Kamakura 2-Day Itinerary

A curated 2-day trip plan for Kamakura, Japan — featuring Kotoku-in, Hase-dera, Kamakura Seaside Park.

Day 1

Eastern temples and shrines

9:00 AMKotoku-in1 hour
Kōtoku-in (高徳院) is a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo-shū sect in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Its mountain name is Daii-zan (大異山), and its common temple name is Shōjōsen-ji (清浄泉寺).
10:15 AMHase-dera1.5 hours
Hase-dera (長谷寺) is the main temple of the Buzan sect of Shingon Buddhism. The temple is located in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The Main Hall is a National Treasure of Japan.
12:00 PMKamakura Seaside Park1 hour
Stroll along the waterfront park with its seasonal flowers and ocean breezes near the Hase district.
1:15 PMZeniarai Benten Shrine1 hour
Discover this hidden shrine tucked into a cave where pilgrims rinse coins for good fortune and prosperity.

Central temples and shrine culture

9:00 AMTsurugaoka Hachiman-gu1.5 hours
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū (鶴岡八幡宮) is the most important Shinto shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is a cultural center of the city of Kamakura and serves as the venue of many of its most important festivals with two museums.
10:45 AMHoukokuji1.5 hours
Meditate among towering bamboo groves and quiet temple halls in this serene, less-crowded sanctuary.

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