Engaku-ji Temple
This is one of the most important Zen Buddhist temple complexes in Japan, ranked second among Kamakura's Five Mountains. It is located just a short walk from Ki
Kamakura is just South of Tokyo and is an easy getaway destination for anyone living in the city. With its various temples, shrines, beaches, hiking trails, and shopping streets, Kamakura allows you to fulfill a whole day of relaxation.
This is one of the most important Zen Buddhist temple complexes in Japan, ranked second among Kamakura's Five Mountains. It is located just a short walk from Ki
Dandelion Chocolate is one of the few cafes that is not a chain opening before 10 am in Kamakura. Importing special cocoa beans, this shop has the perfect drinks and treats to serve your chocolate craving. The shop is just a few minutes from Kamakura Station. Just head out the East Exit and you’ll be there in no time.
Located on the grounds of Kotoku-in Temple and approximately 5-10 minutes from Hase Station on the Enoden electric railway line, this bronze adaptation of Amida
Hase-dera Temple is a Jodo-shu Buddhist temple famous for its tall wooden statue of Kannon. It is also the 4th of 33 stops of the Bando Sanjusankasho pilgrimage
Yuigahama Beach is located close to Kamakura and is a popular spot that attracts many surfers and swimmers every year.
Hokoku-ji Temple is a popular spot for visitors and locals and is famous for its bamboo grove. This is why it is also known as the 'Bamboo Temple'.
太陽堂 ramen shop serves delicious ramen in the most positive environment. Located in a not-so-busy shopping street in Kamakura, this ramen restaurant is a small shop fitting only about 10 people. Enjoy a nice, big bowl of ramen as you talk to the chefs and feel the breeze come through the open windows.
Kamakura Komachi-dori leads from the rotary in front of Kamakura station all the way toward Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine. The street is lined with over 250 res
This shop is famous for its sweet potato soft serve and croquettes. Conveniently located on Komachi-dori Street, it serves one of the must-eats while sightseein
Gram is a custom-made ring shop located on Komachi Street which is a small shopping street in Kamakura. When you enter the shop, you can choose the style of ring you want, the color, and then someone will measure your finger to find the perfect size. After that, wander through the shop as the staff builds your ring in under 15 minutes. Try to arrive a little before the shop opens since there tends to be a long queue around 12 pm.