Kamakura hotellia

Plussat: Inn By The Sea is three stops from Kamakura station on the Enoden line. You will need to get off at Hase and walk for about 2 minutes. You will need to buy a separate ticket for the Enoden line to get to the accommodation as the local train is not covered by the JR Pass. The accommodation is in the house of Helene and her family who are all super friendly. I stayed in a room with two twin beds and it was large and light. The toilet is on the corridor and in principle not shared with anybody else. The bathroom is on the ground floor and when I was in the Inn I did not need to share it with anyone else. The breakfast was tasty and quite a big portion. In my view Kamakura is an under-rated destination as most guidebooks present it as a day trip from Tokyo. But Kamakura has more to offer in terms of sights and shopping of local handicraft.

Miinukset: You will need to pay in cash so have enough yens with you. Otherwise there is a foreign currency exchange machine at the Mizuho ATMs besides the railway station in Kamakura. When I was in Tokyo and Kamakura the second week of November, this bank offered the best exchange rate for euro.

Plussat: cozy atmosphere,excellent location.

Plussat: The staffs here are a married couple and their cute girl kids. They are very friendly and kind. The rooms are cozy like we are at home. We have stayed here several times, and each time we are satisfied with their hospitality.

Plussat: Very convenient location just a minute or two by foot from Hase station and steps from the beach. We opened the windows and slept to the sound of waves. Helen and her husband were absolutely charming hosts. The breakfast was delicious—and massive. We didn’t eat again until a late dinner. We will definitely stay again in Kamakura.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: House is beautiful, very near beach, master family is very helpful and nice . Breakfast good taste. if next time have chance I will stay again . Thank so much .

Plussat: We loved staying with Helen and her family! Breakfast was wonderful, the accommodations were clean and relaxing, and all of Helen's tips about the surrounding area and Japan in general were invaluable. We also loved that it was so close to the beach and the train station. Lovely!

Plussat: The warm, friendly welcome and being accepted as part of the family. Wonderful.

Miinukset: Thete was nothing to dislike

Plussat: Kamakura guesthouse is a traditional Japanese house located by a canal in a quiet part of town. The common areas are super warm and cozy, so is the dormitory. The staff was adorable and we had a great time cooking together and listening to June playing the shamizen. The only downside is that it is a bit far from the center and the bikes are slightly expensive to rent (800 yens) but walking or taking the bus are possible options. Thanks for the lovely time at Kamakura!

Plussat: Lovely historic guesthouse with so much character and nice touches. Very comfortable and great location near the bus stop. Tasty cafe on the first floor serves breakfast.

Plussat: Staff really close and make you feel at home, very good atmosphere since there's a communication among the guests and staff members, really good value for a brief stay, the location is not that far away as other guests described, i rented a bike for the day it's possible to get to all the main attractions in town. There's a bus stop 1 min away taking you to the ofuna station within 10 mins, and it is not far away from the budda temple. Highly recommended.

Plussat: It is one of those places that you initially book for one night only. After arrival, you may feel so cozy, relaxed, well hosted that you want to stay longer.

Plussat: Warm housing, warm people

Plussat: The folks at Kamakura guest house genuinely care about there guests experience. They create an environment where travelers of all kinds can meet and make friends.

Miinukset: It’s a hostel, so if you don’t like hostels, you probably won’t like the hostel like things about it.

Plussat: The staff were fantastic! If you want to cook everything is available to use. Everything very clean. We were there New Year’s Eve & staff made it best New Year’s Eve experience ever! We felt like part of family and will have wonderful memory for rest of our lives as it wasn’t just a place to stay, but a Japanese experience!

Plussat: I will admit that I am not a huge fan of hostels: they are notoriously noisy, often dirty, and generally chaotic. I enjoy the potential for camaraderie, but as I get older, that benefit does not outweigh the drawbacks. Kamakura Guest House changed my mind! Kamakura Guest House was everything that a hostel experience can be, given a group of committed, dynamic staff people who live in the house and care for it with love and meticulous attention to detail. From the moment we arrived -- late, as we didn't realize the check-in hours -- we were treated with kindness, care, and a warm welcome. We stayed as a family of four (two middle-aged parents, our college age son and his lifelong best friend) in the private room, which was spacious (with a vaulted ceiling!), spotless, and cozy, all at once. Perhaps our favorite aspect of the house, though, was the time we spent with our hosts. From playing music and singing together to sharing meals (for a *very* inexpensive price, they offered us a delicious, home-cooked dinner of oyako-don and fish grilled in the traditional fireplace, as well) and conversation, we felt like honored guests and friends. We also enjoyed our (again, very inexpensive) breakfasts in the small cafe downstairs. We were truly sad to say goodbye. Thank you, Kamakura Guest House, for rejuvenating the heart, mind, and body of this curmudgeon. Call me a convert!

