A store where you can experience making your own ume syrup and ume wine from 100 different combinations. There are also take-out drinks containing whole plums, "Choya Ume Kits" that you can make at home or in hotels, and store-specific plum wine that is popular as a souvenir. Reservations are required for the experience.

Given Kamakura’s beauty, tranquil atmosphere and relative size, getting around by bicycle is a recommended way to see the best of Japan’s ancient capital.At this bicycle rental shop, which has been in operation since 1974, choose between standard-, multi-speed- and electric-assist bicycles. Prices start at 600 yen (standard bike / 1 hour). For an additional 300 yen, you can also choose to drop off your bike at Enoshima Station (by 4pm) but advance registration is required. After exploring Kamakura’s leafy side streets and stopping off at some of its Buddhist temples, ride along the coast towards Enoshima, enjoying the views of the ocean and Mt. Fuji along the way.

The Kamakura Owl's Forest is accessible from Kamakura Station. Visitors can interact with 20 owls of 14 different species, from the popular Barn Owl to the Great Horned Owl. There is no time limit and reservations are not required, so feel free to drop by.

Shop selling a variety of Japanese towels. When travelling to Kamakura, we recommend them for souvenirs.

Kamakura Hanko is a Japanese seal that lasts a lifetime, made in the former capital of Kamakura. We recommend the 'Tsuki No Kisou In', or the lucky moon seal, which has been made using traditional techniques and is considered to be a good luck charm.