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- Fare200 to 260 yen
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- StaffNone at the station
Where things are
Kamakurakokomae crossing: how to visit this Enoden spot
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The Kamakurakokomae crossing is beside Kamakura-koko-mae Station on the Enoden line, where adult fares to other stations run from 200 to 260 yen.
Three things to note
44 places to see
Kamakura, Hase, Enoshima and the coast
Choose an area, then touch a pin or a name for a short note and directions.
A coastal area that, like Yuigahama and Shichirigahama, draws large numbers of tourists.
Next station along; staff are on hand only from 9:00 to 18:00.
Unmanned station EN08 beside the railway crossing; no restrooms.
A three-minute walk from Koshigoe Station; the harbor shop sells fresh fish.
In 2026 open for swimming from July 1 to September 6; the Tenno-sai sea procession began here at 11:00.
In 2026 open from July 1 to September 13; the Enoshima fireworks were launched from here at 19:40.
JR Kamakura Station: the shrine is a 10-minute walk from its east exit.
Starts 2 minutes on foot from the east exit and runs to the shrine, with about 250 shops.
Google MapsA straight 2 km pathway from Yuigahama Beach to the shrine, modeled on Suzaku Oji in Kyoto.
The Genji Pond has three islands and the Heike Pond four; lotus blooms here in summer.
Shrine moved here by Yoritomo in 1180; the gate is open 6:00 to 20:00 all year.
Google MapsMuseum opened in 2019; open 10:00 to 16:30 and closed on Mondays.
Enoden stop; the Great Buddha is a 7-minute walk and Hasedera Temple a 5-minute walk.
The Great Buddha sits in the open air, a National Treasure about 11.3 meters tall.
Google MapsEleven-headed Kannon, 9.18 meters tall, with a sea-view platform on the upper ground.
Google MapsA spring where crowds wash money; a 20-minute walk from Kamakura Station.
Reached through dozens of red-bannered torii gates and a flight of stairs.
Enshrines the court noble Hino Toshimoto, who died in 1332; 25 minutes on foot from Jochiji.
Station for Engakuji, a 1-minute walk away, and for Jochiji.
Founded in 1282; open 8:30 to 16:30 from March to November, admission 500 yen for adults.
Built in 1281; open 9:00 to 16:30, admission 200 yen for adults.
About 2,500 hydrangeas draw visitors to the Kita-Kamakura temples in June.
Ranked first among the Kamakura Gozan; open 8:30 to 16:30, adults 500 yen, cash only.
About 240 steps up from the temple grounds, lined with tengu statues.
Bamboo garden open 9:00 to 16:00; admission 400 yen, matcha 600 yen.
Rock garden and matcha; open 9:00 to 16:30, adults 100 yen.
A shortcut entrance that climbs about 20 minutes to the Imaizumidai junction.
The highest point of the course at 159.2 m; its one toilet is about five minutes below.
The Tenen course ends at its gate; the stone garden is a Place of Scenic Beauty.
The Odakyu station; the garden is about 20 minutes on foot from here.
Google MapsThe Sea Candle site gives about 25 minutes on foot from here.
Google MapsThe bronze torii stands just past the bridge, and the Benten-maru boat leaves from its foot.
Three shrines make up Enoshima Shrine, first built in 552; the Hoanden hall costs 200 yen for adults.
Google MapsJapan's first outdoor escalator, opened in 1959; a ticket for all sections costs 500 yen for adults.
Google MapsThe tower is 59.8 meters tall and costs 800 yen for adults; the Samuel Cocking Garden around it is free until 17:00.
The third of the three shrines that together form Enoshima Shrine.
Two caves, 152 meters and 56 meters deep, open 9:00 to 17:00 and 500 yen for adults.
A bright light over Enoshima is said to have saved the monk Nichiren here in 1271.
Built as the sailing venue for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, with around 1000 yachts moored.
Slightly less crowded than Yuigahama, with a two-minute walk from the Zaimokuza bus stop.
A 15-minute walk from Kamakura Station and 5 minutes from Hase Station.
An Enoden station within 5 minutes on foot of Yuigahama, like Yuigahama and Hase stations.
A cape between Yuigahama and Shichirigahama, free to visit; about 30 minutes is enough.
Popular with surfers throughout the year and known for Mount Fuji views at sunset.
Base map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Fans of the Slam Dunk manga and anime come to this level crossing beside the sea. It sits next to a small unmanned Enoden station, on a working road. Here is how to get there, what the station has and which rules apply.
