About

Guesthouse“Kamejikan” is located in old Kamakura area and only 250 meters away from the sandy beach where you would enjoy a nice morning walk and beautiful sunset, as well as surfing and swimming in the summer.

The 101 years old wooden house originally built as a residence for a wealthy family renovated into a guesthouse in 2011.
The carpenter was specialized in temples and shrines which reflects throughout the building with similar characteristics including a large shrine inside.

“Kamejikan” means “turtle time” in Japanese. The name was given in hopes that the guests would spend relaxing time here and remember the slow flow of time in the old days. You would enjoy staying at the traditional Japanese wooden architecture in the quiet neighborhood in Kamakura surrounded by some old temples away from the tourist area.
We welcome you to visit us at “kamejikan”.

All rooms are Japanese style, a room for 2 persons, a room for 4 persons and 6 beds in a dormitory room(mixed gender).
Air conditioners are furnished in all the rooms.

At Kamejikan, you will have full access to:

• Free fast Wi-Fi throughout the building • Beautiful lounge area with tables and chairs • Free good varieties of teas and fair-trade bean coffee • Free luggage storage • Laundry facility available, and Hairdryers free to use • Clean, crisp linen provided and fresh towels for hire • Free City Maps and advice on local attractions • Healthy Semi vegetarian Breakfast for 700yen

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Parking
  • Reception (limited hours)
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Reviews

8.1Fabulous(162)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    8.5
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    8.5
  • Staff
    7.5
  • Location
    8.5
  • Facilities
    8.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Kamejikan in Kamakura offers a charming and traditional Japanese experience. Guests praise the incredibly friendly and welcoming staff, the beautiful aesthetic, and the relaxing atmosphere, often described as feeling like home. Its convenient location near the beach and a quiet neighbourhood is a highlight. Some travellers note that beds can be small and walls are thin, but overall it's highly recommended for a memorable stay.

Stayed in Jul 2026
9.4
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Mira
Female, 18-24, Switzerland
i really enjoyed my stay in a more traditional japanese style hostel, good for daytrips to hakone, enoshima island, oifuna and also kamakura is just stunning
Stayed in Jul 2026
3.1
C
Cynthia
Male, 25-30, USA
Don't believe the hype. Staff unfriendly and not welcoming. Owner "artist" guy had very few words for me. Seemed put out at having to check me in. Staff is outrageously loud in the evenings. Too many rules and feels as though being watched all the time. Not "zen" or relaxing as advertised. Futons are extremely thin. Beds are small. Shared dorm is TINY. Nowhere to put luggage. Fiire Hazzard, really. Breakfast is not homemade. I literally saw them pouring soup out of a box into bowls.
Stayed in Apr 2026
10
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Loh
Female, 25-30, Malaysia
a cozy guesthouse that truly felt like home, only got to know chi-san and masa-san but i also met 2 other staffs who were very friendly. short walk to the beach, a few great cafe nearby, close to train station and bus stop right outside too! I would love to stay here again if i'm ever back in Kamakura ❤️
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Location

3-17-21, Zaimokuza, Kamakura, Japan
1.4km from city centre