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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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Kamakura Donabe gohankaedena

Kamakura Donabe gohankaedena

Kamakura earthen pot restaurant Kaedena is in Hase, Kamakura. It serves you special earthen pot Japanese menu. At lunch time "Donabe gohan", rice menu will be cooked in the earthen pots. They serve for each guest an earthen pot cooked rice in slowly cooked seaweed broth. The rice are from contracted farmer in Shinoyama, Tanba, Hyougo prefecture. At dinner time, you can enjoy the chef's special originals. This place is near from Hase Buddha and Kamakura Daibutu.

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3 STARS PANCAKE

3 STARS PANCAKE

3 Stars Pancake can be found nestled away in the Musashi-Kosugi area of Kawasaki. Here they serve up sweet doses of happiness through their thick, fluffy pancakes that are double-cooked: grilled first on the teppan, then baked second in the oven.Try from their menu of classic pancakes, including their signature Mitsuboshi (3-star) Pancake (using Hokkaido vanilla cream, raw cream and Canadian maple syrup) or the decadent chocolate pancake (using 70% Belgian cocoa and served with berry sauce and vanilla ice cream), or try from their seasonal specials.

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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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Tahara-Furusato Park: Soba Restaurant Shinonome

Tahara-Furusato Park: Soba Restaurant Shinonome

You can experience making soba here even if you don't go to Nagano (known as Shinshu in the past). In the soba restaurant Shinonome next to the workshop, you can enjoy the unique taste of the soba you made, be it with friends, family, or even by yourself! Furusato Park is surrounded by rice fields and farms and has a water mill as well. It is also well-known for its farmers market which sells vegetables freshly harvested on the day.

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THE BBQ GARDEN in Yokohama Joinus

THE BBQ GARDEN in Yokohama Joinus

Directly connected to Yokohama Station! Garden BBQ on the sofa. The rooftop of the station building, which has excellent access, is a rooftop garden with a great view and lush greenery. The Scandinavian style sofa seats are comfortable and even small children can enjoy the barbecue next to you. You can bring your own food and drinks, or come empty-handed by ordering a set menu or all-you-can-drink service! The fresh food market on the first basement floor (Uoriki, Sawako Grocery, and Takagi Meat Market) offers a wide variety of fresh foods such as meat, seafood, vegetables, and more. Meat, seafood, and vegetables are all conveniently available. Enjoy a BBQ on your way home from shopping or work.You can enjoy a BBQ with a view of Yokohama at night.

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Kitakamakura Houan (tea room)

Kitakamakura Houan (tea room)

Houan is a traditional tea house built in 1934 in the forested valley behind Jochiji Temple in Kita-Kamakura. It features a building with two tea rooms (Jouan-ken)—one 8-mat and one 4-mat room, and the world's smallest tea house, the thatched-roof Musouan, measuring just under 2 mats. It is normally closed to the public, but just once a month, a tea house opens its doors to serve matcha and high-grade sweets to visitors freely touring the premises (reservation required). Information about various tea gatherings, introductory sessions for beginners, and traditional Japanese arts classes is posted on the official website and social media. They also accommodate inquiries for small-group tea ceremony experiences and tea gatherings for international visitors.

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Salon de Thé Rosage, a dessert restaurant at Odakyu Hotel de Yama

Salon de Thé Rosage, a dessert restaurant at Odakyu Hotel de Yama

Salon de Thé Rosage, located on the shores of Lake Ashi in Hakone, is a dessert restaurant serving delicious tea, sweets, and light meals. When the weather is good, you can enjoy an elegant tea time on terrace seating savoring tea and desserts alongside the breeze of Lake Ashi. Certified as a cafe with delicious tea by the Japan Tea Association, this restaurant offers over 15 varieties of tea leaves selected meticulously by the tea instructors. Pair your tea with traditional apple pie, seasonal limited-edition sweets, and light lunch plates during lunchtime. Come indulge yourself with a luxurious moment aside Lake Ashi!

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