Google Maps Hōkoku-ji Temple Tucked away in the hills of eastern Kamakura, Hōkoku-ji is often called the “Bamboo Temple” for its serene grove of tall, swaying stalks. Just an hour from central Tokyo, it offers a refined escape from the city’s pace—a place where silence speaks louder than sound, and nature invites yo…

Google Maps Yuigahama Beach Just over an hour from Tokyo and a 15-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station, Yuigahama Beach offers a gentle escape from city life. Here, the urban buzz fades into sea breeze, open skies, and slow footsteps in the sand. It’s not a place for sightseeing checklists—but for quiet moments that…

Google Maps Kamegayatsu-zaka Kiridoshi Pass Tucked between the green ridges of northern Kamakura, Kamegayatsuzaka Kiridoshi is a quiet, mossy pass that feels like a portal to a different era. It forms part of one of the most rewarding walking routes in the area—starting from the tranquil Kita-kamakura and leading ge…