Kamakura & Shonan Beach Cycling
Umino Kyoto E-BikesKamakura was the political center of Japan in the 12th century when the samurai (warrior class) took control of the country. You can enjoy the temples, Great Buddha, bamboo forests, and old towns that represent samurai culture. Furthermore, the neighboring Shonan beach is Japan's most famous beach for leisure, and is enveloped in a vibrant atmosphere all year round. There are bicycle paths along the coast, making it a great area to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and easily cycle while enjoying Japanese culture and nature.
Kamakura
Coastal bike path
Time / Distance
2~4h / One way 13km, Roud trip 21km
1 hour by train from Tokyo (leave at 9am and return at 6pm)
Course
Hokoku-ji (bamboo garden temple)
This temple was built about 700 years ago and is famous for its beautiful bamboo garden. It has been designated as a Japanese Heritage site and has a very mystical atmosphere.
There is also a bicycle parking lot.
Paking at Station
The area around Kamakura Station is more enjoyable on foot, so let's park our bikes around the station.
Komachi Shopping Street
Komachi-dori is a marketplace in Kamakura where you can enjoy a variety of snacks, souvenirs, and experience corners.
You can enjoy unique and cute snacks, from Daibutsu Oyaki to matcha sweets and sushi.
Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine
It is located in the center of Kamakura. After the samurai revolution in the 12th century, this shrine governed Japan for about 150 years. It is still a place of worship for many people today.
There is no bicycle parking lot, and it is about 600m from the station, so it is best to walk there from the station.
Restart Cycling → Great Buddha
Kamakura Great Buddha is a 13m long Buddha statue made about 800 years ago. It is impressive, but more than anything, it has a mysterious charm that makes you feel calm just by looking at it.
It is 2km from Kamakura Station, so it takes 30 min to walk there, but it can be reached in 10 minutes by bicycle.
1.5km to the sea
It takes about 30 minutes to walk to the beach, but it only takes 5 minutes by bicycle.
Shonan beach & Enoshima island
Recent national policies have led to the creation of large-scale bicycle paths along the coast, including the 6km stretch from Kamakura to Enoshima, which offers the best coastal cycling experience with seeing Mt. Fuji.
Cycling across the sea to Enoshima
Enoshima is connected to the mainland by a bridge, so you can cross it by bicycle.
There is also a bicycle parking area on the island.
Enoshima is connected to the mainland by a bridge, so you can cross it by bicycle.
There is also a bicycle parking area on the island.
Enoshima Shrine and Benzaiten Nakamisedori Shopping Street are famous attractions.
Sunset
On the way back, if you head east along the beach, you might be able to see a beautiful sunset.
The last train to Tokyo leaves late at night, so you can enjoy the ride at your leisure.
