Kamakura lies on the south coast of Tokyo. The seaside city used to be the political center of Japan in medieval times, but now is a popular vacation resort, featuring many Shinto shrines and Buddhist Zen temples. Standing around 15 m (40 ft) in height, the Great Buddha at the Kotoku-in Temple is the city’s most prominent landmark. The bronze statue survived a 15th-century tsunami that devastated the area. The Hokokuji Temple features the Magical Bamboo Forest, which is also worth a visit. Additionally, you can spend fun family holidays in Kamakura. Beach lovers can head to Yuigahama Beach on Sagami Bay, which is also a popular surfing spot and enjoys beautiful sunsets. Then, explore the best street foods in Kamakura to fill your stomach. Enoshima Island and Enoshima Aquarium are enjoyable locations for the whole family. Scroll down to read more about the best ryokans in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan.
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1. Kakiya Ryokan (from USD 35)
Katiya Ryokan is a typical Japanese inn located a three-minute walk from Enoshima Beach and the Enoden Koshigoe Station. Visitors can head to Enoshima Island, a 15-minute walk away, or Enoshina Aquarium, a 17-minute walk from the ryokan. The property has a public bath, is open 24 hours each day, and serves delicious traditional fish and seafood meals in the delightful Katika restaurant. Each spacious room features the traditional futon bedding and tatami (woven-straw) flooring and offers a flat-screen TV with a comfortable seating area and a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available in the lobby for guests’ convenience.
Kakiya Ryokan
Address: Koshigoe 3-20-11
4.13 km (2.6 mi) from Kotoku-in
2. Kaihinsou Kamakura (from USD 134)
Kaihinsou Kamakura is a traditional ryokan located a three-minute walk from Yuigahama Beach and a seven-minute stroll from the Kamakura Museum of Literature. The Great Buddha is a 15-minute walk away. The property is convenient to the Enoden Train, taking guests to Hisaka in 15 minutes and Enoshima in 20 minutes. The ryokan offers an atmosphere evocative of the Taisho era from 1912 to 1926. A selection of traditional and seasonal dishes are served each day in the restaurant. Guest rooms feature the traditional tatami flooring and Japanese futon bedding, as well as Western-style rooms with beds. Rooms can be booked including breakfast or with no food. Free WiFi is available at the ryokan.
Kaihinsou Kamakura
Address: 4-8-14 Yuigahama, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
1.22 km (0.8 mi) from Kotoku-in
Access: From Yuigahama Station (Enoshima Electric Railway): About 1 min on foot. From Kamakura Station (JR Yokosuka Line): About 5 min by taxi. Alternatively, take the Enoshima Electric Railway to Yuigahama Station (approx. 3 min). It is about 1 min on foot from there. By car: Exit the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road at the Asahina IC and continue on Prefectural Route 204/21 for about 20 min (7 km).
3. Akitaya (from USD 47)
Akitaya is a traditional ryokan which is conveniently placed close to many of the local attractions of Kamakura and steps away from Koshigoe Beach. The Great Buddha is a 3.9-km (2.4-mi) drive away and Hasedera Temple is 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from the property. Engakuji Temple is a 6-km (3.7-mi) drive from the ryokan. Akitaya, a typical ryokan, features a restaurant which serves traditional Japanese cuisine with an emphasis on locally caught fish. Each spacious room is air-conditioned and features tatami flooring and traditional futon bedding. Each features an electric kettle and bathrooms are shared with other guests. Breakfast is served and consists of fish caught on the owner’s fishing boat. Free wireless Internet is provided throughout the building.
Funayado Akitaya
Address: Koshigoe 2-10-30
3.92 km (2.5 mi) from Kotoku-in
4. Akama Kamakura Ryokan (from USD 350)
Located by the beach, Akama Kamakura Ryokan is a stunning complex that was once a traditional house with over 100 years of history. It offers a space where you can soak up the new and old, with both Japanese futons and Western-style beds. There’s also a barrel sauna where you can sit back and relax while admiring the view of the Japanese garden. Dining at Akama Kamakura Ryokan is a feast for the eyes and taste buds, featuring carefully selected ingredients from all over Japan. Since the ryokan accepts one group per day, this is perfect for small families and groups who want a private getaway at the heart of Kamakura.
AKAMA Kamakura
Address: Hase 2-7-29
676 meters (0.5 ft) from Kotoku-in
Enjoy the beach and the historic temples of Kamakura
Spend the day exploring everything this coastal Japanese city has to offer, whether spending time on the beach or visiting the many temples and historic sights. End your day by enjoying a perfect night’s sleep at one of the best ryokans with a private onsen in Kamakura.
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