The Kamakura shogunate functioned as the center of samurai governance for approximately 153 years, from Minamoto no Yoritomo’s uprising in 1180 to the suicide of Hojo Takatoki in 1333. This guide covers seven key historic sites in Kamakura in chronological order, examining the significance of each based on primary sources such as the Azuma Kagami. Sites include the Okura Bakufu site, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Yoritomo’s tomb, Jufukuji, Kenchoji, Engakuji, and Anyoin. The guide also provides a comparison table and practical touring advice for visiting these sites.