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Perfect 2-Day Kamakura & Enoshima Itinerary: Temples, Cats & Street Food

Planning a trip to Kamakura and Enoshima? Whether you’re drawn by temples, retro trains, or stunning lantern-lit evenings, this 2-day travel plan has it all — including local food spots, secret shrines, and the best photo spots for that Instagram-perfect shot. And it’s the real schedule I went last summer!


📅 Day 1: Temples, Cats, and Enoshima Lantern Nights

Travel Date: August 28, 2024

🚉 Arrival & Check-In

💡 Pro Tip: Buy the Enoden One-Day Pass to save money and ride unlimited between Fujisawa and Kamakura!


🛤️ Ride the Retro Enoden to Hase

  • Stop 1: Goryo Shrine (御霊神社)
    • 📸 Must-See: Cat-themed guardian statue & the iconic torii gate with trains passing through!
  • Stop 2: Hasedera Temple (長谷寺)
    • 🛍️ Souvenir shop has beautiful omamori (Japanese charms).
  • Lunch at 十割そば 古賀 (Juwari Soba Koga) – ⭐ 3.28 Tabelog rating
    • A hidden gem with handmade soba.
  • Stop 3: Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha)
    • One of Japan’s most iconic statues.
  • Worth to Walk:
    • ~25 mins to Zeniarai Benten Shrine (銭洗弁才天)
    • 💰 Wash your coins in spring water to “multiply” your fortune.

🌅 Evening in Enoshima

  • Ride to Enoshima Station → walk to Asahi Honten (あさひ本店) – ⭐ 3.58
    • Famous for crispy tako senbei (octopus crackers). Street snack heaven!
  • Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden & Enoshima Lantern Festival 2024
    • 📅 Time: 18:00–20:30
    • 🎐 Romantic lantern-lit paths, perfect for evening strolls and sunset photos.
  • Return to Fujisawa
    • Dinner at 串兵衛 (Kushibee) – ⭐ 3.4
      • Cozy izakaya with yakitori and cold beer!
  • 💤 Stay: Kipp Hotel Shonan Fujisawa

📅 Day 2: Kamakura’s Charm, Local Eats & Hidden Spots

Travel Date: August 29, 2024

🧳 Morning

  • 10:00: Check out & store luggage at hotel
  • JR to Kamakura Station (¥199)

🥗 Brunch & Culture Walk

  • Brunch at GARDEN HOUSE Kamakura – ⭐ 3.52
    • Enjoy terrace seating under the trees.
  • Starbucks Kamakura
    • A peaceful, stylish branch near historic areas.
  • Kamakura City Agricultural Market (鎌倉市農協連即売所)
    • Local produce & handmade goods

🛍️ Omiyage & Sightseeing

  • Walk through Komachi Street (小町通り)
    • Perfect for street snacks & souvenirs
  • Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (鶴岡八幡宮)
    • Kamakura’s most important Shinto shrine
  • Short walk to Bergfeld Kamakura (ベルグフェルド) – ⭐ 3.64
    • A European-style bakery known for crispy pretzels
  • Head to Kamakura-gū Shrine (鎌倉宮)
    • Take a bus (¥220) after visiting nearby shops

🍰 Chill Before You Go

  • Visit Toshimaya (豊島屋) – home of famous Hato Sabure cookies
  • Relax at The Good Goodies Café around 14:30
    • Cool vibes + great coffee
  • Dinner at OXYMORON Komachi (オクシモロン コマチ) – ⭐ 3.66
    • Popular curry and dessert café (closes 18:00)

🚉 Return to Tokyo

  • 17:16 Kamakura → Enoden → 17:55 Fujisawa
  • Pick up luggage
  • 18:34 Fujisawa → Odakyu Line → Shinjuku (approx. 55 mins)

🌟 Why This Itinerary Works

  • ✅ Combines temples, food, culture, and nature
  • ✅ Avoids weekend crowds
  • ✅ Balanced pace with Instagrammable spots
  • ✅ Mix of popular and lesser-known experiences

💬 Ready to Explore a 2-Day Kamakura trip?

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