Kamakura Breakfast
In my last post, I wrote about the free early morning Zazen (Zen meditation) sessions at Engaku-ji, a temple in Kita-Kamakura. We really like how we spend our time after the zazen, so I want to share that with you.
After finishing Zazen, as you walk through the temple grounds on a refreshing morning, you will probably feel very hungry. Walking towards Kamakura Sta., the streets, usually crowded with tourists, are still quiet with only commuters and students around.
Amidst people hurrying to their destinations from the station, you walk in the opposite direction to arrive at the best spot for breakfast.
This time, I will introduce you to my favorite breakfast spots to head to after zazen.
1. *Asagohan*
You can enjoy THE Japanese breakfast. Steaming hot white rice with grilled fish, an omelet loaded with Kamakura's famous shirasu (whitebait), miso soup, and a side dish.
The place is small, so it gets full with about 5-7 customers. It's also mainly run by a woman who starts early in the morning, so it often gets crowded. If you can get in as soon as it opens, you're lucky. If it's full and you end up queuing, you might have to wait for over 40 minutes. If you have time, try waiting; if not, there are plenty more options. I'll introduce those next.
By the way, "Asagohan" means 'Breakfast' in Japanese."
After passing Kamakura Station, head to Yuigahama Street. At this shop, you can also enjoy delicious standard Japanese breakfasts. Their specialty is dried fish（called Himono) and egg over rice, using very fresh eggs. Even if you're not a fan of raw eggs, I recommend trying it here. The egg white is turned into a meringue, making it very easy to eat, and the rich yolk is exquisite.
Japanese eggs are so fresh that there's no problem eating them raw. Of course, the dried fish is also wonderful, allowing you to savor the taste of the fish.
Incidentally, this is the second shop of the popular Yoridokoro Inamuragasaki store, a tourist spot. Since the first store is always crowded and a bit far from Kamakura Station, I recommend the second shop if you're hungry. The shop, renovated from an old house, has a great atmosphere and more seats. You can also buy dried fish as a souvenir.
3. COBAKABA
This shop also serves standard breakfasts. The miso soup is hearty, with a slightly sweet flavor.
Next door, there is a farmer's market called Renbai. After eating, it's recommended to check out the colorful vegetables sold by local farmers and to shop for souvenirs at stores inside Renbai. You can also buy the dried fish from Yoridokoro here.
Cobakaba has a lovely small interior. They serve simple set meals, so it's recommended if you can't eat a lot. The portions are catered to Japanese people, so they might be smaller than you expect.
Here are three stores.
Kamakura is a town with many breakfast restaurants. Unlike Tokyo, where businessmen eat breakfast, there are many breakfast restaurants where you can eat in very quiet places, so I recommend for tourists.
We have introduced Japanese breakfast, but you can also enjoy many other types of breakfast such as Taiwanese breakfast, pancakes, breads, salads, and so on.
I really recommend Kamakura in the morning.
Please join us for a morning tour of Kamakura, and afterwards, let's go hiking together to learn about the history of the city!
We live in this city, so we know many stores very well.
Please inquire with us in advance so that we can tell you how to spend your time before and after the tour!
Thank you:)
written by YUKINO
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