Miinukset: The only small drawback I would mention was that the upper bunks in the private room are *not* for people with any type of mobility issues. My husband and I are both fairly nimble and fit (runners/bikers/hikers/dancers), and we both had falls or near-falls climbing up the steep ladder to the bunk. We spoke to our hosts about it, and they *may* be able to convince the owner to put in some sort of handle/bar. Currently, you must be very careful in navigating the ladder, as there are no designated hand-holds.

Plussat: Very comfortable room; brand new, proper.

Miinukset: Shutters let in too much light

Plussat: Love this hotel. Very clean. The front desk staff was very nice. Free hot drinks at the lobby, location was super convenient, right on the small street where shops, restaurant, coffee shops and mini markets are located yet still in the room is quiet. Plus it was near to both katase enoshima and enoshima station. Amenities in the room was surprisingly extensive. Including face masks :)

Miinukset: They receive only cash.

Plussat: The staff was extremely friendly and the room very clean and well furnished. The breakfast included with the stay was just the right amount with boiled eggs, soup and really delicious freshly baked croissants. We will definitely stay here again!

Plussat: The staff was extremely friendly and helpful: one girl seemed so excited to be of service, and the other was very determined to help us find good restaurants. The room was very comfortable and spacious, and breakfast was simple, but great! Location was also excellent.

Miinukset: Shower curtain seemed a bit funky. And they played Abba non-stop in the lobby LOL. At one point, I don't think the receptionist realized the same song was on repeat and had played 5 times in a row, haha!

Plussat: Staff are very nice & helpful. Hotel is close to station, very convenient - highly recommended. They provide light breakfast + have facial masks in the bathroom.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great hotel on perfect location. Five minute walk away from station for train to Kamakura. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Two minutes walk from the beach. Beautiful views of Mount Fuji on the bridge to the Island. Spaciousroom for Japanese standards. Good beds. Very friendly, helpfull, enthousiastic staff. We will be back!

Plussat: Staff are very nice to help us for parking and breakfast.

Miinukset: matress too soft

Plussat: A very nice old house with a very welcoming host. The hostel is in a nice area next to the beach. You can chill, take a rest and make some new friends :) I missed the breakfast but had dinner with the host. Definitely worth a try if you are staying! Please be aware that they got two dormitory small beds that are not shown on booking.com, would be wise to email them in advance to check their availability. Check them out in Instagram to know more!

Miinukset: Nothing really :)

Plussat: The front room was lovely with woodwork and high ceilings, and I found the futon mattress comfortable enough. We were there at the height of summer heat and they did have a decent room air conditioner. Staff was present, helpful and friendly. Quiet neighborhood. A short walk to the beach, uncrowded, with warm water and gray-black volcanic sand, and there was a nice udon/tempura place across the street. The guesthouse rents serviceable bikes for about $5/day to visit the temples. A kindly place. The light breakfast, provided for a fee, was very good and is recommended.

Miinukset: It's a guesthouse, so you have to adhere to rules about no shoes on the floors and wearing the house "toilet slippers" to use the shared bathroom. Had to rent a towel. We stayed in the front room, which has paper walls and in terms of sound, was like sleeping on a porch. You hear everything from other rooms and the lobby.

Plussat: Short ride by bus from the train station Cheap laundry, good breakfast Traditional house The manager speaks English You can rent a bike to go around and to visit the many temples and shrines

Plussat: I loved everything! It's the best place to stay in Japan ! The owner and staff are extremely friendly, they invited me for dinner and we talked for hours about Japanese culture. It's clean, well located, and everything looks lovely. It was really perfect.

Plussat: Beautiful interior, very friendly staff, close to the sea and a view of Mt. Fuji. The family room was really nice, it felt like a ryokan.

Miinukset: Some traffic noise from the road next to the guest house throughout the night. Only one shower for all the guests can be a problem. It's not exactly central.

Plussat: The charm of the place, the new tatami, the hosts, easiness to get to town, but not be in town! I hope to be able to return to Kamejikan one day in the near future!

