🏝 Small-town emotional travel: Kamakura & Enoshima near Tokyo

Just 1 hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is a small city where history, the ocean, and emotions coexist! Tranquil shrines and temples, alleyways filled with Japanese emotion, and even the Enoden tram—this place is so full of charm that you can’t see it in just one day. --- ⛩ 1. Kawachimangu Shrine (川地満宮) in Kanagawa 📍 Points: Quiet atmosphere, secluded traditional Japanese shrine 📌 Things to do ✔️ Take a quiet walk instead of visiting crowded famous shrines ✔️ Enjoy the unique atmosphere of a traditional Japanese shrine ✔️ Make a wish when you visit Kawachimangu Shrine is a great place to enjoy a calm atmosphere because there are few tourists. It is more emotional than a large shrine because it is small and simple! --- 🗿 2. Kotoku-in (鎌倉大仏殿高徳院) - Kamakura Great Buddha 📍 Points: Kamakura's landmark, the magnificent Great Buddha 📌 Things to do ✔️ Go inside the Great Buddha and see its unique structure (small admission fee) ✔️ Take a commemorative photo in front of the Great Buddha ✔️ Enjoy a cup of matcha at a traditional tea house nearby The 13m-tall Great Buddha is much more magnificent in person than in the photo! In the past, the Buddha statue was indoors, but the building was destroyed by the tsunami, so it became exposed like it is now. --- 🎵 3. Hase Station & Orgeldang 📍 Points: A cute alley, a music box store full of emotion 📌 Things to do ✔️ Visit a Japanese dessert cafe (especially recommended for Japanese sweets & matcha desserts!) ✔️ Play the music box yourself at Orgeldang and buy the product you like ✔️ Visit Hasedera Temple (beautiful with different flowers blooming each season) The area around Hase Station is quiet and has many cute shops, so it's a great place to take a break. At Orgeldang, you can listen to and buy music boxes of various designs, which are perfect as souvenirs! -- 🌊 4. Kamakura Beach 📍 Points: A wide open ocean, a surfing spot, a great sunset spot 📌 Things to do ✔️ Take a walk along the beach and listen to the sound of the waves ✔️ Take emotional photos while watching the sunset ✔️ Go surfing in the summer (beginners can also take lessons!) You can find such a beautiful ocean in Tokyo! In the summer, it's crowded with surfers, and in the winter, you can enjoy a quiet atmosphere. It's especially famous for its beautiful sunsets. --- 🚋 5. Kamakura Kokomae Station (鎌倉高校前駅) 📍 Points: Enoden train, Slam Dunk pilgrimage site 📌 Things to do ✔️ Capture the moment the Enoden passes by and take a picture of your life ✔️ Take a picture in the same pose as the famous scene from Slam Dunk ✔️ Feel the emotion while walking slowly with the sea in the background A must-visit place for Slam Dunk fans! Be sure to take a picture of the Enoden train passing by at the railroad crossing that reminds you of the scene from the anime. --- 🏝 6. Enoshima Island (江の島) 📍 Points: Shrine, beach, observatory, romantic night view 📌 Things to do ✔️ 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” ✔️ Enjoy the night view around the island at sunset A small island that you can get to by Enoden from Kamakura! The view of the ocean from the shrine and observatory is truly spectacular. The atmosphere becomes even more romantic at night, so it’s great to go with your lover. --- 📌 [Travel Tips] ✅ Use the Enoden 1-day free pass (Noriori-kun Ticket) to efficiently travel between Kamakura & Enoshima! ✅ Komachi-dori (小町通り): Shop for souvenirs and enjoy various foods near Kamakura Station ✅ Check the sunset time at Kamakura! (Around 5-6 PM) The atmosphere is the best at sunset ✅ Recommended for weekdays rather than weekends! Less people, so you can travel more leisurely --- 📍 Want to feel a small-town feel near Tokyo? 📍 Want to enjoy the beautiful ocean and traditional Japanese atmosphere at the same time? 👉 Kamakura & Enoshima, make sure to visit even for just one day! #Overseas travel #Japan travel #Tokyo travel #January travel subsidy event #Small-city travel #Kamakura #Winter travel #Day trip #Sunset spot