Enoshima Electric Railway: Scenic Sightseeing Train Adventure Near Tokyo

I love train spotting in Japan! So, when I discovered the train line I saw on Instagram was only an hour from Tokyo, in a charming seaside town, I jumped at the chance to visit!

As it turns out, the Enoshima Electric Railway, also known as the Enoden Line, is one of the best ways to explore all the sightseeing spots along the Shonan coast–with the railway running from Fujisawa to Kamakura.

In this article, you’ll get information about how to ride the Enoden Line and my recommendations of places to visit along the railway!

How do you ride the Enoshima Enoden Line?

The Enoshima Electric Railway Line, otherwise known as the Enoden line, runs between Fujisawa and Kamakura stations.

You can use your IC Card (Suica/Pasmo, etc.) to tap on and off the train. But note that you won’t be able to use your JR Pass for the fare since the line isn’t run by Japan Railway.

If you plan to hop on and off the line throughout the day, you can purchase an Enoden 1-Day Pass Ticket from vending machines at certain stations along the line.

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

What stops are along the Enoden Line?

You can find a map of the Enoden line stops on the official railway website. Below is a list of some of my favorite places to visit along the Enoshima Railway line.

My favorite places to visit along the train line

Kamakura Station–Great shopping area with significant temples. This temple, which has a bamboo forest, is accessible by a short bus ride from Kamakura Station.
Hase Station–This is where you stop to visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura; the walk to the Buddha includes lots of small shops to get Kamakura souvenirs; the area also has fantastic coffee shops if you head towards the water.
Kamakurakōkō-Mae Station–This is the stop to get the iconic shot of the Enoden Line that’s made famous from the manga “Slam Dunk.”
Enoshima Station–The area near this station has “little Hawaii” vibes. It’s more laidback with an emphasis on surfing and coastal vibes. Enoshima Island is accessible from this stop as well.

Enoshima Electric Railway Eki (Train Stamp) Collecting

One of my favorite ways to commemorate my Japan travel adventures is to collect eki (train station) stamps. You can collect eki stamps at train stations, typically JR stations, that showcase what the stop is known for.

There are eki stamps at almost every stop along the Enoden line! I recommend grabbing an eki book and collecting them at each stop so you can remember what places along the line you visited.