Guest House Shibafu Kamakura Hase is a small guest house in the Hase district, about a three minute walk from Hase Station on the Enoden and about seven minutes from Yuigahama Station. It is the budget choice in this guide and offers a friendly, homely stay close to the Great Buddha and Hase-dera. Rooms are simple, and some facilities are shared. A terrace, laundry and luggage storage are available, and the front desk is staffed in the daytime and evening. Check-in is in the late afternoon and early evening, and check-out is at half past ten, so plan your arrival.
Location is the strength. Walk to the Great Buddha and Hase-dera in minutes, reach the beach on foot and ride the Enoden to Kamakura Station or Enoshima without a long walk to the platform. You can be at the temple gates early, before the day trippers arrive. Cafes and small restaurants are around the station.
Expect a simple stay. Some bathrooms and toilets are shared, and there is no after-hours check-in, so arrive within the stated window and tell the staff if you will be late. Traditional touches such as tatami and futon bedding in some rooms add character at a low price. Breakfast is not listed, so plan a cafe stop.
This guest house suits solo travellers, couples and budget-minded visitors who value location and character over amenities. It is not suited to anyone who needs a private bathroom, a lift or flexible late check-in. Book early for weekends, as there are few rooms.
Good to know
The terrace is a pleasant spot for a drink after the temples close, laundry helps on longer trips and luggage storage is handy before check-in. Because the front desk is staffed only in the daytime and evening, message the guest house if your train is delayed. The surrounding lanes are residential, so keep noise down at night, and book a few weeks ahead for weekends and the hydrangea season in June.
Why stay here
- ✓Three minutes from Hase Station
- ✓Simple guest rooms
- ✓Traditional room styles
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Laundry facilities
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Close to the Great Buddha
- ✓Staffed front desk
Good questions
Is there a private bathroom?+
Some facilities are shared, so check the room details when you book if a private bathroom matters to you.
What are check-in times?+
Check-in is in the late afternoon and early evening, there is no after-hours check-in, and check-out is at half past ten.
How close is it to the Great Buddha?+
It is in Hase, a short walk from the Great Buddha and Hase-dera and three minutes from Hase Station.
