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Samurai Guesthouse irodori Kamakura

2.5 star property
Beach guesthouse in Kamakura with free breakfast

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In the heart of Kamakura, Guesthouse irodori Kamakura offers a serene escape with full breakfast, a tranquil garden, and a sun-kissed terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi or unwind with laundry facilities - bike rentals and tour assistance are also at your fingertips.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1F Japanese Traditional room WA Max 4 pax (Non-Smoking, Free Wi-Fi)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Bidet
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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2F Japanese Traditional room FUMI Max 4 pax (Non-Smoking, Free Wi-Fi)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Bidet
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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2F Japanese Western room YU Max 2 pax (Non-Smoking, Free Wi-Fi)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Bidet
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2-4-23 Yuigahama, Kamakura, Kanagawa, 248-0014

What's nearby

  • Yuigahama Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Great Buddha - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Zaimokuza Beach - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Zushi Beach - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wadazuka Station - 3 min walk
  • Shonan-Fukasawa Station - 4 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AWkitchen GARDEN 鎌倉 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria GG Kamakura - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪らーめん 一閑人 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪酵素玄米ごはん専門CAFE こすもきっちん - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KIBIYAベーカリー - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Samurai Guesthouse irodori Kamakura

Guesthouse in the city center
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Samurai Guesthouse irodori Kamakura. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Samurai Guesthouse irodori Kamakura boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Communal kitchens, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 2,000 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and December 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of JPY 3000 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: JPY 2000 per night
  • Pet fee: JPY 3000 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Guesthouse irodori
irodori Kamakura
Irodori Kamakura Kamakura
Guesthouse irodori Kamakura Kamakura
Guesthouse irodori Kamakura Guesthouse
Guesthouse irodori Kamakura Guesthouse Kamakura

Frequently asked questions

Is Samurai Guesthouse irodori Kamakura pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of JPY 3000 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Samurai Guesthouse irodori Kamakura?

Self parking is available for JPY 2000 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Samurai Guesthouse irodori Kamakura?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Samurai Guesthouse irodori Kamakura?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Samurai Guesthouse irodori Kamakura located?

Located in the heart of Kamakura, this beach guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kamakura City Library, Komachidori Shopping Street, and Moto Hachiman. Kamakura Seaside Park and Yuigahama Beach are also within 15 minutes. Wadazuka Station is only a 3-minute walk and Yuigahama Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Samurai Guesthouse irodori Kamakura Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Very clean with nice location. Super friendly host who joined us for a wonderful breakfast that far exceeded our expectations. Would certainly stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaewon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best experiences I've ever had staying somewher, Our host Bushi was extremely friendly, and made our visit one to remember, we learnt alot about the area and about Kamukuras origin, I highly recommend adding the breakfast option to your stay as it was delicious, I'd give 6 stars if I could
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoshie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner (bushi) of the guesthouse was such an amazing and kind person. He gave a tour around Kamakura and made delicious breakfast for me and my husband. I was a bit nervous since it was my first time staying at a guest house but it became a precious memory.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

A great location to explore the local sights, the beach and within walking distance of the train station. This typical Japanese home was a delight and I had a great time here. The owners are wonderful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

valinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bushi our amazing host

Love the Japanese guest house simplicity. Our host’s name is Bushi who wears a samurai outfit all day long. He offers tours of the city and also works with handicapped people. Amazing gentleman and a super host!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred pk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very friendly and communicate well with English is a big plus. Also, this place provides an unique experience of Japanese living.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

renee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as advertised. No locks on door, guy didn’t check our passports, flimsy windows and doors, noisy, beds hard and definitely not comfortable. It was awkward walking into a personal dinner party with our gear and he was not even aware we arriving
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My biggest regret booking here is that I only booked one night! This place is wonderful in many many ways: It's located very close to Kamakura Station, easy to find, easily accessible, and affordable! The best thing about this place isn't what you'd find in a standard hotel: This feels like a home. The decor and architecture of the home have a wonderful charm and history to them, and they're all wonderfully maintained by the owners. Every other hotel I've stayed in feels cold and impersonal, but Guesthouse Irodori feels like someone cares and cherishes the space. The owners are wonderful, too! I only briefly got to meet Bushi-san, but when we arrived he had just finished making mochi with some kids from the community. Megumi-san prepared an absolutely delicious breakfast that we got to enjoy over good conversation with other patrons. They took our bags in before check-in at no extra cost, and they were incredibly friendly in every interaction. If I had to make any complaint, it's that the futons/pillows were a little thin. Even so, I'm sure if I had said anything, they would've made accomodations. There were lots of things in the house to accommodate folks with disabilities, which I really respect and appreciate. If you're thinking about going to Kamakura, go! If you're going to Kamakura, stay here! Stay for more than one night! It's more than a place to sleep for a night, it's a lovely experience all together!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daphne

