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Respect Kamakura
Guidelines

Travel Responsibly in Kamakura

While Kamakura may not be a large city for a tourist destination, a spoiler can ruin a relaxing visit. Kamakura is striving to become a sustainable sightseeing area. Be mindful of sightseeing etiquette that respects the people, city, and culture and have a pleasant and memorable time in Kamakura.

Tourist Manners

Around Town

    • Please mind the people around you when eating and drinking on the streets.
    • Do not feed animals.
    • Take care not to disturb local residents.
    • Be mindful of traffic and other pedestrians, especially in crowded areas.

Temples and Shrines

    • Be quiet and calm when visiting temples and shrines.
    • Please follow the rules to help preserve Kamakura’s valuable cultural heritage.

Hiking Trails

    • Be considerate, enjoy the hike.
    • Protect nature by staying on the path.

Parks and Beaches

    • Flying Japanese hawks are aiming at your food. Be careful when you are eating outside.

General Manners

    • Take your trash with you and do not leave it behind.
    • Smoking is prohibited in designated areas including the rule from Kamakura Sta. to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Please follow the rules.
    • Follow the rules and manners when taking pictures.
    • Graffiti and vandalism are prohibited.

Kamakura City Ordinance
on Improving Manners in Public Places

The city of Kamakura has established an ordinance on manners to ensure that everyone in Kamakura can have a pleasant experience. Instead of prohibitions and regulations, it asks for everyone’s cooperation. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

  • Do not obstruct vehicles.

  • Do not take photos in dangerous locations.

  • Take care when passing other people.

  • Do not ride a bicycle or similar vehicles, scooter or motorcycle in such a narrow or crowded areas.

  • Consider your surroundings when eating or drinking.

  • Do not deviate from designated pathways.

  • Do not use fire in proximity to flammable materials.

  • Do not damage or bring back plants.

  • Do not set up a bulletin board for incorrect information.

See Details about ordinance about improvement of manners in the location of the Kamakura city public on the Kamakura city website

Ordinance on Street Smoking Prevention

The city of Kamakura asks people not to smoke on the street in outdoor public spaces, such as roads, parks, and plazas. Additionally, areas with particularly high human traffic are designated as no-smoking zones, and smoking on the street is prohibited in such zones.

  • 1. Any individual who is smoking on the street in a no-smoking zone will be verbally instructed to stop by a street smoking prevention officer.
  • 2. If the individual does not comply, the officer will issue an order to stop smoking.
  • 3. If the individual does not obey this order, they will incur a fine of 2,000 yen as a penalty.

THE TABACCO KAMAKURA

To address the serious issue of cigarette littering and street smoking around Kamakura Station, a new type of smoking area has opened to help non-smokers and smokers co-exist. Unlike conventional smoking areas, THE TOBACCO KAMAKURA provides a clean, relaxing, and charming environment for a pleasant and comfortable experience. Feel free to stop by.

Location: i-ZA Kamakura 3F (1-6-15 Komachi, Kamakura-shi Googlemap ) Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Learn About Japan’s Sightseeing Guidelines

See Details about etiquette awareness videos for foreign visitors on the Japan Tourism Agency website

See Details about etiquette awareness videos for foreign visitors on the Japan Tourism Agency website

Let’s all have a good time sightseeing by following the etiquette and rules.

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