Update-date: Nov 30 2024
Enoshima, a popular tourist destination representing the Kamakura-Shonan area, is easily accessible from Tokyo and is an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll. When hunger strikes during your walk, you'll want to satisfy both your stomach and heart with a delicious meal. Here, we introduce five restaurants with unique menus and stylish appearances that are sure to catch your eye. Behind each door, you'll find a space that expands your expectations and dishes that meet your anticipation.
Umi
Enjoy a menu dedicated to tuna in a calming Japanese-style space
Located just a 3-minute walk from Kamakura Station, Umi is a restaurant where guests can enjoy dishes made with the bounty of the sea and mountains from the Miura Peninsula, focusing on tuna dishes. Among them, the "Luxurious Toro Shirasu," which features a superb combination of natural blue fin tuna and Shonan whitebait, and the "Supreme lean tuna," where guests can compare Misaki tuna and natural blue fin tuna, are highly recommended. The generously served fresh vegetables are also exceptionally flavorful. The "Tuna Parfait (limited to 10 servings per day)" with its unique dessert-like appearance is a delightful and delicious dish to both see and taste.
The restaurant, brimming with Japanese ambiance, offers a comfortable space where guests can casually enjoy Japanese cuisine. From the windows on the 2nd floor, guests can view the second torii gate of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, enhancing the sightseeing experience. The restaurant features counter seats that are easily accessible for solo diners, as well as private rooms in a Japanese style. Despite closing at 6 PM, a wide selection of famous Japanese liquors and snack menus are available.
umi
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 6:00 pm (L.O. 5:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Kamakura Station
Address: 2F, Akari Bldg., 2-10-13, Komachi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Kamakura Station
Address: 2F, Akari Bldg., 2-10-13, Komachi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa
Kamakura Fujiya
A stylish barbecue restaurant that embodies the image of Kamakura
Located just a one-minute walk from Kamakura Station, Kamakura Fujiya is a stylish restaurant that sets itself apart from typical yakiniku restaurants, offering the finest meats. The main attraction is, of course, the yakiniku, but the restaurant also boasts a variety of homemade side dishes such as "Roast Beef", "Chicken Gizzard Confit", and "White Tripe Sashimi". There are two types of recommended course menus packed with the restaurant's signature dishes, allowing customers to choose according to the occasion and budget.
A stylish restaurant where the charm of Japanese and Western styles harmonize. Not limited to just yakiniku, they have also installed a bar counter facing the window for guests to enjoy drinks. Depending on the weather and season, the open-air terrace seating is highly recommended. They offer an exclusive lineup of Kamakura plum wine, which can only be found in Kamakura, along with rare domestic makgeolli and Japanese whisky. The vegetable dishes, abundantly using local Kamakura vegetables, are also not to be missed.
Kamakura Fujiya
Open: [Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: -
Access: 1-minute walk from Kamakura Station
Address: 2F, 1-4-4, Komachi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: -
Access: 1-minute walk from Kamakura Station
Address: 2F, 1-4-4, Komachi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa
Menyasakaba Morimori Enoshima Branch
Izakaya that serves as a culinary amusement space where guests can encounter a variety of flavors
Located just a one-minute walk from Enoshima Station, Menyasakaba Morimori Enoshima Branch is a ramen izakaya where you can enjoy a variety of flavors, from meticulously crafted dishes to a ramen. The centerpiece of the menu is the restaurant's proud 'Miso Ramen'. This appetizing dish features a broth simmered with domestic pork, chicken, and vegetables, into which miso from Hokkaido is blended. Be sure to also order the flavorful 'Shumai (steamed meat dumpling)' packed with domestic pork and the 'Nagoya Cochin chiken Three pieces'.
The restaurant located on a corner lot is a two-story detached house. The first floor offers a bright and casual atmosphere where guests can enjoy food and drinks without hesitation, even when dining alone. The second floor provides a stylish and tranquil space. There are seats where guests can take off their shoes and relax, helping to soothe the fatigue from walking. For groups visiting, a valuable course that includes three hours of all you can drink is also recommended.
