Hao-Hao Tunnel
3.8
(41)The Hao-Hao Tunnel, also known as the "Red Cave Gate," is a distinctive red tunnel near Kita-Kamakura Station, carved through the local geological strata. It was originally built as a shortcut to a kaiseki restaurant, which closed in 2007.
Address
610 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062, Japan
Opening Hours
OPEN 24 HOURS (Fri)
Worth it?
Worth it if you appreciate historical curiosities and don't mind a quick stop
Skip if you're looking for a major attraction
Location
610 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062, Japan
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Highlights
Inside the tunnel, you can still see blocked-off passages that once led to gun emplacements, part of a former Imperial Japanese Navy underground defense system and ammunition depot.
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Who it's for
Travelers interested in local history and unique architectural features, especially those exploring the area around Kita-Kamakura Station.
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Reviews
3.8
Good
5 ReviewsReviewers find the tunnel intriguing due to its historical connections to a former restaurant and its wartime past as part of an underground military complex. Many note its visibility from the Yokosuka train line.
Fun facts
The tunnel was originally part of the Tokyo restaurant 'Kōkōtei's' villa, built before the war for customers vacationing in Kamakura.
