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Cafe Yoridokoro

Cafe Yoridokoro

Located about a four-minute walk from the scenic Inamuragasaki Park, Cafe Yoridokoro is a cozy eatery that aims to share the extraordinary moments of daily life in Kamakura. The wooden building features a welcoming interior filled with natural tones, soft lighting, and plant life—making it a perfect representation of the area’s quaint vibes. The restaurant is also popular for its unique position along the Enoden Line and offers tableside views—inside and outside—of the retro electric train. In terms of food, Cafe Yoridokoro serves breakfast, lunch, and cafe cuisine from 7am–6pm (LO 5:30pm). The meals are simply prepared with delicious ingredients. The restaurant’s speciality is dried fish paired with rice, miso soup, pickles, and a small side dish. For the cafe menu, you can savor freshly brewed coffee, lattes, or espresso paired with ice cream, homemade cheesecake, and more! Thanks to the restaurant’s unique setting and deliciously crafted cuisine, Cafe Yoridokoro is a perfect addition to your Kamakura itinerary.

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Kannon Coffee Kamakura

Kannon Coffee Kamakura

Kannon Coffee opened in 2017, as the second branch of this chain originally from Nagoya. This small cozy cafe, inside a renovated former kimono shop, offers great hand drip coffee alongside a delectable sweets selection. They’re known for their miniature Big Buddha biscuits, which top the menu’s crepes and parfaits which come in seasonal varieties too.There are always at least 5 types of coffee prepared, including a seasonal blend and monthly single origin speciality coffee. For teas, they use leaves direct from Shizuoka’s Sasama region for their Hojicha Latte, Matcha Latte, and Japanese Black Tea.Its proximity to Hase-dera Temple and Kotoku-in (home to Kamakura’s Great Buddha) make it an excellent refueling point after any visit to one of these nearby attractions. The affiliated Ekiyoko Bake is also just minutes away in the direction of Hase Station.

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Yokohama Chinatown

Yokohama Chinatown

The Yokohama Chinatown is a Chinatown located in Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama. Along with Kobe Nankinmachi Chinatown and Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, it is known as one of the three major Chinatowns. Its scale is overwhelming, making it the largest Chinatown in Japan and East Asia with more than 600 stores lined up in an area of about 500m squared. There are alleys with place names such as Shanghai Road, Zhongshan Road, and Fujian Road intersect, as well as many signs with Chinese characters. Cantonese, Beijing, Shanghai, and Sichuan cuisine, steamed buns, gyoza dumplings, dim sum, and many other delicious Chinese dishes fill the streets. The many gate structures, the Guantei Temple, the Mazu Temple, the glamorous shops, and the liveliness of Chinese spoken in the alleys will invigorate you.In Yokohama's downtown heart, bustling Chinatown is home to over 500 shops and restaurants. Buy some souvenirs, grab a steamed bun from a food stand, or feast on a ten-course banquet, then visit one of the two colourful temples. The annual Chinese New Year celebrations are a riot of noise and energy, with lion dancers bursting into restaurants to perform for startled diners.Bars in Japan originated from Yokohama Chinatown and neighboring areas. There are many long-established bars that offer a laid-back and leisurely time for adults.Start your Chinatown exploration with a variety of breakfast items ranging from Chinese rice porridge to ramen, set dishes to dessert and soft drinks.

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