Kamakura Shopping Guide: Explore the Historic Streets While Enjoying Local Eats and Boutique Shopping

From the east exit of Kamakura Station, a road of Approx 360 m runs north from the red torii gate at the entrance. Along it stand around 250 tightly packed shops. They include local stores that support daily life, as well as restaurants and souvenir shops for visitors.
It’s one of the main highlights of Kamakura sightseeing and is busy with people all year round.
In recent years it has become popular as a hub for street food and sweets. Many shops sell items available only on Komachi-dori Street.
In the side alleys branching off the street, you’ll find hidden gems serving fresh whitebait from local waters and Kamakura-grown vegetables.

This is the approach to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, stretching Approx 2 km from Yuigahama to the shrine.
It’s a historic street that dates back to the Kamakura period (1185–1333) and is part of a designated Japan Heritage site.
Along the road you’ll find a variety of shops, including traditional crafts, select boutiques, and cafes.
There are three torii gates along the way: Ichino-torii, Nino-torii, and Sanno-torii, which are all highlights.
The section between Nino-torii and Sanno-torii is a pedestrian path called Dankazura, lined with stone lanterns and cherry trees on both sides.
It’s also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot, where you can enjoy shopping and strolling against a historic backdrop.

Onaridori Street stretches out from the west exit of Kamakura Station. It is lined with unique variety shops, cafés, and craft stores featuring local artists, and is loved not only by visitors but also by locals.
Compared to Komachidori Street, there are fewer tourists, so you can enjoy a relaxed stroll in a calm atmosphere.
There are many hidden-gem restaurants and stylish cafés, making it perfect for souvenir hunting or taking a break while you walk around.
It is recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy a lesser-known shopping area in Kamakura.

Kamakura Orgel-do is Approx a 5-minute walk from Hase Station, where the Great Buddha of Kamakura is located, and sits just before Hasedera Temple.
In front of the shop stands a 3-meter-tall mechanical clock. From 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., it plays a music-box melody every hour.
The shop carries more than 6,000 music boxes in over 1,000 styles, from small to large. There are also store-exclusive designs featuring hydrangeas and the Great Buddha.

A long‑loved Japanese confectionery shop on Kamakura’s main street, Komachi-dori, popular with locals too.
They value seasonality and create sweets that blend tradition with a modern touch.
Their signature item is “Kamakura Hangetsu,” made with a fragrant, wafer-like baked shell filled with mildly sweet cream.
There are many seasonal flavors and variations, so choosing what to buy is part of the fun.
The cute rabbit character on the package makes it perfect as a souvenir or gift.

Located near the second torii gate on Wakamiya Oji, Toshimaya Main Store is a Japanese confectionery shop famous nationwide for “Hato Sablé,” a dove-shaped cookie with a crisp texture and rich buttery flavor.
Born in the Meiji period (1868-1912), it’s now so well known that people say, “When it comes to Kamakura souvenirs, it has to be Hato Sablé.”
The calm interior is full of traditional Japanese charm and makes you want to stop by during your Kamakura sightseeing.
Besides Hato Sablé, they sell many other sweets inspired by Kamakura, including seasonal items.
There are also original dove-themed goods-like stationery and straps-that you can only get at the main store, so don’t miss them.

Located in Omachi, “Kotori” is a specialty shop for retro, heartwarming stationery and sundries.
It’s Approx a 7-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station East Exit, so it’s easy to get to.
Slide open the glass door and you’ll find the shop packed with items that feel nostalgic yet playful, creating a cozy atmosphere for visitors.
You’ll find original postcards and notebooks, the popular “Kotori Calendar,” stamps featuring the Great Buddha of Kamakura and the Kotori logo, and many more fun items just to look at.
It’s full of charm that attracts not only stationery lovers but anyone passing by.

This long-established confectionery shop, founded in 1954, stands along Wakamiya Oji Street.
They don’t just pursue great flavor. They also aim to create smiles and happy moments beyond that, carefully crafting both Japanese and Western sweets.
Their signature item “Kurumikko” sandwiches homemade caramel and plenty of walnuts between buttery dough.
The retro-style squirrel on the package is also very popular.
They offer many other sweets such as “Kamakura Dayori,” including some items that are only available at the main store.

