Stepping Out of Kamakura Station and Into the City Komachi-dōri (小町通り) runs directly from the east exit of Kamakura Station, forming one of the most immediate entry points into Kamakura…

Just Beyond Komachi-dori, the Visit Changes Quickly Eisho-ji Temple sits just north of Kamakura Station, a short walk beyond Komachi-dori and the approach to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. The small temple grounds…

A Cherry Blossom Walk Running Straight Into Kamakura’s Historic Core Dankazura (段葛) runs through the center of Kamakura along Wakamiya Ōji, linking the area near Kamakura Station with Tsurugaoka Hachimangu,…

Kōtoku-in Temple and the Great Buddha Kōtoku-in Temple (高徳院) is one of the defining landmarks of Kamakura and home to the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of Japan's most recognizable Buddhist…

Tsurugaoka Hachimangū stands at the northern end of Kamakura and serves as the city’s primary Shinto shrine. Most visitors begin near Kamakura Station, where movement through the city naturally splits…

Overview Hase-dera Temple sits on Kamakura’s western side in the Hase district, a short walk from Kōtoku-in, home of the Great Buddha. From Kamakura Station and Komachi Street, it’s about…