Five Recommended Restaurants to Visit in Kamakura Around Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Reitaisai Festival

Update-date: Sep 17 2024
Author: SAVOR JAPAN
Five Recommended Restaurants to Visit in Kamakura Around Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Reitaisai Festival

The annual grand festival of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine takes place for three days, starting from September 14th. It features various events that attract many visitors each year. This time, five restaurants have been selected where visitors can enjoy alongside the grand festival. There are various genres, so please choose according to your mood!

1. Kamakura Fujiya (Yakiniku)

A stylish yakiniku restaurant with a bar counter.

A stylish yakiniku restaurant with a bar counter.
Located just a one-minute walk from Kamakura Station, Kamakura Fujiya offers a great location. Here, guests can enjoy not only grilled meat but also homemade dishes such as roast beef. The popular menu item "Premium Jumbo Harami" features a whole piece of lean harami, making it a great choice for those who are not fond of fatty cuts. The salads and vegetable dishes are generously made with fresh local vegetables from Kamakura.
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The restaurant features a bar counter, creating a stylish atmosphere. The view from the window is also well-regarded, allowing guests to enjoy high-quality meals while relaxing. Additionally, it offers a variety of rare alcoholic beverages, including domestic makgeolli that is hard to find, local junmai sake, and domestic whiskey from lesser-known brands. It is the perfect restaurant for those who want to enjoy both grilled meat and drinks at the same time.

Kamakura Fujiya

Open: [Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: -
Access: 1-minute walk from Kamakura Station
Address: 2F, 1-4-4, Komachi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa
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2. Restaurant Pleins d' Lerbes Kitakamakura (French Cuisine)

Enjoy exquisite French cuisine at a private house restaurant in a quiet residential area.

Enjoy exquisite French cuisine at a private house restaurant in a quiet residential area.
A single-family restaurant, Restaurant Pleins d' Lerbes Kitakamakura, stands in the residential area of the Kajihara district, about a 30-minute walk from JR Kitakamakura. The French course enjoyed there is so luxurious that it makes one forget the hustle and bustle of the city. The dishes incorporate classical French techniques and maximize the natural flavors of the ingredients. The food, enjoyed alongside approximately 270 varieties of wine, is the reason many food enthusiasts visit.
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The restaurant features a glass-walled interior that offers a view of a Japanese garden, creating a truly soothing space. During the day, ample sunlight floods in, providing a sense of openness, while at night, the atmosphere becomes more moody. Guests can savor the essence of French cuisine in a relaxed environment. This is the blissful experience offered by Restaurant Pleins d' Lerbes Kitakamakura.

Restaurant Pleins d' Lerbes Kitakamakura

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Tuesday, Dinner on first Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: Pick up service from Kitakamakura Station on JR Yokosuka Line is available
Address: A house restaurant nestled in a quiet residential area, have a relaxing moment with the finest French cuisine.
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3. Takeru Quindici (Italian Cuisine)

Enjoy Italian cuisine made with plenty of local seasonal vegetables in a Japanese-style space.

Enjoy Italian cuisine made with plenty of seasonal local vegetables in a Japanese-style space.
Just a 2-minute walk from Kitakamakura Station, this hidden gem restaurant, Takeru Quindici, shines quietly in the serene night. The menu changes daily, featuring carefully crafted dishes that highlight seasonal vegetables and fish. One of the popular dishes, "Chicken White Liver Mousse," is mild in flavor, making it easy for those who are not fond of liver to enjoy, and it pairs deliciously with wine. Additionally, a wide variety of wines is available, allowing guests to compare and choose according to their preferences.
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The restaurant features an open kitchen, creating a spacious and inviting atmosphere. Guests can enjoy views of the garden and traditional Japanese alcoves, allowing them to experience a sense of Japanese aesthetics throughout the space. It is a stylish setting where diners can enjoy their meals without feeling stiff, making it a recommended restaurant for adult dates.

Takeru Quindici

Open: [Weekends and Holidays] Lunch 12:00 - 16:00 *Divided into two seatings: 12:00 - 13:50 and 14:10 - 16:00 / Dinner 18:00 - 22:00 [Monday, Wednesday - Friday] Lunch 12:00 - 14:30 / Dinner 18:00 - 22:00
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: Three-minute walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station, heading toward Kamakura from the gate on the Kamakura Highway side.
Address: In front of Kitakamakura Tokeiji Temple Gate, 1384 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa
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4. BIRD HOTEL GARDEN HOUSE (Italian Cuisine)

Enjoy delicious cuisine amidst the rich nature of Kamakura on the terrace seats bathed in dappled sunlight.

Enjoy delicious cuisine and the rich nature of Kamakura on the terrace seats bathed in dappled sunlight.
Located just a 5-minute walk from Yuigahama Station, BIRD HOTEL GARDEN HOUSE is an auberge with a concept of local production for local consumption. The restaurant, which is open to non-staying guests, offers a course meal that makes abundant use of seasonal ingredients from Kamakura, surrounded by rich sea and mountains. Additionally, the menu is also well-equipped with options for breakfast, lunch, and café time, making it appealing for various occasions.
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The interior, seamlessly connected to a courtyard bathed in sunlight, exudes an open yet tranquil atmosphere. There is also a bar counter and terrace seating that overlook the courtyard. Guests can enjoy a graceful moment while feeling the pleasant breeze from the sea, accompanied by carefully selected natural wines and delicious dishes.

BIRD HOTEL GARDEN HOUSE

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Breakfast 8:00 am - 10:30 am / Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm / Tea time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 165m from Yuigahama Station on Enoshima Electric Railway, 3 minutes walk / 15 minutes walk from JR Kamakura Station
Address: 4-8-1, Yuigahama, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa
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5. Wasai Yakura (Japanese Cuisine)

Savoring local ingredients from the ancient city of Kamakura in a rice bowl.

Enjoying local ingredients from the ancient city of Kamakura in a rice bowl.
Located a 10-minute walk from Kamakura Station, Wasai Yakura stands in the middle of Komachi Street and is a house restaurant where guests can enjoy Japanese cuisine made with Shonan shirasu, Kamakura vegetables, and fresh fish directly sourced from Misaki Fishing Port. Here, both locals and travelers can savor a variety of delicious dishes unique to Kamakura, from classic menu items like 'Yakura's Specialty Boiled Shirasu Rice Bowl' and 'Yakura Set Meal' to seasonal delicacies such as bluefin tuna and fresh sea urchin. Additionally, a wide selection of drinks, including carefully selected local sake from Kanagawa Prefecture, is also available.
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The interior of the restaurant exudes a warm wooden texture, creating an atmosphere where everyone can truly relax. The pleasant hospitality is also well-regarded. At this restaurant located in the gourmet spot of the ancient city of Kamakura, guests are encouraged to try authentic Japanese cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients.

Wasai Yakura

Open: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from the East Exit of Kamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line / Located in the middle of Komachi-dori Street
Address: 2F, 2-7-28, Komachi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
Update-date: Sep 17 2024
Author: SAVOR JAPAN

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