Zushi marina is very famous marina harbor in this area with its history. Build during 1960s. Due to it's status, to own boat at Zushi marina is one of the most expensive hobby. If you have a chance to visit Ron Herman Cafe located inside of the marina, you will see huge laxury boats including huge cruiser and catamaran. Ron herman cafe is very relaxing place especially during weekdays. Less people, raxing sofa outside, you can enjoy sunshine and nice foods and drinks. Panor

Zuisenji Temple is located in very recess in a a valley. Pass through "DAITO-NO-MIYA" temple, you need to walk further to your right. After pass through main gate, the atmosphere is very different. Besides the long main road, you will see beautiful trees and flowers. Especially on your left hand side. Main entrance. After some walk, you will see second gate and then main hall. In front of the main hall is full with beautiful trees and flower as well. The main hall. Gard

Kamakura gerato serves homemade gerato. Very fresh and taste natural. Located very close to HASEDERA and DAIBUTSU (great buddha). They have a variety of choice of homemade gerato. But my recommendation is the the Gerato Con Cafe. (photo on the right) Gerato con cafe is milk gerato + espresso cafe. You can taste separately and also pour cafe over gerato. Enjoy your style and refresh. Especially good for those who needs coffee and also some bite of cold temptation. You can

Without saying, the most famous in Kamakura. Some travel guide only refers to great Buddha as what to see at kamakura. Great Buddha is about 13 meters high Cast Bronze statue, build about 750 years ago. It is quite surprising that the old people has such a technique to build such a gigantic statue with casting. The Great Buddha and the disasters of the past The Great Buddha was originally housed in a large hall called Daibutsu-den. According to Kotoku-in’s official histor

KAKUON-JI is located at very silent area. Another 10 min. walk from KAMAKURA-GU.　 (DAITO NO MIYA) KAKUON-JI is famous with it Plum tree (flower is very beautiful during early spring.) and it's old Buddha statue. Bud do you know, that there is a guided tour service by Monk? Every hour on the hour from 10 am to 15 pm. (except 12:00. Rainy day not available.), just gather in front of the main hall (not the gate.). You need to pay 500 JPY as a entry fee, then monk will guide

If you are looking for coffee and something sweet in a quiet corner of Kamakura, Crêperie Armorique is a lovely place to stop. Located in Omachi, the café serves buckwheat galettes, sweet crêpes and coffee. Savoury galettes also make a satisfying light lunch. On my visit, I ordered a cappuccino and a lemon-and-sugar galette. While enjoying my coffee, I met a group of visitors from Germany who were musicians—a pleasant encounter during a relaxed café break. Planning a

Hase Dera is very famous with its gigantic Kan-Non sama, beautiful flower garden and great main hall, but there is more. KAKIGARA INARI (located at right hand side facing towards main hall.) is respecting the KAN-NON SAMA who had arrived here guided by Oyster. (KAKI in Japanese.) KAKI-GARA stands for Oyster Shell in Japanese. Normally, you will see wooden small place (rectangular shape)to write your wish in many Shrines, however, Oyster shell in this place. What to do? Wr