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Kamakura from Tokyo: Hase temples, Enoden and a choice of coastal stops

Start by deciding how much temple sightseeing you want. Build the day around the Great Buddha and Hasedera in Hase, then choose a short walk by Yuigahama or a longer extension towards Enoshima.

Official information reviewed 2026-10-20

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Where should I start?

JapanPin's starting plan is to take Enoden from Kamakura to Hase, visit your chosen temples and return. Add Yuigahama for a shorter coastal stop, or continue towards Enoshima if you want a longer outing. The sequences and shorter alternatives below are editorial suggestions based on official access information; you do not need to complete every stop.

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Focus on the temples

Choose one or both of Hasedera and Kotoku-in, then return towards Kamakura. Picking just one is a useful option for an afternoon arrival or a day with extra rest breaks.

Add a short coastal walk

After your temple visit, spend a little time by Yuigahama before returning. Set a limit for the coastal stop if you want sea views without extending the trip to Enoshima.

Kamakura Tourism Association: Yuigahama ↗

Continue towards Enoshima

Extend the outing by taking Enoden towards Enoshima. Shorten the earlier part of the day, and plan the walking after you leave the station as well as your return journey.

Getting to Kamakura from Tokyo or Shinjuku

From Tokyo Station, check JR Yokosuka Line services towards Kamakura; the tourism association gives about an hour as a planning estimate. From Shinjuku, look for a Zushi-bound Shonan-Shinjuku Line train stopping at Kamakura. Check the route for your travel date, including fares and the journey back.

Linking the two temples from Hase

At Kamakura, change to an Enoden train towards Fujisawa and get off at Hase. Official directions give about five minutes on foot to Hasedera, seven to Kotoku-in and five between the temples. Allow extra time for getting out of the station, crossings and your group's walking pace.

Plan around last admission

Hasedera admits visitors until 16:30 from July to March and 17:00 from April to June, closing half an hour later. Kotoku-in closes at 17:00 from October to March and 17:30 from April to September, with last admission 15 minutes earlier. Entry inside the Great Buddha ends at 16:20, with closing at 16:30. For both temples, consider Hasedera first; for a late arrival, choose one.

Choose your journeys before buying a pass

Noriorikun costs ¥800 for adults and ¥400 for children and covers a day of unlimited travel on the Enoden railway. JR travel from Tokyo, other railways, buses and temple admission are separate. Paper tickets are sold at Enoden station machines. Compare individual fares after deciding whether you will only visit Hase or make several stops. Check the current conditions for any participating facility benefits.

Enoden: Noriorikun one-day ticket ↗

Choose your visiting area with children or a stroller

Hasedera includes steps up from its lower grounds, so do not assume a stroller can reach every area. Kotoku-in publishes a ramp route at the entrance, Great Buddha forecourt and corridor, though uneven areas and stone paving remain. This does not establish access inside the statue. Enoden's Kamakura and Hase stations have accessible toilets; ask station staff for wheelchair boarding assistance.

Separate a short beach stop from an Enoshima extension

Official directions place Yuigahama about five minutes on foot from Hase, Yuigahama or Wadazuka station. Here it is suggested as a coastal walk. Continuing to Enoshima adds decisions about walking and places to visit. Enoden's Enoshima and Odakyu's Katase-Enoshima are separate stations, with a walk of about ten minutes between them. Plan the island visit and return railway together, or finish with the shorter coastal option.

Shorten the plan for a late start or wet weather

JapanPin's shorter option is one temple, a meal and the journey back. Skip the coast and Enoshima extension in heavy rain or when steps feel too demanding. Travel between stations and temples includes outdoor walking. Check that day's opening and transport information, and keep the number of stops within the time and energy you have.

Questions before you go

Do I need to reserve a temple visit?

Kotoku-in states that regular visits do not require a reservation. For Hasedera, check notices for any special admission or seasonal arrangements on your travel date.

Does a preschool child need an Enoden ticket?

Enoden allows up to two preschool children aged one to five to travel free with each adult or child passenger. A third pays the child fare, as does a preschool child travelling alone. Preschool children also enter Kotoku-in free; check other temples separately.

Will any southbound train from Shinjuku work?

Check the destination. Southbound Shonan-Shinjuku Line trains have several different termini. For a direct journey, check the stops of a Zushi-bound service; for other trains, search through to Kamakura with any transfers included.

Would driving make the trip easier?

The tourism association recommends public transport because roads around popular sights can be congested. Kotoku-in has no parking. If you drive, plan where to park separately.

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Official sources & review date

Checked: 2026-10-20 · Review due: 2026-11-19

JapanPin prepared this guide using official information. Suggested plans are not firsthand reviews or live service or booking information. Check prices, operations and booking terms with the official provider for your date.

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