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Is Kamakura (day trip) worth it with kids?

DependsWith kids

With kids, it depends on the day.

An easy, varied day: the bronze Great Buddha, a hillside of temples, a retro tram to the beach and bamboo groves — a relaxed mix of culture and coast close to the city. The catch: the famous spots (Hase-dera, the Buddha, Komachi-dori) get very busy on weekends and the temples are spread out, so it's a lot of walking.

Price
¥2,000–4,000 w/ transit
Time
Full day
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is Kamakura (day trip) worth it…
How we verified
  • Home to the ~13m bronze Great Buddha (Daibutsu) at Kōtoku-in · model-knowledge
  • About an hour from Tokyo; the Enoden tram links the temples to the coast · model-knowledge
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