While overlooking the enchanting bamboo groves, indulge in the matcha at the renowned Hōkoku-ji, savor the natural hot springs at Kamakura sole Inamuragasaki Onsen, and embrace the ideal winter rendezvous spot for couples, Iwata Café. We present to you 13 romantic outing destinations in Kamakura.
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Japan remains a stable and popular tourist destination. Currently, due to the weakened Japanese yen, the number of overseas visitors is rapidly increasing. Among the tourist destinations visited by tourists traveling to Japan, Kamakura is gradually gaining popularity. In May 2023, the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture announced that the number of visitors in 2022 was 11.96 million, an increase of approximately 182% compared to the previous year's 6.56 million. The number of tourists is recovering to levels before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the lifting of the entry ban for foreign tourists in October 2022, the number of tourists has further increased, and the negative impact of "over-tourism" (tourist pollution) on daily life has become a hot topic, leading to increasingly severe conditions for local residents.
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The Miura Peninsula is located in the southeastern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, bordered by Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay on three sides, enjoying a mild climate. While there aren't many well-known tourist destinations in the region except for a few areas, it attracts visitors with its local charm and a treasure trove of delicious cuisine. In this guide, we'll introduce recommended sightseeing spots and food information in Kamakura, Zushi, Hayama, Yokosuka, and Miura on the Miura Peninsula. This short trip, which is only about an hour from the city center, is sure to take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Why not come to the Miura Peninsula for sightseeing, food, and shopping?