ACTIVITY

Things to DO

Due to historical background of Kamakura many artists,
writers and artisans have made their home there.
Kamakura features many kinds of activities not only for tourists but also for local daily life.
Kina Village introduces some of them to you, giving you an opportunity to feel and experience it.

  • ALL
  • Japanese Culture
  • Cooking & Food
  • Art
  • Entertainment
  • Other
Private Sushi Lesson

Private Sushi Lesson

Who Serve / Provide : Masa Sato

Recommended points : Sushi chef, Masa, gives you a lesson in English at your private space

Menu & Fee :

Private sushi lesson and fixing your own lunch with fresh fish prepared by a chef
You would create your own sushi at your home!
Sample standard course:
・Sushi lecture (Text and basic sushi receipt will be provided)  ・9 Sushi for lunch ・Miso Soup ・Green tea ・Original Sushi Chef Cap
8,000 yen per person / approx. 2 hours
Minimum attendees count: 3 persons (Please ask price for 2 or less).
Maximum attendees count: 6 persons.

TEL :

Call Kina Village

Private Sushi Dining

Private Sushi Dining

Who Serve / Provide : Masa Sato

Recommended points : Sushi chef, Masa, comes to your place to serve you in English privately.

Menu & Fee :

Pri-fixed Edomae Sushi Dinner Course
(Price: Ask)
・Appetizers
・Sashimi
・Sushi (Usually 9 different sushi)
・Miso Soup
・Green tea
Standardly 2 hours or little more

Schedule :

Upon your request

Access & Address :

At any Kina Village host house / ask Kina Village for details

Reservation or more info :

Prior Reservation needed

Shakyo Practice in Kamakura

Shakyo Practice in Kamakura

Who Serve / Provide : Hasedera Temple

Recommended points : If you want to experience traditional Japanese Buddhism training in Kamakura, "Shakyo" would be the good one as for your first experience.

Menu & Fee :

Entrance fee to Temple: 300 yen
Program Join Fee: 1,000 yen
You can come to Hasedare anytime to join the Shakyo program provided by Hasedera.
<Shakyo> Hand copying sutra in Chinese characters.

Schedule :

Everyday 9am – 2pm
It might take more than a few hours

Access & Address :

7 min from Hase station / 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura

TEL :

0467-22-6300

Reservation or more info :

Prior reservation is not required

Zazen & Zen Art Experience

Zazen & Zen Art Experience

Who Serve / Provide : SAMURAI PROJECT

Recommended points : In Kamakura you can experience traditional Japanese Buddhism training "Zazen" and Zen Art at the temple with history and a wealth of nature to maintain your body and mind. 90-120 min course.

Menu & Fee :

Admission charge ¥6,000/person, +entry fee ¥300 to Engakuji Temple.●Explanation ●Draw circles with a brush as art work associated with Zen ●Lectures on Zen meditation by the chief priest ●Zen meditation ●Draw a circle with a brush on Sekishu writing paper designated as an important cultural asset ※As an option English interpreter will be provided upon request

Schedule :

Send order with date, time and number of participants by e-mail

Access & Address :

Engakuji Kigenin(no tourists are allowed to enter)

TEL :

Please don't call to Engakuji Kigenin about this program

Reservation or more info :

info@samurai-pj.org

“Sado” Tea Ceremony

“Sado” Tea Ceremony

Who Serve / Provide : Souri Nishihata

Recommended points : If you want to feel "Real Experience" of traditional Japanese culture personally this is recommended.

Menu & Fee :

3,000 yen per person
Minimum number of participants is 4 and maximum is 6 but it is all negotiable. 2 hours course good for visitor guests who experiences tee ceremony for the first time. Macha tea and Japanese seasonal sweat are served.
Upon request guest can also experience serving Macha on your own with teacher support.

