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Enoshima Iwaya Cavern

Enoshima Iwaya Cavern

These Enoshima caves were formed within the island by wave erosion. The complex consists of two caves: the First Cave (with a depth of 152m) and the Second Cave (with a dept of 56m). It is said that Kobo Daishi and Minamoto no Yorimoto once visited the caves as to pray to the Goddess Benzaiten as they are considered the origin of Benzaiten worship. There is also a gallery introducing Enoshima history and culture inside the caves, allowing visitors to explore history with a sense of thrill.

Nature & Views Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya Kappabashi

Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya Kappabashi

There are number of unique and fun items made by the technique of making food models. You can have an experience to use food models using wax. Kappa-bashi dogu-gai has been flourished in catering and reataurant business by supplying utensils and tools. Kappa-bashi dogu-gai has long history like this Ganso Shokuhin Sample-Ya. "Food model making experience" and many trials of unique items are one of their features.

Experience & Activities Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Meigetsu-in Temple

Meigetsu-in Temple

Meigetsu-in Temple in Kita-Kamakura is also known as The Temple of Hydrangeas. For hydrangea season around June, many people flock here to view approximately 2,500 hydrangeas. The hydrangeas planted at Meigetsu-in are all a uniform blue color, dubbed "Meigetsu-in Blue."Visitors can admire the dry zen garden year-round. It is said to represent the mythical Buddhist Mount Shumi.The inner garden hosts a beautiful variety of shrubbery and foliage, and is beautiful all year round. Visitors can only enter the garden twice a year — otherwise, they can only get a peek of the garden through the Main Hall's Window of Enlightenment.The window of enlightenment is a circular window that can be seen when looking into the Main Hall. This window is said to symbolize enlightenment, reality, and the vastness of the universe.Lined with tatami, the minimalistic main hall fills visitors with a sense of calm, and perfectly frames the Window of Enlightenment.

Temples & Shrines Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
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.

Eat & Drink Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Amazake Chaya Teahouse

Amazake Chaya Teahouse

Located next-door to the Hakone Tokaido Museum, Amazake Chaya Teahouse has been in business for 12 successive generations since it was established in the Edo era. They serve homemade, all-natural, sugar-free amazake, a sweet drink made from fermented rice, and hand-pounded, char-grilled bincho mochi rice cakes, which are very soft and tasty. Experience the time-honored delicacies that the travelers passing along the steep mountain highway enjoyed years ago in the rustic grass-thatched teahouse.

Eat & Drink Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
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.

Eat & Drink Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA