The details are as follows;
December 31:　As usual (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
January 1:　Midnight – 5:00 p.m.
From January 2 onward:　As usual (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
※ Visitors may enter up to 15 minutes before closing time each day.

Traffic Restrictions in Kamakura (Dec. 31 – Jan. 3)
During the period from December 31 to January 3, traffic restrictions will be in place in Kamakura.
Private vehicles will not be permitted in the area around Kōtoku-in.
Please use public transportation when visiting.
For further details, please refer to the links below or contact Kamakura City directly (tel. +81-467-23-3000).

Period of Traffic Regulation:
December 31, 11:00 p.m. – January 1, 5:00 p.m.
January 2 and 3, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Restricted Areas:
Traffic Regulation Area (PDF)
Detour Map (Japanese Only) (PDF)

Changes to Bus and Taxi Services during the Restriction Period;
Information regarding changes to fixed-route buses and taxi stands at Kamakura Station is provided below.

Route Buses and Taxi Stands:
For route buses, please refer to each bus company’s website:

Keikyu Bus
Enoden Bus

For the taxi stand, please check the Traffic Regulation Area Map (PDF).

Eating, drinking, and bringing food or drink into the temple grounds are strictly prohibited.
However, beverages in sealed containers such as water bottles or flasks for hydration may be brought in.
*Drinks in plastic or paper cups are not permitted.

At Kotoku-in, visitors carrying food or beverages intended for walking and eating are not allowed to enter.

Please refrain from flying drones in the precincts of Kotoku-in. And we also ask you to refrain from using selfie sticks in the interior of the statue. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.