Japan - Food (Kamakura High School Front Station)

Kamakura, an ancient city full of history and culture, not only has beautiful scenery and ancient temples but also many delicious traditional Japanese foods.

This ancient capital of Japan, is not only renowned for its historic temples and picturesque beaches but has also gained attention due to a popular anime—Slam Dunk. For many fans of Slam Dunk, the railway crossing near Kamakura High School has become an essential spot to visit.

1. たこ焼き鎌倉店 (Takoyaki Kamakura Shop)

Address: 日本〒248-0006 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Komachi, 1 Chome−6−2 田口ビル 1F

Located near Kamakura High School Front Station, this snack shop is very famous locally. Their signature dish is "Takoyaki", and each one is freshly made. The outer skin is crispy, the inside is tender, and the octopus is fresh. Paired with a special sauce and seaweed powder, it tastes excellent.

2. 鎌倉 ほっとけーき (Kamakura Pancake)

Address: 1 Chome-6-6 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0005日本

This dessert shop is very famous in the Kamakura area, and their signature is various flavors of Japanese pancakes. These pancakes are made with fresh local ingredients, soft in texture, and sweet in taste. Especially their matcha flavor, which is loved by tourists and locals alike.

3. 銀座 篝(かがり)鎌倉店

Address: 日本〒248-0006 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Komachi, 2 Chome−10−7 ストロール鎌倉

This ramen shop is located in the bustling area of Kamakura and is a very famous local ramen shop. Their ramen broth is rich, the noodles are chewy, and paired with fresh vegetables and grilled meat, it tastes delicious. Especially their pork bone broth ramen, which is loved by tourists.

4.鎌倉抹茶坊 (鎌倉茶々 小町通り店)

Address: 1 Chome-6-14 Komachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0006日本

This shop is a very famous matcha shop in the Kamakura area. The matcha in the shop is made from top-grade green tea powder, with a rich taste and a strong aroma. In addition to traditional matcha drinks, they also have various matcha desserts, such as matcha ice cream and matcha cake, which are favorites among tourists.

5.Toshimaya Honten（丰岛屋总店）

Address: 2 Chome-11-19 Komachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0006日本

Toshimaya Honten is a renowned confectionery shop in the Kamakura area. It is famous for its traditional Japanese pastries and desserts, especially its red bean cakes and matcha. Each dessert in the store is handmade using fresh local ingredients. Many locals and tourists make a special trip to taste its delicious pastries. The atmosphere inside the store is quiet and traditional, making it a great place to experience traditional Japanese culture and flavors.

Whether you're an anime fan, a history buff, or a foodie, Kamakura has a wealth of experiences waiting for you to explore. I hope you can find your own beauty during your trip to Kamakura.