Kamakura
Japanese Cuisine

Kamakura is a coastal town in Kanagawa Prefecture, less than an hour south of Tokyo. The town became the political centre of Japan, when Minamoto Yoritomo chose it as the seat for his new government in the late 12th century.

Today, Kamakura is a small city and a very popular tourist destination. Sometimes called the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, Kamakura offers numerous temples, shrines and other historical monuments. In addition, Kamakura's sand beaches attract large crowds during the summer months.