Kamakura Day Trip From Tokyo Itinerary

Looking for places to visit near Tokyo? Check out this 1-day travel itinerary for Kamakura, Japan where you’ll discover places to visit and get Japan travel tips. This itinerary is great for those seeking an easy, more relaxed day trip.

You can find even more things to do in Kamakura in my “Enoshima Electric Railway” vlog. In it, we’ll spend a couple of days hopping on and off the iconic retro train line. You’ll also see what Kamakura is like in the spring time.

TOKYO DAY TRIP | Kamakura 1-Day Itinerary: how to get there, places to visit, Japan travel tips

Kamakura: Day Trip Itinerary from Tokyo

📍Travel from Tokyo to Kamakura Station.

It takes about an hour to get from Tokyo to Kamakura. There are JR lines that get you there which means you can use your JR Pass.

📍Travel Kamakura to Hase Station.

Take the Kamakura Enoden line to Hase Station. The Enoden line is the main train line that runs between Fujisawa and Kamakura stations.

Can you use JR Pass for the Enoden line?

No, they are run by different companies.

How much is the Enoden line?

For reference, the cost of Enoshima to Kamakura is 260 yen for adults one way. Hase to Kamakura is 200 yen. You can use this Enoden train fare calculator for more fare cost examples.

Can you use Suica for Enoden?

Yes. You can use your Suica and Pasmo IC cards to cover the train fare.

Enoden 1-day Pass Ticket “Noriorikun”

If you plan to take more stops throughout the day, I recommend getting a 1-day pass ticket.

The itinerary shared in this blog post does not require a ticket. However, I did purchase a pass when I hopped on and off throughout the day in my “Enoshima Electric Railway” vlog.

The Noriorikun is 800 yen for Adults and 400 yen for children.

You can purchase the pass from vending machines at all stations along the line.

Find more information about the train line and tickets on the Enoden Train Official Website.

➡️ FYI—there are eki stamps at almost every stop along the Enoden line! I recommend grabbing an eki book and collecting them at each stop.

📍Melting Pot (brunch)

Start your day in Kamakura at a cozy brunch spot near the water. The Melting Pot is a small local spot known for its freshly baked scones, soups, and set meals.

I ordered a meal set and chose the following for my order:

Chickpea and minced meat curry soup
Cheese & plain biscuit
Mushroom omelet

Location details:

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Address: 2 Chome-21-5 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan

There are so many great cafes and coffee shops located off the Hase Station exit. A few other coffee shops near the water that I’ve been to (& loved) are:

📍Hase Station area

After filling your stomach, walk back towards Hase Station and follow the signs that take you to the street that gets you to the Great Buddha. The road leading up to the temple has many little shops that sell local specialty foods and souvenirs.

📍Kotoku-in Temple & the Kamakura Great Daibutsu

The Great Buddha is located at Kotoku-in Temple. The entrance fee for the temple is 300 yen.

The Kamakura Great Daibutsu a is the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, second to the one at Todaiji Temple in Nara.

The bronze statue was built in 1252. It was originally located inside a building but due to natural disasters over the years, is now in the open-air.

Fun tip: You can go inside the statue for only 50 yen!

📍Kamakura Station

You don’t need to venture far from the station to experience Kamakura sightseeing.

If you exit Kamakura Station’s East exit and walk straight past the buses out to the main road, you will hit a shopping area with lots of cute cafes, restaurants, local souvenir shops, street food stalls and more!

There’s even a pedestrian path lined with sakura in the middle of the road leading up to one of the main shrines in the area.

The Dankazura walkway in the middle of the shopping street is lined with fluffy sakura (cherry blossom) trees during the springtime!

Pro tip: Visit 📍 Toshimaya Honten to grab the famous Kamakura dove butter cookies. These make for great souvenirs or midday snacks.

Other Places to Visit in Kamakura

This itinerary is perfect for those looking for an easy, no-stress day trip from Tokyo. You’ll get to take in one of the most notable sites in Kamakura, get a feel for the local vibe, and get some good shopping (& eating).

However, this is only the tip of the iceberg for places you can visit in the Fujisawa/Kamakura area. There are also SO MANY great cafes and restaurants with views of the Enoden Line. It’s why Kamakura is one of my favorite places to visit whenever I’m in Tokyo.

Other stops along the Enoden Line I recommend taking are: