Town in Kanagawa, Japan
Getting around Kamakura
How to get around Kamakura
Walk the center and ride the Enoden tram-train to Hase and Enoshima. JR Yokosuka line and the Shonan Monorail link to Tokyo and Yokohama; buses reach temples.
Ways to get around Kamakura
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| JR Yokosuka and Shonan-Shinjuku lines | About 940 JPY from Tokyo Station | Direct to Kamakura in about 55 min; also from Yokohama |
| Enoden | 210–310 JPY | Kamakura to Enoshima; day pass 800 JPY |
| Keikyu Bus and Enoden Bus | About 220 JPY | Reach Zuisen-ji, Kencho-ji and eastern temples; crowded on weekends |
| Rental bike | About 1,000–1,500 JPY a day | Flat center, but hills around temples; parking limited |
Taxis in Kamakura
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis wait at Kamakura Station but traffic is slow on weekends. Ride apps have few cars here; use the train or hail a taxi.
Arriving in Kamakura
Haneda (HND)
Keikyu line to Yokohama, then JR Yokosuka line to Kamakura; about 1 hr 15 min, around 1,000 JPY.
Narita (NRT)
Narita Express to Ofuna, then one stop on the JR line; about 1 hr 45 min, roughly 4,500–5,500 JPY.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rare for visitors; the coast road is congested on weekends. Bicycles and trains suit better.
- Driving: on the left. Bring a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP; licences from Germany, France, Switzerland, Taiwan and a few others need a JAF translation.
- Onward travel in Japan: Shinkansen bullet trains link most cities fast but are pricey; the national JR Pass only pays off on long itineraries. Highway buses and budget flights are cheaper.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Kamakura?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis wait at Kamakura Station but traffic is slow on weekends. Ride apps have few cars here; use the train or hail a taxi.
What's the best way to get around Kamakura?
Walk the center and ride the Enoden tram-train to Hase and Enoshima. JR Yokosuka line and the Shonan Monorail link to Tokyo and Yokohama; buses reach temples.
How do I get from the airport to Kamakura?
Keikyu line to Yokohama, then JR Yokosuka line to Kamakura; about 1 hr 15 min, around 1,000 JPY.
Is Kamakura walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Japan Rail Pass (official)
- smartEX Shinkansen booking (Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu)
- Japan National Tourism Organization
- Kamakura City Tourism Association
- Enoden
- JR East
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