Kamakura鎌倉市

The questions people ask first about Kamakura, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
• SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
• Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
• TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
• SafetyOne of Japan's safer destinations; the real risks are crowded trains and pavements, summer heat on the hiking trails, and slips on wet stone steps.
• RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
• Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
• Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
• Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
• AirportHND Haneda (Keikyū express to Yokohama, then JR Yokosuka line; about 1 h, ¥800 (≈ US$6)).
• Getting aroundThe centre is walkable, but the Great Buddha and Hasedera are 2–3 km west: take the Enoden line three stops to Hase, or a bus from the station.The centre is walkable, but the Great Buddha and Hasedera are 1.2–1.9 mi west: take the Enoden line three stops to Hase, or a bus from the station.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
• Street or quick mealNoodle soup or a set lunch¥900–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
• Beerdraught / can at a konbini¥500–750 (≈ US$4–6)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 mi5 km taxi3.1 mi taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM.¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
• Museum or sight ticketTemple entry¥100–600 (≈ US$1–5)
• Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
• Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥14,000 (≈ US$95)
• High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥30,000 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

The centre is walkable, but the Great Buddha and Hasedera are 2–3 km west: take the Enoden line three stops to Hase, or a bus from the station. Buses radiate from Kamakura station to the eastern temples. Bicycle rental is available near the station east exit (about ¥800 for the first hour, ¥250 each extra hour).

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kamakura. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

• officialKamakura City official site
• officialKamakura official travel guide
• officialJR East
• officialEnoden (Enoshima Electric Railway)
• secondaryWikivoyage: Kamakura, revision 5277597 (CC BY-SA 4.0)