Buddha, Bamboo & Zen - Bespoke Kamakura Private Walking Tours
5.0(28)·6 hours
from$349/ person
via Viator
Kamakura & Yokohama Private and Custom Tour with English Driver
Tokyo
Kamakura & Yokohama Private and Custom Tour with English Driver
5.0(19)·9 hours
from$450/ person
via Viator
Traverse Outer Rim of Hakone Caldera and Enjoy Onsen Hiking Tour
Hakone
Traverse Outer Rim of Hakone Caldera and Enjoy Onsen Hiking Tour
5.0(34)·7–8 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Kamakura Tours with an expert guide, PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE, FUN
Kamakura
Kamakura Tours with an expert guide, PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE, FUN
5.0(21)·8 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Day Trip Kyoto from Tokyo with a Licensed Guide by Bullet Train
Tokyo
Day Trip Kyoto from Tokyo with a Licensed Guide by Bullet Train
5.0(15)·12 hours
from$915/ person
via Viator

Kamakura temples — FAQ

How many temples are there?
Dozens, from grand shrines to quiet Zen temples.
What is Tsurugaoka Hachimangu?
Kamakura’s most important Shinto shrine.
How far is Kamakura from Tokyo?
Less than an hour south by train.

Explore more in Kamakura

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