Kamakura from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Kamakura, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Kamakura tripDay to day in Kamakura, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £13 | £17 |
| A balanced mix | £22 | £26 |
| Mostly restaurants | £29 | £32 |
- Local transport: about £4 a day. Taxi: £2 to start, then £2.14 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £9 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, enoden.co.jp, go.goinc.jp; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
7°F
8°M
12°A
18°M
22°J
25°J
29°A
30°S
26°O
20°N
15°D
10°
The most pleasant months are April, May and November. January is the driest month (66 mm of rain) and October the wettest (222 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
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Not to miss in Kamakura
- Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotokuin)temple · a couple of hours
Hase-dera Templetemple · a couple of hours
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrineshrine · a couple of hours- Kenchoji Templetemple · a couple of hours
- Engakuji Templetemple · a couple of hours
- Meigetsuin Hydrangea Templetemple · a couple of hours
- Hokokuji Bamboo Templetemple · a couple of hours
Zeniarai Benten Shrineshrine · a couple of hours
Yuigahama Beachbeach · a couple of hours- Daibutsu hiking courseexperience · half a day
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Kamakura cost?
Food and getting around come to about £17 a person a day eating street food, £26 with a balanced mix and £32 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Kamakura?
The most pleasant months are April, May and November. January is the driest month (66 mm of rain) and October the wettest (222 mm); daytime highs run from 7 to 30 °C over the year.
What should I not miss in Kamakura?
Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotokuin), Hase-dera Temple, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kenchoji Temple, Engakuji Temple.
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