Suggested Itineraries

Look for souvenirs on Hase-dori Street.

A gigantic, 11.312-meter-tall statue of Buddha greets you. The interior of the statue is hollow, and you can look inside.

Take a stroll around the Komachi-dori, arguably the busiest street in Kamakura. Satisfying your appetite here with traditional Japanese foods or snacks such as croquettes and takoyaki is highly recommended.

This historical building is a symbolic landmark of Kamakura, where dark green and the shrine's bright vermillion coexist in harmony. Designated as an Important Cultural Property of the country, the shrine has many must-see areas within the precinct such as the Maiden (Lower Worship Hall) and Hongu upper shrine.

There are many locations such as the Enoshima Aquarium and the Enoshima Sea Candle, where the mood of the sea can be felt.

Take a fun ride up to the top of a hill on the Enoshima Escar.

One approach to visiting the shrines on Enoshima is the following sequence. First, go to Hetsu-miya shrine, where prayers are led by priests, then Nakatsu-miya shrine, the shrine pavillions of which are beautifully colored, and finally Okutsu-miya shrine, where the happo-nirami (glaring in eight direction) turtle decorating the ceiling of the main hall is a sight not to be missed.

Enjoy a dinner of seafood from Sagami Bay. Among the recommendations are the sashimi meal, the baked clams and à la carte locally caught seasonal fish. (last order: 19:00)