Guest House Kamejikan -turtle time-

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Guest House Kamejikan -turtle time- in Kamakura offers a 1-star experience with a bar and free WiFi. The property features a lounge, bicycle parking, bike hire, and luggage storage. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a washing machine, bidet, hairdryer, ground-floor unit, tatami floor, shared bathroom, shower, and slippers. Additional amenities include garden views and a quiet street view. Dining Options: A vegetarian and vegan breakfast is served with warm dishes. Paid off-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Zaimokuza Beach is a 4-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (1.6 mi), Sankeien (14 mi), and Tokyo Haneda Airport (26 mi). Highly rated for staff and service support.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Private parking available

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Dror
Israel Israel
“Amazing atmosphere and very homey and relaxing. Very friendly staff and owner.”
Ny
Cambodia Cambodia
“Friendly people, 3 minute-walk to the beach, Japanese vibe”
Lisa
Canada Canada
“We really enjoyed the atmosphere at this hostel. It was the only hostel we booked, and it was fun to meet some of the other guests. The place is very unique and beautiful. And they helped me with laundry. We would definitely stay there again.”
Jung
Taiwan Taiwan
“Love the place ! Super friendly staff. Owner is very nice and explain to me a lot as first time visitor. Super clean and will definitely come back again.”
Greg
United States United States
“The Kamejikan is run by well-traveled artists, and has been shaped by their personalities and perceptions. It embodies a sense of shibusa, “simple, subtle, and unobtrusive beauty.””
Leonardo
Mexico Mexico
“The place is really nice and the staff is very friendly. Location is close to the beach. You have water, tea and coffee for your self. The place was clean. This was really a Japanese experience.”
Lizzie
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great location, close to the beach! I enjoyed the atmosphere.”
Lynn
France France
“Didn't schedule to take breakfast so can't say. It looked quite nice. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Lovely, charming locale and loved all of the Turtle items throughout.”
Jason
United States United States
“The room was cozy. The beds were comfortable. The atmosphere was serene. The staff was incredibly helpful, kind and patient. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time in the lounge and getting to know the other travelers staying.”
Paul
Romania Romania
“Very comfortable stay near Kamakura Beach, which is a very nice area. The staff is friendly and multilingual, they are helpful and can provide very good information about the surroundings”

Hosted by Masa

9.7
Host Review Score
Masa
“A guesthouse travelling to slow pace of life in Kamakura” Our guesthouse is a gorgeous 93 years old wooden house renovated into the guesthouse in 2011. It is situated in Zaimokuza area which retains much of its traditional charm, with beautiful temples and charming old shops sitting right next to newly opened cafes and boutiques. Our guesthouse always stays true to its name: Kamejikan, meaning "slow time". The longer you stay here, the more youcan feel yourself relax, savoring the slow life. Welcome to Kamejikan: your perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of a big city.
After graduating from university, I volunteered as a teacher in Nepal, and then worked in the music industry in Tokyo for several years. In 2000, I embarked on a world tour; traveling across Asia to Africa. In Cape Town, South Africa, I worked at a vegetarian cafe, and then stayed in Zimbabwe, encountered the mbira, a Zimbabwean music instrument that he started to learn. After 3 years of travel, I came back to Japan and got involved in several music projects. The idea of setting up a guesthouse in Kamakura came from my own life experiences and the desire to build a sustainable community. I found a partner with the same vision, and with the support of the local community, Kamejikan opened in April 2011. I love travel, music, culture and positive dialogue with people from different background. I am looking forward to meeting you at Kamajikan in Kamakura.
Kamakura is the ancient capital of Japan, where hundreds of temples and shrines still remain. Kamakura attracts people with its history and open-minded culture. Here you can enjoy both: Zen meditation in the morning at a local temple as well as surfing later at the beach. This is a great opportunity for our visitors to experience the old Japanese lifestyle. It's also only 3 minutes away from a sandy beach, where you can enjoy your morning walks and beautiful sunsets, as well as swimming in summer.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Guest House Kamejikan -turtle time-

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

All children 10 years of age and older are welcome to stay. Please mind other guests, as the old wooden house is not soundproof.

When booking for 6 people or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property directly for more details.

License number: 020050

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