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25 November 2017
Amazing owner, great rooms, nice food and cool bar. We liked it a lot.
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01 July 2017
Place is tiny and moldy. There is mold on the paper wall, sliding door, bathroom, as well as the curtain hanging off of bed. The 3 persons working shifts there are kind enough, 1 speaks good English. Had there been a doting grandma, who smiles and serves hot drink and cake and likes to ask me about the day, the absence of amenity or cleanliness could have been forgiven, but that place is manned by 3 young people, so I don't understand the Oblivion to comfort. Due to the language barrier, the best accommodation is their shy smiles. I recommend WeBase hostel, as close to beach as this one, much better accommodation. Lesson learned: treat Lonely Planet's recommendation with a grain of salt.
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19 June 2017
I made Kamejikan my base camp during a 3-day pilgrimage in Kamakura to the "33 Temples of Kannon", which a great way to get a real sense of the history and geography of the famous city. Kamejikan is very conveniently located near the center of gravity of the all the pilgriamge temples, but even for those not on the pilgrimage trail Kamejikan's location relative to the beach (and its distance away from the noise and exhaust of central Kamakura) is still a huge plus.
Sakurai-san, who manages Kamejikan, has done a magnificent job with the renovation and management of his "guest house", which feels like a minshuku crossed with a trendy youth hostel. In its detail, the guest house is most satisfactory: Fresh flowers adorn the dining tables and wash basins, the music in common areas is low key and sophisticated, and the eclectic décor overall is both tasteful and speaks to the passions and interests of the staff.
The really important details will not disappoint: the western toilet is brand new and very clean (the Japanese style toilet is too, for that matter), and the shower water pressure is not at all wanting. There is a place to smoke just outside the front door under the eaves of the house, with a long wooden bench provided. Car parking space is available nearby (but sadly it's not free). There is a washer available for use (~100 yen per load, soap is included) but as there's no dryer, you'll need to hang your wash to dry naturally.
As for the rooms, I stayed in the shared "dormitory" (~3500 yen per night) portion of the inn, rather than in one of the larger guest rooms, and found it to be perfectly fine -- although I'm used to sleeping on hard flat surfaces. If you're not, you might want to consider a tatami room instead.
As good as the inn was, though, the real standout feature for me was the foodthe western-style breakfasts are simply superb. It's true that portions are not enormous and the fare tends toward the vegetarian (although I was served a delicious slice of veggie quiche one morning, pictured) but the diversity and quality were top notch and made breakfast pleasure each morning. Every dish I had was bursting with organic greens, macronutrients, homemade sauces, and interesting breads. That practically guarantees you won't be hungry until the afternoon. Coffee, tea, and ice water are self-serve, and a toaster oven and honey are available for your bread. If you're very fortunate, you might even be able to persuade Sakurai-san to cook you up some dinner as well, although that's not a regular thing.
A nice selection of local microbrews and other beers are also available to help ease you into your evening.
The only thing to watch out for at Kamejikan is the height of the main structural beans in the common areas. Sakurai-san has very kindly padded the lower ones, and they had so much authentic character to the buildings that to change them would have been criminal -- but they are there. If you're tall, heads up!
I can't recommend an inn like this more highly, as I'll definitely be staying here again.response / report this review -
20 March 2017
stay at the kamejikan guesthouse was a very pleasant experience.
room with the feel of the original Japanese. location near the beach kamakura beautiful.
the owners were friendly and very helpful when we needed any assistance.
hopefully we can stay longer in this place.
thank you for your care and kindness during our stay.
" Recommended if you want to stay close to the beach in a relaxing atmosphere."response / report this review -
12 March 2017
Very nice building, warm welcome, nice location, quiet, close to the sea and not too far from the station.
Avoid the breakfast though, it is decisively lacking.response / report this review -
15 November 2016
Place is tiny and moldy. There is mold on the paper wall, sliding door, bathroom, as well as the curtain hanging off of bed. The 3 persons working shifts there are kind enough, 1 speaks good English. Had there been a doting grandma, who smiles and serves hot drink and cake and likes to ask me about the day, the absence of amenity or simple cleanliness could have been forgiven. But due to the language barrier, the best accommodation is their shy smiles. I recommend WeBase hostel, as close to beach as this one, much better accommodation. Lesson learned: treat Lonely Planet's recommendation with a grain of salt.
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23 October 2016
This is a nice a cozy hostel, our host was very friendly. It's a small place. You can order a simple breakfast but you have to do it in advance.
One inconvenience is that you can't arrive to he hostel after 11pm. It would be cool if it had a microwave for customers but the staff was kind enough to heat our food on the oven.response / report this review -
22 August 2016
Kamejikan is a very artsy and friendly environment. The rooms and common toilet are all very clean, and there are free drinks (coffee, tea, etc) for the guests. If you are easily disturbed, keep in mind that during the weekends Kamejikan hosts a bar between 6 to 10 pm. Personally I didn't find it to be a problem, but it can get a bit loud. I recommend having breakfast there as well.
The manager is a very cool guy, and the beach is a 200 m away.
In addition, to all the Westerners: don't expect big rooms. This is a traditional Japanese house, with tatami floor and futon beds. It is clearly stated in their website as well.response / report this review
