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
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
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
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
Near Kamakura Station, Komachi-dori Street is always thronging with tourists buying souvenirs, miscellaneous Japanese goods and stylish accessories.
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 is your ticket to Enoshima and Kamakura. Linking Fujisawa, Enoshima and Kamakura.
The Gems of Shonan (Enoshima Sea Candle Illumination)
The illumination of the Enoshima Sea Candle was certified as one of the Great Three Illumination Shows of Kanto in 2012 and as a Night Scene Heritage of Japan in 2013. Also ranked as the most beautiful lighthouse in the country, the Sea Candle become as one with nature, the light creating a spellbinding night show in winter.
Address
Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, other
Duration
Early December to mid-January
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Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival
Some 3000 splendidly colorful fireworks light up the clear autumn skies. Particularly worth seeing is the great circle of flowers created by the only extra large firework (diameter: 500 meters) in the Shonan area.
Address
Enoshima
Duration
Third Saturday in October
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Enoshima Festival
This festival is filled with fun things to do, such as Hawaiian events, an outdoor music festival, a Shonan photo contest, and an exhibit of Shonan and Kamakura landscape paintings.
Address
Enoshima
Duration
Late September to early November
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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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Kamakura Fireworks Festival
This traditional fireworks show is carried out each year at the Kamakura coast. Of particular fame is the underwater fireworks that come up out of the water.
Address
Kamakura coast
Duration
Late July
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Rose Festival
Enjoy 250 rosebushes of some 200 varieties in a rose garden. There are garden concerts and rose-related events during the festival.
Address
Kamakura Museum of Literature
Duration
Mid-May to late June
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Kamakura Matsuri (festival)
Held in spring in Kamakura ever year since 1959. Centered on Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu shrine, this festival has a variety of events held around the city. Particularly noteworthy are the yabusame event recalling the courage of the Kamakura samurai, and the Shizuka no mai, the dance of Princess Shizuka.
Address
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine, other
Duration
Second to third Sunday of April
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Shonan-Enoshima Spring Festival
In time for the start of the regular tourism season, this festival is held over two days and brings the feeling of Enoshima in spring to visitors.
Address
Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, other
Duration
Mid-March
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The Gems of Shonan (Finale)
This event of lights celebrates the finale of the Enoshima winter tulips. Light flickers from mirror balls, creating a magnificent world of the imagination.
Address
Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, other
Duration
Early to mid-February
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The Gems of Shonan (Enoshima Winter Tulips)
In beautiful coordination, 20,000 winter tulips bloom together in the Samuel Cocking Garden with the Enoshima Sea Candle as a focal point. At night, illumination on the tulips makes for a spectacular sight.
Address
Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, other
Duration
January
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Gosho-jinja Shrine Festival
Gosho-jinja shrine, literally “five shrines,” gets its name from the five shrines in town devoted to the guardian god of the lumber trade guild. On the day of the festival, the portable shrine is carried through town, and at about 3 p.m., a ritual is performed in which the portable shrine is carried into the sea.
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.
Board the Odakyu Railway for a three-day, two-night tour of the line’s best sightseeing locales! The quaint atmosphere of Hakone, the historical capital of Kamakura, and the lovely coastal views of Enoshima—you can see them all with your three-day Hakone Kamakura Pass.
A course well suited for active travelers, where the charms of Hakone, such as the magnifi cent Mt. Fuji, the talked-about the museum and onsens (hot springs), can be experienced in a day.
A 3 day course which will take you to the Fuji area, where you can enjoy a good view of Mt. Fuji, from Hakone. You are sure to enjoy not only sightseeing, but shopping and amusement park as well.
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