Tourist Spots
The Great Buddha of Kamakura in Kotokuin Temple
This is the Great Buddha of Kotokuin, a temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism, whose principal deity is the Great Buddha of Kamakura.It has been sitting in Kamakura for over 750 years, and is the only national treasure among the Buddhist statues in Kamakura, and has a very important value in the history of Buddhist art. The statue is about 11 meters high and weighs about 121 tons, making it an impressive sight.
Tsuruoka Hachiman Shrine
In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine was the spiritual center of the people as the “guardian deity of Kamakura” and the “guardian deity of warriors.You can experience the history and culture that can be seen through the deep connection with the Kamakura Shogunate, the traditional culture that has been passed down to this day, and the history of the shrine. It is only a 30-minute walk from Senze, so it is a good idea to go for a walk on a sunny day.
Komachi Street
It is a busy pedestrian street lined with apparel, gift and souvenir stores.I recommend walking around while enjoying the gourmet food and sweets that can be easily taken out. It is on the way to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine from Senze, so be sure to pass by.
Restaurants and Cafes
Matsubara’s hermitage
Matsubara-an, a quaint reminiscence of an old house, is a famous soba noodle restaurant that always appears in gourmet guides in Kamakura. In addition to handmade soba noodles, the restaurant offers fresh local fish, Kamakura vegetables, and duck hot pot.Cold beer, cold sake, and wine are recommended in summer, and hot soba noodles and hot sake in winter.The terrace is nice, but the second floor as well as the first floor is very cozy.You may have to wait in line for less than an hour at lunchtime, but it is one of the restaurants I recommend that is worth making a reservation for. There is also a cafe where you […]
fish market
This is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant with delicious seasonal specialties.There is also nigirizushi to take home, and home delivery is also available. Uoyaji, located right next to the Kamakura Police Department, seems to have a good infection control system.I think today’s material tasted more like white meat than tuna. From Senze to Uoyaji: 7 minutes walk
Dottorino pizzeria stuzzicheria
Dottorino pizzeria stuzzicheria (pizzeria Dottorino) is an authentic pizza baked by Italians.It is a restaurant with a cheerful atmosphere run by an Italian pizzaiolo owner who speaks fluent Japanese and his Japanese wife. There are also terrace seats, and the pizza is best enjoyed while feeling the breeze of Kamakura during the good season. We recommend the crispy rye dough pizza.Not only does it taste great, but it is also a very comfortable place to eat.
La Coccinelle, Yuigahama
It is a French restaurant run by a chef from Kamakura who has trained at a three-star restaurant in Paris and in New Zealand. Although the price is a little high, you can enjoy a large number of delicious dishes in small portions, and be very satisfied with the food.In addition to lunch and dinner courses, there is also a course with cake available for anniversaries.Depending on the season, you can also enjoy gibier dishes. The food was very delicious.
Kamakura-Osaka River
This is a historic kaiseki restaurant that has been used by many famous temples and shrines.If you make a reservation, you can also get a take-out box lunch. I bought a bento called “Yuigahama” and ate it.It was very tasty.
sare
I would like to introduce you to Sare, an Italian restaurant located near Hase Station, the third stop from Kamakura on the Enoden line.It takes 4 minutes to walk from Hase Station. It took about 13 minutes to walk from Senyo, enjoying the sea breeze before dinner. We offer course meals that incorporate vegetables and seafood from Kamakura.Our wine selection is mainly from Italy. The restaurant is run by the chef himself, and he serves dishes that make the most of local ingredients.Sitting at the counter and watching the food being carefully prepared makes the meal taste even better. If you have trouble with Western food, why not make a […]
Kamakura Katsu-tei Aratama Sohonten
Tonkatsu no Aratama is located near the Kamakura Station bus roundabout. The light batter is popular with a wide range of customers, from children to the elderly. On this day, we had five skewers and an additional Kurobuta pork loin cutlet. We also had beer and reasonable Italian white wine, which went well together, and I was satisfied enough without rice. The restaurant has counter, table, and upstairs table seating, and you may have to wait during dinner. The staff on the floor are young but neat, just like in Kamakura, and make you feel comfortable. Take-out is also available. I would recommend buying the shredded cabbage to go as […]
Kappo Soba Nami to Kaze
Hase Station in Kamakura City is famous for the Great Buddha of Kamakura. When it comes to kappo and soba noodles in Kamakura, Wave and Wind is the place to go. It is quietly located on the second floor on the right hand side on the way from the station to the Great Buddha.The calm counter is often filled with fans. There are two main courses: sashimi, simmered dishes, fried hamo (pike) with ume plum paste and steamed egg custard. Finally, a solid soba and black bean bavarois or sorbet. Another feature is that all the cocktails are made by bartenders who are the best in Japan at competitions.If you […]