Plussat: Although the bedroom floor was a tatami mat (traditional Japanese bedroom) that we slept on, the futons and mattresses provided were extremely comfortable. The host was very helpful as well in describing our surroundings.

Miinukset: Free parking on site would have been nice and also bath towels!

Plussat: Location with a beach view of Mt Fuji only a tiny walk away...if you are lucky and he wants to be seen. Coffee shop is close by!

Miinukset: Important you are aware that the room has shared facilities and that even if you are in your room the walls are only rice paper sliding doors and the noise and light from other rooms and communal areas shine through. Loved the experience though and this added to the fun.

Plussat: Staff was helpful and kind and the breakfast was a nice healthy way to start the day. Location near beach, bus, and a beautiful temple.

Plussat: Onsite onsen and very clean and modern

Miinukset: Didn’t allow leave luggage without charging

Plussat: Charge 5000 yen for car park is not acceptable! Any 5 stars hotel doesn't charge this amount...

Plussat: Breakfast was delicious

Plussat: The location is great, right next to the beach and the structure is amazing. They have a common bath, showers, vending machines on the inside, a great lounge and the shared rooms are comfortable. The decoration is adorable, I loved it and recommend it strongly.

Plussat: Great location, super close to enoden and everything interesting in hase. Walkable to hadegawa and the big buddha statue, two of my favourite sites in kamakura. Comfortable lounge that you can use before and after check out. Would be great in summer with close proximity to the beach but I came during winter. Good locker system and comfortable sento. I didn't attend a yoga class but would have had I more time.

Miinukset: Heating runs a bit dry so remember to keep hydrated - on the plus side, it was raining during my stay and the heater managed to completely dry my soaked sneakers overnight.

Plussat: Really close to the beach!!

Miinukset: Nothing impressed

Plussat: The location is 5 min walk from Yuigahama station and 3 min walk from the beach. The hotel is new and clean. The room has lockers for luggage. The bath stuffs are DFC products. The staff speak multiple languages including English and Chinese. The public lounge provides lots of books and magazines about traveling.

Miinukset: In the female dorm, when others get up, the noise can be easily heard since the wall is not sound-proof.

Miinukset: Breakfast

Plussat: Great breakfast, good location, room was clean and spacious, but a little tired looking.

Miinukset: Not being able to pay with a credit card was inconvenient.

Plussat: our room is face to the sea. can see the sunrise and sunset. very nice landscape. the room is very very clean. facilities are sufficient.

Miinukset: nothing.

Plussat: As for English, there's none. So, I recommend only staying if your Japanese is sufficient. Staff is very kind and helpful. Located right across from the beach and a short walk to Enoshima. Large rooms compared to most Japanese hotels.

Miinukset: Not a hotel for young people. There isn't even wifi in each room, you have to go to the front lobby on the first floor for wifi access.

Plussat: The friendly polite staff. The amenities.

Plussat: It was very close to the beach with an incredible view.

Plussat: Listed right across from the beach and close to Enoshima Island. Breakfast included, convince store, and restaurants close by. Walkable trim train station. Only a short train ride to Kamakura.

Plussat: The private hot spring bath was a nice surprise!

Plussat: Everything is great. Only slightly far from train station. To be fair to the hotel, I was walking with a 3 year old. :)

Miinukset: Does not accept cards.

Plussat: Location was near to bridge that connects to Enoshima. Rooms are clean

Miinukset: Facade under renovation so sea view rooms are not that good. Staff was not very friendly. The so called free breakfast run out of food & they do not top up. There was an Onsen on the 3rd floor but no one inform us until we found out when we are leaving. Reception more interested in collecting payment.

Plussat: Staff very friendly. Very clean. Delicious Japanese breakfast.

Miinukset: Mattress a little firm. Thin walls -traffic noise.

Plussat: The hotel was good but the staff really made this place amazing, can't thank you enough!

Plussat: Traditional Japanese style room with Mount Fuji view from our window. Great base to explore Kamakura and Enoshima. Nice breakfast and the evening meal was good value too.

Miinukset: Stairs quite narrow but hotel staff took bags to our room for us so can’t complain.

Plussat: Fantastic get away from the hussle and bustle of the city for a couple of days, beautiful views of mount fuji at sunset also. Staff were super friendly and helpful, couldn't recommend highly enough!

Plussat: Very clean Very friendly owner Excellent location Delicious breakfast

Plussat: Almost everything, super breakfast experience

Miinukset: Nothing I can recall

Plussat: This is a really nice hotel right by the beach in Kamakura. It has beautiful views, friendly staff, a great breakfast, a cute dog, and both standard and traditional Japanese style rooms. What is not to like?

