Kamakura COCON
Meditative, intimate Japanese heritage with modern Italian dining. Traditional wooden architecture meets quality contemporary fittings — microbubble baths, Airwave bedding, smart speakers — without feeling contrived.
The restaurant is open to non-guests for both lunch and dinner — reservations must be made at least one day in advance via TableCheck.
Why It Matters
Michelin Guide listed. One of the most exclusive small lodgings in the Kamakura region: just two maisonette suites in a building that dates to 1855, with a counter-seat Italian restaurant that locals and non-guests actively seek out. The property operates more like a private villa than a hotel.
Kamakura COCON is a two-suite guesthouse inside a 170-year-old Edo-period farmhouse in Kamakura's quiet Nikaido district — about an hour south of Tokyo by train. The house has been fully renovated but keeps its exposed ancient beams, tatami rooms, and a garden with a teahouse and bamboo grove intact. Only two guest parties stay per night, full stop.
Where You'll Stay
2 room types available
Cocon Maisonette Suite (Room 101)
From JPY50,600 / nightThe larger of the two suites at 88 sqm, spread across two levels. Ground floor has an entrance hall, living room with sofa and dining area, tatami room with garden views, kitchenette, and a bathroom with microbubble soaking bath and separate toilet. Bedroom with two full beds sits on the upper floor alongside a second toilet. Features heavy exposed timber beams from the original 1855 structure.
Twin beds + 2 futons (capacity up to 4) · 88 sqm
Kura Maisonette Suite (Room 102)
From JPY50,600 / nightThe Kura suite at 82 sqm is housed in the renovated warehouse (kura) of the original property. Same two-level layout as Room 101 with a living room, tatami room, kitchenette, and a wood-and-stone microbubble bath on the ground floor, and bedroom upstairs. The kura's thick walls create a noticeably quiet atmosphere. Garden views from the tatami room.
Twin beds + 2 futons (capacity up to 4) · 82 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The property links to Kamakura Mind (kamakuramind.com), a curated activity platform offering local cultural experiences in and around Kamakura. Details coordinated through the guesthouse.
Guests can reserve the on-site lounge for private meetings or small conferences. Advance booking required through staff.
A complimentary private car is available throughout the stay. Guests are picked up at Kamakura Station West Exit on arrival and can be driven anywhere within the city — to shrines, temples, beaches, or restaurants — at any point during their stay. Advance booking required.
The property hosts intimate 'small family weddings' in the historic setting. Dedicated wedding page and coordination available through the concierge team.
Sugimotodera Temple is within walking distance. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a 16-minute walk or 7-minute taxi ride. The concierge provides local guidance and Kamakura recommendations.
In-house yoga classes are available for guests. Details on scheduling and pricing are arranged through the concierge.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Available throughout the entire property.
Available via concierge; breakfast can be served in the tatami room of the suite.
On-site historic teahouse and bamboo grove are part of the property's garden — part of the original Edo-period estate.
Full concierge services including room service, local recommendations, shuttle coordination, and restaurant bookings.
No smoking of any kind permitted — cigarettes, pipes, or e-cigarettes — in the guesthouse or restaurant.
Each suite is accessed via a private entrance, maintaining the feel of an exclusive private residence.
The property does not have a swimming pool.
5 on-site parking spaces, complimentary for guests. Reservation recommended.
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