🇯🇵 Japan Travel Tips | Complete Guide to Kamakura Day Trip

#Travel itinerary If you are wondering where to go for a trip near Tokyo, I recommend 'Kamakura (镰仓)' which has history, the ocean, and even food! There are 2 ways to get to Kamakura from Tokyo! ①【Shinjuku/Shibuya → Fujisawa Station】(West → East order) ②【Tokyo/Shinagawa → Kamakura Station】(East → West order) Personally, I recommend ②Kamakura Station departure course! You can take the *Enoden* and enjoy leisurely along the coastline~ 1️⃣ 📍Kamakura Station (鎌倉駅) Purchase the 【Enoden 1-day pass】right after arriving at the station! A cost-effective item that will pay for itself in just 3 rides. Purchase location: Outside the west exit of Kamakura Station • Komachi Street (小町通り): Purchase the pass and head back toward the east exit A food paradise alley appears! Takoyaki, Japanese sweets, ice cream, and more! • Tsuruoka Hachimangu (鹤岗八幡宫): A shrine located at the end of Komachi Street. A landmark of Kamakura, be sure to stop by~ 2️⃣ 📍Hase Station (長谷駅) • Kamakura Daibutsu (镰仓大佛) Admission: 300 yen / Admission inside the Daibutsu: 50 yen You can see the magnificent Daibutsu right up close. Going inside is also a unique experience! 3️⃣ 📍Shichirigahama Station (七里ヶ浜駅) • Prince Hotel (Wangko Hotel) Enoshima, Mt. Fuji, and the sunset in one shot from the 2nd floor pool! A telephoto lens is a must! Mt. Fuji comes out closer. • Shichirigahama Street A walking path right next to the sea + a sentimental restaurant. Just walking while feeling the sea breeze is healing~ You can easily take a picture of your life. 4️⃣ 📍Kamakura Kogyo-mae Station (镰仓高校前駅) • Slam Dunk opening background! After getting off at the station, go back 50m and you will see the famous railroad crossing! When the weather is good, the line at the photo spot is long. Tip: There is a similar railroad crossing in the direction of Enoshima → Less waiting! The train passes every 10 minutes, so If you wait a little, you'll definitely get a photo full of emotions! 5️⃣ 📍Enoshima (江の島) • Enoshima looks small, but it's quite big! You must set aside at least 2 hours • There's a shrine, and the shopping district is lively, so time flies. • Recommended restaurant: Uomitei (魚見亭) Filming location for the Japanese drama "100 Year Restaurant"! A hidden restaurant at the top of the island, where you can see Mt. Fuji, the sunset, and the ocean all at once. • If you go further in, you'll find 'Iwaya Rock Cave' (岩屋橋) A sunset spot, no words needed. And finally, the sunset over the ocean! ✔️Summary in one line Kamakura is a great travel destination near Tokyo where you can enjoy history, the ocean, food, emotions, and even a pilgrimage to an anime mecca! I highly recommend it as a day trip~