Kamakura temple entrance fees 2026: calculator for the Great Buddha, Hasedera, Hokokuji and more
Short answer: per adult, the Great Buddha (Kotoku-in) is ¥300 (+¥50 to go inside), Hasedera ¥400, the Hokokuji bamboo garden ¥400 (+¥600 for matcha), and Engakuji and Kenchoji ¥500 each. All five temples cost ¥2,100 per adult. Tick the temples you plan to visit to get the total for your group. Fees from each temple's official page (checked 2026-10-09).
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From our own visit
What we remember most from walking between the temples is not the temples themselves but the streets around them: stylish new shops next to old, long-established ones. Leave time to walk between the temples instead of only riding from gate to gate.
One stop we liked: Namimachi Bagel in Sakanoshita, about 5 minutes on foot from Enoden Hase Station, so it fits well with the Great Buddha and Hasedera. The bagel with shirasu (tiny boiled whitebait) was delicious. Check the shop's opening days before you go.
All fees and hours in one table
| Temple | Area | Adult | Junior high | Elementary | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotoku-in (Great Buddha) | Hase | ¥300 | ¥300 | ¥150 | 8:00–17:30 (Apr–Sep), 8:00–17:00 (Oct–Mar); entry until 15 min before closing |
| Hasedera | Hase | ¥400 | ¥400 | ¥200 | Entry 8:00–16:30, grounds close 17:00; Apr–Jun entry 8:00–17:00, close 17:30 |
| Hokokuji (bamboo garden) | Kamakura east | ¥400 | ¥200 | ¥200 | 9:00–16:00 |
| Engakuji | Kita-Kamakura | ¥500 | ¥200 | ¥200 | Entry 8:30–16:30, exit by 17:00 (Mar–Nov); entry 8:30–16:00, exit by 16:30 (Dec–Feb) |
| Kenchoji | Kita-Kamakura | ¥500 | ¥200 | ¥200 | 8:30–16:30 |
Adult means high school age and older. At Kotoku-in and Hasedera, junior high students pay the adult fee; at Hokokuji, Engakuji and Kenchoji they pay the child fee.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Kamakura Great Buddha entrance fee?
¥300 per adult and ¥150 for children aged 6–12 at Kotoku-in. Children under 6 are free. Going inside the statue costs ¥50 more per person (open 8:00–16:30). The temple is a 7-minute walk from Enoden Hase Station.
How much is the Hasedera entrance fee?
¥400 per adult and ¥200 for elementary school children. Entry is from 8:00 to 16:30 (to 17:00 from April to June).
How much is the Kamakura bamboo forest (Hokokuji) entrance fee?
¥400 for high school age and older and ¥200 for elementary and junior high students, open 9:00–16:00. Matcha with a dry sweet at the Kyukoan tea house in the bamboo garden is ¥600, served 9:00–15:30.
How much does it cost to visit all the main temples in Kamakura?
Kotoku-in, Hasedera, Hokokuji, Engakuji and Kenchoji together cost ¥2,100 per adult, ¥1,300 per junior high student and ¥950 per elementary school child, before extras such as the Great Buddha interior or matcha.
Which temples are in Kita-Kamakura?
Engakuji is about 1 minute on foot from JR Kita-Kamakura Station, and Kenchoji about 15 minutes on foot (about 5 minutes by bus). Both charge ¥500 per adult. Kita-Kamakura is one stop before Kamakura on the JR Yokosuka Line, so you can start there and walk towards Kamakura.
Do I need the Enoden 1-day pass for the temples?
Usually not. Kamakura ⇄ Hase is ¥200 per ride, so a round trip is ¥400 against ¥800 for the Noriorikun pass. The pass pays off when you also go to Enoshima: use the Enoshima-Kamakura calculator.
Good to know
- Kenchoji has announced free admission on 24 October 2026 (temple news).
- Hours change with the season, and temples can close for events, typhoons or snow. Check the official page on the day.
- The official pages do not say which payment methods are accepted. Carry some cash in coins and small notes.
- Kotoku-in lets visitors in until 15 minutes before closing (17:30 from April to September, 17:00 from October to March).
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