Haneda Airport 56 min
Hokokuji (13 min) Old temple noted for its dense bamboo grove, plus a tea house offering a matcha reception. Engakuji (14 min) Zen Buddhist complex, founded in 1282, with gates, temples, a giant bell & a relic of the Buddha. Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine (16 min) Cozy, 11th-century Shinto shrine with a spring for ritual money-washing believed to increase wealth. Kamakura Yuigahama Beach (4 min) Long stretch of sandy beachfront offering swimming, a public sea house & eateries. Enoshima Sea Candle (17 min) Spectacular modernistic lighthouse, built in 2003 & offering wide views over Sagami Bay. Enoshima (19 min) Cozy island offering hot springs, an English-style garden, a sacred shrine, caves & a lighthouse. Kōtoku-in (11 min) Tranquil temple known for a monumental, outdoor bronze statue of the Buddha in the seated position. Enoshima Shrine (Hetsunomiya) (17 min) A mountaintop complex consisting of 3 ancient shrines, scenic grounds & expansive vistas. Meigetsuin (14 min) Completed in 1383, this Rinzai Zen temple features a large round window & hydrangeas on the grounds. Kenchoji (11 min) Large Zen temple complex in a serene setting featuring gardens & a trail with views of Mt. Fuji. Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū (10 min) Shinto shrine established in 11th century, built in 1828 in the traditional Edo architectural style. Enoshima Aquarium (15 min) Tanks featuring diverse marine life, including a dedicated jellyfish hall, plus dolphin shows. Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (37 min) Opened in 1993, this amusement park offers an aquarium with sealife shows, rides & a marina. Yokohama Chinatown (46 min) Japan's largest Chinatown, with around 250 Chinese-owned stores & eateries & a colorful entry gate. Hasedera (10 min) Buddhist temple & gardens dating from the 8th century, with a huge wooden statue of the god Kannon. |