At the Houan tearoom (which has "hou", the word for treasure, in its name), you can feel the soul of Kamakura and enjoy a tea ceremony. Next, you can have a look at how ham as been made using a traditional method that has been around since the store's founding in the Meiji period.
Add to trip planner 1Since its founding in 1900, Kamakura Ham Tomioka Co. has continued to maintain its painstaking manufacturing techniques for over a century. Their headquarters factory has an archive where you can learn about the story and history behind the creation of the brand, and in the factory itself, you can view the treasured traditional manufacturing techniques they use. You can also experience those te...
More detailsThis area for tea parties is located in Jouchi-ji Yato in Kita Kamakura. There are two tea rooms - one which 8 tatami mats in size and one that is 4. The elegant garden and the well which produces spring water makes this a marvelous Japanese facility. You may use the facilities as you please. You cannot hear cars or the sound of people so the place is very quiet, making this the perfect retreat...
More detailsThis street is one of the most famous shopping street in Kamakura, Japan. It has been featured in some TV programs and magazines. There are about 250 shops. Come and see various shops while you stroll the town.
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