How to travel from Shizuoka to Kamakura, Japan

The distance between Shizuoka and Kamakura is around 133km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Shizuoka 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 KamakuraShizuoka if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yokohama and then to Kamakura.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,475($40)
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Drive

Drive to Kamakura.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance145km (90 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shizuoka and Kamakura

There are several options for getting from Shizuoka to Kamakura by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥4,790 ($35) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥5,475 ($40).

The distance between Shizuoka and Kamakura is around 133km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Shizuoka and Kamakura by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shizuoka to Kamakura is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ¥5,475 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Shizuoka and Kamakura, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥4,790 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shizuoka and Kamakura. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shizuoka to Kamakura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yokohama and Yokohama. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways, Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Enoshima Electric Railway run train services between Shizuoka and Kamakura. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shizuoka and Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shizuoka to Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Shizuoka and Kamakura. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shizuoka to Kamakura is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ¥5,475 ($40).

How do I get from Shizuoka to Kamakura

Compare travel optionsbetween Shizuoka and Kamakura

Transport options from Shizuoka to Kamakura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
¥5,475($40)
every 30 mins171km (106 miles)
Train via Odawara1h 50m
¥4,790($35)
hourly133km (83 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
¥2,190($16)
on demand145km (90 miles)

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Airports near Kamakura

The following major airports near Kamakura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Kamakura
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Kamakura
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Kamakura