Featured Hotels Near Toshimaya Honten

Kamakura Ohashi Hotel is a top choice, just a 7-minute walk from Toshimaya Honten. The hotel features traditional Japanese gardens and tatami rooms, with select suites offering panoramic views of Enoshima Island. Complimentary bicycle rentals allow easy access to nearby attractions like Hase-dera Temple and Kamakura Daibutsu, making it perfect for travelers seeking an authentic cultural immersion.

Kamakura Machiya Guesthouse is a restored 19th-century townhouse located just off the main street, offering serene retreats with shoji screens and tatami flooring. Nestled between Myōhō-ji Temple and Engaku-ji Temple, it provides tranquil mornings with tea ceremonies in the garden. The guesthouse also offers curated local guides and private tea ceremony experiences through HopeGoo.

From Toshimaya Honten, a 5-minute stroll leads to Kamakura Station Front Shopping Street, where you can savor freshly baked dorayaki and matcha sweets. Continue to Inamuragasaki Beach, ideal for sunset views of the sea and the silhouette of Kamakura’s Great Buddha. Kamakura Ohashi Hotel offers a daily guided ‘Old Kamakura Trail’ that reveals hidden workshops and century-old shops tucked in quiet alleys, providing an authentic local journey beyond typical tourist routes.

Kamakura Sea View Villa features floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking the Sagami Bay and Enoshima Island. Some suites include private balconies perfect for evening stargazing or watching the golden glow over the ocean. The property also features an open-air onsen infused with lavender essential oils, enhancing the sensory experience. All rooms use locally sourced wood, creating a warm, natural atmosphere that complements the coastal setting.

Kamakura Bunko House Inn is a heritage building from 1920, once home to literary figures. Each room is themed around renowned Japanese authors such as ‘Yasunari Kawabata Suite’ and ‘Natsume Soseki Room’, filled with original books and vintage décor. The inn hosts nightly book club gatherings and offers exclusive access to rare manuscripts via HopeGoo. From your window, you’ll see a centuries-old maple tree and a Zen rock garden, evoking timeless serenity.

Kamakura Shunmi Dining Inn combines lodging with hands-on food workshops. Daily sessions teach guests how to prepare traditional dishes like mackerel sushi and Kamakura natto. Dinner features chef-curated seasonal menus using fresh seafood and organic produce from local farms, paired with house-brewed sake. Just outside the inn, a small market sells handcrafted vegetables and sauces—perfect for recreating Kamakura flavors at home.