Approx a 3-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station, “moln” is a select shop in a quiet spot away from the bustle of Komachi-dori. The name means “cloud.”
The shop is filled with carefully selected clothes and sundries from Japan and abroad, perfect for adding color to your travels and everyday life.
It carries a wide range of items, from one-of-a-kind crafts and accessories that the owner sources directly from the Baltic States, to Japanese enamel accessories created by local artists. It’s an ideal place for anyone looking for items with a warm, handcrafted feel.

Located in Onarimachi, Kamakura, “TUZURU” is a stationery select shop housed in a classic single-family home.
The shelves feature carefully chosen stationery from Japan and overseas, with a focus on fountain pens. You can try them out in the shop, and occasional workshops are also held.
There is a wide variety of fountain pen inks, including colors from a long-established French brand, so you can enjoy many different shades.
You’ll also find items that enrich the time you spend writing letters, such as Mino washi gift envelopes and embroidered bookmarks. It’s a special space that stationery lovers won’t want to miss.

Located inside the ticket gates of Enoden Kamakura Station, “Kotonoichi Kamakura” is a souvenir spot you’ll want to stop by between sightseeing.
Original Enoden Plarail trains and toys are popular with both kids and adults, and you’ll find exclusive items like the “Enoden Kururin Rail” and “Plarail Enoden Type 300.”
Famous Kamakura specialties are gathered here in one place, including Hato Sablé’s Toshimaya, Kamakura Ham, Kamakura Croquette, and Rojipan.
It’s also handy if you want to buy all your souvenirs in one go.

Located on Kamakura Komachi-dori Street, “Shiraho Kamakura” is a specialty shop for canvas and leather goods.
The brand started in Tokyo in 1943 and opened a Kamakura shop in 2003 under the name “Kamakura Hanpu-kin,” later changing to its current name.
Look for the large lighthouse object displayed in the front window.
The canvas and leather sections are in separate buildings, connected by a wooden deck.
The shop offers a wide range of bags and small items made from 100% cotton canvas, as well as semi-custom belts and leather goods, all finished by hand by craftspeople.
In the workshop on the second floor, artisans carefully make each item, so you can really feel their dedication to materials and craftsmanship.

This lifestyle shop is a renovated traditional house over 100 years old, located Approx 5 minutes on foot from Inamuragasaki in Kamakura.
Inside, you’ll find a warm, nostalgic space filled with carefully selected items that focus on being Japan-made or handmade.
The shop carries a wide variety of works in ceramics, textiles, wood, and glass, including pieces by artists based in Kamakura.
On an irregular basis, they also sell handmade seasonings from around Japan, personally sourced by the owner.
It’s only open on Saturdays and Sundays, but offers a shopping experience that feels uniquely Kamakura, and uniquely Japan.

This is the second Japanese branch of the coffee roaster that started in California, USA.
The interior features a sophisticated design with natural wood and minimal tiles. It has a relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay for a while.
Their coffee is made only with specialty beans. They source top‑quality beans directly from farms around the world, then carefully hand‑roast them to bring out a sweet and vivid flavor.

This restaurant, run by two brothers who live in Kamakura, serves pizza and Italian dishes.
It sits in a back alley slightly away from the main street, yet it is so popular that you usually need a reservation even on weekdays.
In the renovated retro house, you can enjoy a menu packed with carefully prepared dishes. They offer authentic Neapolitan pizza, pasta, and à‑la‑carte options.

This café is just steps from Enoshima Electric Railway Inamuragasaki Station. The renovated traditional house stands along the Enoden tracks, and if you sit on the terrace, the train passes right in front of you.
It opens from 7 a.m., which makes it handy for breakfast, lunch, or a café break at any time.
The specialty is the “Himono Teishoku,” a set meal with superb dried fish carefully selected from all over Japan. You can choose from horse mackerel, mackerel, barracuda, splendid alfonsino, and more. It comes with a daily side dish and miso soup.