Unique Japanese Street Food tour in Kamakura (鎌倉) + Travel Guide | Tokyo Day Trip
Come join us for a unique Japanese Street Food Tour in Kamakura (鎌倉) as a day trip from Tokyo. Our Kamakura travel guide features some of the most interesting attractions you can visit including the The Great Buddha of Kamakura (鎌倉大仏, Kamakura Daibutsu), Hasedera Temple (長谷寺) and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (鶴岡八幡宮).
The following is a list of all of the Kamakura Street Food items we tried on Komachi Street:
1) Strawberry Custard Mochi (Daifuku いちご大福) - 300 Yen
2) Omelette with Whitebait (釜揚げ)しらす). - 250 Yen
3) Apple Cinnamon Taiyaki (鯛焼き) - 350 Yen
4) Warabimochi (蕨餅) - 250 Yen
5) Black Sesame Soy Milk Ice Cream (黒ゴマのアイスクリーム) - 380 Yen
6) Cheese Korokke (コロッケ) - 180 Yen
7) Matcha and Sweet Potato Soft Serve Ice Cream (抹茶アイスクリーム) - 350 Yen
If you have any suggestions, in terms of things to do and foods worth trying, for those visiting Kamakura on a day trip from Tokyo please let us know in the comments below.
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Unique Japanese Street Food tour in Kamakura (鎌倉) + Travel Guide | Tokyo Day Trip Video Transcript:
It is time for another day trip. Today we have left Tokyo behind and come to Kamakura (鎌倉). Which is a coastal town about 1 hour south of Tokyo. We hoped on the Shonan-Shinjuku line (湘南新宿ライン) and paid 920 Yen to get here. Also this place is known as the Kyoto of the East because you have a whole bunch of temples to visit. So our plan today is to temple hop and also enjoy lots of street food.
We are currently walking down Komachi Street and this is the place to enjoy street food. However it is still a little bit early in the day. It is just past 10 am and a lot of the shops are just opening up and setting up there food stalls.
So our plan of action is to go visit the temple (Hasedera Temple - 長谷寺) at the end of this street and then we'll come back with an even bigger appetite and enjoy some street food here in Kamakura (鎌倉).
We didn't waste a single minute after visiting the temple. We just hustled back to where we were earlier. The street that is just lined with street food stands.
So I found something that I've been wanting to try. Since we arrived in Japan this is a mochi ball stuffed with custard (いちご大福). With a strawberry on top.
Sam was certainly a bit more adventurous with his choice. Yeah, when I say this little omelette with mini fish (whitebait - 釜揚げ)しらす) I'm like I've got to try this. This is one of the most visually interesting pieces of Japanese street food I've ever seen. Yeah, and this was 250 Yen.
It is ice cream time. It is ice cream time. I've been waiting to try some unique flavors. Yes. This is about as unique as it gets. Black sesame with soy milk (黒ゴマのアイスクリーム). Yes. And they've even put sesame sprinkles all over it. Yes. This place specializes in all things sesame.
We've been trying to figure out what kind of souvenirs we're going to get from Japan. And we haven't bought anything. Chopsticks. Wooden spoons.
We had our food and we are now on our way to go see the Great Buddha (鎌倉大仏 - Kamakura Daibutsu). So basically we walked back to the train station. Kamakura station and we got on the Enoshima line and it was three stops over to Hasey.
Our last temple. We are currently visiting Hasedera Temple (長谷寺). And we paid 300 Yen per person. Also because it is June and hydrangeas are in bloom they gave us this special ticket. It is a numbered ticket. So basically I guess you line up and you can walk along the path and enjoy the beautiful flowers in bloom.
It has been a long day. Well well we are heading home. It was a long day. Mostly because of the heat but we saw some really cool temples. We ate some delicious street food. And yeah now we are going back to Tokyo. But if you are looking for a fun day trip Kamakura (鎌倉) is certainly worth it.
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Thoroughly enjoyed this. I'm glad I saw a post suggesting the Endless Adventure join you on food reviews. Love your travel info and food recommendations. Happy New Year.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Rebecca! Happy New Year to you!
