Review of strolling around Kamakura City

📍 Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

✨ Kamakura is a small seaside town located about an hour away from Tokyo. It offers a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a one-day trip. The city is home to temples, shrines, charming cafes, sweet shops, and a traditional Japanese-style shopping street.

✨ A must-visit spot is the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), a large outdoor bronze Buddha statue. Visitors can even go inside the statue to explore its interior.

✨ Another popular destination for making wishes is the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, a Shinto shrine with steep stairs. From the top, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city. There’s also a spot where you can write your wishes on wooden plaques and hang them along the pathway.

✨ Komachi-dori Street is a famous shopping street filled with souvenir shops, Japanese sweets, skewered fried snacks, and matcha ice cream. It’s a delightful place to stroll, so make sure to allocate enough time here.

✨ If the weather is nice, you can continue your walk to Yuigahama Beach. It offers a laid-back Japanese seaside vibe, with people relaxing, light surfing, or watching the sunset.

Post by Maleen | Jul 30, 2025