Miinukset: I would not say there is anything we did not like, but it is worth noting that: the bathrooms are shared; it is not a large hotel if you travelling with lots of stuff; and the common areas close at 10pm.

Plussat: This is my second time staying with Good Morning Zaimokuza. I love the place! And the woman who runs it is so sweet! I like seeing her everytime I come back. I plan to return every time I'm in Japan.

Miinukset: This factor didn't bother me, but I could see it being something that others may need to be aware of. The main road in front of the location is a busy road, and can be a little bit of a noise factor. The road calms down at night, but it is worth being aware of if you are sensitive to sound.

Plussat: Rentouttava merinäköala osasta huoneita!

Miinukset: Ahtaat portaikot kanniskella matkalaukkuja.

Plussat: Great host. Nice simple breakfast. Close to beach, ten minute walk to station.

Plussat: Saida, the proprietor tried his best to accomodate our requests for example getting the ferousa bato ready for me on short notice and storing our luggage for 4 hfs after checkout.

Miinukset: Not really a negative, however Sada only accepts payment in yen. A heads up on the website would help. Currency exchange machine right at the Train station made it easy.

Plussat: Cosy little place in a good location. A short walk from the center with a rail station very close.

Plussat: Convenient, clean, lovely breakfast, warm service

Miinukset: The property was lovely

Plussat: Dropped bags off before check in time. Nice clean, quiet accomodation. Very nice simple breakfasts. No fuss.

Miinukset: A little hard to find.

Miinukset: At the reception of the room, we were asked to answer how we wanted them to prepare the egg for breakfast

Plussat: The staff are friendly and the facilities are clean and beautiful. The facilities is rather old but well maintained. Location is slight off the tourist are and view from room is not very fantastic.

Miinukset: The view from the room and the location

Plussat: The hotel was within walking distance of everything. We were there in the same time as typhoon Hagibis, the staff were very friendly in helping us locate transport away from the coast. They made a real scary time, seem not so scary.

Plussat: Size of room and comfort of bed

Miinukset: Western breakfast had little resemblance to a typical western breakfast. Breakfast service was very slow and unattentive. Had to book a breakfast time - we chose 8.30 but had to wait even though breakfast area was not full. Non existent assistance with luggage and only one small trolley. Appeared to focus purely on Japanese customers.

Plussat: Great views, friendly staff, comfortable and spacious room.

Plussat: Luxury look and feel. Very nice room. Staff carried our bags and offerred to make up bed for toddler right away as she looked tired.

Miinukset: Rather pricey. Despite asking us extensive questions at check-in, they messed up our breakfast order, bringing three normal adult breakfasts instead of one vegetarian and one child. The overly formal breakfast staff were clearly not happy when fixing the mistake.

Plussat: Big room, very clean. The bathroom is separate from the toilet. Beautiful sea view from the window.

Plussat: Western breakfast was offered and was very good.

Plussat: Everything automated

Plussat: Very close to restaurants, shops and a JR station. We LOVED the area and would definitely stay here again!

Miinukset: The room was quite small for two people.

Plussat: The hotel locates close to the Fujisawa railway station, the convenient stores, restaurants, coffee shops and the shopping malls are within 5-minute walk distance. The hotel room is a bit bigger than most hotels in Tokyo, while the price is cheaper but the stay is comfortable worthy of much more value. The self-help check-in machine works well, while most hotel staffs are very friendly and smiling.

Miinukset: The toilet is small, but very normal for most hotels in Japan. If the bedsheets and coverlet could be replaced with the cotton-made products, it will improve the sleep quality much more better.

Plussat: adjacent to lawson also very convenience for ppl traveling between tokyo and Enoshima-Kamakura

Plussat: The receptionist named Mr. Soichiro Iseda. I lost my iPad at Enoshima and as soon as I informed him at the counter, he helped me checking with the police..And finally I found it at the police box where I once went and found no one there to report to. His English is excellent. He made my stay there wonderful.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: On the edge of the downtown Fujisawa, walking distance from the train station and good bus connection to Kamakura and Enoshima. Our room was small but very comfortable and the dining room was open for guest use all the time with coffee and tea available. Breakfast was healthy combination of delicious salads and soup and the staff were very accommodating. We were treated to a jazz concert in the lobby one night while our stay.

Miinukset: The rooms are adequate but small.

Plussat: The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Plussat: Need to change breakfast .