Menyasakaba Morimori Enoshima branch
Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:30 am) / [Saturday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:30 am) / [Sunday] 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 12:30 am)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Shonanenoshima Station on Shonan Monorail / Enoshima Station on Enoden (Enoshima Electric Railway)
Address: 3-15-17, Katase, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Shonanenoshima Station on Shonan Monorail / Enoshima Station on Enoden (Enoshima Electric Railway)
Address: 3-15-17, Katase, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa
Omusubi-dokoro Morimori
You will be moved by the exquisite rice balls, crafted with carefully selected ingredients and bound with love.
Omusubi (rice ball), often considered a soul food for Japanese, is the specialty of Omusubi-dokoro Morimori. Located just a one-minute walk from Enoshima Station, the restaurant is so close to the station that you can see the platform of the Enoden Line just across a narrow alley. The ingredients for the omusubi are meticulously selected through direct negotiations with producers from various regions of Japan. The restaurant uses premium ingredients such as directly shipped sweet sujiko (salmon roe) from Hokkaido, large, fatty mackerel, and rich eggs raised in a natural environment, all of which contribute to the exceptional taste and satisfying experience.
Upon entering through the entrance marked by a red torii gate, guests are welcomed by a warm and inviting atmosphere. Despite having only seven counter seats, the space is relaxing and comfortable. If you choose to dine in, it is highly recommended to pair the omusubi with 'miso soup' and 'japanese pickles'. Takeout is also available, and many guests opt to purchase the beautifully designed Japanese-style original goods. It is a special restaurant where you can experience the unique food culture of Japan.
Omusubi-dokoro Morimori
Open: [Tuesday - Sunday] 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: Go through the small ticket gate on the Kamakura side of Enoshima Station and walk along the side street for 30 seconds as if making a U-turn. You will find the torii gate.
Address: 101, Ace Tower, 1-4-4, Katase Kaigan, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: Go through the small ticket gate on the Kamakura side of Enoshima Station and walk along the side street for 30 seconds as if making a U-turn. You will find the torii gate.
Address: 101, Ace Tower, 1-4-4, Katase Kaigan, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa
Trattoria Tanto Tanto
Enjoy a variety of carefully prepared dishes using local ingredients
Located just a 6-minute walk from Fujisawa Station, Tanto Tanto is a hidden gem of an Italian restaurant quietly situated on a backstreet away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The restaurant welcomes guests with dishes generously made with freshly picked local vegetables and fresh seafood. The menu features specialties such as "Piedmont-style Cheese Fondue" with the aroma of white truffles, and "Shonan Vegetable Grill Platter with Bagna Cauda Sauce", where the flavor of the vegetables shines through.
The interior of the restaurant features a homey space adorned with woody floors and antique trinkets, making guests feel as if they have been invited into a home in Italy. The relaxed atmosphere allows for a comfortable dining experience. Additionally, the restaurant offers unique surprise services that add to its charm. If you are traveling with family or friends who are celebrating a birthday, feel free to consult with them at the time of reservation. They will enhance the celebration with a cake that includes a message and offer photo-taking opportunities to make the occasion more enjoyable.
Trattoria Tanto Tanto
Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, national holidays] Lunch 11:30 - 14:30 (last order 14:00) Dinner 17:30 - 22:30 (last order 22:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Access: Six minute walk from Fujisawa Station South Exit. From the intersection of Route 32 Minamifujisawa, turn left at the second road, and keep going for a while.
Address: Uerubyi ichibankan 1F, 15-15 Minami Fujisawa , Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Access: Six minute walk from Fujisawa Station South Exit. From the intersection of Route 32 Minamifujisawa, turn left at the second road, and keep going for a while.
Address: Uerubyi ichibankan 1F, 15-15 Minami Fujisawa , Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa
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