TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Enoshima Area
Enoshima Aquarium
An aquarium that overlooks Mount Fuji and Enoshima island. The many highlights include an amazing dolphin show and a large aquarium featuring a large swarm of sardines.
3-minute walk from Odakyu Line Katase-Enoshima Station
10-minute walk from Enoshima Electric Railway Enoshima Station
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Enoshima Escar
Japan's first outdoor escalator (usage charge applies). Get to Enoshima Shrine in about 5 minutes. Takes 20 minutes using the stairs.
15-minute walk from Odakyu Line Katase-Enoshima Station
20-minute walk from Enoshima Electric Railway Enoshima Station
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Enoshima Shrine
Shinto shrine dedicated to Japan's three major benzaiten (Japanese Buddhist goddesses) . The road to the shrine is lined up with many souvenir shops and eateries, making for an enjoyable walk and shopping.
15-minute walk from Odakyu Line Katase-Enoshima Station
20-minute walk from Enoshima Electric Railway Enoshima Station
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Enoshima Iwaya
The Iwaya Caves were formed through wave erosion over many years, and have long been regarded as a sacred place. This is a site you can enjoy exploring.
30-minute walk from Odakyu Line Katase-Enoshima Station
40-minute walk from Enoshima Electric Railway Enoshima Station
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* Business hours may be extended during public holidays and the summer vacation period.
Enoshima Sea Candle（lighthouse observation tower）
From the 360 degree panoramic observation deck, you can enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Fuji and the sunset. The fantastic night illumination also makes this a popular attraction in winter.
20-minute walk from Odakyu Line Katase-Enoshima Station
25-minute walk from Enoshima Electric Railway Enoshima Station
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Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden
A park where you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as South Pacific plants, roses and tulips. The greenhouse featuring brickwork dating back to the Meiji era is priceless.
20-minute walk from Odakyu Line Katase-Enoshima Station
25-minute walk from Enoshima Electric Railway Enoshima Station
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Hase Area
Hasedera Temple
The precincts of Hasedera Temple are brightly colored with flowers and trees throughout the year, and lunch at Kaikoan Restaurant where you can overlook Yuigahama Beach is also popular.
The Kannon Museum is open from 9: 00 to 16: 00 (year-round. However, the museum is subject to closure on a temporary basis.)
Kotoku-in（Daibutsu）
The only Buddha statue in Kamakura that is a national treasure It is about 11 meters high and weighs about 121 tons. The interior of the Great Buddha can also be viewed.
Inamuragasaki
A magnificent spot from which you can view Mt. Fuji and Enoshima. Views of the setting sun are especially beautiful.
10-minute walk from Enoshima Electric Railway Inamuragasaki Station
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Kamakura Area
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Not only regular events such as Yabusame (archery on horseback) and Bonbori (Japanese paper lantern) festival, a lot of wedding ceremonies are held in Maiden (lower worship hall) .There are the Genpei-ike Pond where you can enjoy various flowers at every season and the Peony Garden, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu receives many worshipers.
10-minute walk from Enoshima Electric Railway Kamakura Station
10-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station (East Exit)
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Kamakuragu Shrine
"Shishigashira-mamori" (lion head used for protection) located in front of the Haid en (a hall of worship) welcomes worshipers. The Shishigashira-mamori has the benefits of fulfilling hopes for "greater purification, happiness, traffic safety and substitution."
30-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station (East Exit)
From Kamakura Station, take Keikyu bus number [鎌20 No.4] bound for Otonomiya and get off at the Otonomiya bus stop.
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Houkokuji Temple
Houkokuji Temple, which is also known as the “Bamboo Temple,” is famous for its beautiful bamboo garden. You can taste matcha (green tea drink made from powdered tea) on the precincts. A weekly Zen meditation meeting is held every Sunday and visitors are allowed to join.
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(The temple is closed to visitors from December 29 to January 3)
Kenchoji Temple
A Zen temple. The vast precincts of this temple feature national treasures such as the Bonsho bell and the huge Sanmon main gate, which are must-see sights.
15-minute walk from JR Kitakamakura Station
From Kamakura station, take Enoden bus [No. 2] bound for Ofuna Station and get off at Kenchoji Temple.
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