For a memorable day trip from Tokyo (about an hour) or Yokohama (about 30 minutes), consider taking a Kamakura travel adventure on the Enoshima Electric Railway, also known as the Enoden Line. This scenic 10-km railway connects the coastal towns of Fujisawa, Enoshima and Kamakura, offering stunning views of the ocean and tourist stops along the way.
Stops on the Enoden
Enoden, runs through the historic city of Kamakura passing by stops that lead to popular tourist attractions. This picturesque train ride offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of Kamakura while capturing memorable moments at photo spots along the route.
The stops I mention on the Enoden route (using the numbers on the train map) are:
Fujisawa 01, Enoshima 06, Koshigoe 07, Kamakura Koko Mae 08, Inamuragasaki 10, Gokurakuji 11, Hase 12, Kamakura 15.
Fujisawa 01
Fujisawa is the terminal on one end of Enoden with Kamakura the terminal on the other end. From Fujisawa to Enoshima you will feel like you’re on an ordinary streetcar going through the city streets. After Enoshima station heading towards Kamakura, it becomes scenic with views of the hills and the Pacific Ocean shoreline.
Enoshima 06
Enoshima – explore Enoshima island
Kamakura Koko Mae 08
Kamakura Koko Mae station located right next to the beach is THE spot for anime fans. The location for the popular basketball-themed anime, “Slam Dunk” is at this station. The crossing is always crowded with anime enthusiasts taking photos at the crossing of the TV anime’s opening scene. It’s too crowded recently that there are warning signs not to get too distracted taking photos and to be careful of the approaching trains. Kamakura High School is just up the hill but it is a real school with real students and real classes going on so do not trespass.
Koshigoe 07 and Inamuragasaki 10
If you want to feel the ocean breeze, get off at Koshigoe station and walk towards the beach. Near the station, local fishermen are often seen preparing freshly caught “shirasu” (little white fish) for the market.
Or you can get of at Inamuragasaki station, where on a clear day, from Inamuragasaki beach you can see Enoshima, Mount Fuji, and the Izu and Miura peninsulas.
Gokurakuji 11
The train travels very close to houses on the way to Gokurakuji station. So close that you will feel you can almost touch them. Gokurakuji station is a quiet (maybe not that quiet anymore with all the tourists), charming, retro station with many old temples in the area. The temple gardens are especially beautiful when the cherry blossoms (late March to early April) and hydrangeas are in full bloom (in June during the rainy season).
Hase 12
Hase – you can visit the iconic Great Buddha statue and Hase Dera temple
Kamakura 15
Kamakura – explore the famous Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and the charming Komachi Street.
Access
From Tokyo or Yokohama you can easily reach Kamakura station by train.
From Tokyo station get on the JR Tokaido line and transfer to the JR Yokosuka line at Ofuna station before transferring to the Enoden train at Kamakura station (about an hour).
From Yokohama station get on the JR Yokosuka line and transfer at Kamakura station to the Enoden train (30 minutes).
Alternatively, you can take the JR Tokaido line from Tokyo station or the Odakyu line from Shinjuku station to Fujisawa station.
From Yokohama station take the JR Tokaido line to Fujisawa station.
From JR or Odakyu Fujisawa stations it is a short walk to the Enoden Fujisawa station.
From end to end Enoden connects Fujisawa to Kamakura in about 34 minutes.
How much?
A ride for the entire Enoden line costs ¥310. With a one-day Enoden pass ticket for ¥800 (adults) and ¥400 (children) you can hop on and off the train. One-day tickets called “Noriorikun” can be obtained at tickets vending machines along Enoden stations. You can also purchase tickets online (Enoden 1-day pass ticket “Noriorikun” digital version).
The trains run frequently making it easy to hop on and off at various attractions. It’s packed on weekends and holidays so if possible, going on a weekday is recommend.
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