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Kamakura is blessed with historic shrines and temples, as well as the sea and mountains. The shopping streets near JR Kamakura Station are lively and full of energy. In the Kamakura area, you can enjoy carefully made onigiri (rice balls) crafted with Special rice and fillings. This time, we’ve rounded up places in Kamakura with great onigiri.
Created: July 21, 2026
This article is based on225Tabelog reviews.
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Onigiri Konga Kamakura Ten is a specialty shop for onigiri rice balls made with Koshihikari rice from Iwafune, Niigata Prefecture.
It is located on the first floor of Tsurugaoka Kaikan, a 5-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station. Inside, there are counter and table seats in a bright, casual Japanese-style space.
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The onigiri (rice balls) can be ordered A la carte or as part of a set menu that comes with tofu soup.
The photo shows the "Shake" onigiri, which lets you fully enjoy grilled salmon slowly cooked on the grill until rich with fat. The flaky grilled salmon and crisp nori are said to be a perfect match.
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The popular “tuna mayonnaise” is made with hand flaked tuna dressed in a special mayonnaise.
The filling is left to rest overnight before use, which gives it a mellow texture. It is also said to be known for an irresistible soy sauce flavor that comes through at the end.
都内OLちゃん♡
I could choose a smaller size onigiri (rice ball), so this time I ordered raw tarako (salted cod roe). The softly shaped onigiri let the natural sweetness of the rice come through, and it paired perfectly with the saltiness of the tarako. I also liked the moist style of nori (seaweed), and it was a very well-balanced onigiri. The tofu soup I had with it was also a perfect match for the onigiri! It seems you can get free refills of the miso soup.
Source:都内OLちゃん♡'s review
ま19940211
The combination of softly shaped rice with distinct grains and tuna mayonnaise wrapped so it spread evenly throughout was excellent, and I really enjoyed it.
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Kamakura Musubi Chaya is located a 6-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station. You can choose from white rice, brown rice, or hakko genmai (fermented brown rice) with azuki (red beans).
The two-story interior has counter seats on the first floor, and table seating plus open terrace seating on the second floor, creating a calm atmosphere.
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There are onigiri (rice balls) available A la carte and as lunch sets, and you can enjoy both either in the shop or as Takeout.
The photo shows a set with "yaki tarako (grilled cod roe)" and "mentai cream cheese," served with miso soup and side dishes. The onigiri are said to have just the right amount of salt and taste great.
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The photo shows a “sake” rice ball made with hakko genmai (fermented brown rice). It has a pleasantly chewy texture, and with each bite, the natural sweetness of the rice spreads across your palate.
The hakko genmai is said to bring out the rich savory taste of the “sake.”
gozeera
Each onigiri (rice ball) is impressively large! The onigiri are carefully and gently shaped, with a light, fluffy texture. Each grain of rice still has its texture.
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zg0809
・White rice (niku miso (meat miso))
The white rice was sweet and went really well with the niku miso! The miso soup was so good too♪ The softly shaped omusubi (rice balls) even felt warm in the hand, which was so comforting and soothing♡
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Onigiri Panda, located a 3-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station, is a shop where you can enjoy onigiri (rice balls) made with Tsuyahime rice from Yamagata Prefecture.
The interior has counter seating only, and the natural, stylish space is unified with white wood.
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The onigiri (rice balls) are said to have a soft texture that gently falls apart in your mouth. In addition to A la carte orders, they also offer sets with side dishes.
The photo shows the "Niku Soboro to Ran'o," a popular choice said to be delicious, with soy sauce-marinated egg yolk and seasoned ground meat mixing nicely with the rice.
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The side menu includes items such as “Kara-age” and “toriten (chicken tempura),” and you can also order them as a set with onigiri (rice balls).
The “toriten” has a crispy coating and a light texture. The chicken inside is said to be packed with flavor, moist, and tender.
42e098
So good! They use Tsuyahime rice, and for the nori (seaweed), they use nori from Tsutakin Shoten, the shop run by that famous celebrity. The balance of the fillings, nori, and rice is spot on, making these carefully crafted onigiri (rice balls)!
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GY
Being able to eat such delicious onigiri (rice balls) in Kamakura really put my mind at ease! I could really feel the goodness of Japanese food. They are very generously filled, packed tightly all the way to the center.
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