Idobata — Restaurant in Kamakura

Had the best iced coffee in all of my travels in Japan, hand made by a sweet Ojiisan and Obachan especially for me, in the back of the cutest little van cafe just north of Hase Station. The gentleman took my order, ground the beans, and completed the pour over ritual, presenting a delicious cup of iced coffee. Price was a fair 500 yen for iced, 400 yen for hot. These folks know their coffee and take time to deliver you a special cup. Speed past the Tullys Coffee shop at Hase station and walk a block north to Idobata on your way to the Kotoku-in. You...

The most interesting coffee vendor I visited during my most recent trip to Japan and honestly one of the most interesting parts about visiting Hasadera. Because while that felt - to use an ocean-themed analogy for Kamakura - like being carried along a wave of tourists, this felt like discovering a secret cove. Getting coffees, meeting an older gentleman who was also seated and taking a break here and chatting for a while, those are some of the coolest things about traveling to me. Definitely look for this place if you go...

After wandering through Hasedera and checking out the Great Buddha, the heat started to get to me so I stopped by this tiny coffee shop on my way back to Hase Station called Idobata. It looked super charming and I couldn’t resist. I went for the iced Ethiopia pour-over it was exactly what I needed. Light, fruity, super refreshing. The owner brewed it himself and you can tell he loves what he does. Such a nice surprise to find this place in...