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 in about an hour. This time, we will introduce a two-day, one-night itinerary that will allow you to enjoy both Kamakura and Enoshima at the same time.
A trip to enjoy Japanese culture and nature in Kamakura on the first day and Enoshima on the second day
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.
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Haneda Airport, located in Tokyo, Japan, is the largest airport in Japan and the busiest airport in the country. It opened in 1923 and has since been expanded and renovated many times, and is now used by many travelers from both Japan and overseas.
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
It is located directly above JR Shin-Yokohama Station, so you can get around without getting wet even on rainy days.
The hotel's reception is located on the 10th floor of the station building, Shin-Yokohama Cubic Plaza, directly above JR Shin-Yokohama Station.
Luggage can be stored at the hotel front desk before check-in.
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.
This is a famous temple in Kamakura. It is also known as the "Temple of Flowers."
You can enjoy different scenery each season, such as hydrangeas in June and autumn leaves from November to December.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is about a 10-minute walk from Hasedera Temple.
About 10 minutes walk from Hasedera Temple
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a gigantic Buddha statue, whose official name is "Amitabha Nyorai Seated Statue." It is about 13.35 meters tall (including the pedestal) and weighs about 121 tons. It is one of the most famous Buddha statues in Japan and was erected about 770 years ago.
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.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a famous shrine in Kamakura and a popular tourist spot.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which is worshipped as the god of military fortune, is visited by many worshippers who pray for a wide range of things, from luck in games and careers to safe childbirth and finding a partner.
If you get hungry, enjoy some gourmet food at Komachi Street
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.
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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Relax and unwind after a long day in a calm space.
We also recommend soaking in the afterglow of your trip in the hotel lounge.
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Please relax in the lounge.
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.
Good morning! Located directly above JR Shin-Yokohama Station, you can easily get to tourist spots.
After a delicious breakfast, head off to Enoshima.
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.
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.
Enoshima is a small island located in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
On a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji from various places on 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?
Enoshima Aquarium is located in a great location facing Sagami Bay, with Mt. Fuji on the right and the scenic Enoshima Island on the left. Sagami Bay spreads out before you, a treasure trove of marine life. In the Sagami Bay Large Aquarium, the largest tank in the aquarium, which seems to have been cut out from the bay, you can observe 20,000 fish of 100 species. Enoshima Aquarium is also the only place in the world where you can see live whitebait, a specialty of Shonan, at any time. You can also see about 50 kinds of jellyfish on display, dolphin shows with Sagami Bay as a backdrop, and sea turtles, penguins, and seals. It is a must-see spot when sightseeing in Shonan and 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.
This historic garden in Enoshima is a popular tourist attraction. It was created by British merchant Samuel Cocking during the Meiji period. It is now maintained as a botanical garden, where you can enjoy beautiful flowers and trees throughout the seasons.
You can see a beautiful sunset from Enoshima Benten Bridge, a large bridge that serves as the gateway to 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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