By Train
- From Tokyo
- Tokyo (JR Yokosuka-sen Line) - Kamakura: approx. 1 hr.
- Shinjuku (Odakyu-sen Line) - Katase-Enoshima (Enoden Line) - Kamakura: approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
- From Osaka, Nagoya
- Osaka, Nagoya (Tokaido Shinkansen) - Shin-Yokohama (JR Yokohama-sen Line) - Yokohama (JR Yokosuka-sen Line) - Kamakura
Transportation for Sightseeing
There are two major bus systems: Enoden and Keikyu. They both offer one-day passes. Taxis are on stand-by at the station, and there are limousine services which are available at about 10,000 yen / 2 hrs. and 16,000 yen / 3 hrs. for a medium-sized sedan (for details call Keihin Kyuko Taxi / 0467-22-0946).
Tour Buses
Enoshima Dentetsu / 0466-24-2714
Hato Bus / 03-3455-8101
Keihin Kyuko Dentetsu / 0467-24-0852
Bicycles for Rent
Bicycles are available for rent at 1,500 yen / day.
Kamakura Rent-a-cycle / 0467-24-2319 (near Kamakura Station east exit)
Rickshaw Carriages
Yufu-tei / 0467-24-3739
Kuruma-ya Rintaro / 0467-22-8711
Rickshaws can sometimes be found near the Daibutsu (Image of Great Buddha) or near the San-no-torii entrance gate of Hachiman-gu Shrine. Rates start at 9,000 yen / hour / 2 passengers at a time.
[
Kamakura ||
Look Back a Bit |
Transportation |
Main Street |
Places to Visit |
Museums and Parks |
Outdoor Activities |
Local Food |
Arts, Crafts and Specialities |
Festivals and Events |
A Local Celebrity |
Accommodations |
More Information
]
[
Hometown Homepage
]
