Itinerary

1. Tokyo to Kamakura Adventure: Enoden Railway and Scenic Island Exploration

   • 08:00 Meeting Point 1:  JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit
   • Enoden Railway: This green train is loaded with countless Memories of one’s youth.
   • When the intro of "I Want to Say I Love You Loud" plays, it awakens memories and makes my blood boil.
   • Many people came here because of Slam Dunk but found a more beautiful Kamakura than they imagined.
   • Enoden is a tram that runs between Fujisawa Station and Kamakura Station.
   • It passes through Enoshima, Kamakura Kogakumae, Hase and other stations.
   • Enoden will run between urban buildings, houses, and main roads.
   • Running on the track along the seaside, you will pass through countless beautiful scenes.
   • It is beautiful in spring when the flowers are in full bloom.
   • Kamakura High School (40 minutes)
   • Kamakura High School: The full name is Kanagawa Prefectural Kamakura High School.
   • Because Kamakura's "Kamakura High School" station was selected as the most beautiful in Japan, one of the stations this school is not far from station naturally has the title of "All Japan's Super Beautiful High School".
   • This high school near the sea is the prototype of Lingnan High School in "Slam Dunk".
   • The ramp from the school to the station is the classic scene in which Takenori Akagi says, "We have a long way to go," after Shohoku comes to practice.
   • "I don't want to be separated from you until the end of the world..."
   • Kamakura High School seems to carry too many memories of youth.
   • On the road to the sea before the high school, Aida Yayoi once passed by in a taxi, looking for Sendou, who was fishing.
   • Let him go to northern Hunan to join the coalition forces in Xiangyang and Lingnan.
   • Not far away from the intersection near the sea, Sakuragi Hanamichi once greeted Haruko here.
   • The gymnasium in the college is where Xiandao and Monkey Boss practice sweating.
   • Xiangbei and Lingnan once played exciting practice matches here...
   • We will find that everything here is almost the same as in the animation, even though reality is far from the animation.
   • Shonan Coast Walk (may be cancelled if the wind and waves are too strong): Pass through the railway crossing and the road, and go down the stairs to the famous Shonan Coast in Kanto, Japan.
   • It is a paradise for surfers and those who enjoy seaside activities.
   • Sakuragi Hanamichi stopped and waited here, and Rukawa Kaede passed by this coast on his bicycle.
   • This crossing is engraved with the memories of so many people, and Kamakura High School on the slope has become the starting point of those memories.
   • When the weather is good, you can see Mount Fuji.
   • 12:00 Enoshima (120 minutes)
   • Enoshima is a small island with many scenic spots, all of which can be reached on foot.
   • Get off at Enoshima Station and cross Benten Bridge to reach the island.
   • Enoshima Shrine, Ryūren Bell, Enoshima Rock House, Observation Lighthouse, etc.
   • You can spend 2 or 3 hours walking around the island to visit all these attractions.
   • When you reach the island's top, you can see the entire Shonan Sea.
   • Enoshima Shrine: Enoshima Shrine is located in Enoshima.
   • It is said to have been founded in the 13th year of Emperor Kinmei (AD 552).
   • It is enshrined by three temples: Okutsu Palace, Nakatsu Palace, and Benezu Palace.
   • It is a small shrine composed of three goddesses who protect maritime traffic safety.
   • 14:20 Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine (90 minutes)
   • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine: a shrine located in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, also known as Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine.
   • Founded in the 6th year of Kanghei (1063), it is one of the oldest shrines in Japan.
   • Its main shrine (upper palace) and Wakamiya (lower palace) have been designated important cultural properties of Japan.
   • Komachi Street: Kamakura Komachi Street is a well-known commercial shopping street in Kamakura.
   • There is a concentration of local speciality products and restaurants.
   • Not only does it have authentic Japanese snacks and dishes, but it also has beautiful trinkets and souvenirs.
   • It is a must-visit commercial street for young people visiting Kamakura, Japan.
   • Start returning at 16:00.
   • Arrive in Tokyo at 18:00 and get off at Tokyo Station or Shinjuku.

2. Shinjuku to Kamakura Excursion: Visit to the Great Buddha of Kamakura

   • 08:30 Meeting Point 2: Shinjuku West Exit in front of Sumitomo Mitsui Bank strong
   • 10:00 Kamakura Daibutsu (30 minutes)
   • Kamakura Daibutsu is a Buddha statue in Kotoku-in Temple and a significant symbol of ancient Kamakura.
   • It is designated as a Japanese national treasure.
   • Known as the Kamakura Daibutsu, this bronze Buddha statue dates back to the 13th century and is Japan's second tallest bronze statue.
   • This Buddha statue is an iconic tourist attraction with many tourists in the Kanto region.
   • Like the Buddha in Nara, the Great Buddha of Kamakura was first housed in a temple building after being cast in the 13th century.
   • But in the 14th and 15th centuries, typhoons, tsunamis, and earthquakes repeatedly destroyed the main hall housing the statues.
   • Thus, in 1498, the statue's caretakers succumbed to the irresistible forces of nature and exposed the statue to the elements.
   • Since then, it has remained standing and become a sacred Kamakura symbol.
   • (Tickets are at your own expense: 300 yen, 50 yen inside the Buddha).

