Cafes in the Kamakura area! 10 places with open terraces

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Le Milieu Kamakurayama is an open and airy cafe located on the slope of Kamakurayama (Mount Kamakura).

From the rooftop open terrace, guests can take in nature through all five senses throughout the seasons, including the bamboo grove swaying in the breeze and the mountain ridges of Kamakurayama.

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A recommended option is the cake set, where you can choose your favorite cake from the showcase and a drink.

The pumpkin cheesecake that appeared one day had a mild sweetness that made the most of pumpkin’s natural richness.

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The "Afternoon Tea Stand Set" is a full spread that includes sweets, sandwiches, and a drink that comes with 1 refill.

One of the best parts is that you can choose your favorite types of cake and sandwiches, making it fun to share with friends.

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The open terrace at the cafe bills Shichirigahama is known for its outstanding location right in front of the Shonan (Shonan coast) sea.

You can enjoy scenery that changes with the time of day, from the sunlit sparkling sea to the sunset.

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At bills, which started in Sydney, the ricotta pancakes and scrambled eggs praised as the "world's best breakfast" are popular.

The ricotta pancakes stand out for being freshly cooked only after you order. The rich honeycomb butter and the sweetness of the banana and syrup are said to be a perfect match.

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The scrambled eggs are said to have a smooth and soft texture.

According to reviews, you can taste the eggs' natural sweetness and the rich flavor of butter. In addition to a simple set with toast, the menu also offers a plate served with a few items such as fennel sausage.

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Amalfii Cafe is in an easy-to-reach location, just a 1-minute walk from Shichirigahama Station.

The cafe is on the third floor, and from its breezy open terrace you can take in sweeping views of the sea and sky. It is well liked as a place where you can relax and listen to the sound of the waves.

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The sweets menu features a range of Homemade cakes made generously with seasonal fruit. These carefully crafted items stand out not only for their taste but also for their beautiful presentation.

"Kasutanya (Castagna)" is popular as a mont blanc with a smooth texture and refined sweetness.

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The "NAGISA cream puff" is the shop's signature item. The almond scented pastry is said to be surprisingly crisp, with a nicely toasted aroma.

Inside, it is packed edge to edge with house made custard that has the rich taste of eggs, and its just right sweetness makes it really tasty and hard to stop eating.

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"Double Doors Honten" is an airy cafe with sweeping views of the Shichirigahama (Shichirigahama coastline).

The open terrace along National Route 134 is most appealing for its unobstructed ocean view. You can enjoy a wide range of lunch dishes such as pasta and garlic rice while feeling the sea breeze.

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"Wagyu steak with garlic rice" is one of the highly rated menu items in reviews.

The tender Wagyu steak brings out the meat's rich flavor, and the fragrant, savory garlic rice is also well loved.

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The "Cinnamon Banana French Toast" in the photo is said to be outstanding, with bread that is crisp on the outside.

The cinnamon scented French toast is on the sweet side, and it seems to pair well with slightly bitter coffee.

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PLUSOUPLE, located about a 3-minute walk from the west exit of JR Kamakura Station and close to Onari-dori, is a bakery cafe centered on bread, soup, and spreads.

The open terrace facing the street is sunny and has a bright, airy feel.

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The shop offers carefully made bread using wheat from Hokkaido and bringing out the flavor of its house-made levain.

At Plus Preset, you can enjoy four kinds of toast with different textures, along with a choice of soup and spread.

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At lunchtime, set menus that balance colorful vegetables, soup, and bread are popular.

The soups come in a carefully chosen lineup, including a dish that makes the most of seasonal ingredients and one that gently brings out the good flavor of vegetables delivered directly from farmers.

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At Yoridokoro Yuigahama Odori Ten, not only are the Breakfast and lunch dried fish set meals popular, but the sweets on the cafe menu are popular too.

On the open terrace with a wooden deck surrounded by greenery, you can relax and enjoy a slow, peaceful time while feeling close to nature.

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The menu centers on carefully selected additive-free himono (dried fish) set meals sourced from all over Japan.

The dried hokke (Atka mackerel) is said to be large and nicely plump. If you gently whip the extra egg you can order, you can enjoy it as the house specialty, “Fluffy Meringue Egg Over Rice.”

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The dough of Yoridokoro's Kodawari Tiramisu, made with the shop's Special eggs, is said to have a springy and soft texture.

Another popular item, the Kodawari Egg Homemade Cheesecake, is rich yet smooth on the palate, letting you enjoy the different charms of the eggs.

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Sakanoshita is a cafe near Hase Station in Kamakura, tucked away at the end of a slightly winding alley. The restaurant is set in a kominka (traditional Japanese house), giving it a nostalgic feel.

On the sunny open terrace, you can enjoy the pancakes that are known for their light and airy texture.

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The "Honey Pancake Tower" is a hearty dish with as many as 7 pancakes stacked up.

Even with plenty of honey syrup and whipped cream, it does not feel heavy, and it is said to be so good you could keep eating slice after slice.

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The "Pancake Plate" is a savory meal-style menu item topped with scrambled eggs and bacon.

The salty bacon on the plate is said to bring out the sweetness of the pancakes with plenty of syrup even more. You can choose either plain or herb-flavored pancake batter.

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This restaurant cafe & bar is located in the ship-shaped commercial complex Triangle Shichirigahama.

On calm weather days, you can spend a relaxing time on the open terrace right in front of the shoreline.

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The “Fujisan (Mount Fuji) ~Fujiyama~ Cream Soda” is the shop’s signature drink, with a glass shape and color scheme that bring Mount Fuji to mind.

In the “Fujisan Sunset,” served after 16:00, the soda changes from blue to orange to evoke the setting sun.

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For tea time, the must-try sweet is the meroffle. Vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between slices of melon pan toast.

It also comes with plenty of cream, and people love its rich sweetness and satisfying volume.

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Drop In is a cafe and dining spot along Zaimokuza Kaigan (Zaimokuza Beach), where you can enjoy a meal on the open terrace.

With a location overlooking the Shonan coast, you can relax and enjoy a meal or tea time while taking in the scent of the sea.

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The menu features a lineup of Breakfast, lunch, and sweets made with fresh fruits delivered directly from farmers.

The "seasonal fruit dessert assortment" is said to make the most of the ingredients' natural sweetness and fresh flavor.

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Okan no Apple Pie, where you can enjoy the gentle flavor passed down directly from farmers, is one of the shop’s popular menu items.

The sweets lineup includes items that really show off the quality of the ingredients, such as the Zeitaku Ringo Parfait made with apples from Makiroku Noen, an orchard run by a staff member.

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This is a house-style cafe tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood.

On the wood-deck open terrace, there are 3 two-person tables lined up. A privacy fence is installed, creating a space with a private feel.

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At Nishimikado have cafe, you can fully enjoy freshly harvested Kamakura yasai (Kamakura vegetables).

The photo shows the komeko marupan salad, which comes with soup. The house-made dressing with roasted sesame and vinegar is said to bring out the natural sweetness of the vegetables.

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The "Kamakura Yasai (Kamakura vegetables) Jelly Three-Color Noodles" is a dish made with green, ume, and white three-color noodles kneaded with olives and plums from Shodoshima.

The noodles are topped with Kamakura Yasai and prosciutto, and the chicken stock vinegar jelly coats the ingredients nicely, making it very tasty.