- The Sea -
No trip to Kamakura is complete without enjoying the sea. One of the most popular places in summer for day trips is Yuigahama. This beach is known for its excellent facilities including rental shops for floats, beach umbrellas, etc. as well as clean bathrooms. You can also enjoy seafood at the many restaurants here. During the swimming season in Japan, there are professional life guards patrolling the beach making this place relatively safe. If you don't like too many people, but just want to take a quiet look at the sea, we recommend getting off at either Inamuragasaki, Shichirigahama or Kamakurakokomae Station. Between these three stations, there are few people because as there is no seaside facilities. So you can enjoy the sea peacefully without too much noise. On the way, you will see Pacific DRIVE-IN, a seaside restaurant which is ideal to grab a drink or watch the sunset. If you walk to Kamakurakokomae station, you will immediately remember a scene with this backdrop from Slam Dunk.- Temples and Shrines -
The temples in Kamakura are fun and interesting. If you want to check some of these seaside temples, please get off at the Hase station. BeautifulHasedera, the great Daibutsu atKotoku-in...both these temples are within walking distance from Hase. You can also stop by various cute shops and cafes that lie between the station and the temples. To know in-depth about the great Buddha, check out feature ongreat Buddha and Little Buddhas To know in-depth about Hasedera, check our feature on looking for the adorable Jizo statues- Enjoy the ride -
The one-day pass is a steal as getting on and off even between two stations will cost you around 400-500 yen! You can see the cost between stations below. The cost of 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for children is absolutely worthwhile. Hope you enjoy your trip to Kamakura ✨Download the Ikidane Nippon App: iOS / Android