Spent a day at Kamakura, came here to see the famous BIG BUDDHA. Although is huge it is hallow inside. The weather is perfect so i went trakking on the hillside just right behind the big buddha. At the top of the hillside, there is...More

We were here in 2015 and this time taking family here before our cruise out from Yokohama. Most family members have not been here before so it was worth it even though we only spend a short time here. I liked the train ride, the...More

Very easy to get to from Kamakura station. Get the bus from stop 1 and 6. It’s a small temple with a big statue. Easy to find and walk around. The Buddha is not on a peak or anything. Try and go early as it...More

I would highly recommend if you have an extra day during your stay in Tokyo, to take a quick trip to Kamakura. It's only about an hour from Tokyo and it's a beautiful seaside town. We opted to take the Daibatsu Hiking Trail that ended...More

The best way to explore and enjoy Kamakura is by staying there for 2-3 days. There are so many things to see within short distance when you Stay in Kamakura.There is a Day Pass for 700 Yen that you can use to go anywhere in...More

I have recently had the privilege to visit the Big Buddha in Kamakura. It is definitely worth the trip from Tokyo, however I wouldn't consider it a necessity on your first trip; I visited during my third time to Japan. It is a very lovely...More

It’s a big 13m buddah so that’s got be worth seeing, right? It’s an easy walk from the train station and has a small entrance fee, but nothing that would make you not go in. You can go inside the buddah, but I couldn’t be...More