The distance between Shimoda and Kamakura is around 124km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Shimoda to Kamakura by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kamakura → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ofuna.
There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Kamakura by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥3,835 ($28) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,055 ($15).
The distance between Shimoda and Kamakura is around 124km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (56 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Shimoda and Kamakura by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Kamakura is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥2,055 ($15).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Kamakura, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥3,835 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Kamakura. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Kamakura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ofuna. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Shimoda and Kamakura. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimoda and Kamakura. We recommend that you drive to Kamakura. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Ofuna. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Kamakura is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Kamakura. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shimoda and Kamakura. The distance is around 132km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Kamakura is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥3,835 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 10m | ¥3,835($28) | 4 times a day | 124km (77 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | ¥2,055($15) | on demand | 132km (82 miles) |
The following major airports near Kamakura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.