Day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura
Kamakura lies 44 km (27 mi) south of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 44 km (27 mi) apart, Kamakura is a realistic day trip from Tokyo: about 43 min each way by road.
| Tokyo | Kamakura | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 172,929 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kamakura
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Staying in Kamakura
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Common questions
How far is Kamakura from Tokyo?
44 km (27 mi) in a straight line, south of Tokyo; by road roughly 54 km (33 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Kamakura by road?
About 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Kamakura?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.