🏝 Small-City Emotional Travel: Kamakura & Enoshima near Tokyo

Just an hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is a small city where history, the sea, and sensibility coexist!
Quiet shrines and temples, alleyways brimming with Japanese sensibility, and even the Enoden tram—this place is so captivating that a day isn't enough to fully experience it.

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⛩ 1. Kawachimangu Shrine (川地満宮) in Kanagawa

📍 Highlights: A quiet, secluded traditional Japanese shrine
📌 Things to do
✔️ Take a quiet stroll instead of visiting crowded, famous shrines
✔️ Soak up the unique atmosphere of a traditional Japanese shrine
✔️ Make a wish when you visit

Kawachimangu Shrine is rarely visited by tourists, making it a great place to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. Its small, simple charm is even more captivating than that of a large shrine!

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🗿 2. Kotoku-in (鎌倉大仏殿高徳院) - Kamakura's Great Buddha

📍 Highlights: Kamakura's landmark, the magnificent Great Buddha
📌 Things to do
✔️ Enter the Great Buddha and admire its unique structure (no admission fee)
✔️ Take a commemorative photo in front of the Great Buddha
✔️ Enjoy a cup of matcha at a traditional teahouse nearby

The 13-meter-tall Great Buddha is even more magnificent in person than in photos! The statue was once housed indoors, but the tsunami destroyed the building, leaving it exposed as it is today.

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🎵 3. Hase Station & Orgeldang

📍 Highlights: A charming alley, a music box shop brimming with emotion
📌 Must-Dos
✔️ Visit a Japanese dessert cafe (especially recommended for their wagashi and matcha desserts!)
✔️ Play a music box yourself and buy your favorite at Orgeldang
✔️ Visit Hasedera Temple (beautiful with seasonal flowers)

The area around Hase Station is quiet and lined with charming shops, making it a great place to relax. At Orgeldang, you can try out and purchase a variety of music boxes, making them perfect souvenirs!

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🌊 4. Kamakura Beach

📍 Highlights: The expansive ocean, surfing spots, and a great sunset spot
📌 Must-Dos
✔️ Take a stroll along the beach and listen to the waves
✔️ Take some memorable photos while watching the sunset
✔️ Go surfing in the summer (beginner lessons are also available!)

Wow, you can find such a beautiful ocean right in Tokyo! In summer, it's bustling with surfers, and in winter, you can enjoy a tranquil atmosphere. It's especially famous for its beautiful sunsets.

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🚋 5. Kamakura Kokomae Station (鎌倉高校前駅)

📍 Highlights: Enoden train, Slam Dunk pilgrimage site
📌 Things to do
✔️ Capture the moment the Enoden passes by for a memorable photo.
✔️ Take a photo in a pose reminiscent of a famous scene from Slam Dunk.
✔️ Take a leisurely stroll with the ocean in the background and soak up the atmosphere.

A must-visit for Slam Dunk fans! Be sure to capture a photo of the Enoden passing by at the railroad crossing, reminiscent of the anime scene.

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🏝 6. Enoshima Island (江の島)

📍 Highlights: Shrine, beach, observatory, romantic nightscape
📌 Must-Dos
✔️ Climb to the top of the island and enjoy the view from the Enoshima Observatory
✔️ Make a wish at Enoshima Shrine
✔️ Be sure to try the famous "Shirasu (raw fish) rice bowl"
✔️ Admire the nightscape around the island at sunset

A small island accessible from Kamakura by the Enoden! The ocean views from the shrine and observatory are truly breathtaking. The atmosphere becomes even more romantic at night, making it a great destination for couples.

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📌 [Travel Tips]

✅ Use the Enoden 1-Day Free Pass (Noriori-kun Ticket) to efficiently travel between Kamakura and Enoshima!
✅ Komachi-dori (小町通り): Shop for souvenirs and enjoy a variety of food near Kamakura Station
✅ Check out the sunset times at Kamakura! (Approximately 5-6 PM) The atmosphere is best during sunset.
✅ We recommend visiting on weekdays rather than weekends! Fewer people means a more leisurely trip.

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