Climate
About Kamakura
Kamakura is a city in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of about 172,710 inhabitants. About 30.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 51.1. The average taxable income is about 519.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 4,350/km² (ranked #55 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 63.4% and the city counts 12 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 0% (-0.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kamakura to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kamakura — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Kamakura
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kamakura.
Train stations near Kamakura
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kamakura population?
About 172,710 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kamakura?
About 4,350 inhabitants/km² (area 39.7 km²).
Average rent in Kamakura?
About 4,251 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kamakura to Tokyo?
About 44 km in a straight line.