Unlike typical tourist experiences, our community dinner offers authentic cultural exchange with local Kamakura residents in an intimate home-like setting, creating genuine connections and insider knowledge that guidebooks can't provide.
What makes us special:
INTIMATE SETTING: Maximum 8 guests in our cozy shared living space - feel like you're visiting Japanese friends, not attending a commercial tour
PERSONALIZED MATCHING: We connect you with locals based on your interests - meet artists, historians, families, or longtime residents who share your passions
️ HANDS-ON COOKING: Learn traditional Japanese home cooking techniques using fresh seasonal ingredients from Kamakura's famous Renbai farmers market
CULTURAL STORIES: Discover 1000+ years of Kamakura history through personal stories, from samurai heritage to modern community life
️ INSIDER KNOWLEDGE: Get recommendations for hidden gems, local-priced shops, and secret spots that only residents know
Discover the real Kamakura through the eyes of locals! Join us for an intimate community dinner experience where you'll cook and share a meal with Kamakura residents in a cozy shared living space. This isn't just a cooking class - it's a cultural exchange where you'll learn about Japanese home cooking using seasonal local ingredients while engaging in meaningful conversations with locals who share fascinating stories about Kamakura's history, hidden gems, and daily life. What makes this special: - Small group setting (max 8 people) for personal connections - Meet locals matched to your interests (artists, historians, families, etc.) - Cook together using fresh seasonal ingredients from local markets - Learn insider tips about Kamakura that guidebooks don't mention - Experience authentic Japanese hospitality in a relaxed, home-like atmosphere - Enjoy stories about 1000+ years of Kamakura history and culture You'll leave with new friendships, cooking skills, local recommendations, and a deeper understanding of Japanese culture beyond the tourist experience. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic cultural exchange and meaningful connections with local people.
Kamakura's beloved shirasu (whitebait) bowl paired with kenchinjiru - traditional vegetable soup from Kenchoji Temple. Coastal meets Buddhist cuisine!
Fresh fish and seafood from the bay that borders Kamakura, including the famous shirasu (whitebait) and seasonal catches.
You will make your own way to the meeting points