Where to Stay in Kamakura, Japan
Budget to Luxury
Planning a trip to the seaside town of Kamakura, Japan? Here is my guide to the best accommodation, whether it’s a hotel, traditional ryokan, or a budget-friendly guesthouse/hostel.
Whilst most people visit Kamakura as a day trip from Tokyo, I personally stayed for two days and had a beautiful time. Kamakura and the nearby Enoshima have stunning temples, gorgeous nature and a calming serenity.
If you are unsure of what to do with several days in the area, check out my 2-day Kamakura and Enoshima guide here. In the meantime, here are my top recommendations for hostels and hotels in the area of Kamakura:
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Where to stay in Kamakura, Japan for any traveller:
Kamakura is very well connected by public transport and has fantastic accommodation options in different areas. I stayed in the area around Hase station, which has lots of small and affordable accommodations, but you could also stay closer to Kamakura station to be more central.
Affordable hostels in Kamakura
Guesthouse Kamakura ZEN-JI – I stayed in this hostel and it was really quiet and clean as well as super close to the beach.
Guest House Kamejikan – Nice and affordable dorms with lots of privacy. A little out of the centre but really calm and quiet.
AMIGO House – Lovely rooms at good prices a little outside of Kamakura.
plat hostel keikyu kamakura wave – very central location with great dorm rooms
Hotels at different price points in Kamakura:
$ JR-East Hotel Mets Kamakura Ofuna – super central location with basic rooms at affordable prices.
$ Kita-Kamakura 520ゴーニーマル – Located close to Kita-Kamakura Station, a bit outside of central Kamakura but with lots of temples nearby and nice, clean rooms.
$$ Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura – also right by Kamakura station, this hotel has really lovely rooms and staff
$$ Good Morning Zaimokuza – A lovely bed & breakfast with views of the sea from the small rooms.
$$$ Hotel AO Kamakura – Stunning rooms with sweeping views over Kamakura.
$$$ Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura – Super central hotel with beautiful rooms.
How to get to Kamakura?
You will most likely be coming from Tokyo when visiting Kamakura. There are a couple of ways to get there:
- The JR Yokosuka Line takes around one hour and costs 950 yen ($6.50) from Tokyo station
- The JR Shonan Shinjuku Line goes from Ikebukuro, Shinjuku or Shibuya Station and also takes an hour and costs 950 yen
- If you have an Enoshima Kamakura Free Pass (1640yen/$11.40), you would take the Odakyu railway. It would be worth it if you are going to and from Kamakura on the same day and also trying to visit Enoshima.
How many days in Kamakura?
While the main sights of Kamakura can certainly be explored in a day, I would recommend to spend at least two in the area to make the most of its beauty and serenity. This will also give you enough time to explore the nearby Enoshima Island.
Here is my itinerary for 2 days in Kamakura: How to Spend Two Days in Kamakura as a Solo Traveller
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