Place to visit
Museo de Kamakura, Japan: what it is and when to go
Museo de Kamakura is a museum (市立鎌倉国宝館) in Japan (Yokohama). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is February to May, October to November. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · Museums and art
- Local name
- 市立鎌倉国宝館
- Where
- Japan · 1, 248-0005, 鎌倉市, 神奈川県
- Best time
- February to May, October to November.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 33 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 09:00-16:30
- Website
- city.kamakura.kanagawa.jp
- Coordinates
- 35.32467, 139.55702
What it is and where
Museo de Kamakura is a museum (市立鎌倉国宝館) in Japan (Yokohama). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Yokohama, where this site lists 130 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.32467, 139.55702; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 33 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Museums and art places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Museo de Kamakura is February to May, October to November.
- JanPossible9:52
- FebBest time10:43
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:52
- JunPossible14:22
- JulPossible14:10
- AugPossible13:20
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:05
- NovBest time10:06
- DecPossible9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Santuario Tsurugaoka HachimanguTemples113 m
- Jufuku-jiTemples629 m
- Egara-TenjinTemples666 m
- Myohonji TempleTemples834 m
- Kenchō-jiTemples869 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Museums and art
- Museo Nacional de Tokio: Museum
- Castillo de Matsumoto: Museum
- Museo nacional de arte occidental: Museum
- Castillo de Hiroshima: Museum
- Kōfuku-ji
- Ushiku Daibutsu: Monument
Every Japan place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Museo de Kamakura?
It is a museum (市立鎌倉国宝館 in the local language) in Japan. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Museo de Kamakura?
February to May, October to November. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Museo de Kamakura?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 33 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Santuario Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Jufuku-ji, Egara-Tenjin. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Yokohama130 places to see in and around Yokohama, Japan: Kōtoku-in, Bahía de Sagami, Memorial Ship Mikasa. Best time: February to May, October to November.
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- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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