Kamakura sightseeing map
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Kamakura, located less than an hour from Tokyo, boasts magnificent temples, fantastic restaurants and a popular beach. Famed for its Great Buddha as well as its seasonally changing landscape, particularly the hydrangeas that appear at the start of summer and the multicoloured splendour of autumn leaves, Japan’s first feudal capital is a big hit among those looking to escape the city for a day.
It can get busy during peak times like cherry blossom season and autumn, so visit off-season if possible to escape the crowds.
Here are our best picks for a great day in Kamakura.
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Temples and shrines
This scenic temple is popular for its well-kept gardens, which manage to look beautiful no matter the season or the weather.
Be warned, though: when the hydrangeas bloom in summer or the autumn leaves first appear, it gets so crowded that queues often form before opening. To avoid the throngs, try going just before closing time.
189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura (Kita-Kamakura Station).
Things to do in kamakura at night
0467 24 3437. 9am-4pm daily. ¥500, junior high
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