Take a leisurely day trip on the Enoshima Electric Railway! A great value one-day train ticket, "Noriorikun"

I spent a summer day enjoying a tour of must-see spots, riding the Enoden train, which makes stops at every station. I got the convenient and affordable "Nori-Ori-kun" one-day pass, which allows unlimited rides on the Enoden for just 800 yen (400 yen for children), and set off. Beautiful scenery awaits me at the end of my journey.
Enjoy it to the very end!

*All prices displayed in this article include tax.

《This is the route for this casual trip (Enoden train and walking only)》
Kamakura Station (Great Buddha-shaped yakitori on Komachi Street) → Hase Station (Great Buddha of Kamakura, Kotoku-in Temple, Hase-dera Temple, lunch at a cafe) → Inamuragasaki Station (Inamuragasaki Park) Shichirigahama Station (Passing through while enjoying the scenery) → Koshigoe Station (Koshigoe Fishing Port) → Shonan Kaigan Koen Station (Goodman Coffee) → Enoshima Station (Enoshima Shrine, Sea Candle, relaxing while looking at the sea) → Fujisawa Station

First, purchase the Enoden 1-day pass "Nori-ori-kun" at the ticket machine located at the west exit of Kamakura Station!

*The "Nori-Ori-kun" pass is available at all Enoden stations. It can also be purchased online. Please check the Enoden website for information on special facilities and other details.
* Refunds are not available after the start of the trip.

Before boarding the Enoden train, I headed to the east exit and strolled along Komachi Street, which was bustling with tourists. Komachi Street is full of souvenir shops and restaurants, making it a fun place to just walk around. Since this was Kamakura, my first destination was to try the "Daibutsu-sama Yaki" (a type of sweet).

After walking along Komachi Street for about 10 minutes, I spotted a Japanese confectionery and sweets shop with a blue curtain on my right, called "Kamakura Tomoya." They also sell shaved ice and ice cream, and it was quite crowded that day, probably because it was a beautiful sunny day. The service was very fast, and I was able to order in no time, getting my hands on a Daibutsu-sama yaki (a type of sweet) and warabi mochi with brown sugar syrup and soft serve ice cream.

The Daibutsu-sama Yaki comes in six flavors. It's said to bring good fortune, boosting health, popularity, wealth, beauty, career, and love luck. This time, I bought the thick-cut bacon and cheese flavor, which is supposed to boost career luck. I ate it hoping for improved career luck!

We've returned to Kamakura Station, and it's finally time to board the Enoden train!
First up is Hase Station.
From here, we'll walk to the tourist spots in Kamakura.

First, let's head to the Great Buddha of Kamakura, a symbol of Kamakura!
The principal image of Kotoku-in Temple, the national treasure bronze seated statue of Amida Buddha, is very famous as the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Standing 13.35 meters tall, it's large and imposing, but its gentle face was very comforting.

Next, we headed to Hase-dera Temple, a five-minute walk from Kotoku-in Temple, home of the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
Upon entering, you'll find a beautiful and tranquil Japanese garden. Hase-dera Temple is also known as the "Temple of Flowers," and it is said that you can see many seasonal flowers throughout the year. In particular, around June, many hydrangeas are in bloom, making it a popular spot that attracts many visitors even in the rain, all eager to catch a glimpse of the beautiful hydrangeas.

As you stroll around the temple grounds, you'll discover many things. First, there are the Jizo statues for finding love. There are three sets of three Jizo statues in total on the temple grounds. They are so cute that you'll want to take pictures of them.

A large, dimly lit cave was also discovered, featuring Benzaiten and her sixteen attendant deities.

From the observation deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the townscape of Kamakura, as well as Yuigahama and Zaimokuza beaches.

I'm getting hungry, so it's lunchtime!
"THE ORGANIC & HEMP STYLE CAFE & BAR Asagokoro" is a cafe located right in front of the sea. This restaurant specializes in dishes using hemp seeds. The large windows offer stunning ocean views, making it a very pleasant place to relax.

