Hato Sablé
Dove-shaped butter cookies — Kamakura's classic gift.
Tax-freeFrom November 1, it switches to a 'refund system.' You pay tax-inclusive prices in stores and get the tax back after a customs check at the airport when you leave. Be sure to bring your passport.
SouvenirsHato Sablé (dove-shaped butter cookies), rice crackers and matcha treats on Komachi-dori
Shopping tipMany Komachi-dori shops close by 5–6 p.m. Weekend afternoons are very crowded.
MainEnoden — the streetcar-style line linking Kamakura, Hase (Great Buddha) and Enoshima
MainJR Yokosuka Line — Kamakura to Kita-Kamakura (home to many temples), 1 stop
BusFor temples far from stations (Hokoku-ji, Zuisen-ji, etc.), take a bus from Kamakura Station East Exit
On footKamakura Sta., Komachi-dori and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu are a 10-min walk
PassEnoden 1-day pass 'Noriorikun'
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Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.
Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.
A souvenir and snack street running from Kamakura Station to Hachimangu.
A main avenue of craft shops selling items like Kamakura-bori lacquered carvings.
5 gifts to bring home from Tokyo and where to buy them · Kamakura & Enoshima first
Dove-shaped butter cookies — Kamakura's classic gift.
A fluffy sponge cake filled with banana cream — Tokyo's classic gift.
Doll-shaped sponge cakes filled with red bean paste — an Asakusa specialty.
Crisp, leaf-shaped butter pastries — the signature item of a long-standing Ginza bakery.
Yokohama's famous meat dumplings; shelf-stable gift boxes are available.
Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.