Beautiful video. So many colors. Oh, mochi balls, yum.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sarah! The mochi balls were delicious.
Great food! Loved the ice cream! The temple with the giant Buddha is amazing!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bruno! That sesame ice cream was the best!
Another beautiful video!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Food looks amazing, really !
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was really tasty.
Hello my friends :) just wishing you the best holidays and thanks for the great videos 🙏
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Happy New Year!
That Matcha N sweet potato ice cream was so cute with the colour combination n looked tempting !!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was definitely visually appealing. Wish the other flavor was stronger.
I love mochi so much! I'm pretty sure I could just eat mochi all day and I'd probably turn into a blimp. But all the food looks so good, and the temple is so breathtaking! It's hilarious to see the No Pokémon Go sign. I can imagine the temple had some problem with idiots chasing Pokémon around the temple!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Mochi for the win! Hahaha...I can only imagine during the peak of the game frenzy how crazy it must have been.
What a beautiful video it was so well edited you guys are fantastic Loved it a lot...Happy New Year Sam and Audrey
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Happy New Year!
This video brings back the memories of my visit to Kamakura some years ago. Very nice video!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Did you do anything different from our outting?
@adiw.852
5 жыл бұрын
@@samuelandaudrey Hi .. no. You did a fantastic job covering a lot of different things, much more than I did back then. This video makes me want to visit Kamakura again!
Shonan-Shinjyuku line is so good. The line transports us from the metro area to seaside beach area ,without changing trains.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you! Such a great line.
Nice video...very peaceful country..Japanese people have their own peaceful culture....Japan is simply the best..Everything is clean,people don't smoke every where,no crime to speak of..The Japanese people are the best,friendly,very helpful ,polite...How lucky it would be to live in a country like this... Love this country & people...I've been Japan last year for 7 days...if i have a opportunity I'd like to visit there again and again ... Thank you for uploading this beautiful video... Do more videos...like to see more places in beautiful Japan..
was looking for something to do a bit outside of Tokyo and Shinjuku, this video really helps me planning for my next JP trip. thanks, guys.
@samuelandaudrey
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dexter! Hope you have a great trip :)
Wow! Enjoyed the video! The street food looked both bizarre but delicious! The mochi with strawberry custard I would definitely try, along with the mochi on stick with soybean powder. Not sure about the omelet with little fish! I would have tried that ice cream though! Great job again! Japan looks so beautiful with all those temples. So mysterious!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott! It was one of our favorite days trips. The mochi and black sesame ice cream I'd say was the best.
Great street food video!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
I AM so jealous right now. 🙄. Need to go there this year too. But Zadar first in April, and september Japan planning. Beautiful vid like always. Love you both
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Exciting to hear you're thinking of Japan as well! Going to be a good travel year.
I love you guys. You make everything so fun and enjoyable to watch. I love how you show stuff that is not just food.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Samantha!
1:21 That tree in behind! Beautiful and so unsual.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Have not watch this channel for a while! Just want to say happy new year! Now bench watching begins!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Louis! Happy New Year to you!!!
I love your decision, the food over the temple! Culture is interesting but it makes you hungry 😅 Wow, that black ice cream looks so fancy!!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That sesame ice cream was my favorite!
This video makes me wanna go there!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We'd highly recommend it.
Looks like Japan has a lot of weird street food. Love Audrey's sunglasses!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! These items were definitely the most unique we've encountered in Japan.
Kamakura is a super place for a daytrip from Tokyo. But OMG it is busy. There are over 100 temples so you will never get bored. And there's a great beach with loads of windsurfers.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We certainly noticed how busy it was. Wow, over 100 temples! I feel like staying a night or two is warranted to explore more.
@nubient
5 жыл бұрын
many cheap guesthouses along the beach. Enoshima also worth a visit.
I so enjoyed your videos well done 👍
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Michael!
@michaelsylvester7272
5 жыл бұрын
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos my pleasure
Wow, you sure had lots of sweets! I love warabimochi😃 Actually, Japanese sweets are quite low in calories😘
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We did indulge our sweet tooth quite a bit.
That booth with the mist seems like such a good idea with the weather
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sara! It sure was appreciated.
