Nearby Sightseeing

大船観音寺

A 25m-tall white bodhisattva statue, the symbol of the Ofuna area - visible right from the station.

Access: 5–10 min walk from Ofuna Station (west exit)

鶴岡八幡宮

Kamakura's iconic shrine, at the end of the famous Wakamiya-oji approach road.

Access: ~6 min by train from Ofuna to Kamakura Station, then ~10 min walk

高徳院(鎌倉大仏)

Home to the Great Buddha of Kamakura, a National Treasure.

Access: From Kamakura Station, Enoden train to Hase Station (~4 min), then ~7 min walk

由比ヶ浜

Kamakura's best-known beach - lively in summer, popular for a stroll year-round.

Access: ~3 min by Enoden train from Kamakura Station

小町通り

Kamakura's classic shopping street, lined with street food and souvenir shops.

Access: Right by Kamakura Station's east exit

江島神社・江の島

One of Japan's three great Benzaiten shrines; the approach street has local shirasu (whitebait) food stalls.

Access: ~14 min by Shonan Monorail from Ofuna to Shonan-Enoshima Station, then ~16 min walk

江の島シーキャンドル

Enoshima's observation lighthouse - on a clear day you can see Mt. Fuji and Minato Mirai.

Access: On Enoshima island, walking distance from Enoshima Shrine

江ノ電

A scenic local railway that runs along the coast - the street-level crossing at Koshigoe is a favorite photo spot.

Access: Board from Kamakura Station or Fujisawa Station

横浜赤レンガ倉庫・みなとみらい

Yokohama's waterfront district, home to the Red Brick Warehouse and Landmark Tower.

Access: ~18 min direct by JR Tokaido Line from Ofuna to Yokohama Station, then transfer to the Minatomirai Line