Between 20 to 25 minutes to the west of Kamakura by train, Enoshima is a coastal area offering more beaches including the island of Enoshima. Another destination popular with Japanese looking for a beach holidays within easy reach of Tokyo and Yokohama, there’s plenty of accommodation in the area ranging from mid-range to budget hotels along with self-contained options and basic guesthouses. Staying in Enoshima is best-suited to visitors combining their visit with exploration of nearby Kamakura.

Enoshima is quite a large island famous for its Shrine. The shrine is dedicated to the Buddhist goddess called Benten. She is known for good fortune, wealth and music, and so she is often depicted holding a lute. She is believed to have created Enoshima Island after subduing a five headed dragon which was attacking the area. Enoshima is also home to hot springs or ‘Onsen’. We highly recommend visitors booking an overnight stay on the island to enjoy the ’Onsen’ and nature. The island is also home to a beautiful English style garden, aquarium and the Sea Candle light house and observatory. There are also caves you can visit on the island which have tidal pools and Buddhist statues inside. Enoshima is connected to the mainland by a long bridge, and along here you can enjoy views of Mount Fuji but only on very clear days! 

As the former stronghold of the Minamoto clan and later Hojo Regents during the ‘Kamakura Period’ of 1192 to 1333, the city of Kamakura is one of Japan’s most historic and popular destinations. It boasts multiple temples and shrines of national importance including its celebrated ‘Kamakura Gozan’ or ‘Five Great Zen Temples’, Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine and perhaps most-famously, the ‘Great Buddha of Kamakura’. Visitors heading to Enoshima and Kamakura can also consider staying in Kamakura, with most accommodation located around Kamakura Station and Hase Station.

For travellers returning to central Kamakura and its station after a day of exploring, simply get back on the Enoden train heading for Kamakura station for 24 minutes. For travellers heading on to Tokyo, use either the Shonan-Shinjuku Line or the Yokosuka Line at Kamakura station which connects to Tokyo. To reach Shinjuku from Kamakura station its takes just over 60 minutes and to reach Shibuya it takes just under 60 minutes via the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line direct. To reach Tokyo station, it takes just under 60 minutes using the JR Yokosuka Line.

We offer a tour to Kamakura and Enoshima which explores many of the popular attractions in the area! If you’re interested, click on the tour card below.

1 Day Tour

1 Day Trip to Kamakura and Enoshima : Shrines, Seaside, Temples and Tea
Period	All Year Round
Time	08:00 – 19:10
Meeting Place	Outside of Shinjuku Station South Gate Baskin Robbins
Adult Rate	¥19,800
Child Rate	¥13,000