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Sightseeing GuideEnoshima and
Kamakura

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Enoshima and Kamakura Travel Guide
Enoshima and Kamakura
Travel Guide
This is a tourism website for the Enoshima and Kamakura areas with information about discount passes and recommended sightseeing courses.
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Experience nature and history at an oasis of calm located just outside Tokyo.

The Shonan area, where Enoshima and Kamakura are located, is known for its Pacific Ocean beaches and attractions. It has long been popular as a summer seaside resort close to Tokyo. Enoshima, the symbol island of Shonan, can be easily reached on foot by a bridge. A lighthouse, botanical gardens and shrines are popular draws. Kamakura is a historical site surrounded on 3 sides by hills and facing the ocean at its front. Numerous shrines and temples include the Great Buddha of Kamakura, and the streets of Kamakura are filled with atmosphere from its long and venerable history and traditional culture.

Enjoy the magnificent view from the Enoshima Sea Candle

Enjoy the magnificent view from the Enoshima Sea Candle

Known as the Sea Candle, the Enoshima Lighthouse Observation Tower stands 119.6 meters tall at the center of Enoshima, providing panoramic views of distant seas and mountains.

Kotoku-in Temple

Kotoku-in Temple

The Great Buddha is a popular highlight of Kamakura excursions and is usually thronged with tourists all year round. You can even see inside the giant statue.

Hase-dera Temple

Hase-dera Temple

Located on a hill overlooking the Shonan coastline, this temple has a rich natural setting worth visiting especially during the rainy season (around June) and when the leaves turn color in fall (end of November to the beginning of December).

Komachi-dori Street

Komachi-dori Street

Near Kamakura Station, Komachi-dori Street is always thronging with tourists buying souvenirs, miscellaneous Japanese goods and stylish accessories.

Enoshima Island Spa

Enoshima Island Spa

After bathing in hot spring water from 1500 meters below ground while gazing at the ocean, enjoy the excellent restaurants.

Enoden

Enoden

Enoden is your ticket to Enoshima and Kamakura. Linking Fujisawa, Enoshima and Kamakura.

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Enoshima Lanterns

Enoshima Lanterns

From the entrance to Enoshima to the Enoshima Iwaya (caves), more than 1000 lanterns are laid out, imparting an atmosphere of Japanese harmony. The lanterns are patterned in a style for the Enoshima legend, “The Legend of the Goddess and the 5-Headed Dragon,” enveloping the entire island in a mystical atmosphere.

  • Address
    Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, other
  • Duration
    Early to late August
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Getting to Enoshima and Kamakura

From Shinjuku Station

By Train

Timetables
From Shinjuku to Kamakura By Bus

From Odawara Station

By Train

Timetables
From Odawara to Katase-Enoshima By Train
Getting to Enoshima and Kamakura
Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar

Odakyu Limited ExpressRomancecar

  • Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar
  • Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar

With just the addition of a limited express surchage, use your Discount Pass to enjoy the relaxed comfort of the Romancecar with reserved only seating. See the website for fares, sales locations and other information.

  • Shinjuku

    From

    Shinjuku

  • Katase-Enoshima

    to

    Katase-
    Enoshima

65 minutes

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Departure

Shinjuku

Arrival

Katase-Enoshima

Adults(12 and older)

1

Children(6 to 11)

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    Fuji Hakone 3 Days
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