Kamakura in March
Great time to visit
March brings Kamakura back to life as cherry blossoms begin their show. Crowds return but stay manageable, making it one of the sweet spots for visiting.
Weather
March marks spring's true arrival in Kamakura. Temperatures climb to a pleasant 14°C during the day, though nights can still dip to 6°C. Rain picks up as weather systems shift, bringing about 10 wet days.
14°C high6°C low10 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$105/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Cherry blossom season begins
- •Kamakura Festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
March Tips
- •Book accommodations early - cherry blossom season starts driving up prices
- •Pack both rain gear and layers for unpredictable spring weather
- •Weekday visits to Hase-dera avoid weekend cherry blossom crowds
All Months
Skip summer unless you enjoy sweating through temple visits with tour groups. March through May brings cherry blossoms to Hase-dera Temple without the Tokyo crowds. The hydrangeas at the same temple bloom in June, creating Instagram-worthy tunnels of blue and purple flowers. September through November offers perfect weather and autumn colors at Engaku-ji Temple. Winter gets overlooked, but January mornings at Kencho-ji Temple feel magical with frost on the bamboo. Plus, hotel prices drop by 40%. Avoid Golden Week (late April/early May) and Obon (mid-August) when half of Tokyo descends on the city. Weekdays always beat weekends for temple visits and restaurant reservations.
Kamakura Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
8/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
5/10
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