In late February, I visited the neighborhood of Gokurakuji Temple in Kamakura in search of spring. However, it was still VERY cold, and by the time I finished exploring Gokurakuji and Jojuin temples I was freezing to death. So I ducked inside a restaurant standing in front of Gokurakuji Station, just to warm myself up. It turned out to be the hamburger restaurant Gokuraku Tonbo (meaning happy-go-lucky person). I was lucky because, although I just wanted to defrost myself, which I did with a warm cup of tea first, the hamburger set I ordered for my lunch was truly delicious! By the time I left the restaurant I was warm, full, and very happy. Recharged by an unexpectedly nice lunch, I headed for my next appointment, a hot date with Mt. Fuji!
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Hamburger Restaurant Gokuraku Tonbo
Cozy diner in front of Gokurakuji Station in Kamakura
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Veronika Tomanova
9 years ago
Does it get so cold in Japan? (I know people also go skiing ther but still, when you say Japan, i just see the cherry blossoms everywhere)
Thanks for the comment Veronika! It depends on which part of Japan you are, but it can be cold with around 0 degrees (Celsius) in winter. Kamakura is known for its warm climate, on this particular day it was around 10 ℃, but I was wearing spring clothes as I expected it to be warmer, so I froze(^_^;)
Veronika Tomanova
8 years ago
Haha, facing the cold weather in shorts/skirt id definitely no fun:) Seriously, when I feel cold, i literally can't do anything but complain. No photos, no videos- until i get warm again:)
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