Shaved Ice in Kamakura & Shonan: From Natural Ice Masters to Traditional Sweet Shops Along the Enoden Line
Shaved Ice in Kamakura & Shonan: From Natural Ice Masters to Traditional Sweet Shops Along the Enoden Line
They say shaved ice is 90% about the ice itself. In Kamakura and Shonan, you'll find specialty shops shaving natural ice brought in from Nikko year-round, traditional sweet shops along Komachi-dori like Toshimaya (famous for Hato Sabre cookies) and a sweet bean soup shop founded in the 1950s, plus old traditional houses where you can eat shaved ice on an engawa (veranda) right next to the Enoden tracks. From Kamakura Station to Yuigahama, Hase, Enoshima, and Kugenuma-kaigan—heading west toward the sea, the shaved ice transitions from tourist spots to local favorites. Here is a day's journey of shaved ice, arranged from east to west.
2026.08.02
·Total ~12.4km
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Sabou Kirara
A traditional dessert shop where shiratama (rice dumplings) are served warm and freshly boiled. In summer, fruity shaved ice options like peach are added to the menu. A 10-minute walk from Kamakura Station's West Exit—be prepared to wait in line. Closed Thursdays.
〒248-0012 神奈川県鎌倉市御成町１６−７
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Nagon Shiruko-ten
Founded in 1953, this sweet bean soup shop was frequented by Kamakura literary figures like Jiro Osaragi. Their summer favorite is the Matcha Uji Kintoki, featuring mildly sweet matcha and plump red beans. Closed Wednesdays and the 3rd Thursday of the month.
〒248-0006 神奈川県鎌倉市小町１丁目５−１０
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Komachi Chaya
Their shaved ice with homemade syrup is available only in summer, featuring local fruit flavors like Shonan Gold citrus and plum. Located on the 1st floor of i-ZA Kamakura, right at the entrance of Komachi-dori.
〒248-0006 神奈川県鎌倉市小町１丁目６−１５ あいざ鎌倉, ホーム 2
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Kamakura Naniwaya
A taiyaki shop rooted in Azabu-juban's famous lineage that also serves shaved ice. The rich sweet potato flavor pairs perfectly with the light, fluffy ice. A great perk here is that you can order both taiyaki and shaved ice together!
〒248-0006 神奈川県鎌倉市小町１丁目７−８ ＴＡＫ鎌倉ビル
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Toshimaya Karyo Yaso Koji
A Japanese sweet shop run by Toshimaya, the maker of Hato Sabre butter cookies. Tucked away down an alley beside the main store. Their signature item is the red bean shaved ice with wasanbon sugar and black sugar syrup. Closed Wednesdays (open on national holidays).
〒248-0006 神奈川県鎌倉市小町２丁目９−２０
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Shiratamaya
A shiratama dessert shop that uses ice made from Kamakura's natural spring water. Chewy rice dumplings sit nestled inside roasted green tea or fruit shaved ice. Located right near Yaso Koji.
〒248-0006 神奈川県鎌倉市小町２丁目９−１７ 柳澤ビル
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Oimo Cafe Kanaria
A sweet potato dessert cafe on Komachi-dori. Digging down into your shaved ice reveals sweet potato ice cream hidden at the bottom—a fun surprise that keeps every bite interesting!
〒248-0006 神奈川県鎌倉市小町２丁目１０−１０ 1F
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Kanmidokoro Kamakura Kamakura Komachi-dori
A traditional dessert shop famous for warabi mochi. They offer unique citrus shaved ice flavors like fresh Meyer lemon. You can also take it to go as you stroll around.
〒248-0005 神奈川県鎌倉市雪ノ下１丁目６−８
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Mushinan
An old traditional house reached by crossing the train tracks right off the platform at Enoden Wadatsuka Station. Sitting on the veranda (engawa), you can watch the trains pass right in front of you. Famous for mamekankan. Closed Thursdays.
〒248-0014 神奈川県鎌倉市由比ガ浜３丁目２−１３
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vuori
A charming old-house cafe in Hase filled with vintage items. During the hotter months, they serve shaved ice with homemade syrup prepared fresh every morning. Closed Wednesdays.
〒248-0016 神奈川県鎌倉市長谷１丁目１５−１
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Enoshima Kakigori Betanagi
Serves Taiwanese-style shaved ice where the flavor is infused into the ice block itself. It operates as a shaved ice shop from April to October, then transforms into a tempura bowl restaurant during winter. A 3-minute walk from Enoshima Station.
〒251-0035 神奈川県藤沢市片瀬海岸１丁目１１−２９
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Kohori Noan
A specialty shop that serves natural ice from Nikko's Mitsuboshi Himuro all year round. Started in Kamakura in 2003, it is now located a 1-minute walk from Kugenuma-kaigan Station. Open rain or shine, even in winter.
〒251-0037 神奈川県藤沢市鵠沼海岸３丁目５−１１
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Azukiya Hyoden
Serves homemade ice prepared over several days by blending water and milk. This summer-only shaved ice shop is run by the confectionery Shogetsudo Wabisuke from May to September.
〒251-0053 神奈川県藤沢市本町１丁目１１−９