The station building is located on the side of the up (Tokyo-bound) track at the end of the platform nearest to Kamakura.

It is mainly intended for disembarking, but passengers who already have a ticket from this station, or who are using a Suica or Suica-affiliated IC card can enter here.

During crowded weekend days and holidays there is a station attendant manning the ticket gate there, allowing payment in cash.

The station came under the management of JR East upon the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987.

Kita-Kamakura Station is close to three major Buddhist temples: Engaku-ji, Kenchō-ji, and Tōkei-ji.