A crimson archway appears on the face of a cliff as the Yokosuka Line train reaches Kita-Kamakura Station. Painted in exotic, Chinese style, the “gate” and the tunnel it leads into look somewhat out of place in the quaint neighborhood. Despite its recognizable appearance, few venture to discover what it is as it is a little (if just a few minutes walk) off the more tourist areas. Originally, the tunnel served as a shortcut to the station from the other side, where there was a villa. It was dug in…