Editorial team, kamakuradaytrip.quest · Updated November 1, 2026 · A 6-minute read
What the crossing is and where it sits
The Kamakurakokomae crossing is the spot where a road crosses the Enoden line a few steps from Kamakura-koko-mae Station, with the sea just beyond. People looking for the Slam Dunk Kamakura location search for it under several names, and they all lead to the same small corner of the Shonan coast. It looks calm in photographs, but it is an ordinary level crossing in an ordinary neighborhood, where people live and drive every day.
The station sits at 1-25-5 Koshigoe in Kamakura City and carries the station number EN08 on the Enoden line.1 The tourist association describes the Enoshima Electric Railway as a line well known overseas, where cars run on Route 134 alongside the train and surfers share the seascape.7 On a clear day, the view from the train window can include Mt. Fuji over Cape Koyurugi.8
That mix of tracks, road, sea and mountain is what draws the crowds, and it also explains the rules in the later sections. You are visiting a place that was never built as an attraction, and the people who live here did not choose to host a crowd. Treat the crossing as part of a commuter line, and keep the line, the road and the residents ahead of your camera.
Tickets compared
Single fare, Noriorikun or Free Environment
| Ticket | Adult | Child | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single fare from the station | 200 to 260 yen | 100 to 130 yen | Machines or IC card |
| Noriorikun day pass | 800 yen | 400 yen | Machines at all stations |
| Kamakura Free Environment | 900 yen | 450 yen | Kamakura and Hase stations |
Prices from Enoden's fare and ticket pages; the child fare is for ages 6 to 12.2,3,17,14
Getting there by Enoden
Take the Enoden to Kamakura-koko-mae Station from Kamakura or Enoshima. From this station, adult fares to the other stops on the line run from 200 to 260 yen, and the trips take between 2 and 18 minutes.2 That makes the crossing an easy add-on to a day that already includes Enoshima or the Great Buddha at Hase. Adults are 12 and over on the Enoden, while children aged 6 to 12 and enrolled in elementary school pay the child fare.14
Because it is an unmanned station, you pay with an IC card at the simple ticket gate. At all stations except Fujisawa, Enoshima, Hase and Kamakura, you touch the card on the gate panel when you board and again when you get off.9 Nationwide cards such as Suica and PASMO work. Enoden also sells paper tickets from machines, with the fare table above the machine and an English switch on the screen.15
If you plan several rides, compare the day passes. The Enoden Noriorikun costs 800 yen for an adult and 400 yen for a child, and it allows unlimited rides on the whole line on the date of issue.3,16 The Kamakura Free Environment ticket costs 900 yen for an adult and is sold at Enoden Kamakura and Hase stations.17 The Noriorikun cannot be used with a Japan Rail Pass.16
What the station offers and what it lacks
Kamakura-koko-mae is a small platform, not a visitor center. It is one of the unmanned stations on the Enoden, along with Ishigami, Yanagikoji, Shonan-Kaigan-Koen, Yuigahama and Wadazuka.4 Enoden states that there are no restroom facilities at the station and asks passengers to use one elsewhere before arriving.5
One caution: the same company's FAQ page lists Kamakurakokomae among the stations that have restrooms, so the sources disagree. Plan as if there are none, and use the facilities at a larger station instead. The FAQ does list restrooms at Koshigoe and Shichirigahama stations, which lie on either side.13
Staff matter if you need help. At Shichirigahama Station staff are on hand only during the daytime, from 9:00 to 18:00, and the station is unmanned in the evening.18 At Kamakura-koko-mae itself there is no attendant at any time, so buy a pass or load your IC card before you leave a larger station.
Decision helper
How should you visit?
Choose by how much time and help you want
If I want the cheapest way
A single Enoden fare
Adult fares run from 200 to 260 yen.2
If I will ride several times
The Noriorikun
800 yen for unlimited rides on the date of issue.3
If I want a wider day pass
Kamakura Free Environment
900 yen for an adult, sold at Kamakura and Hase stations.17
If I want a guide beside me
A private train tour
A 1.5-hour private guided ride.
If I want a whole day
The anime day tour
A 10-hour day that lists the station among its stops.
Three ways in
Guided or on your own
The rules that apply at the crossing
The most important rule comes from Enoden itself: do not enter the track area, because of the danger of being hit by a train.6 Do not walk on the tracks, do not litter, do not use camera flash and wait behind the yellow line, the railway adds in a separate request.80 A photograph is never worth stepping over a line, and that goes for every Kamakura train crossing, not only this one.
