Enoshima is one of the easiest coastal day trips from Tokyo, offering shrine history, sea views, street food, and a compact island walk all in a single visit. In about 70 minutes from Shinjuku, you can reach an island where the main route climbs past a shrine complex, through a garden with an observation tower, … Read more
The Kamakura Slam Dunk location is the railroad crossing right outside Kamakurakokomae Station on the Enoden Line in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is one of the most recognizable anime pilgrimage spots in Japan, but it is also a working road crossing in a residential neighborhood, so knowing the route, timing, and local etiquette before you go … Read more
Planning a trip from Tokyo to Kamakura is straightforward: the main train routes are frequent, affordable, and easy to use. The best choice depends on where you are staying in Tokyo, whether you have a JR Pass, and whether you want to add Enoshima to the same day. This guide compares the JR Yokosuka Line, … Read more