The soft Mochi like thing is made from sweet potato flour..I didn't even know that. You can see them( Warabi mochi) in convenient stores in summer time in Japan. I love it!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Oh that is cool to hear! They are quite refreshing.
wow !
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Wish more people wore their kimonos and furisode. They just look so cool in them.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
I agree with yoU!
Adding this spot on my bucket list for sure.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! A top day trip for sure :)
@YasmeenMO
5 жыл бұрын
@@samuelandaudrey for sure and agreed
Audrey you are glowing.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Aileen!
You can go straight to Kamakura from Narita Airport - which is why there are SO MANY tourists
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Ah, that totally makes sense!
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@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
ありがとうございました!このシリーズのすべてのビデオ用にそれらを作成しようとします。
@user-ux9is2uu8b
5 жыл бұрын
@@samuelandaudrey さんへ 返事を頂きうれしいです!動画面白いです。応援します✌️
I love Kamakura and last visited there in March 2017. You guys went to the big tourist temples but there are quite a few more smaller but no less interesting ones all over Kamakura. Hope you got a chance to go to Enoshima which is very close by. Lots of fun there too.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hope we can go there next time. I feel as though we could have spent the night to do more the next day.
@perdomot
5 жыл бұрын
@@samuelandaudrey A lot of people do spend the night there. Same thing with Hakone. Worth it.
Nice Video
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Have you been to Minato Mirai area in Yokohama? It's very stylish! Get off at JR Sakuragi-cho station, climb the Landmark tower, walk through the water front, look the big ship, maybe catch a sea boat...etc. And Christmas market at the red brick building, parks on the hill and water front, many nice cafes.. We lived in Yokohama for two years and we went to Kamakura and Enoshima too. so many forgettable memories came back to us by your videos Thank you!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We haven't been there! Hope we can check it out next time.
Man, that black sesame ice cream looked so good. Never had it with the kinako powder on it. The warabi mochi is a fave of mine but I've never seen it served as a big block, just smaller chunks.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We really found the street food unique out there. The black sesame ice cream was a personal fav.
I only went to the Big Buddha. Too bad you didn't ride the Enoden Line and go to Enoshima Island. It was so nice there, imagine using a long bridge like walking on water. And there's an escalator to the top. Nice view and many shops too up and down back to Enoshima station.
You’re my favorites. When did you do this video? Going to Japan the end of next month.
I have no idea why but I get so excited to hear Audrey 😅 she's just such a bubbly, fun person 😁 guys I really am loving the Japan vlogs ❤️ I just wanted to know, how was the communication between you guys and them? Everyone there did seem very friendly but is there a huge language barrier? And I can't wait for more Japan vlogs 🎉
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! There was definitely a language barrier but people were friendly to us almost always.
@aditisukram3519
5 жыл бұрын
@@samuelandaudrey Ahh that's good to hear, because if I had to visit there then I would be worried if they understood me or not and vice versa
i remember that when we went to Kamakura we took the time to watch how japanese people were on the beach!!! It was fascinating to me to see that they were fully dressed :)
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Ah, that is interesting to hear! Was the beach crowded?
@francescoco100
5 жыл бұрын
@@samuelandaudrey not really!!!! maybe 20ish
yea, vlogger often says "every vlogger talks about how great the culture and cities etc..but no one warns me its climate of japan on their vlog". and yea i agree. coz it should seriously be mentioned for someone thinking of coming to japan along with all the other goodness :D
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I would suggest fall/spring for cool to warm temperatures and less rain. The summer becomes deadly hot and humid and it rains hard.
OMG guys that whitebait omelette looks extremely delish! I'd love to go to Japan. Thanks to these vids, Japan is now at the top of my asian destination wish list. Keep up the good work. Farting is a pastime I will never part with.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That is so cool to hear. That dish was really unique and tasty.
I live near San Francisco. Black sesame is a pretty common flavor in local ice cream shops here. It's my favorite. I too think ube (purple yam) is pretty subtle. Buddha was stunning. How do you psychologically process all these amazing sights and experiences? I saw it was super touristy, but I think I'd have to stand in front of that Buddha for a long time.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jen! That is really interesting to hear. We do try to just turn off the cameras and take it all in as well.
