Gentoan
幻董庵
Kaiseki in Ofuna & Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa, 8 min walk from Kita-Kamakura Station
Our analysis
- #4of 14 kaiseki restaurants in Kamakura & Shonan
- ¥13,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,850
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Gentoan is 4th of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Kamakura & Shonan and 14th of 82 in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone). Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,000 (on its website), 12% below the ¥14,850 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,000 (on its website) is 33% below the ¥9,000 median of 21. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021. It takes bookings by phone only; 12 of the 82 kaiseki restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 8) and a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 54% below its least expensive dinner course).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kamakura & Shonan with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese cuisine Koan | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥10,000 | Phone only | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Fujisawa | — |
| Kamakura Waku | #3 | ¥22,000 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Wadazuka | Wed |
| Gentoan | #14 | ¥13,000 | ¥6,000 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 8 min, Kita-Kamakura | Mon |
| Tenichibo | #20 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 17 min, Hiratsuka | Sun |
| Kakurezato Kurumaya | #23 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 23 min, Tsujidō | Wed |
| Sushi Kuae | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Fujisawa | Thu |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book Gentoan
- Call 0467-43-5695 (+81-467-43-5695 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Le NormandieMotomachi, Chinatown & Ishikawacho, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.66
Japanese cuisine Kono Hana (Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers)Yokohama Station Area, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.61
Shonan Oki Jigani Senmon Ten Fuji TsukiSakuragicho & Takashimacho, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.59
Sushi MandaiYokohama Station Area, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.57
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
昼のコース
Lunch
¥6,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
夜のコース
Dinner
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥7,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–17:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–17:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–17:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–17:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–17:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–17:00, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 50 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area They agreed to a private room for the night. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
8 min walk (640 m) from Kita-Kamakura Station.
Also near: Fujimichō: 17 min
- Leave Kita-Kamakura Station and walk west for 20 m.
- Turn right at LIDO and walk 10 m.
- Turn right at LIDO onto Yokohama-Kamakura Line and walk 110 m.
- Turn left at Lawson Three F and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
Gentoan is on your left.
On your left
Look for
幻董庵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
幻董庵神奈川県鎌倉市山ノ内823
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 823 Yamanouchi Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 8 minutes walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station, Shirasagiike side exit. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gentoan cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gentoan closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Gentoan?
Kita-Kamakura Station, about 8 minutes on foot (640 m). Fujimichō Station is about 19 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.