Shōkaku Hotel provides direct views of the Kamakura Daibutsu from its elevated garden-facing rooms. Just a 3-minute walk from the statue, it features a private Zen courtyard and offers a complimentary early morning meditation session with temple monks.

Kamakura Kōdai Inn is perfect for families, offering spacious tatami rooms with child-sized futons and a dedicated indoor play area. Located just 7 minutes’ walk from the Daibutsu, it provides free bicycles and a family-friendly kamishimo (traditional clothing) photo kit for exploring nearby temples.

Stay at Yūki-no-Yado, a heritage-style inn within walking distance of Hase-dera Temple and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. The hotel offers a curated Kamakura Heritage Map and hosts weekly local artisan workshops, including woodblock printing and incense-making, enhancing your immersion in Edo-era traditions.

Tsukimi Kamakura features a rooftop terrace with unobstructed views of the illuminated Kamakura Daibutsu during evening hours. Guests enjoy a night photography tour with guided tips on capturing the Buddha’s reflection in the pond, plus a limited-edition night-view postcard set included in every stay.

Tsuruoya Tea House is a rare tea-temple inn located directly opposite the Daibutsu entrance. Each room includes a private tea ceremony space, and daily matcha and wagashi tasting sessions are led by a certified tea master. Guests receive a hand-written tea scroll and a handmade bamboo whisk as keepsakes.

Kamakura Kōtō Ryokan sits between the Kamakura Gokoku-ji Temple and the Daibutsu, just a 4-minute walk away. The property preserves original Heian-period architecture and offers guests a free guided heritage walk with a local historian, plus access to an exclusive ancient stone path exhibit within the compound.