North Kamakura
Off to Kamakura, a very popular coastal town with many temples and shrines. First, we headed to the Engakuji Temple, which is a large complex with various temples and buildings....


Published: 20.08.2026
Kamakura is located on the coast of Japan, along the Pacific. The beach offered a lovely view and one could dip their feet in the water. From the beach, a beautiful path leads directly to a large area filled with shrines, ponds, and much more. Along the way, an old VW bus was spotted.
At the Kamakura train station, there is a famous shopping street. There, I bought Warabi Mochi, which came in various flavors: one with matcha, one with roasted soybeans, and another with black sesame. It was quite delicious, but the consistency was a bit oddly wobbly.
