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7 Great Cafés in Kamakura

Cafés Kamakura Greater Tokyo Kanagawa Kanto

Japan’s capital city from 1192 to 1333, Kamakura is an incomparable spot for ocean and autumn foliage viewing. Here’s a list of cafés you might enjoy visiting to refuel as you stroll around this charming city.

7. Bowls Donburi Café

7. Bowls Donburi Café

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If what you’re looking for is a hearty meal, this donburi café is the place to be. Equipped with Wi-Fi, it makes an ideal stop for business lunches as well.

6. Oxymoron

6. Oxymoron

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This café offers curry and desserts with a variety of knickknacks for sale on the side. Enjoy the pleasant, homemade flavor.

5. Kamakura 24sekki

5. Kamakura 24sekki

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The popularity of this café lies in its wild yeast bread and the special ingredients used in all of its dishes. Take your time and relax in a comfortable space surrounded by all-natural materials.

4. Iwata Coffee Shop

4. Iwata Coffee Shop

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The specialty thick pancakes are renowned for their fluffiness and delicious flavor, drawing repeat customers in droves.

3. Bills Shichirigahama

3. Bills Shichirigahama

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This is a trendy café offering spacious terrace seating. Some have proclaimed the popular ricotta pancakes the best breakfast in the world.

2. Café Terrace Itsuki Garden

2. Café Terrace Itsuki Garden

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Located adjacent to a hiking course, this café offers spacious terrace seating. You can even have a barbecue here if you make a reservation in advance.

1. Café Vivement Dimanche

1. Café Vivement Dimanche

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A popular café by renowned coffee master Takashi Horiuchi, who contributes to coffee culture through a variety of media including music, movies and more!

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