Experience Japanese culture and nature on a two-day, one-night trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

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Experience Japanese culture and nature on a two-day, one-night trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

Kamakura and Enoshima are places where you can experience Japanese nature, culture, and a retro atmosphere. If you stay at Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama, located directly above JR Shin-Yokohama Station, which offers excellent access to the city center and the airport, you can arrive from Shin-Yokohama...

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A trip to enjoy Japanese culture and nature in Kamakura on the first day and Enoshima on the second day

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Stay at Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama, located directly above JR Shin-Yokohama Station, and go sightseeing in Kamakura and Enoshima!

Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama is located directly above JR Shin-Yokohama Station, about a 1-minute walk from the Shinkansen ticket gate. It is very conveniently located, about 20 minutes by Shinkansen to Tokyo Station and about 30 minutes by train to Shibuya, making it a convenient base for sightseeing. Popular tourist spots such as Kamakura and Enoshima can also be reached in about an hour.

Experience Japanese culture and nature on a two-day, one-night trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

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Haneda Airport

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Head to Shin-Yokohama Station to leave your luggage at the hotel. It is convenient to take a direct bus to Shin-Yokohama Station.

Approximately 30 minutes by direct bus (Keihin Kyuko Bus) from Haneda International Airport
Click here for the timetable for the direct bus from Haneda International Airport to Shin-Yokohama Station

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Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama

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Once you've left your luggage, it's time to start sightseeing. First, head to Hasedera Temple, where you can enjoy different scenery depending on the season.
It takes about an hour to get from Shin-Yokohama Station to Hasedera Station by train and bus.

From JR Shin-Yokohama Station, take the Yokohama Line, change at JR Yokohama Station, and board the JR Yokosuka Line. Then change at JR Kamakura Station, board the Enoshima Electric Railway, get off at Hase Station, and walk for about 5 minutes.

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Hasedera Temple

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Next, we'll go see the famous tourist spot, the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is about a 10-minute walk from Hasedera Temple.

About 10 minutes walk from Hasedera Temple

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Kamakura Great Buddha Hall and Kotoku-in Temple

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Next, head to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, with its eye-catching large red torii gate. It takes about 30 minutes by train and on foot from the Great Buddha of Kamakura.


From the Great Buddha of Kamakura, Kotoku-in Temple, walk 5 minutes to Hase Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway, then get off at Kamakura Station. Transfer to the JR Yokosuka Line at the adjacent JR Kamakura Station, then get off at JR Kamakura Station and walk 10 minutes.

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

If you get hungry, enjoy some gourmet food at Komachi Street

Experience Japanese culture and nature on a two-day, one-night trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

Komachi-dori is a street that connects JR Kamakura Station and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and has been loved by many people since ancient times. It is a shopping street lined with a wide variety of shops, where you can buy delicious gourmet food and souvenirs. It is a very popular spot that you should definitely visit when you go to Kamakura. Be sure to find your favorite shop.

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Let's have dinner before returning to the hotel. Cubic Plaza Shin-Yokohama, located at Shin-Yokohama Station, is directly connected to the hotel, making it very convenient. Please check the official website for the latest information.
It takes about an hour to get from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine to Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama.

It is a 10-minute walk from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine to JR Kamakura Station. From Kamakura Station, take the JR Yokosuka Line, change to the JR Yokohama Line at Yokohama Station, and get off at Shin-Yokohama Station.

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Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama

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Please relax in the lounge.

Experience Japanese culture and nature on a two-day, one-night trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

Hotel guests can use the Associa Lounge on the 12th floor free of charge. (Hours: 10:00-22:00)

In addition to a wide range of coffee, tea, and soft drinks, we also offer beer (beer: 500 yen including tax).

You can enjoy a relaxing moment while admiring the night view from the counter seats.

Experience Japanese culture and nature on a two-day, one-night trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

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Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we set off!

Breakfast at Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama is served buffet style. In addition to Western and Japanese dishes, you can enjoy freshly made omelets, fried eggs, and pancakes in the live kitchen where you can watch the chefs cook right in front of you.

Experience Japanese culture and nature on a two-day, one-night trip to Kamakura and Enoshima
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On the second day, let's go sightseeing at Enoshima.
First, we'll start at the popular tourist spot, Enoshima Aquarium.
It takes about an hour to get from Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama to Enoshima Aquarium.


From Shin-Yokohama Station, take the JR Yokohama Line, change to the Tokaido Main Line at Yokohama Station, and get off at Ofuna Station. From Ofuna Station, change to the Shonan Monorail, get off at Shonan Enoshima Station, and it is about a 15-minute walk from there.

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Enoshima

If the weather is nice, it's your chance to see Mt. Fuji!

If the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji in the distance. It can be seen from various places on Enoshima, so why not try and find it?

Experience Japanese culture and nature on a two-day, one-night trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

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Enoshima Aquarium

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After seeing the marine life at Enoshima Aquarium, head to Samuel Cocking Garden while enjoying the unique gourmet food and scenery of Enoshima.
From the top you can see the whole of Enoshima. It is lit up at night from late November to the end of February, so you can enjoy the illuminations, which is highly recommended.

From Enoshima Aquarium, it takes about 25 minutes on foot to Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden.

We will introduce you to gourmet food that is unique to Enoshima!

Raw whitebait rice bowl and octopus crackers are two of Enoshima's representative gourmet foods. The raw whitebait rice bowl uses fresh whitebait that has just been landed, so you can enjoy its bouncy texture. The octopus crackers are a fragrant snack made by pressing and thinly baking octopus, and we recommend the crunchy texture.

*Please note that the raw whitebait bowl cannot be eaten between January and March due to the fishing ban period.

Experience Japanese culture and nature on a two-day, one-night trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

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Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden

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After enjoying the healing nature, enjoy the beautiful sunset at Enoshima.
You can see a beautiful sunset from Enoshima Benten Bridge, a large bridge that serves as the gateway to Enoshima.

Experience Japanese culture and nature on a two-day, one-night trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

Enjoy Kamakura and Enoshima in a 2-day, 1-night trip!

How about a two-day, one-night trip to Kamakura and Enoshima? Experience Japanese culture and nature, and relax while gazing at the ocean that stretches out before you.

We recommend Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama for your stay.

Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama is located directly above JR Shin-Yokohama Station, so it has excellent access to Kamakura, Enoshima, and Tokyo. You can also take the Shinkansen to Nagoya, Kyoto, and Shin-Osaka, making it a very convenient base for your trip.

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