Kamakura-bori Hall (Kamakura-bori Museum)

Kamakura-bori is a carved lacquer craft born in Kamakura. You can see its history and its works at the Kamakura-bori Museum on the third floor of Kamakura-bori Hall, facing Wakamiya-oji avenue: a place to meet the makers’ side of Kamakura on your trip.

What you will find

• Museum (3F): a permanent display of the history and works of Kamakura-bori.
• Carving sessions: on some Saturdays each month there is a drop-in carving session, no booking needed, included in admission. Check the museum’s news page for dates.
• Kuri shop (1F), and Sunso restaurant, where meals are served on Kamakura-bori ware.

About the shop

• Address: 2-15-13 Komachi, Kamakura (on Wakamiya-oji avenue)
• Museum: 10:00–16:00. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission ¥500 for adults

From Wakaremichi

From the Kanazawa Kaido, go past Hachimangu and down Wakamiya-oji avenue toward the station. An easy stop on the way back.

Most of these are small independent shops, and their days and hours can change. Please check each shop’s social media or website before you go.