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Kawahirako
A Kamakura rice bowl specialty restaurant where you can indulge in seasonal Shonan shirasu.
Opened in 2022, Kawahirako is a specialty restaurant for shirasu rice bowls in Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. It uses fresh local ingredients and is creating a shop loved by the local community.
The restaurant carefully selects seasonal Shonan shirasu harvested at their peak. Its menu features a variety of rice bowls prepared with care. The small side dishes and pickles are also handmade. The signature dishes are the “Raw Shirasu Rice Bowl” and the “Boiled Shirasu Rice Bowl.” Topped over white rice, the shirasu delivers a rich and distinctive flavor with every bite. Other options include the “Two-Color Akamoku Rice Bowl” and the “Three-Color Local Octopus Rice Bowl.” Drinks such as “Enoshima Beer” are also available, letting you enjoy local flavors together with your shirasu rice bowl.
The interior is warm and homey. Wood-grain decor and handmade accessories create a calm atmosphere. Hasedera Temple is nearby, and the location also offers convenient access to Kamakura and the Shonan area. It is a great place to stop by before or after sightseeing, swimming, or marine sports.
Highlights
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Carefully selected Shonan shirasu lets you enjoy the taste of the season in a rice bowl.
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The signature dishes are the “Raw Shirasu Rice Bowl” and the “Boiled Shirasu Rice Bowl.”
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The small side dishes and pickles are also handmade, offering carefully prepared flavors.
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A wide variety of seafood rice bowls, including akamoku and local octopus bowls.
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Enjoy “Enoshima Beer” and other local flavors together with your rice bowl.
Photos
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The “Raw Shirasu Rice Bowl,” where you can taste the natural sweetness of shirasu
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The “Boiled Shirasu Rice Bowl,” featuring plump texture and sweetness
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The “Three-Color Local Octopus Rice Bowl,” topped with Sajima octopus and marinated raw shirasu
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The “Daibutsu Sable” is also sold, perfect as a souvenir
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A charming storefront with the feel of an old-fashioned local shop
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Japanese-style floor seating inside, along with terrace seating
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can I make a reservation?
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No. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Kotoku-in Temple is Approx. 2 minutes away on foot, and Hasedera Temple is Approx. 7 minutes away on foot.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- かわひらこ
- Postal Code
- 248-0016
- Address
- 1-16-22 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016
- Phone
- 0467-27-1994
- Hours
- 11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Closed on
- Mondays
- Price Range
- from 1,300 yen
- Access
- Approx. 7 minutes on foot from Hase Station on the Enoden Line
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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