Parks and gardens in Kamakura

Kamakura’s landscape features a blend of historical hilltop parks and quiet residential green spaces. Genjiyama Park offers hiking trails that connect major temples and features a bronze statue of shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo. The coastal neighborhoods of Shichirigahama and Koshigoe contain numerous community parks often named after local wildlife, providing small resting spots between the hills and the sea. These sites range from expansive wooded areas with seasonal cherry blossoms to compact gardens tucked away in traditional residential districts.

Kamakura Parks and Gardens — Map

A

源氏山公園

Hilltop park featuring a monument to Minamoto no Yoritomo. It serves as a hub for hiking trails connecting the Great Buddha, Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine, and Kita-Kamakura.

B

浄明寺緑地

Wooded green space located on the hills near Jomyoji Temple, offering natural walking paths.

C

鎌倉ゲストハウスの敷地

Traditional garden space attached to a local guesthouse, featuring classic Japanese landscaping elements.

D

七里ガ浜東さざえ公園

Small residential park in the Shichirigahama Higashi district.

E

田辺公園

Local community park located in the Shichirigahama area.

F

七里ガ浜二丁目公園

Neighborhood playground and green space in the coastal Shichirigahama district.

G

七里ガ浜あさり公園

Small pocket park in Shichirigahama named after the Japanese littleneck clam.

H

七里ガ浜かめ公園

Community park in Shichirigahama featuring a name inspired by sea turtles.

I

七里ガ浜かもめ公園

Local residential park in Shichirigahama named after seagulls.

J

七里ガ浜東二丁目公園

Public green space serving the eastern residential hills of Shichirigahama.

K

稲村ガ崎びわ公園

Small neighborhood park located in the Inamuragasaki district.

L

腰越くじら公園

Local park in Koshigoe named after whales, situated near the coastal residential area.

M

丹後ガ谷やまばと公園

Community park in the Tango-ga-yato valley named after the mountain bird.

N

丹後ガ谷せみ公園

Small residential green space named after the cicada.

O

日坂あかね公園

Local park located in the Hisaka neighborhood.

P

丹後ガ谷公園

Central community green space for the Tango-ga-yato residential area.

Q

御所たぬき公園

Neighborhood park named after the Japanese raccoon dog (tanuki).

R

梶原こぶし公園

Small public park in the Kajiwara area named after the Kobushi magnolia tree.

S

西鎌倉山ひばり公園

Residential park located on the hills of Nishi-Kamakurayama, named after the skylark.

T

鎌倉山西すみれ公園

Small community green space in the western Kamakurayama district named after the violet flower.

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