🍮 Sweet Stop in Kamakura: Marlowe Pudding is a Must-Try! 🇯🇵✨

If you’re planning a day trip to Kamakura, don’t just come for the temples and the beach — come hungry. There’s one dessert spot that stands out and has become a cult favorite among locals and tourists alike: Marlowe (マーロウ). Located just minutes from the coast and the charming Kamakura streets, Marlowe is known for its ultra-rich, baked custard puddings served in stylish glass beakers (yes, actual lab-style beakers you can take home). It’s a uniquely Japanese twist on classic pudding — dense, creamy, and perfectly caramelized. 📍 Location: Marlowe Kamakura (マーロウ) • Address: 神奈川県鎌倉市小町2丁目9−6 • Closest Station: Kamakura Station (JR Yokosuka Line) • About 5 mins walk from the station • Day trip from Tokyo: ~1 hour by train ⸻ 🍮 What to Try: • Classic Baked Custard Pudding (焼きプリン) – Their signature item. Silky, thick, and not too sweet. • Matcha Pudding – For green tea lovers, a rich, earthy take. • Chocolate Milk Pudding – Creamy and just sweet enough. • Caramel Custard Ice Cream – YES, they turned their pudding into ice cream. Insanely good. • Summer Exclusive: Matcha or Hojicha Kakigori (Shaved Ice) – Light, refreshing, and deeply flavorful. ⸻ 💡 Travel Tips: • 🍮 You can eat in or take your pudding to go. The glass jars make perfect souvenirs! • 🕒 Go in the afternoon when it’s less crowded, especially on weekends. • 🚉 Combine this with a temple visit (like Hachimangu Shrine or Hasedera) and a stroll on Yuigahama Beach for a full Kamakura experience. • 🧳 Perfect for a Tokyo day trip: take the JR Yokosuka Line or JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line — direct to Kamakura in about an hour. #japantrip #kamakuraeats #marlowepudding #japanesedessert #tokyodaytrip #kamakurafood #traveljapan #hiddengemsjapan #custardlover #asiafoodie #japanmusttry #tripmoment #tripcom