Miinukset: breakfast

Plussat: Free good quality coffee

Miinukset: The breakfast was not included and expensive

Plussat: Reasonably close to Enoshima, which is what we were looking for. Breakfast was hot and plentiful. Staff was friendly.

Miinukset: Extremely over-priced for what was received. We paid 15000y for one night. The hotel room was one of the smallest I have seen in my almost 2 years in Japan, doing lots of travelling. The room was clean but very plain, there were a number of small defects such as a loose doorknob, and bathtub that filled up painfully slowly. We also had to pay overnight for parking in a nearby lot because the hotel's lot was full when we arrived. If we had paid less, I would have no complaints but for the price, the quality was very low.

Plussat: Good location

Miinukset: The room was a bit stuffy when we arrived, maybe it is because it wasn't booked often.

Plussat: Very comfortable and suitable for family travel with small children. Staffs are very friendly and helpful.

Miinukset: Taxi on call instead of hailing from street.

Plussat: Location is next to big grocery store

Miinukset: Bed is not comfortable

Plussat: Really love the public bath (artificial hot spring). The room is small but very comfortable. And there is a huge supermarket downstairs where sushi and sashimi are on discount every night. The fried lamen they provide at the supermarket cafeteria is also very delicious.

Miinukset: A little bit far from the JR station.

Plussat: Everyone was extremely polite and helpful

Plussat: Good for business trip but not recommend for family. There are some restaurants in the building. Closed to department store and drug store.

Miinukset: There are no water bottle in the room. And no hotel’s parking. (Private parking is available closed to the hotel.)

Plussat: Location and the room is clean

Miinukset: No free tea or coffee

Plussat: The staff is very kind.

Miinukset: It is quite far from the city center.

Plussat: I had a most excellent time at IZA Kamakura. Honestly it often felt more like a homestay with a group of friends rather than a hostel. The location was perfect and the setting very homey.

Plussat: Great location and wonderful staff. Even though the typhoon Hagibis hit us and the power went out for a whole night, we still had a good time thanks to them, and they provided free dinner and breakfast as compensation!

Miinukset: The AC was broken, but we had a fan that made up for it.

Plussat: Great place for travelers on a budget. Very friendly atmosphere and close to the beach.

Plussat: I like staffs here and the Takoyaki party ! I got to know wonderful friends from worldwide and ate a lot delicious Takoyaki !

Miinukset: There aren’t many restaurants nearby and the bed is not that stable. But in general it is a great guesthouse I would recommend.

Plussat: Everything else! Common room rocks ( has games, a bar, etc) showers are old and can improve but they are clean! Beds are comfortable and pillow is the best. They rent a bike for 1000 but it is a little rusty and has no change gear.

Miinukset: Bed was right next to a window, I had to use something to cover my eyes. Kind of hot

Plussat: Excellent location, well equipped, beautiful views and a short walk to dinner or shops - that sums up this hotel. We weren’t sure what to expect, but were thrilled. It had vibes of the Grand Budapest Hotel which we loved, complete with a funicular from the lower levels to the Lobby Floor. We will definitely stay here again. Also the area is gorgeous! Great restaurants within a few minutes walk, and endless ocean views. From our room we could also see Mt Fuji in the distance.

Miinukset: There wasn’t much we didn’t like about this hotel. It was a bit warm in our room, but this was solved by opening our balcony door which had the lovely benefit of going to sleep listening to the ocean, a plus for us.

Plussat: Quiet and scenic

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Sijainti loistava, ranta lähellä, rentoa surffsusfiilistä ja upeat maisemat - Fuji näkyy hotellihuoneesta

Miinukset: Vähän tyyris

Plussat: Good location. The room was very good.

Miinukset: No aircon! also presentation poor, lots of rust and unkept lawn.

Plussat: People who working there are super nice! And nice view. That’s the only advantages of this hotel

Miinukset: It’s very overpriced! Old furniture. The balcony door isn’t working, not opening. So it feels like you live in aquarium. Super expensive breakfast, dinner and lunch.

Plussat: Location location location with a great staff

Plussat: Great location near the beach, wonderful Japanese style breakfast, extremely polite staff, amazing views from every room!

Miinukset: We were the only English speakers in the hotel when we stayed which we enjoyed but could be intimidating for some.

Plussat: Comfortable room with a great view. Spacious bathroom. Great selection at breakfast again with wonderful views.

Miinukset: Some information was hard to find - check out time, if the swimming pool was available to use etc.