content: Enjoy an Enoden train trip from Kamakura to Fujisawa. The ride offers a spectacular train view of the ocean, mountains, the city and some residential areas.
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Enjoy an Enoden train trip from Kamakura to Fujisawa in Kanagawa, Japan. The ride offers a spectacular train view of the ocean, mountains, the city and some residential areas. Learn about what each of the 15 Stations within the 2 cities have to offer.
Kamakura City- The Perfect One-Day Getaway
A former political capital of Japan, Kamakura is a traditional city full of temples, shrines and great Japanese food restaurants. At the same time it’s where many people enjoy surfing and other marine sports, or just spend
quality down time with friends and family. It’s just an hour away from Tokyo, which makes Kamakura a perfect destination spot for a one-day getaway.
One of the most popular destinations to visit is the Great Buddha of Kamakura, a bronze Buddha statue that is 44 ft (13.4m) tall and weighs 100 tons. Hasedera temple is also a great place to visit, as it houses one of the largest wooden statues of Kannon inside. You can also see the scenic view of the ocean. Why not also visit the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the most important shrine in Kamakura city. 
One of the best ways to explore the city is to hop on a 6.2-mi (10 km) local railway called the Enoshima Electric Railway or Enoden. The charming line is right by the coast and takes you from JR Fujisawa station to JR Kamakura station. It has 15 stations, with something to see at every station. You can also just stay on the train until the end to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Kamakura. You’ll see the beautiful view of the ocean, the mountains, shopping streets and residential areas. The total ride is 34 minutes (there is no express train.)
Stop By All 15 Stops Of The Enoden Train Stations
Loved by many, the Enoden is a local railway that has been operated for more than 100 years, making it the 6th oldest railway in Japan. The train passes through narrow areas, curves, and sometimes very close to backyards of houses. There are many Enoden fans taking pictures of the railway from various angles on the weekend.
Tickets are quite affordable with day passes and single-fare tickets available to purchase. A day pass allows you to get on and off for the entire day (600 yen). A single-fare ticket pays for travel fee to the stop you plan to get off at (price ranges from 190 yen to 300 yen.)
Here we introduce all 15 stops and a great place to visit for each station.
1. Kamakura Station
From Kamakura station you walk into Kamakura Komachi-dori Street, a perfect place to just walk around and explore all the shops. You’ll see small restaurants, shops, cafes, souvenir shops and some beautiful houses within the side streets.
- Wadazuka Station
Kamakura Seaside Park Yuigahama area is a five-min walk from the station. You will be amazed when you see a stretch of local beach right in front of you. Walk down to the beach, collect shells and watch surfers ride the waves. There is a huge open space with a display of a vintage version of the Enoden train (open for display from 9 AM to 4 PM). They also have a playground with swings and slides. 
3. Yuigahama Station
The Kamakura Museum of Literature is a short 7-min walk from the station. Stroll around their massive rose garden and step inside their Western-looking museum. The museum introduces various famous Japanese writers who spent a lot of time in Kamakura city. It’s also a 3-min walk to the beach.
4. Hase Station
Hase Station is located close to several of Kamakura's major tourist attractions, including the ‘Great Buddha of Kotokuin Temple and Hasedera Temple, plus a breathtaking view of Kamakura.
5. Gokurakuji Station
Visit Gokurakuji Temple, which is a two-minute walk from the station. It is now a quiet and cozy temple with a thatched-roof gate and lush greenery. You will find a depiction of the “Three Wise Monkeys” inside the temple’s garden. Despite its size, Gokurakuji Temple has played an important role in reviving Buddhism in Kamakura and its founder Ryokando Ninsho is known to have built a number of care facilities for leprosy sufferers.
j6. Inamuragasaki Station
Inamuragasaki is a popular beach spot where you can see Mount Fuji and Enoshima Island on a sunny day. Many tourists get off at this stop to take pictures of the bay. Take a stroll at this scenic location during sunset, which is the best time to take pictures at this beach.
7. Shichirigahama Station
Although the beach is not open for swimming near Shichirigahama Station, the fascinating views of the ocean will leave you speechless of its beauty, plus you will no doubt have a memorable experience at delicious restaurants and surrounding cafes.
8. Kamakurakokomae Station
Right after you get off Kamakurakokomae station, there is a small railway crossing, which is one of the most scenic spots of the line. This very location appears in the opening scene of a very well known Japanese Anime called “Slam Dunk”. Many die hard fans of Slam Dunk visit this iconic spot for photos.
9. Koshigoe Station
From Koshigoe station to Enoshima station, the train passes by a shopping street where you can see fish markets, seafood restaurants and other small shops lined up next to each other. Kamakura area is known to have the best fresh whitebait, plus Koshigoe station has popular restaurants that offer a delicious bowl of fresh whitebait on top of rice.
10. Enoshima Station
Enoshima island is a small and beautiful island that is famous for its beaches, hundreds of feral cats, fresh street food and steep hills. It’s a must see destination spot and on a lucky day you might experience a stunning view of Mount Fuji! Enoshima shrine on the island is a popular date spot for couples, as the shrine is known to have good fortune for romantic love. According to legend, couples that ring the shrine’s bell together will stay together forever.
11&12. Kugenuma Station and Shonan-Kaigan-Koen Station
Walk in the neighborhood of these quiet stations and you’ll find cute coffee shops and stationary shops. It’s also a popular residential area amongst locals.
- Yanagikoji Station
You can visit the former Kondo residence, which is about a 8-min walk from the station. Built in 1925, this house integrated Japanese and Western styles. After Mr. Kondo passed away, ownership of the house changed and was going to be rebuilt, but neighbors and architects asked for it to be preserved. As a result, Fujisawa city took over and has since taken care of the house.
- Ishigami Station
Ishigami station has restaurants that serve fresh fish for a reasonable price. You can have it as sashimi or have all kinds of raw fish on top of rice. You can also have it fried like tempura or have it grilled. 
15. Fujisawa Station
A great station for some shopping, Fujisawa station has a large Odakyu department store and other local shopping streets. You’ll find yourself surrounded by more locals than tourists, compared to Kamakura station which is the other way around. From Fujisawa station, take the JR Tokaido line, which will take you back to JR Tokyo station within 50 minutes.
Plan Your Kamakura Getaway
One way to enjoy Kamakura is by embracing the spectacular scenery while riding Enoden train throughout your journey. Unfortunately the area gets very crowded in the summer due to the beaches, so the recommended season to visit is winter (several weeks after New Years) and on a weekday. With so much to see and do in Kamakura, going on a tour in the morning and spending the rest of the afternoon chilling by the beach is also another great way to spend a day there.
Information
From Tokyo Haneda airport, ride the Keikyu line bound for Shin-Zushi and get off at Yokohama station (25 min). From Yokohama station, ride the JR Yokosuka line to Kamakura station (25 min). ### Reference Listhttps://www.enoden.co.jp/en/
http://www.city.kamakura.kanagawa.jp/kamakura-kankou/en/
