Free self-guided walk · Kamakura

Shrine to the Great Buddha

A free self-guided walk in Kamakura, from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu along Komachi-dori and over to Hase-dera and the Great Buddha.

Distance
3.9 km
Walking time
52 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
4

Open the route in Google MapsKamakura city guide

About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Kamakura on foot.

Take the Enoden one stop if tired.

  • Terrain: Flat with a short hill.
  • Best time: Morning.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

    Start at the shrine.

  2. Komachi-dori

    Shopping street.

  3. Hase-dera

    The temple.

  4. Great Buddha

    Finish at the Buddha.

Tips

  • Busy at weekends.
  • Hase-dera has sea views.
  • The Enoden links the stops.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.