Immerse yourself in Japanese tradition at a charming café in Kamakura. Learn about the centuries-old custom of Goshuin (御朱印), a unique tradition cherished by temple visitors. Goshuin are beautiful calligraphic stamps given at temples and shrines as a record of visits. The practice began in the Heian period (794–1185) and evolved into the artful stamps we see today. Each stamp features the temple’s name, a unique design, and sometimes a blessing or poem. Collecting Goshuin has become a popular pastime, creating a personalized spiritual record.
Next, craft your own Goshuin stamp book as a unique souvenir. Afterward, walk to a historic temple in Kamakura, renowned for its spiritual heritage, and receive an authentic Goshuin stamp—a treasured keepsake of your visit. At the temple, you can also enjoy matcha at the traditional tea house there.
This tour ends at Hokokuji temple.
This experience deepens your understanding of Japanese tradition and creates lasting memories of Kamakura’s sacred sites.
The guide will be waiting just outside the East Exit ticket gate at Kamakura Station, holding a signboard that reads ‘Domo Japan Guide`. The tour ends at Hokokuji temple.
The guide will be waiting just outside the East Exit ticket gate at Kamakura Station, holding a signboard that reads ‘Domo Japan Guide`. The tour ends at Hokokuji temple.
