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Kamakura Travel Guide
Overview
Less than an hour’s travel from Tokyo, the city of Kamakura is situated on the coast, and has various tourist destinations and attractions on
offer. It is dubbed as the “Kyoto” of the east because of the many shrines, temples and other cultural and historical landmarks it has. And,
because it is close to the water, it has many beaches that become packed with people once summertime begins.
When To Go
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Spring (March – May) in Kamakura is a great time to take advantage of the
numerous cherry blossom viewing spots and the weather is very pleasant
During summer (June – August), the beaches of the city come alive, as visitors
from other cities and countries come by to have fun under the sun
In autumn (September – November), the leaves begin to change colour in
September, so parks and gardens welcome crowds who want to enjoy the
beauty of the foliage
In winter (December – February), temperature ranges from 3 to 16 degrees
Celsius, and the weather is generally dry and sunny. The city’s tourist
attractions are not so crowded at this time, so it is a good season for those
who are not keen on fighting through crowds or enduring long queues.
View of the city and beach
Gardens
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