3. Reliving Youth: Exploring Kamakura High School and Enoden Railway

   • 10:40 Kamakura High School & Enoden Railway (complimentary item, the train takes about 10 to 15 minutes)
   • Enoden Railway: This green train is loaded with countless Memories of one’s youth. When the intro of "I Want to Say I Love You Loud" plays, it awakens memories and makes my blood boil.
   • Many people came here because of Slam Dunk but found a more beautiful Kamakura than they imagined.
   • Enoden is a tram that runs between Fujisawa Station and Kamakura Station.
   • It passes through Enoshima, Kamakura Kogakumae, Hase and other stations.
   • Enoden will run between urban buildings, houses, and main roads.
   • Running on the track along the seaside, you will pass through countless beautiful scenes.
   • It is beautiful in spring when the flowers bloom.
   • Kamakura High School (40 minutes)
   • Kamakura High School: The full name is Kanagawa Prefectural Kamakura High School.
   • Because Kamakura's "Kamakura High School" station was selected as the most beautiful in Japan. One of the stations, this school not far from the station, naturally has the title of "All Japan's Super Beautiful High School".
   • This high school near the sea is the prototype of Lingnan High School in "Slam Dunk".
   • The ramp from the school to the station is the classic scene where Takenori Akagi said, "We have a long way to go" after Shohoku came to practice.
   • "I don't want to be separated from you until the end of the world..."
   • Kamakura High School seems to carry too many memories of youth.
   • On the road to the sea in front of the high school, Aida Yayoi once passed by in a taxi, looking for Sendou, who was fishing.
   • Let him go to northern Hunan to join the coalition forces in Xiangyang and Lingnan.
   • Not far away from the intersection near the sea, Sakuragi Hanamichi once greeted Haruko here.
   • The gymnasium in the college is where Xiandao and Monkey Boss practice sweating.
   • Xiangbei and Lingnan once played exciting practice matches here...
   • Everything here is almost exactly the same as in the animation, even though reality is far from the animation.
   • Shonan Coast Walk (may be cancelled if the wind and waves are too strong): Pass through the railway crossing and the road and descend the stairs to the famous Shonan Coast in Kanto, Japan.
   • It is a paradise for surfers and those who enjoy seaside activities.
   • Sakuragi Hanamichi stopped and waited here, and Rukawa Kaede passed by this coast on his bicycle.
   • So many people's memories are engraved on this crossing, and Kamakura High School on the slope has become the starting point of those memories.
   • When the weather is good, you can see Mount Fuji.

4. Enoshima Island Exploration: Discovering Scenic Gems and Ancient Shrines

   • 12:00 Enoshima (120 minutes)
   • Enoshima is a small island with many scenic spots, all of which can be reached on foot.
   • Get off at Enoshima Station and cross Benten Bridge to reach the island.
   • Enoshima Shrine, Ryūren Bell, Enoshima Rock House, Observation Lighthouse, etc.
   • You can spend 2 or 3 hours walking around the island to visit all these attractions.
   • When you reach the island's top, you can see the entire Shonan Sea.
   • Enoshima Shrine: The Enoshima Shrine is located in Enoshima.
   • It is said to have been founded in the 13th year of Emperor Kinmei (AD 552).
   • It is enshrined by three temples: Okutsu Palace, Nakatsu Palace, and Benezu Palace.
   • It is a small shrine with three goddesses protecting maritime traffic safety.

5. Ancient Charms and Shopping Delights: Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine and Komachi Street Exploration

   • 14:20 Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine (90 minutes)
   • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine: This shrine, also known as Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine, is located in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
   • Founded in the 6th year of Kanghei (1063), it is one of the oldest shrines in Japan.
   • Its main shrine (upper palace) and Wakamiya (lower palace) have been designated important cultural properties of Japan.
   • Komachi Street: Kamakura Komachi Street is a well-known commercial shopping street in Kamakura.
   • There is a concentration of local speciality products and restaurants.
   • Not only does it have authentic Japanese snacks and dishes, but it has beautiful trinkets and souvenirs.
   • It is a must-visit commercial street for young people visiting Kamakura, Japan.
   • Start returning at 16:00.  
   • Arrive in Tokyo at 18:00 and get off at Tokyo Station or Shinjuku.