Kamakura, Japan | A Healing Summer Day Trip Guide

At ten in the morning, depart from Asakusa and take the subway to Shinjuku Station. Then find the Odakyu Service Center at the west exit of Shinjuku to purchase a Kamakura one-day pass, which can be bought on the same day. The staff will ask for your departure point and provide you with a Chinese guide and timetable. The pass includes the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku to Fujisawa and the Enoden Line from Fujisawa to Kamakura. When using the subway, please remember to use the pass to avoid missing it. I once neglected to use the Odakyu Line pass and had to pay with my SUICA card, which was a bit regrettable. Around noon, you will arrive at Kamakura Station. Next, follow the walking route below for your tour: Starting from Kamakura Station, head to Komachi Street first. This area is perfect for strolling with various snacks and shops, allowing you to fully enjoy shopping and gourmet food. Then, proceed to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. This is a famous shrine and worth visiting. Continue along Wakamiya-oji Avenue towards Hase Station. You can enjoy beautiful scenery along the way. After reaching Hase Station, visit Hasedera Temple, a temple that requires a ticket for entry. It has shady trees and is very cool, making it a good place to rest. Additionally, you can see a huge wooden Buddha statue. Next, go to Kotoku-in to see the famous Great Buddha of Kamakura. This also requires a ticket purchase. After getting off at Kamakura High School, you will see many people taking photos at the intersection. Don't rush; keep heading towards Enoshima, and you will find many similar intersections along the way where you can freely take photos and avoid the crowds. Finally, walk all the way to Enoshima and leisurely browse until about 7:30 in the evening before starting your return. For food, you can find unexpected delicacies everywhere and try various snacks. Based on what you mentioned, I recommend trying the fried beef patty and cold soba noodles, which are very delicious and affordable. Especially at a corner leading to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, there is cold soba noodles that you can try. I hope this guide is helpful to you, and I wish you a pleasant day trip in Kamakura! If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask me.