Schedule :

Upon request. Wed/Thu/Fri are availabe except national holidays

Access & Address :

At any Kina Village host house in Kamakura or Tee room in Zushi

TEL :

Call Kina Village

“Kado” Flower Arrangement

“Kado” Flower Arrangement

Who Serve / Provide : Sougetsu Nishihata

Recommended points : If you want to feel "Real Experience" of traditional Japanese culture personally this is recommended.

Menu & Fee :

5,000 yen per person
Minimum number of participants is 3 and maximum is 6, more than 7 would be possible but please ask!
2 hours course suitable for visitor guests who experience "Kado" for the first time. You actually arrange it by Japanese plants & flowers. Sougetsu also teaches Kado specific appreciation method and how to arrange your room.

Schedule :

Upon request. Wed/Thu/Fri are availabe except national holidays

Access & Address :

At any Kina Village host house in Kamakura

TEL :

Call Kina Village

Karaoke

Karaoke

Who Serve / Provide : Karaoke Wave Enoshima

Recommended points : Karaoke was originated in Japan and Karaoke & Karaoke BOX are the Japanese culture. Only Karaoke BOX in Enoshima area Inexpensive way for family & friends to enjoy

Menu & Fee :

Price: Ask, change by season and time
All you can drink bar available

Schedule :

12 noon - 5 am
Open everyday

Access & Address :

7 min from Koshigoe station
2nd floor Kamakura Plaza Building 3-5-29 Koshigoe, Kamakura

TEL :

0467-39-4340

Reservation or more info :

Better to check the availability before you go

“Onsen” Hot Spring in Kamakura

“Onsen” Hot Spring in Kamakura

Who Serve / Provide : Inamuragasaki Onsen

Recommended points : Only Onsen in Kamakura Tattoos are allowed. You would like to bring your own towel. You would like to bring your won towel to save some money

Menu & Fee :

Outside & Inside bathtubs/Sauna
Entrance Fee: 1,400 yen
Rental Towel: 500 yen

Schedule :

Opening hours: 9:00~21:00
Open everyday

Access & Address :

4 min walk from Inamuragasaki station
Inamuragasaki1-16-13

TEL :

0467-22-7199

Reservation or more info :

No reservation needed

Karaoke in Kamakura

Karaoke in Kamakura

Who Serve / Provide : Karaoke Fantasy Kamakura

Recommended points : Karaoke was originated in Japan and Karaoke & Karaoke BOX are the Japanese culture. Only Karaoke BOX in Kamakura station area. Inexpensive way for family & friends to enjoy

Menu & Fee :

Price: Please check with the shop.
Approx. 110 - 400 yen per every 30 min per person.
Changes by season, day and time.

Schedule :

11AM – 5AM
Open everyday

Access & Address :

2 min from Kamakura station
1-4-27 Komachi, Kamakura

TEL :

0467-23-9602

Reservation or more info :

Better to check the availability before you go

Bowling

Bowling

Who Serve / Provide : Enoshima Bowl

Recommended points : Universal entertainment Fairly inexpensive entertainment in Kamakura

Menu & Fee :

Price: 540 yen per game (Weekday till 5 pm 432 yen)
300 yen for rental shoes
Student & kids discount available

Schedule :

9:30 - 24:00
Open everyday

Access & Address :

10 min from Enoshima station
2-15-22 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa

TEL :

0466-23-6114

Reservation or more info :

Nice to check the availability before you go

Other activities in Kamakura

Other activities in Kamakura

Who Serve / Provide : Various

Recommended points : Kamakura has a variety of activities. Kina village would arrange it for you upon your request.

Menu & Fee :

More activities are available in Kamakura such as below:
・Go sightseeing with volunteer guide in your language
・Entry Japanese lesson by volunteer guilde ・Blown glass workshop ・Ceramics workshop ・Kamakura-bori workshop ・Kimono-wearing class ・Engraving workshop ・Japanese Home cooking class
・"Wagashi" Japanese Sweets class ・Harmonica Session
And a lot more, ask Kina Village

TEL :

Call Kina Village