Kamakura (Part 3): The Ghibli Train and a Perfect Mackerel Meal

Minasan, konnichiwa!

After sharing my Kamakura travel stories in Kamakura (Part 1) : Exploring an Ancient Cities Near Tokyo and Kamakura (Part 2) : Experiencing Ceremonial Matcha at Hokokuji Temple, now it’s time to share my favourite destination from this trip. Have you ever seen videos of Enoshima Train on your social media? I’m pretty sure many people are familiar with this iconic railway.

Yes, I took this famous train to Café Yoridokoro, another viral café that has become inseparable from the Enoshima (Enoden) railway and Kamakura. Let’s dive in!

Enoshima Railway
From Hokokuji temple, I went back to Kamakura St. by bus. Then, I took the Enoshima train to Inamuragasaki Station. Not far from the station, there is a well-known café located right on the edge of the Enoshima railway line. Rather than being a disturbance, the train’s proximity actually becomes café’s main selling point. Visitors can enjoy their meals, Yakizakana Teishoku (Japanese set meals with grilled fish) and Tamago Kake Gohan (Jappanese rice topped with raw egg) while experiencing the aesthetic moment of the Enoden train passing by.

Café Yoridokoro

At first, I was curious to visit this café purely because of its view. Unexpectedly, the food turned out to be incredibly good. The Yakizakana Teishoku exceeded my expectations, and I definitely come back again next time. Unfortunately, the queue was very long, and I had to wait quite a while for my turn. But no worries, Café Yoridokoro is located near Inamuragasaki beach, so I spent my waiting time there.

Yakizakana Teishoku

Inamuragasaki beach, also known as Inamuragasaki Cape, is famous for its combination of beach, sea and Mount Fuji scenery. Even though I visited in summer, the wind was cool and refreshing, so it didn’t feel hot at all. Still, be careful, the wind can be quite strong. I saw people surfing in the sea, and the view become even more breathtaking at sunset. Mount Fuji against the golden sky was simply a perfect combination.

Inamuragasaki Cape

This Short escape to Kamakura was the right choice for me. The blend of nature, culture, cuisine and the iconic railway felt perfectly calming for my soul. I highly recommend this destination. Next time, I’d love to come back to explore other spots like Kotoku-in Temple (Kamakura’s landmark), Enoshima Island, and finally try Daibutsu Yaki.

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