Located just steps from Yuigahama Beach, 女性専用 Inn By The Sea Kamakura - Women's Guesthouse is a cosy guesthouse-style inn featuring Japanese-style guest rooms with free WiFi access. Hase Station on the Enoden Line is a 3-minute walk away, while Kamakura's Great Buddha can be reached in 10 minutes. Hase Dera Temple and Goryo Shrine are both a 5-minute walk away, while Enoshima is an 18-minute train ride away. Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine is 25-minutes away on foot. Simple rooms feature tatami (woven straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding or western-style rooms. A low table and seating cushions are also provided in the room. Bathrooms and washrooms are shared with other guests. Guests can use the shared refrigerator and kettles located on the second floor. Water and toothbrushes can be purchased on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
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  • Sabrina
    Canada Canada
    It's a beautiful house on the sea, you can view the beach from the window. The room is extra big with two beds and the toilet is conveniently located on the same floor. Helen is a great host :)
  • Carolina
    Excellent service! The Owner is friendly, and I will come back surely! The location it's great to enjoy the beach and Kamakura
  • Mark
    Japan Japan
    The property is in a quiet lane a few meters off the main road running along the beach. There was a nice view of some of the beach and I could watch the surfers. Friendly, helpful staff.

Hosted by Helen, Hisashi, K and N

9.9
9.9
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Helen, Hisashi, K and N
Our guesthouse, which caters to women, is a small, cozy, simple inn right beside the ocean. We love to chat about the Kamakura area and Japan in general, so feel free to ask questions. Helen's French and Spanish are a bit rusty (her Spanish is... very rusty), but if you're happy to be patient, she's more than happy to give them a go. She also speaks English and Japanese. Hisashi speaks Japanese and a bit of English. Our greatest desire is for our guests to enjoy their stay with us, which is only possible if guests are fully aware of what we offer and what we are not able to offer. Please have a very good look at our photos and descriptions of the guesthouse to make sure our inn is what you're looking for. Please note that we live on-site. While this lets us easily answer questions and support our guests, it may pose a problem for travellers in need of accommodation with female-only on-site staff.
Welcome to 女性専用 Inn By The Sea Kamakura - Women's Guesthouse! We relocated to Kamakura in early 2014 from Tokyo and opened up shop in December of 2014. Both Hisashi and Helen have been fans of Kamakura for years, though - in Hisashi's case, for over 40 years! He grew up surfing and swimming along the Shonan coast, and always dreamed of living ocean-side. Our favourite spots are a little off the main drag — Helen's a big fan of Sasuke Inari Shrine (about 20min on foot from us) and Myohonji (across town). Hisashi has a soft spot for Zeniarai Benten (just up the street from Sasuke Inari) and Komyoji (across town). We both love Hasedera. Kamakura is overflowing with temples and shrines, and it's impossible to see them all in a short visit, but after visiting Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the Daibutsu and Hasedera (Kamakura's must-visit spots), we hope you have the time to check out a few of the less famous areas. Helen loves history, and has been thoroughly enjoying learning more about Kamakura's, which is, to put it briefly, tumultuous. She'd be happy to chat about what she's learned so far, and to look up anything else you'd like to know. We hope to see you soon!
The Hase neighbourhood of Kamakura is bustling during the day, and very quiet at night (as in, shops/restaurants close early!). There are souvenir shops galore, restaurants, cafes, and of course, plenty of temples and shrines to keep a person busy. Then there's the beach for ocean sports, and the hills for hiking. Most importantly, the Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha) is just down the street, as is Hasedera (Hase Temple). For those on the Seven Gods of Luck walk, both Hasedera and nearby Goryo Jinja (Goryo Shrine) are part of the pilgrimage. A short walk down the coast will, on a clear day, provide stunning views of Mt. Fuji and Enoshima. But even if the elusive Fuji-san is being shy, there's a good chance the sea will be full of surfers and paddle boarders, providing a good amount of entertainment. During the summer, several fireworks shows are visible in the area, from Yuigahama's fireworks in July (deafeningly close on the beach) to neighbouring Zushi's and distant Hayama's (visible over the hills for Zushi, and the sea for Hayama). Enoshima also puts on a number of fireworks shows throughout the summer season which can be seen from nearby Inamuragasaki Seaside Park.
Languages spoken: English,French,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of 女性専用 Inn By The Sea Kamakura - Women's Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Activities
  • Beach
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Japanese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:30 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property has a strict curfew at 23:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the property premises after this time.

Please note that bathrooms and toilets are shared.

Rooms at this property are not sound-proof.

Please inform 女性専用 Inn By The Sea Kamakura - Women's Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 020060

FAQs about 女性専用 Inn By The Sea Kamakura - Women's Guesthouse

  • Check-in at 女性専用 Inn By The Sea Kamakura - Women's Guesthouse is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at 女性専用 Inn By The Sea Kamakura - Women's Guesthouse include:

    • Quadruple
    • Twin

  • 女性専用 Inn By The Sea Kamakura - Women's Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • 女性専用 Inn By The Sea Kamakura - Women's Guesthouse is 0.9 miles from the centre of Kamakura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from 女性専用 Inn By The Sea Kamakura - Women's Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at 女性専用 Inn By The Sea Kamakura - Women's Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.