Mash Cafe & Bar Kamakura : The Bottom Line
Mash Cafe & Bar Kamakura is a welcome addition to the Hase area and somewhere I enjoyed spending time. The location is excellent for anyone exploring the Great Buddha and Hasedera, while the relaxed atmosphere makes it an easy place to stop and take a break. The staff were friendly, the beer selection was interesting, and the overall concept works well as a café and bar aimed at both locals and visitors. My main reservation was the price. While I enjoyed the visit, I came away feeling that the cost was on the high side for what was offered, particularly when compared with other places where you can enjoy a similar drink and snack.
Mash Cafe & Bar Kamakura : Background
Mash Cafe & Bar Kamakura is a café and bar located in Hase, Kamakura, close to the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple. It opened on 23 February 2026, making it one of the newer additions to the area’s increasingly varied food and drink scene. The premises were previously home to Bahati Shokudo, an Okinawan restaurant, before being taken over and redeveloped for the new Mash concept. The name Mash reflects the idea of bringing different people and cultures together, with the café intended to be a relaxed stopping point for both local residents and visitors exploring Kamakura.
Its location makes it particularly well placed for visitors walking between Hase Station, Hasedera and the Great Buddha, while its café format means it also works as a destination in its own right rather than simply somewhere to stop between sightseeing spots. Mash Cafe & Bar is part of a wider hospitality operation with connections to other accommodation and food projects, including properties in Kamakura and Nagano. The business places an emphasis on creating welcoming spaces where food, drink and travel overlap, reflecting the area’s popularity with both domestic and international visitors.
Mash Cafe & Bar Kamakura : Atmosphere & Interior
Mash Cafe & Bar Kamakura has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that suits its location in Hase. Rather than feeling like somewhere designed purely for a quick stop between sightseeing, it has a more laid-back character that encourages visitors to take their time. The atmosphere is casual and unpretentious, making it suitable for everything from a morning coffee to a longer afternoon visit.
Seating is spread across the café, with space for around 25 people in total. There are tables suitable for couples and small groups, while the layout also works for solo visitors looking for somewhere to sit and take a break. The relatively small capacity gives the place a more intimate feel than some of the larger cafés around central Kamakura. There is also outdoor terrace seating, which provides an alternative when the weather is suitable. The terrace is particularly useful given the café’s location near some of Kamakura’s busiest sightseeing spots, offering somewhere to pause after walking around Hase.
The overall atmosphere is relaxed rather than formal, with the café functioning as a comfortable meeting point for locals, travellers and visitors exploring the area. Its welcoming approach also makes it suitable for a broad range of visitors, including families and people travelling with dogs. Finally, there is also some free WiFi, with the details available at various signs inside of the bar.
Mash Cafe & Bar Kamakura : Beer & Tap Information
Mash Cafe & Bar Kamakura keeps a relatively compact taplist, with six beers available when visited in September 2026. The selection includes a mixture of styles, with the range changing rather than following a fixed lineup. A recent visit included a stout alongside one of Mash’s own original beers, with the staff member helping customers choose from the available options. The focus is on craft beer, with the selection drawing particularly from breweries in Kanagawa as well as beers from further afield. The café also stocks beer in bottles and cans, giving visitors more choice beyond the draught selection.
The beers come in two sizes : half pint (270 ml) from ¥1,000 and then US pints (473 ml) from ¥1,800 putting this place firmly at the more expensive end of bars in the area – and that’s a shame really as Mash Cafe & Bar Kamakura really does lend itself to a chilled drinking session. However, at these prices, it might just be a case of a one-and-done beer. Furthermore, there’s not option for a beer flight nor can you get a takeaway beer from the taps – another shame as it would be nice to walk back to the station, cold beer in hand.
Mash Cafe & Bar Kamakura : Food & Menu Information
The food menu at Mash Cafe & Bar Kamakura follows the café’s relaxed approach, with sandwiches, light snacks, cakes and sweets available alongside the drinks. It is more suited to casual eating and grazing than a full meal, making it easy to add something small to a visit.
On my visit, I only tried the mixed nuts, which made for a simple accompaniment to the drinks. The menu offers enough variety for visitors wanting something more substantial, while the lighter options work well for those simply looking for a snack. Given Mash’s location in Hase, the food also makes it a convenient place to stop for a quick bite while exploring the area. All of the menus are also in English, with some English speaking staff present on the day I went. Finally, all of the prices include tax so there’s no sudden surprises as you purchase the beers and food.
Mash Cafe & Bar Kamakura : Bar Details
- Open : Weekdays 11:00 – 17:00 (L.O 16:30)
- Closed : –
- Happy Hour : –
- Phone : 0467-33-6145
- Homepage (in Japanese) : https://mash-kamakura.com/
- Social Media : Instagram
