5 places curated from 12 travel vlogs โ the more a spot gets mentioned, the higher it ranks
A charming little green coastal train running since 1902 between Fujisawa and Kamakura. Its crossing is famous from the Slam Dunk anime opening, with possible Mount Fuji views.
A compact seaside former capital with around 100 temples and shrines tucked into its back streets and forested hills.
A 13 m, 121-ton bronze Buddha from the 13th century that has sat outdoors since a tsunami washed away its hall in 1498.
A Kamakura shop known for legendary deep-fried curry bread, which locals call the best in Japan.
A Zen temple with a magical bamboo grove of over 2,000 stalks and a tea house for matcha. It is a quieter alternative to Arashiyama.