Kamakura Great Buddha & Hasedera Day-Trip Pamphlet
An hour from Tokyo, then a rattling Enoden train to the Great Buddha. Up close, you can see the green patina that 700 years of sea wind have raised on the bronze. Look down on Yuigahama beach from Hasedera, then finish with street food on Komachi-dori.
Schedule for the day
Overview map showing how the stops relate to each other (straight lines only). For real walking directions, use the "directions" button on each step.
Kamakura Station (transfer to the Enoden)
About 1 hour from Tokyo Station on the JR Yokosuka Line. Walk to the Enoden platform at the West Exit and ride 3 stops to Hase.
Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotoku-in)
7 minutes on foot from Hase Station. The 11.3 m Amida Buddha was cast around 1252 and has sat in the open air for over 500 years. Admission $2; step inside for $0.35 more.
Hasedera Temple
A 5-minute walk from the Buddha. Don't miss the viewing terrace over Yuigahama beach, and the hydrangeas in June. Admission $2.75; the temple cafe serves a vegetarian curry.
Komachi-dori
Take the Enoden back to Kamakura and exit east. About 360 m of snack shops; shirasu (whitebait) rice bowls run about $10. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a further 10-minute walk.
Police: 110 · Ambulance/Fire: 119 · English-language help: JNTO Japan Visitor Hotline, 050-3816-2787 (24/7, multilingual). Don't hesitate to call if you need help.
Tipping isn't customary in Japan — no need to add extra at checkout. Cashless payment is widely accepted, though smaller shops, shrines, and temples are sometimes cash-only. Tax-free shopping (with your passport) is available at participating stores.
Frequently asked questions
Can I go inside the Great Buddha?
Yes — for $0.35 more you can step inside and see the casting seams from within.
How crowded is the Enoden train, and is there a day pass?
It gets busy on weekends but runs frequently. The 'Noriorikun' day pass is convenient and good value for this route.
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