The rest of my Golden Week trip was spent in Kamakura. Here are pictures from the first day there.
I immensely enjoyed my time there and have some tentative plans to return for a pottery class or two this summer.
Morning
I left Yokohama at around 7 in the morning and arrived in Kita-Kamakura.
Most places open later in the afternoon, but I did find a coffee shop that was open early. I ate a pretty delicious sandwich and started making my way through some temples and shrines.
Places visited: Jōchi-ji, Eishō-ji Temple, Kencho-ji, Hansōbō Shrine, Meigetsu-in, Butsunichian, Engaku-ji






































































Early Afternoon
Around 11 I backtracked into the hills to visit Takara no Niwa, a quaint venue that hosts events like tea ceremonies. They also have some pottery classes I am interested in trying out.
At the time, curry and drinks were being sold. I bought an un-pictured pudding.

Afternoon
After my pudding break, I returned to sightseeing. Crowds were getting much denser, but wandering through neighborhood roads was still very enjoyable.
The highlight of this portion was definitely the Kitakamakura Old Private House Museum. There were a lot of beautiful and interesting works on display.
The goldfish art was particularly adorable.
Places visited: Kitakamakura Old Private House Museum, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, probably a few others I forgot to mark down












































Late Afternoon to Sunset
After several hours of sightseeing and temple visits, I headed into town to check out some shopping. It was very crowded and the extent of my visit was just walking down Komachi Street.
I did end up buying the famous Hato Cookie Omiyage, and several strawberry jams to give as gifts.
After filling my arms I made my way to my accomodation where I would get cleaned up before heading back out for dinner.
It was a hamburger.
Places visited: Former Residence of Marquis Kachō Hironobu, Komachi Street, Kamakura Station (passed by)







