Kamakura Maps

Established in 1104, this red-lacquered shrine honors the patron of scholarship and academics, Michizane Sugawara (better known by his di...

Among this city's very old, but small temples is Emmei-ji which was established around 1260 by the wife of the fifth Kamakura regent. The...

This shrine complex is quite young by Japanese standards and was finished in time for a visit by Emperor Meiji in 1873. The treasure hous...

Formerly known as "Gokuraku-ji," this temple was founded in 1188 under the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. The green copper roof of the building...

This small temple was established in 1283 by Murotoki, the grandson of Tokimune, the sixth Kamakura regent. It is ranked fourth among the...

As the buildings are very new, this temple is better known for its lovely grounds. Some of the miracles attributed to Nichiren supposedly...

While living in a cave for three years--near the entrance gate of this temple--Nichiren wrote his famous treatise that Japan would be doo...

Dedicated to the Minamoto family's guardian, the god of war, this shrine is believed to date to 1063. Noted for its striking vermilion em...

Fishing Boat Service Akitaya is a charter boat service whose marina is located in Kamakura Bay. Fishing Boat Service Akitaya offers saltw...

In honor of the Hojo family and especially to appease Takatoki's ghost, Emperor Go-Daigo established this Tendai-sect temple in 1335. Doc...

T-Side offers Indian cuisine and is a specialist in Bengali cuisine. Many say that T-Side has the best Indian food outside India, and the...

This restaurant has a wide reputation for elegance and quality. It provides an outdoor venue for celebrity weddings. Located in a dense f...

Hisago-tei is located in a Showa house of an admiral, this old Kawakita residence is in Kamakura city. Surrounded by a garden where flow...

A Riccione offers Italian food. But the restaurant is well known for its 4-course set lunch.

Kaseiro Kamakura is the place to be if you prefer Beijing food style preparation. There is something here to suit every taste.