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now will remain only a year before being burned or buried to make way for others. Some
of the statues, which can be purchased on the temple grounds, are fitted with hand-
knitted caps, bibs, and sweaters. The effect is quite chilling.
Hase Temple is open daily 8am to 5pm (to 4:30pm Oct-Feb); admission is ¥300 for
adults, ¥100 for children.
WHERE TO DINE
In addition to the suggestions below, a simple restaurant called Kaikoan at Hase Kannon
Temple (described above), serves noodles, desserts, and drinks. After deciding what you
want, purchase tickets from a vending machine. It offers a great view, making it a good
place for a snack on a fine day; it's open daily from 10am to 4pm.
| Koinosuke VARIED JAPANESE Its location across the square from Kamakura
Station and all-day open hours make this a convenient place for a meal, though it lacks
atmosphere and therefore is not nearly as memorable as my other recommendations.
Still, you can't go wrong ordering one of its many sets, including those with tempura,
sashimi, sukiyaki, or steak. The menu is in Japanese only, but there are photos of some
of the options.
1-4-1 Komachi, Kamakura. & 0467/25-3740. Set meals ¥1,900-¥6,930. AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 11am-
8:30pm. Station: Kamakura (1 min.). Across the square from the station's east exit, in a modern, gray
building.
Milano a Riccione ITALIAN This is the Japanese branch of a Milan restaurant
known for its handmade pasta, seafood, and good selection of wines. Although located
in a basement, it opens onto a subterranean courtyard, making it brighter and more
cheerful than you would expect. There's an English-language seasonal menu, but the best
bargain is the daily set lunch for ¥1,575, which includes an appetizer; a choice of pasta
or pizza; and coffee, espresso, or tea. It's the quickest meal you can order, but if you're in
a hurry, you should dine elsewhere, as care and time are devoted to the preparation of
such meals as sautéed Nagoya cochin chicken with gorgonzola or simmered whole fish.
At dinner time, a table charge of ¥315 is levied per person and set meals are available only
for two or more diners.
2-12-30 Komachi, Kamakura. & 0467/24-5491. Reservations required for lunch. Pizza and pasta
¥1,260-¥1,785; main dishes ¥1,785-¥2,572; set dinners ¥4,200-¥4,935; set lunches ¥1,575-¥2,730. AE,
DC, MC, V. Thurs-Tues 11:30am-3pm and 5:30-9:30pm (last order). Station: Kamakura (6 min.). On the left
side of Wakamiya Oji when walking from Kamakura Station to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

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A Note on Japanese Symbols

Many hotels, restaurants, attractions, and other establishments in Japan do not
have signs giving their names in Roman (English-language) letters. Chapter 14
lists the Japanese symbols for all such places described in this guide. Each set of
characters representing an establishment name has a corresponding number in
chapter 14, which appears inside the oval preceding the establishment's name in
the text. Thus, to find the Japanese symbol for, say, Raitei, refer to no. 77 on
p. 326.