A deep dive into Kamakura’s coffee and creative culture

Although it may be most famous for its sacred sites and surf cultures, Kamakura is without a doubt a very rich cultural and creative hub too. From the fascinating contemporary designs of its popular cafes and the impressive artist collections on display in its museums and galleries, it’s worth exploring the city’s cultural scene.

DAY1

Kanagawa

6.2hourcourse
- Iwata Coffee Shop
  
  11:00
- Kaburaki Kiyokata Memorial Art Museum
  
  11:45
- Starbucks Onarimachi Store
  
  13:00
- Kamakura Museum of Literature
  
  14:00
- Matsubara-an, Kamakura
  
  16:15

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DAY1

- Iwata Coffee Shop
  
  11:00
  
  30min
  
  Other Coffee Shop
  
  Kick off the day by popping into local favorite Iwata Coffee Shop, situated on Komachi Street, this iconic café has been serving up delicious coffee since 1948. Legend has it that over the years it’s been a literary hunt, frequented by some of the area’s most famous writers. Music and art fans will be excited to know that John Lennon and Yoko Ono also once stopped by and rumor has it they enjoyed café’s popular fluffy pancakes, so be sure to give them a try!
  
  Address
  
  Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Komachi 1-5-7
  
  Phone
  
  0467222689
  - イワタコーヒー店
  - イワタコーヒー店
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- Kaburaki Kiyokata Memorial Art Museum
  
  11:45
  
  60min
  
  Art Museum
  
  Built in 1998, the Kaburaki Kiyokata Memorial Art Museum has been one of Kamakura’s main artists hubs for two decades now. Once home to the great modern Nihonga painter Kaburaki Kiyokata, the site is now in many ways a tribute to his legacy. Pop by to witness first hand the breathtaking elegance of Nihonga style painting.
  
  Address
  
  Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Yukinoshita 1-5-25
  
  Phone
  
  0467236405
  - 鎌倉市鏑木清方記念美術館
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- Starbucks Onarimachi Store
  
  13:00
  
  30min
  
  Starbucks Coffee
  
  Time to take a little break, rest those feet and treat yourself, and there’s no better place to do so than the stylishly decked out Starbucks Onarimachi Store. Serving up classic style Starbucks espresso and home to a more refined hand drip coffee station, this Starbucks is more boutique coffee house than chain store.
  
  Address
  
  Kanagawa Kamakura-shi Onarimachi 15-11
  
  Phone
  
  0467612161
  - スターバックスコーヒー鎌倉御成町店
  - スターバックスコーヒー鎌倉御成町店
  - スターバックスコーヒー鎌倉御成町店
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Kamakura Museum of Literature
  
  14:00
  
  120min
  
  Museum / Science Museum
  
  Humble in size, but not in history, the Kamakura Museum Of Literature is a dedication to the many great writers that helped shape the nation’s great literary legacy. On exhibit you’ll find manuscripts, sketches and personal items from some of the major players in the Japanese writing world.
  
  Address
  
  Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Hase 1-5-3
  
  Phone
  
  0467233911
  - 鎌倉文学館
  - 鎌倉文学館
  - 鎌倉文学館
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- Matsubara-an, Kamakura
  
  16:15
  
  60min
  
  Other Western Cuisine
  
  One of Kamakura’s more high-end restaurant options is Kamakura, Matsubara-an, a traditional style establishment that specializes in soba noodles. If you can't make a decision on what to get, or just want to sample the best of the best, opt for the Matsubara course, which will give you a little taste of everything.
  
  Address
  
  Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Yuigahama 4-10-3
  
  Phone
  
  0467613838
  - 鎌倉松原庵
  - 鎌倉松原庵
  - 鎌倉松原庵
- FINISH
  
  17:15