Kamakura: Step into a Real-Life Manga World

🌈Hey, everyone! Want to take off on a trip and explore a world that seems to have come straight out of a manga? Kamakura, a youthful and romantic seaside town, is waiting for you!🌟🌊 Itinerary: Three Days and Two Nights, a Manga Journey🗺️🏠 🌿Day 1: Enoden Line, In Search of Youthful Memories • Morning: Arrive in Kamakura and check into a cozy B&B near the beach and train station🏠. After dropping off your luggage, you can't wait to hop on the yellow-green Enoden train🚋. Departing from Kamakura Station, the first stop is Enoshima Island🏝️. This is where Sakuragi Hanamichi and Haruko met in Slam Dunk! On the island, you can see the Mount Fuji Observation Lighthouse in the distance🔔. • Afternoon: Continue on the Enoden to Kamakurakokomae Station🏫. This is the crossroads where Sakuragi Hanamichi and Haruko met in the opening of Slam Dunk! Standing in front of the station and looking at the endless sea, don't you feel like your youth has returned?🏀💕 • Evening: Stroll along Komachi-dori Shopping Street in Kamakura🛍️, a street full of shops and restaurants where you can sample all kinds of Japanese snacks and Kamakura souvenirs! Don't forget to try the freshly baked Giraffa Curry Bread🍞, with crispy, soft bread filled with stringy, soft cheese, and a raw chocolate tart🍰. It's pure bliss! 🌿Day 2: Exploring the Ancient Culture of Kita-Kamakura • Morning: Head to Hasedera Temple🏯, a Jodo sect temple founded in 1063 and one of the symbols of Kamakura. The Japanese rock garden is located against the mountain and faces the sea, full of Zen.🌿🌊 • Afternoon: Walk to Kotoku-in Temple nearby to see the famous Kamakura Great Buddha🙏. This 11m-tall bronze statue is one of the most famous religious tourist destinations in Kanagawa Prefecture. It still retains the complete appearance of the 13th-century Buddha statue. You can look up at it from the outside or pay JPY 50 to enter the Great Buddha and feel the accumulation of history. • Evening: Return to the B&B, rest, or take a walk on the beach, feel the sea breeze, and listen to the sound of the waves🌊🎶. 🌿Day 3: Check out Niche Attractions for a Perfect Ending • Morning: Head to Gokurakuji Station🏞️, one of the locations for Our Little Sister. The stone steps leading to the mountain gate are lined with hydrangeas, and a glance back reveals a panoramic view of the Shonan Sea. Although the stone steps are steep, the scenery is definitely worth climbing up step by step. • Afternoon: If time permits, you can also visit Meigetsuin Temple🌸. This temple is famous for its hydrangeas. During the rainy season in June every year, 2,500 hydrangeas bloom in unison, forming a blue sea of flowers, which is breathtaking. • Evening: Pack your bags and end this unforgettable manga trip🎒🚀. On the way back, reminiscing about the bits and pieces of the past few days, have you already started planning your next trip?😉 🍒Food Recommendations: A Taste of Kamakura🍜🍣 • Shichirigahama: Be sure to try Double Doors' garlic wagyu fried rice🍛. The beef, butter, and garlic blend perfectly, and the rice is very chewy! Their cod and chips🍟 are also delicious!🫧 • Kamakura Komachi-dori: In addition to Giraffa Curry Bread🍞, there are all kinds of Japanese snacks and specialties waiting for you to discover! 🏕️Recommended Accommodation: A Cozy and Comfortable Nest🏠💤 • B&Bs near the beach and train station: This makes it very convenient for both travel and rest. Moreover, many B&Bs are equipped with wireless Internet, air conditioning, heating, and other household equipment, so you can feel the warmth of home while traveling.🛋️📶 ✨Budget: Travel Smart and Enjoy Your Trip💰💸 • Transportation: The train ticket from Tokyo to Kamakura costs about several hundred yen💴, and the Enoden one-day pass costs JPY 800💴 for adults, which is very cost-effective. • Accommodation: Budget B&Bs cost from several hundred to JPY 1,000💴 per night, depending on the season and room type. • Dining: You can eat very well for an average of several hundred yen💴 per meal! • Total: A three-day, two-night trip to Kamakura can be a lot of fun with a budget of around several thousand to JPY 10,000💴! 🧚‍♂️Okay, everyone! Can't wait to get started? Then pack your bags and come to Kamakura, a real-life manga world, for a trip!🎒🚀🌈