Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

Overview

Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is two minutes from the east exit of Kamakura Station, on Wakamiya-oji near Komachi Street and the approach to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. JR and Enoden trains also put destinations farther afield within easy reach.

This makes an overnight feel less rushed. Central walks can be split around breakfast or a break in the room, while Enoden trips to Hase or Enoshima don't require changing hotels.

Rooms

Room choice matters here. Twelve categories range from the 20-square-meter Kamakura Komachi Double to 45-square-meter Premium Corner Double and Twin rooms. All rooms are non-smoking, and every bathroom has a washing area.

Views and layouts vary considerably. The most compact room faces the courtyard, while several Moderate and Comfort rooms face an adjacent building. Premium Corner rooms look toward the red torii gate of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu through floor-to-ceiling windows and add double basins and an overhead rain shower. A 42-square-meter Universal Twin can be reserved by telephone.

Facilities

Two washer-dryers on the lobby floor are helpful for longer stays. On the first floor, MUJIcom sells everyday goods and food, while vending and ice machines cover late-hour basics. An automatic currency exchange machine converts foreign cash into yen.

Dining

Cafe&Meal MUJI serves a guest-only breakfast buffet from 7:00 to 10:30. The spread covers about 80 dishes, combining seasonal ingredients with a changing selection of deli-style plates. Breakfast depends on the room package, so check what's included when booking.

The regular menu begins at 11:00, and the cafe remains open until 20:00. It gives guests an in-house option for lunch, an early dinner, or a break after sightseeing without making dining the focus of the stay.

Location and transport

The two-minute walk from Kamakura Station's east exit is the defining advantage. JR Yokosuka Line trains run directly to Yokohama, Shinagawa, and Tokyo, while Shonan-Shinjuku Line services add direct trains toward Shibuya and Shinjuku when the timetable aligns.

Enoden trains depart from the west side of the station. They're the natural choice for Hase and its temple area, followed by coastal stops toward Enoshima and Fujisawa. Although the hotel is on the opposite side of the tracks, the short walk keeps these excursions easy to arrange.

Why stay here

The short station walk simplifies both arrival and daily sightseeing. You can divide the stay between central Kamakura and Enoden excursions, return to the room between outings, and avoid fitting every stop into a single day-trip schedule.

Komachi Street runs parallel to Wakamiya-oji from the station toward Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, with shops, restaurants, and cafes along the way. Staying between these streets and the station keeps central browsing and evening meals close, even after the busiest sightseeing hours.

Good to know

Hotel parking is limited and requires advance reservations. Kamakura's roads can become heavily congested, and seasonal traffic restrictions may close the parking area. Arriving by rail and exploring the center on foot makes better use of this location.