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Shinkansen to Kamakura trains

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The average train between Shinkansen and Kamakura takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Shinkansen to Kamakura. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 31m
Duration
73 km
Distance
¥1,254
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Shinkansen to Kamakura train times

Trains run hourly between Shinkansen and Kamakura. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shinkansen is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Kamakura at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at 熱海 Atami and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)5d 7h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)2h 5m • 2 changes
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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)2h • 2 changes
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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)1h 33m • 2 changes
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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)2h 5m • 2 changes
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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)2h • 2 changes
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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)1h 33m • 2 changes
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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)1h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 73.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Shinkansen, Japan and Kamakura, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 熱海 Atami to 大船 Ōfuna every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥900–1,300 and the journey takes 1h.

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