Kamakura City, Kanagawa

This vacation rental is a restored 100-year-old private residence. On the first floor is a spacious, modern Japanese-style space named Amber, with a luxurious jacuzzi and stunning views of the rugged coastline Zaimokuza. On the second floor is a compact one-bedroom unit named Jade, which can accommodate up to two people. Guests can enjoy surfing and other marine activities just a stone’s throw away at Zaimokuza Beach.

• Address :

  6-4-4 Zaimokuza, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)3-6263-0615(Brain Trust from The Sun)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English, French

• Access :

  22-minute walk from Kamakura Station

• Check-in :

  3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  Amber—from ¥36,000 for two people with no meal; Jade—from ¥13,000 for two people with no meal

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Entire building can accommodate up to 5 people (with lock); Western beds

• Bathroom :

  Bathroom available (with lock); bathtub available from check-in to Check-out

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Available

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

This cozy vacation rental is a renovated one-bedroom house with a living room and kitchen and is just a one-minute walk from Koshigoe Beach, a haven for surfers. Close by are sightseeing spots and a bustling shopping street lined with various stores, where guests can explore and enjoy local Kamakura life. The building also contains an identical vacation rental named Leaf.

• Address :

  201 Sunny Maison Shonan, 3-11-29 Koshigoe, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)3-6263-0615(Brain Trust from The Sun)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English, French

• Access :

  7-minute walk from Enoshima Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway

• Check-in :

  3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥15,000 per night for two people

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Private room for up to two people (with lock); Western beds

• Bathroom :

  Bathroom available (with lock), bathtub available from check-in to Check-out

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Not available

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

At this casual dining spot close to Zaimokuza Beach, visitors can have breakfast, lunch, or some freshly picked fruit while gazing out over the beautiful ocean. The most popular lunch is the ‘Share Sandwich Course,’ which includes a sandwich, salad, and dessert. There is also a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, perfect for a relaxing drink while enjoying the sunset.

• Address :

  6-4-24 Zaimokuza, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)467-91-7836

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  From JR Kamakura Station, take the Keihin Kyuko bus bound for Zushi/Hayama Station to the Zaimokuza bus stop (7 minutes) and then walk for 1 minute.

• Opening Hours :

  8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

• Closed :

  None

• Cuisine :

  Café

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB

This dining spot is a favorite, known for the local specialty Shonan shirasu (whitebait). The rice bowl of yuzu and whitebait is one of Namihei’s most popular dishes, famed for its generous portion of delicious, fresh whitebait with a hint of refreshing yuzu. Various set menus and à la carte dishes are also available.

• Address :

  3-2-14 Koshigoe, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)467-66-1431

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  3-minute walk from Koshigoe Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway

• Opening Hours :

  Noon–3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Irregular holidays

• Cuisine :

  Japanese

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

This invigorating trial lesson is conducted by a local surf shop. Private lessons for up to four people are available for all skill levels, from complete beginner to advanced surfer. Surfboards and wet suits can be rented.

• Meeting Place :

  Varies by day

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)90-1702-7302

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English, French

• Access :

  Varies by day

• Duration :

  2 to 3 hours (includes a 1-to-1.5-hour lesson)

• Fee :

  1 lesson at ¥8,000

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese, English, French

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB

Stay at the T-Reef Vacation House inn, and harvest tasty fresh vegetables on this hands-on tour. Many kinds of delicious Kamakura vegetables are grown in the fields of Yamamori Farm, a place where participants can experience the fun of farming.

• Meeting Place :

  To be confirmed at the time of reservation

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)3-6263-0615 (Kamakura Agritourism Council)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  Depends on meeting place

• Duration :

  1–3 hours (negotiable)

• Fee :

  Varies by course (consultation required)

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None