Daibutsu Hiking Course

大仏ハイキングコース

4.2Est. 150Kamakura, Kanto

Local Pick

Overview

A forest ridge trail connecting Kita-Kamakura's temples to the Great Buddha through ancient cedar and bamboo groves.

This 3km trail traverses the forested hills above Kamakura, linking the temple district around Kita-Kamakura Station to the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in. The well-maintained path passes through dense deciduous forest, bamboo groves, and several small shrines, with occasional glimpses of the ocean through the canopy. It transforms a standard temple-hopping day into an atmospheric woodland journey.

Local tips

Walk from Kita-Kamakura toward the Daibutsu (not the reverse). The final descent opens to the Great Buddha which makes a much better reveal moment.

Practical info

Japanese name: 大仏ハイキングコース
Nearest station: Kita-Kamakura (JR Yokosuka Line)
Payment: Cards accepted

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