Today's meal included the fish of the day, fried salmon, charcoal rice, and whitebait topped with hemp seeds – a very healthy and delicious meal. Several side dishes were also included, making it a great value, and I was surprised by how delicious everything was!

It was really delicious. Thank you for the meal!

The journey continues.

With my stomach full, I boarded the Enoden train again and headed to Inamuragasaki Station.
Walk along the coast towards Inagasaki Park, which is about a 7-minute walk from the station.

The view from the park is magnificent, and apparently you can even see Mount Fuji on clear days.
With its well-maintained lawn, it's a great place to relax and take a break.

I boarded the Enoden train again, heading towards Koshigoe Station.
The scenery you can see from the windows of the Enoden train as it passes near Shichirigahama Station is a must-see. Don't miss it when you ride the train!
The Enoden train, which runs along the coast, through residential areas, and along local streets, offers a different kind of enjoyment compared to other trains.
While enjoying the scenery, we arrived at Koshigoe Station in no time.
We'll extend our trip to Koshigoe Fishing Port.

At the direct sales market at Koshigoe Fishing Port, you can enjoy locally caught fish and other seafood that were landed that day.
You can see Enoshima Island in the distance, and it's a very peaceful and relaxing place.

We passed Enoshima Station and arrived at the next station, Shonan Kaigan Koen Station.
Here's a recommended shop that's stylish, delicious, and where you can also use the "Noriori-kun" discount. It's a coffee stand called "Goodman Coffee," just a 30-second walk from the station.

It was a very hot day with the sun beating down, so frequent breaks were necessary. This shop is a participating facility in the "Noriori-kun" program, so you can get 10% off by showing your ticket when ordering!

This time I ordered an American hazelnut iced coffee and a hot cafe latte. Even in this heat, the creamy hot cafe latte is irresistibly delicious!

In addition to takeout options, you can also purchase specialty coffee beans to enjoy at home. The shop was bustling with people enjoying coffee on the terrace or stopping by to grab a cup.
That was a delicious cup of coffee, thank you very much!

Finally, we arrived at Fujisawa Station, the final stop for the "Nori-Ori-kun" train. But I wanted to enjoy it a little longer. I had gazed at Enoshima Island from afar so many times. I really wanted to land there, so I went back one station to Enoshima Station.
Get off at Enoshima Station, cross Benten Bridge, and you'll arrive at the island in about 20 minutes on foot.

After walking through Nakamise Street and continuing on, I purchased the "Enoshima Observation Lighthouse Set Ticket (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden + Enoshima Sea Candle + Enoshima Escalator)" (800 yen for adults, 400 yen for children) at the Enoshima Escalator ticket office. Along the way, while riding the Enoshima Escalator three times, I passed Enoshima Shrine.

At Hetsumiya Shrine, there was a ritual of passing through a ring of reeds. It is said that passing through this ring purifies the mind and body. There is a formal way to pass through the ring of reeds, and the instructions are clearly written, so even those who are unsure of the procedure will have no problem.

As we made our way through the beautiful gardens, we could see our destination: the Enoshima Sea Candle (observation lighthouse).

You can take an elevator to the top floor of the Enoshima Sea Candle. The top-floor deck has no glass windows, so you can feel the breeze from the Shonan sea on your skin and enjoy a 360-degree view of the Shonan area, making it the perfect place to end your trip.

Since I still wanted to enjoy the view, I decided to go down the stairs (you can also take the elevator). I then headed to "THE SUNSET TERRACE" located inside the "Enoshima Sea Candle." The shop is lined with sofa seats, and the view is truly magnificent, making it a comfortable place to relax. I leisurely waited for the sun to set while sipping a colorful drink.

Enoshima Sea Candle also offers special benefits with the "Nori-Ori-kun" pass. By showing your ticket, you can get discounts on the "Enoshima Sea Candle" (normally 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for children, but 50 yen off for adults and 20 yen off for children) and the "Enoshima Escalator" (normally 360 yen for adults and 180 yen for children, but 140 yen off for adults and 70 yen off for children).