Haneda Airport 57 min
Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine (21 min) Cozy, 11th-century Shinto shrine with a spring for ritual money-washing believed to increase wealth. Engakuji (20 min) Zen Buddhist complex, founded in 1282, with gates, temples, a giant bell & a relic of the Buddha. Hokokuji (34 min) Old temple noted for its dense bamboo grove, plus a tea house offering a matcha reception. Kōtoku-in (19 min) Tranquil temple known for a monumental, outdoor bronze statue of the Buddha in the seated position. Enoshima Sea Candle (15 min) Spectacular modernistic lighthouse, built in 2003 & offering wide views over Sagami Bay. Meigetsuin (26 min) Completed in 1383, this Rinzai Zen temple features a large round window & hydrangeas on the grounds. Kamakura Yuigahama Beach (23 min) Long stretch of sandy beachfront offering swimming, a public sea house & eateries. Yokohama Chinatown (46 min) Japan's largest Chinatown, with around 250 Chinese-owned stores & eateries & a colorful entry gate. Enoshima (17 min) Cozy island offering hot springs, an English-style garden, a sacred shrine, caves & a lighthouse. Enoshima Aquarium (13 min) Tanks featuring diverse marine life, including a dedicated jellyfish hall, plus dolphin shows. Kenchoji (28 min) Large Zen temple complex in a serene setting featuring gardens & a trail with views of Mt. Fuji. Hasedera (22 min) Buddhist temple & gardens dating from the 8th century, with a huge wooden statue of the god Kannon. Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū (27 min) Shinto shrine established in 11th century, built in 1828 in the traditional Edo architectural style. Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (52 min) Opened in 1993, this amusement park offers an aquarium with sealife shows, rides & a marina. Enoshima Shrine (Hetsunomiya) (15 min) A mountaintop complex consisting of 3 ancient shrines, scenic grounds & expansive vistas. |