Kamakura

The coastal town of Kamakura, was where I found myself after having scoured through every corner of Tokyo. Its a small cozy town off Tokyo, with lots off shrines and temples immediately surrounding the JR Kamakura station. Slightly too many for my fancy though.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Most of the sights in Kamakura are easily accessible by foot, which makes it so much more convenient for the solo traveler me to navigate around.

Wakamiya-Oji Street

On a nice spring day, I can only imagine Wakamiya-Oji in its full crowning glory of cherry blossom lined street, stretching all the way to the ocean.

The highlight of my trip to Kamakura was lunch at Rai Tei. Perched on a tiny hill overlooking the city, Rai Tei is famous for her buckwheat noodle and traditional Japanese cuisine.

Rai Tei is housed within a Japanese garden, in a truly historical building dating back to the edo period (if I remember correctly).

The tempura soba I ordered was so good, I think its the best I have had. Yummmms! Wish I had company though, so that I could have ordered more.

Tempura Soba

On a clear day, you might be rewarded with a view of Mt. Fuji whilst enjoying a leisurely stroll in the Japanese circuit style garden.

The Gardener