Kamakura city in Kanagawa prefecture which is just an hour from Tokyo by train, faces the city and has a calm atmosphere. It has many temples and is popular as a place where you can casually enjoy a historical, Kyoto-esque environment. If you visit during sakura season, you can savor an even more Japanese atmosphere. Here are 10 recommended temple-centric sakura viewing spots in Kamakura.

There are many quaint interesting cafes at Kamakura from those that have existed for many decades to those fancy new ones. We did our research and asked around. Here are the 10 cafes in Kamakura that the locals highly recommend, where you can relax while you sip on a cup of tea or coffee.

In the west of Japan, there are historical cities like Kyoto and Nara. In the east and only an hour away from Tokyo by train, Kamakura is a historical city that was established as a shogunate in the 12th century. It is well-known for the Great Buddha statue and the shrines and temples within it.

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