The nearest ancient city from The Haneda Airport (Tokyo) is Kamakura!

Just 1 hour train ride will take you to Kamakura from The Haneda International Airport.

The Kamakura Shogunate was established in 1185 in Kamakura by Yoritomo Minamoto (源 頼朝). It was the feudal military government of Japan during the Kamakura period from 1185 to 1333.A.D.

Those who wish to learn something about the contrast of old toward urban Japanese culture and history may do so by visiting Japan’s old cities and other spots which form a backdrop to Japan’s long history, or visiting old temples, shrines, gardens and by admiring images of Buddha and objects of fine art.

There is many historical places and temples, shrines in Kamakura, especially where is famous for “Great Budda of Kamakura 鎌倉大仏” “Bamboo Forest Hokokuji Temple 報国寺” “Tsuruoka  Hachimangu Shrine 鶴岡八幡宮”.

Kamakura is very compact city to see around, also can access to many tourist spots easily by public bus. Small old shopping road is quaint.

Are you sick and tired of gathering the central area of Tokyo?  Tourist sightseeing spot like Tokyo and Osaka are so crowded?

Come to Kamakura! Kamakura is still crowded, but it is better than these cities and go to the ocean beach (Yuiga Hama 由比ヶ浜).

Kamakura is the best one-day short trip destination from Tokyo to feel great atmosphere of Japanese ancient city, worth visiting here rather than any cherry blossoms viewing spots in Japan.