Kamakura
Japan · KanagawaJP
City in Kantō
Kamakura , officially Kamakura City , is a city of Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. It is located in the Kanto region on the island of Honshu. The city has an estimated population of 172,929 and a population density of 4,359 people per km2 over the total area of 39.67 km2 (15.32 sq mi). Kamakura was designated as a city on 3 November 1939.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 174,314
- Coordinates
- 35.309, 139.550
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Kamakura
Travellers heading to Kanagawa, Japan will find Kamakura, a compact city. About 174,314 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nature, water sports and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Kamakura
Nature in Kamakura
(13)On the nature side, Kamakura offers Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Everything listed here comes from what Kamakura is actually tagged with. Altogether 13 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Kamakura
(12)Water Sports in Kamakura covers Bodyboard, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddle. Counting everything, 12 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kamakura.
Culture in Kamakura
(9)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Cathedrals and Cemeteries as culture options here. The category holds 9 entries in our dataset. The list follows Kamakura's own activity tags.
Adventure in Kamakura
(7)Looking for adventure? Kamakura has Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Climbing. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kamakura.
Sports in Kamakura
(7)Kamakura records Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Running under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Kamakura is actually tagged with. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Kamakura
(4)For nightlife, expect Events, Festival, Music and Wine Bars. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kamakura.
Wellness in Kamakura
(2)On the wellness side, Kamakura offers Hammam and Turkish Baths. All of it is drawn from Kamakura's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Kamakura
(1)Family in Kamakura covers Aquariums. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Kamakura's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Kamakura
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Kamakura stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Kamakura, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Kamakura that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kamakura known for?
- Kamakura, in Kanagawa, Japan, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 174,314 residents.
- What can you do in Kamakura?
- Recorded activities in Kamakura include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kamakura?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Kamakura stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Kamakura located?
- Kamakura is located in Kanagawa, Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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