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
(1) Location: great. 10 minutes walking to Kamakura station. Flat ground but some are cobbled. (2) Quiet. In a quiet corner. I think this is the r best part (3) Room specs: it wasn’t clear that this is a shared bathroom - I wouldn’t have booked it! And that is costs extra to leave luggage after you check out, even if you’re coming back the same day. I told them fine, I’ll come back by 10am (checkout time) and even then they want to charge! I had to argue with them. In the end good thing I finished sightseeing that day. Next day I left early for Tokyo (4) Breakfast. They serve it from 9-930. It’s as if they’re don’t want you to avail of it. If you’re sightseeing, who eats at 9! X (5) I ate lunch - curry had 2 pieces of minuscule paper thin pork lots of potatoes. Tea is tasteless. (6) there is no lock in the room. I had to lock valuables in the suitcase. No peace of mind. (7) public toilet in second floor stank of urine. (8) public shower on the ground floor. Nowhere to put anything. Mind you - have to take your purse right? Because no lock in the room? (9) Airconditioner / heater worked well. This is a plus. Thank God I stayed only 1 night!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David W

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place was clean the breakfast was ample the host was friendly there are three rooms - 2 upstairs and 1 downstairs - and if you are of a certain age and need an afternoon nap you should not be downstairs. On both days there were people in the living room and even the little noise they made was disturbing because of paper-thin walls. So if you need naps and privacy ask for upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAUNAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Belle expérience de vie avec des hôtes très accueillants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian O'Neill

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bushi-san was the best host. He makes the whole experience and even speaks very good English. We experienced a tsunami warning and had to cancel our flight back home. Bushi allowed us to stay another night. He was very good with the kids. He made lots of jokes, let kids try out the samurai weapons and armor, and even made shaved ice with our kids. Bushi-san makes this B&B a lively and exciting experience. The property itself is outdated with lots of random knick knacks. The futons were a little too flat and uncomfortable —feels like camping. There is a shared bathroom with all the guests. However, the people we encountered were all lovely and we clicked with them. My children had fun interacting with another family with children. I wouldn’t trade my experience with a hotel experience, which tend to be cold and impersonal. I highly recommend Bushi-san’s property for a one-of-a-kind Japan experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guesthouse Irodori was very interesting, and I'm happy me and my 88 year old, Japanese-born mother stayed here. At first thought, one would think it very strange that an Japanese/American Grandma and her 64 y.o. American daughter would stay at a "Minshuku" type of house. But, we had made last minute plans to travel to Tokyo for 1 month to visit a family member having surgery. We stayed two nights in Kamakura to look at real estate and visit a friend in the area. This was great for us and allowed us to do what we needed with a local place to sleep at night. Our Samurai host, Bushi-san, and his small staff are kind and wonderfully warm people. We loved meeting the much-younger travelers from the US and China and Spain and enjoyed sharing dinner with them for those two nights. Out of our month-long trip to Japan, we accomplished our mission during our 2 days in Kamakura and then moved on to stay with relatives around Tokyo and Odawara. My only small/minor issue was the lighting in our room was not very bright, and our room was right next to the dining area where guests gathered to talk and enjoy themselves for a small party on our first night. That said, we were so tired that the noise ultimately didn't matter. I recommend Guesthouse Irodori for anyone who is open to meeting other travelers from different parts of the world. The location is within walking distance of the train station, and one can also walk about 15-20 minutes through the residential area to see the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

カズミ

お世話になりました、ありがとうございます。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hana

I never stayed at this place. The host sent me an email asking me to cancel my booking as he booked to someone else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Naruaki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝食の時間が予約時に知らされておらず 朝早く出発したかったので、朝食付きのプランだったが朝食が遅く食べれなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

CHU

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible. Would not recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bashi was a wonderful host. Breakfast delicious. Ticked all my boxes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, amazing friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super séjour !

Super séjour à Kamakura dans cette maison traditionnelle. Très bon accueil de notre hôte et très bon petit déjeuner preparé avec soins. Séjour convivial que je recommande vivement.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
这是一家很棒的旅店，可以和老板进行深入的交流，很有日本的文化气息，以后还会再来的
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great guesthouse

The guest host was friendly and easy to talk to! The breakfast was one of the best meals I had while traveling in Japan, and all the instructions were clear. The guesthouse is well-maintained and the location is also convenient (not far from the train station). Each guest gets a separate bedroom, with everything you could ask for in it. The neighborhood is quaint, so you can relax easily. Thank you for everything :) PS: my cousin had a laugh when I showed him the Petit Prince painting and complimented it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vimi Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One thing I like most was the owner and staff warm hospitality, kindness and good English conversation . The breakfast served was Japanese food which was a healthy meal and the price of staying is affordable compared to other places. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing guesthouse with amazing people! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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