Events & things to do in Kamakura & Enoshima in August 2026

Ended May 16 (Sat) – Aug 23 (Sun) 9:00〜16:30

Exhibitions 📍 Kannon Museum (観音ミュージアム)

The Doors of Paradise and Hell: Prayers Encapsulated in Large Ema

Experience the history of prayers at the special exhibition "The Doors of Paradise and Hell."

💴 Paid

Now on May 30 (Sat) – Sep 27 (Sun) 9:30〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura Annex

Shinji Yamamoto's Potato Prints: Kamakura Natural History

An exhibition showcasing Shinji Yamamoto's unique potato print works.

💴 Paid

Now on May 30 (Sat) – Sep 27 (Sun) 9:30〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura (神奈川県立近代美術館 鎌倉別館) Secondary source

Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura Exhibition

This is a currently ongoing exhibition at the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura.

Ended Jun 20 (Sat) – Aug 30 (Sun)

Exhibitions 📍 Kamakura City Kawakita Film Museum (鎌倉市川喜多映画記念館) Secondary source

[Special Exhibition] Guideposts of American Cinema

This special exhibition focuses on American film culture.

💴 Paid

Ended Jul 1 (Wed) – Aug 31 (Mon)

Festivals & rituals 📍 Shin-Enoshima Aquarium (新江ノ島水族館)

Awatan 5th Anniversary Summer Gift Campaign

We're celebrating Awatan's 5th anniversary with a special campaign.

Now on Jul 3 (Fri) – Sep 30 (Wed)

Exhibitions 📍 Enoshima Aquarium (新江ノ島水族館) Secondary source

Enoshima Aquarium Full Dissection Exhibition

The "Enoshima Aquarium Full Dissection Exhibition" will be held at the Enoshima Aquarium!

Ended Jul 4 (Sat) – Aug 29 (Sat) 10:00〜16:00

Exhibitions 📍 Kamakura History and Culture Exchange Center Annex, Archaeological Exhibition Room

Kamakura History and Culture Exchange Center Special Exhibition "Digging and Uncovering Kamakura—Excavation Research Report Exhibition 2026—"

An excavation research report exhibition that delves into the history of Kamakura will be held.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 8 (Wed) – Sep 23 (Wed)

Markets & food 📍 Kamakura Prince Hotel (鎌倉プリンスホテル) Secondary source

Kamakura Prince Hotel Hawaiian Fair 2026

A special event to enjoy Hawaiian culture at the Kamakura Prince Hotel.

💴 Paid 🌤 Outdoor 📝 Booking required

Ended Jul 11 (Sat) – Aug 23 (Sun)

Exhibitions 📍 Kamakura City Kiyokata Memorial Art Museum

Kiyokata's Sketchbook: Colors and Lines That Capture Everyday Life

The Kiyokata Sketchbook Exhibition at the Kamakura City Kiyokata Memorial Art Museum is a valuable display exploring the techniques of traditional Japanese painting through his sketches.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 25 (Sat) – Sep 25 (Fri)

Exhibitions 📍 Kita-Kamakura Yo Yoshinobu Museum

Underwater Landscapes by Yo Yoshinobu

An exhibition featuring the beautiful blue world of Yo Yoshinobu.

💴 Paid

Ended Jul 25 (Sat) – Aug 23 (Sun)

Experiences 📍 Kamakura Bekkan (鎌倉別館)

Summer Seed '26 PAPER WEAVING

A paper weaving experience event will be held at Kamakura Bekkan.

Ended Jul 25 (Sat) – Aug 29 (Sat) 18:30〜21:30

Festivals & rituals 📍 Aquarium Shin-Enomoto (新江ノ島水族館) Secondary source

Enosui Night Market

A summer night market event at the Aquarium Shin-Enomoto in the evening.

💴 Paid 🌙 Evening

Ended Jul 26 (Sun) – Aug 29 (Sat) 09:00〜15:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Tsurugaoka Hachimangu (鶴岡八幡宮) Secondary source

The 24th Kamakura Antique Festival

The Kamakura Antique Festival, a highlight of summer in Kamakura, will be held.

🆓 Free

Now on Aug 1 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Wed) 18:00〜20:30

Festivals & rituals 📍 Enoshima (江の島)

Enoshima Lantern Festival 2026

The Enoshima Lantern Festival 2026 is a summer event on Enoshima Island, adorned with the beautiful light of lanterns.

🌙 Evening

Ended Aug 1 (Sat) – Aug 31 (Mon) 16:00〜

Festivals & rituals 📍 Shin-Enoshima Aquarium (新江ノ島水族館)

Enosui Hot Night

A special event where you can enjoy the aquarium from the evening.

Ended Aug 6 (Thu) – Aug 9 (Sun)

Festivals & rituals 📍 鶴岡八幡宮

ぼんぼり祭［夏越祭/立秋祭/実朝祭］（鶴岡八幡宮）

鶴岡八幡宮で行われるぼんぼり祭は、夏越祭、立秋祭、実朝祭が楽しめます。

Ended Aug 12 (Wed) – Aug 24 (Mon)

Exhibitions 📍 Gallery Kamakura Vivant (ギャラリー鎌倉ヴィヴァン) Secondary source

Memorial Exhibition of Five Authors

This is a memorial exhibition for five authors held at a gallery in Kamakura City.

Ended Aug 26 (Wed) – Sep 7 (Mon) 11:00〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Gallery Kamakura Vivan Secondary source

Yoshie Uchida Print Exhibition

A print exhibition by Yoshie Uchida will be held in Kamakura.

Now on Aug 29 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun) 9:00〜16:30

Exhibitions 📍 Kannon Museum (観音ミュージアム) Secondary source

Experience the Special Exhibition 'Pilgrimage' at Hase-dera Temple!

A special exhibition themed around Kannon pilgrimage will be held at Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura.

💴 Paid

Now on Aug 29 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun) 9:00〜16:30

Exhibitions 📍 Kannon Museum 2nd Floor Exhibition Room Secondary source

Reiwa 8th Annual Autumn Exhibition: "Pilgrimage to Kannon with Go-Yo Otake - Exploring the 33 Kannon Temples of Kamakura with the Colors of Shinsui"

We will showcase beautiful paintings of Kannon by Go-Yo Otake.

💴 Paid