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Enoshima and Kamakura
江ノ島と鎌倉Kanagawa · Kanto
Enoshima is a small island known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views of Mount Fuji, while Kamakura is famous for its Great Buddha and numerous temples. Together, they offer a perfect blend of nature, history, and culture.
- Best season
- Spring
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Opening hours
- Seasonal — see below
- Admission
- The island, its streets and Enoshima Shrine's precinct, plus all of Kamakura's streets, are free to walk. Paid attractions on Enoshima (official prices, revised Oct 2025, adult): Enoshima Escar escalators ¥500; Enoshima Sea Candle observation tower ¥800; Samuel Cocking Garden free 9:00-17:00 and ¥500 after 17:00; Iwaya Caves ¥500. Set tickets: Sea Candle set (Escar + garden + tower) ¥1,100; Enoshima 1day (adds caves + aquarium) ¥1,550. Individual Kamakura temples (e.g. Hase-dera, Kotoku-in) char
- Nearest station
- Kamakura Station · 3 min walk
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Admission
- The island, its streets and Enoshima Shrine's precinct, plus all of Kamakura's streets, are free to walk. Paid attractions on Enoshima (official prices, revised Oct 2025, adult): Enoshima Escar escalators ¥500; Enoshima Sea Candle observation tower ¥800; Samuel Cocking Garden free 9:00-17:00 and ¥500 after 17:00; Iwaya Caves ¥500. Set tickets: Sea Candle set (Escar + garden + tower) ¥1,100; Enoshima 1day (adds caves + aquarium) ¥1,550. Individual Kamakura temples (e.g. Hase-dera, Kotoku-in) char
Note
- Open 24 hours (area — individual shops, temples and facilities keep their own hours)
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~1h 8m by car
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