Hi guys, as always your videos are fabulous, I love that apple cinnamon taiyaki it sounds so flaky 😍 you had me at that one lol. Everything looks delicious there that you tried.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was one of our favorite day trips for sightseeing and food.
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@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@beautifulvibedynamic6155
5 жыл бұрын
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I am still so confused why you keep going back and forth on your Japan and India content.. as a travel channel it's driving me crazy! One place at a time
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Kristiana. Our reason for doing it is because the trip I took to India was without Audrey and it is a long series. We don't want to run a big series on our channel without both of us in the episodes so the India series is more like a bonus one on Thursdays and Fridays and our regular schedule for Japan on the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) is still going to be running. I hope that clears things up a bit.
@tinang5999
5 жыл бұрын
No wonder, I missed Audrey in India yesterday, I thought she doesn't want to go hang out with the guys...🤣
despite the heat you're looking very pretty in this video Audrey
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Laura!
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@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael!
Audrey be hot already even tho it is hot outside!(steam on steam) :D colorful sake' barrels did u chug a lug any sake' yourself?
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! No sake that afternoon ;)
Looks like the Kamakura budda needs an overview, when the seams is so visible it's time before they cracking!!! BarbroSweden
i always wonder how sake tastes ... is it like hard liquor/schnaps or like whine without fruityness/beeing sour ?
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@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
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5 жыл бұрын
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¡Lindo video! Viéndolos a ustedes nos damos cuenta de todo lo que podemos aprender :) acabamos de iniciar nuestro canal Sushi con Limón y si tienen algún consejo para nosotros lo apreciaríamos muchísimo. ¡Saludos desde Tokio!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Muchas Gracias!
You guys got me a bit confused. Sam is in India ALONE, you both are in Japan(in June?). So the Japan trip isn't happening right now? Where are you guys right now? Thanks and travel safe.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Japan was May until July and India was November. We're back home now for the holidays.
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@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
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5 жыл бұрын
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18:23 this looks like a Messerschmitt Kabinenroller which has been produced in Germany from 1953 till 1964. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Kabinenroller#/media/File:Messerschmitt_Kabinenroller.jpg
oh gosh! Samual's outfit is Screeeaaaming American tourist. LOL!
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Whoopsies
@mwiese2593
5 жыл бұрын
@@samuelandaudrey LOL! it could be worse, you could've looked like a Dutch Tourist with their socks and Flip flops and sunburn.
Hey, Another great video. how easy is it to travel around Japan without speaking Japanese? Would I struggle with English alone?
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Quite a few signs have English as well and even if you can't speak with people you'll Japanese are friendly.
Did u guys visited here on a weekend or a weekday?
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
That's a good question! I think it was a weekday especially given all of the school children.
I always enjoy your videos, but since Japan just announced it will take up commercial whaling again I WILL NOT be visiting that country!!!!!!!
My family name is Kamachi.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Cool to hear!
What happened to Rob? Did he have to leave?
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Rob went to the Philippines.
Your Canadian you supposed to be wearing a maple leaf hat not a U.S. flag on hat.. Haha. take care be safe out there buddy guys..
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Because it's June? Err it's December, what is that all about?
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
We filmed this in late June.
@paulacnote
5 жыл бұрын
@@samuelandaudrey that explains the lack of Christmas then !😁
Someone asked me , Does heaven exist ? I said yeah Japan exists
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Japan is pretty amazing no doubt.
3:23 those legs tho
2:42 私達日本人は寺に酒を奉納する習慣を持ちません。だからそこは神社です。We Japanese don't have the habit that dedicate booze to the Buddhist temples. So if you find them out, the place is definitely a Shinto shrine. Don't confuse between the temples and shrines otherwise you seem something like a person who doesn't have respect on both Buddhism and Shintoism.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting us know about the difference.
it's criminal to sell you that burnt taiyaki.....
@samuelandaudrey
3 жыл бұрын
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As u are white, u are treated like royal by locals, but it won't happen to Southeast asian people, even in the West.
too many pictures of your face.
@samuelandaudrey
5 жыл бұрын
What would you rather see?