The tourist association's visitor guidelines add the street rules. Take care not to disturb local residents and do not obstruct vehicles.11 Do not take photos in dangerous locations, and follow the rules and manners when taking pictures.81 Be mindful of traffic and other pedestrians, especially in crowded areas, and take your trash with you.82 Standing in a roadway for a shot fails every one of these tests.
On the platform, Enoden asks visitors not to step beyond the yellow line or use flashes, and to avoid inconveniencing other users or local residents when taking photos.10 In practice that means keeping tripods off the road, not blocking the pavement, and leaving space for the people who live here. If a spot is busy, wait your turn or move on. Hold your phone at arm's length from the curb rather than stepping out to get a better angle, and keep children and bags well back from the line.
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A polite visit
How to do it in order
On arrival
Touch your IC card
The station is unmanned, so the simple gate takes your card.9
On the platform
Stay behind the yellow line
No flash and no stepping beyond the line.10
At the crossing
Keep off the road and tracks
Do not enter the track area and do not obstruct vehicles.6,11
Nearby
Walk the shore
The coast draws crowds, so go early.12
Before leaving
Find a restroom
Koshigoe and Shichirigahama list restrooms.13
Crowds, timing and the coast around it
The association says the coastal sightseeing spots of Yuigahama, Shichirigahama and Inamuragasaki attract large numbers of tourists, and Kamakura City recommends early-morning sightseeing to spread visitors across the day.12 The same association runs a live crowd map for Kamakura's sights, where the color of each icon shows the latest congestion, which is worth a look before you set out.83
The sea itself calls for care. The association notes that the coast is at particular risk of tsunami: after a strong or long earthquake, move to high ground away from the coast and do not return until the warning is cancelled.84 Kamakura lies by the sea and is vulnerable to high waves and tides in typhoons, and the association suggests refraining from sightseeing when a typhoon is expected.85
Combine the crossing with a short walk along the shore, then a ride on to Enoshima or Hase, where Hasedera Temple is a 5-minute walk from the station and Kotoku-in a 7-minute walk.28 A Noriorikun holder gets discounts at Enoshima Sea Candle, Enoshima Aquarium and Hasedera Temple on the pass date, which makes the pass useful on a day with several stops.86
Video
Walking through Kokomae, Japan's iconic seaside railway
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Do not enter the track area due to imminent danger of getting hit by a train.
Checklist
Prepare for the visit
Carry3
- An IC card with enough balance
- Water for the walk along the shore
- Sun protection for the open coast
Do and do not4
- Stay behind the yellow line
- Never step onto the tracks
- Leave room for residents and traffic
- Arrive early to avoid the crowds
Guided options that include the station
A guide can make this stop calmer, because a local knows where to stand. A private 1.5-hour Enoden train ride with a guide that visits a Slam Dunk spot is listed from $92 per group, with free cancellation. A longer private anime tour lasts 3.5 hours and is listed from $83. Both are new listings with few or no reviews, so read the page before you book.
If you want a full day, one listing combines Kotoku-in, Hase, Kamakurakokomae Station, Enoshima and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in a 10-hour day with an English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean guide, from $56. Treat the stop as a listed point on a route, not as time you can spend at will, and ask the operator how long the group stays at each place before you book.
The Kamakura & Enoshima day trip on this site does not list the crossing among its stops, which are Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Komachi Street, Hase-dera, Kotoku-in and Enoshima. If the crossing is your main goal, travel on your own by Enoden or choose a listing that names the station.
FAQ
Asked often, answered briefly.
Where is the Kamakurakokomae crossing?
Next to Kamakura-koko-mae Station.
The station is at 1-25-5 Koshigoe, Kamakura City, station number EN08.1
How much is the Enoden from Kamakura-koko-mae?
From 200 yen.
Adult fares from the station to the others run from 200 to 260 yen.2
Is there a day pass?
Are there restrooms at the station?
Is the station staffed?
No.
It is one of the unmanned stations on the Enoden.4
Can I stand on the tracks for a photo?
No.
Enoden says not to enter the track area because of the danger of being hit by a train.6
Is flash photography allowed?
Not on the platform.
Enoden asks visitors not to use flashes there.10
How do I pay at the gate?
Touch an IC card.
At stations other than Fujisawa, Enoshima, Hase and Kamakura you touch the card on boarding and on leaving.9
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