I was in Kamakura two weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Besides the big budda (sp?), the rear garden at the shrine which my guide book says was ranked the best in town (I can't remember the name now) is quite a site. My wife and I were also surprised by the size and range of stores on one of the main streets in Kamakura that goes to the train station. We walked there after taking the train to Kita-Kamakura.

It is quite a change of Tokyo and feels more tranquil and less modern though I was actually able to pay for lunch with a credit card, a rare treat in Japan.
When will they catch up with the rest of the world and have 24 hour ATMs that accept foreign bank cards (at least u.s. cards) and businesses that accept credit cards?