The charm of Kamakura-Hase 🏮🙏

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck Address: Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan 📍 (Easily accessible from Hase Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway or Enoden) Atmosphere/Location: The Kamakura-Hase area is a charming historic district in Kamakura, a seaside town full of the atmosphere of ancient Japan. 🇯🇵 The atmosphere is quiet and warm, combining old temples 🌸, small streets full of traditional shops 🛍️, and the proximity to Hase Beach, which gives a relaxing beach feel. 🏖️ The streets in this area are lined with wooden houses, restaurants, and cafes in both retro and modern styles. 🏯☕ The smell of incense from Hasedera Temple and seafood from nearby restaurants waft into your nose 🍤, making you feel like you've traveled back in time to the Kamakura era. But there is still a lively atmosphere of tourists, especially during holidays or in the summer when it can be a bit crowded 😅 Highlights: - Kotoku-in (Kamakura Daibutsu): The Great Buddha of Kamakura The 11.3-meter bronze Buddha statue stands outdoors 🗿 and is a symbol of the city and a national treasure that must be visited. 📸 - Hase Shopping Street: The streets around Hase Station and near the temple are lined with cute shops such as *KANNON COFFEE Kamakura*, which serves crepes with *Buddha Biscuit* 🥞, and seafood restaurants where you can try *Shirasu-don* (Shirasu-don) 🐟 - Accessibility: Hase Station on the Enoden Line makes this area a perfect stopover for exploring Kamakura and Enoshima. 🚉 Average price per person: - Hasedera Temple entrance fee: 400 yen (about 95 baht) 🎟️ - Kotoku-in Temple entrance fee: 300 yen (about 70 baht) + 50 yen for entering the Buddha statue 🗿 - Food/drinks (such as Shirasu-don or coffee): 500-2,000 yen (about 120-480 baht) 🍜☕ - Enoden train fare from Kamakura to Hase: 200 yen (about 50 baht) or *Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass* 1,640 yen (390 baht) 🚄 Score: 4.5/5 ⭐ Tips: - Use the Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass to save on transportation costs and explore Kamakura and Enoshima conveniently 🚉 - Visit Hasedera Temple during June-July to see beautiful hydrangeas 🌺 - Bring a water bottle, as walking in this area can be quite strenuous, especially if you climb the temple stairs 🥤