Kamakura in 1 Day: The Japan Day Trip Most Tourists Skip

We spent one full day in Kamakura, Japan, and it might be the best day trip from Tokyo. We visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, saw the Great Buddha, walked the coast and beach, and explored Enoshima Island and the Iwaya Sea Caves. If you're planning a Kamakura day trip, this video covers the whole route so you can follow along. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:09 Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine 1:48 The Great Buddha (Kotoku-in) 3:36 Hasedera Temple 10:26 Shirasu-Don Lunch 12:07 Coast & Beach 13:26 Slam Dunk Shot 15:08 Enoshima Island 17:11 Iwaya Sea Caves 21:44 Samuel Cocking Garden 22:44 Final thoughts 📍 OUR ROUTE Tsurugaoka Shrine → Great Buddha → Hasedera Temple → Coast & Beach → Enoshima Island → Iwaya Sea Caves → Samuel Cocking Garden 🚆 GETTING THERE Kamakura is about an hour and a half from Tokyo by train, and the Enoden line connects Kamakura to Enoshima along the coast. 💡 TIPS Start early to beat the crowds at the shrines and the Buddha Wear comfortable shoes, since there's a lot of walking and stairs Check the tide before visiting the Iwaya Sea Caves, as they can close when the tide is high 👍 If this helped you plan your trip, like and subscribe for more travel videos! 💬 Have you been to Kamakura? Tell me your favorite spot in the comments. #Kamakura #JapanTravel #Enoshima #GreatBuddha #JapanDayTrip #TokyoDayTrip