Kamakura and Enoshima Day Trip from Tokyo: Enoden, Passes and a Simple Route
Short answer: Kamakura and Enoshima make one of the easiest day trips from Tokyo. The JR Yokosuka Line runs straight from Tokyo Station to Kamakura in about an hour, and the little Enoden line then runs along the coast to Enoshima. For a single day, an IC card or the ¥800 Enoden 1-day pass is usually all you need. If you're also visiting Hakone, the 3-day Hakone Kamakura Pass covers both areas.
Below: how to get there, how the Enoden works, which ticket fits your plan, and a simple route for the day.
Getting there from Tokyo
There are two main ways in. Which one is better depends on where you're staying.
| Route | Best if you're staying near | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| JR Yokosuka Line to Kamakura | Tokyo Station, Shinagawa, Ginza | Direct train from Tokyo Station to Kamakura, about an hour (JR East's own description). Pay with your IC card. |
| Odakyu Line to Fujisawa or Katase-Enoshima | Shinjuku | Odakyu trains from Shinjuku run to Fujisawa (where the Enoden starts) and on to Katase-Enoshima, the closest station to Enoshima island. |
A common plan is to go out on one route and come back on the other: JR to Kamakura in the morning, the Enoden down the coast, then Odakyu back to Shinjuku from Enoshima, or the other way round.
The Enoden: Kamakura's seaside train
The Enoshima Electric Railway (everyone calls it the Enoden) is a short line between Kamakura and Fujisawa. Part of the way it runs right beside the sea, and in places through narrow streets between houses. It stops at the stations you'll want for the main sights:
- Kamakura: the start of the line, and the station for Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Komachi-dori shopping street.
- Hase: for the Great Buddha (Kotoku-in) and Hase-dera Temple.
- Enoshima: walk across the bridge to Enoshima island.
Paying is simple. Enoden accepts Suica, PASMO, ICOCA and the other major IC cards. At small unstaffed stations, tap your card on the reader at the simple gate. See our IC card guide if you don't have one yet.
One thing from the railway side: the Enoden gets very crowded on weekends and holidays. Its rules say large luggage may be refused when trains are crowded, so leave your suitcase in Tokyo or at a locker. If you're moving hotels that day, our luggage forwarding guide explains how to send it ahead.
Which ticket should you buy?
| Ticket | Price (adult / child) | Covers | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC card (pay as you go) | Normal fares | JR, Odakyu, Enoden | A simple day with only a few Enoden rides |
| Enoden 1-day pass "Noriorikun" | ¥800 / ¥400 | Unlimited Enoden rides for one day (not JR or Odakyu) | Hopping on and off at Kamakura, Hase and Enoshima |
| Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass (Odakyu) | ¥1,640 / ¥430 from Shinjuku | One Odakyu round trip to Fujisawa, plus unlimited Enoden and Odakyu between Fujisawa and Katase-Enoshima for one day | A day trip starting from Shinjuku |
| Hakone Kamakura Pass (Odakyu) | ¥8,520 / ¥1,980 from Shinjuku | 3 days of unlimited Odakyu lines, Enoden, and the main Hakone transport | Seeing both Kamakura and Hakone |
Prices are from the official Enoden, Odakyu and Kanagawa Prefecture tourism pages at the time of writing (October 2026), and they can change. The Noriorikun is sold at ticket machines and counters at Enoden stations, and online. Child fares are for ages 6 to 11.
The Hakone Kamakura Pass: when it's worth it
This pass is for people planning both Hakone and Kamakura in the same few days. According to Odakyu, it covers 3 days of unlimited rides on all Odakyu lines and the Enoden, plus the Hakone Tozan Train and Cable Car, the Hakone Ropeway, the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise and buses in designated areas. The purchase day counts as day one, and it's valid until the last service on day three.
Two things to know before you buy:
- The Romancecar costs extra. The pass doesn't include Odakyu's limited express. Odakyu lists the add-on as ¥1,200 one way to Hakone-Yumoto and ¥750 to Katase-Enoshima (adult).
- It doesn't cover JR, so with this pass, go via Shinjuku and Odakyu rather than JR from Tokyo Station.
You can buy it from Odakyu (online or at the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers at Shinjuku Station), or book it in advance on Klook: Hakone Kamakura Pass on Klook (affiliate link). It was rated 4.7 from about 1,500 reviews and listed at US$53.90 on Klook at the time of writing. Klook prices vary with the exchange rate and date, so compare before you buy.
If you're only going to Hakone, the Hakone Freepass is usually the better fit. See our Mt. Fuji and Hakone day trips guide, and which rail passes are worth it for the bigger picture.
A simple one-day route
- Morning: JR to Kamakura. Walk up Komachi-dori to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
- Late morning: Enoden from Kamakura to Hase for the Great Buddha and Hase-dera.
- Afternoon: Enoden along the coast to Enoshima, and walk across to the island.
- Evening: Odakyu from Katase-Enoshima back toward Shinjuku, or the Enoden to Fujisawa and JR from there.
Start early on weekends. The Enoden and the area around the Great Buddha are much calmer in the morning.
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