Visiting Kamakura with Kids: A Family-Friendly Experience

Visiting Kamakura with kids may seem like a challenge, especially in the middle of summer when the temperature rises above 35°C. Yet with Kamakura Photo Tours, every family enjoys an unforgettable experience thanks to carefully designed itineraries adapted to the pace and comfort of children.

Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure of guiding a French family with a baby and a 5-year-old child. To ensure their comfort, I crafted a route perfectly suited to the summer heat: air-conditioned bus rides, strolls through shaded backstreets, and visits to temples and shrines sheltered by lush canopies.

We made frequent refreshing stops and enjoyed delicious cold ramen in a hidden restaurant full of authentic charm. The afternoon brought a magical moment: a traditional matcha tea with wagashi (Japanese sweets), overlooking a serene Zen garden. The soothing murmur of water and the rhythmic sound of the shishi-odoshi—a bamboo water feature that tips when filled—created an atmosphere of meditation and calm.

By late afternoon, as the sea breeze offered a welcome relief, we walked along the famous Dankazura pathway, shaded by cherry trees, leading to the majestic Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

Visiting Kamakura with kids in summer can be a truly wonderful experience when approached with a relaxed and flexible pace. With Kamakura Photo Tours, families discover this historic city through a unique, creative, and harmonious journey. For even more convenience, stroller rentals are available at Kamakura Station.

By choosing Kamakura Photo Tours, you are guaranteed a fabulous, enriching adventure tailored to families—an absolutely perfect way to discover Kamakura in peace and comfort.