Sunset view from Chigogafuchi Abyss in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

Great Seafood and Sunsets at this Day Trip Destination Popular with Locals

One Day Enoshima Day Trip

Japan has many sights of natural beauty, and those who only visit the concrete jungle of Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) might be missing out. Enoshima (江ノ島) offers not only great views of the Sagami Bay (相模湾, Sagami-wan), but also of Mount Fuji (富士山, Fuji-san) on a clear day overlooking the bay. It is also only 1 hour away from Shinjuku Station by train.

Enoshima is especially popular as a weekend getaway for the locals, which is why the place is filled with amenities and shops. It's a great place to chill at some cafes, get some fresh seafood, and also watch the sunset over the horizon.

Ultimate Enoshima Day Trip Itinerary From Tokyo

Amazing Beaches, Seafood, and Sunsets a Stone's Throw from Tokyo

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Our day trip from Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) to Enoshima (江ノ島) takes you through all the major sights of Enoshima, while also recommending you the best eats in the area that are not to be missed.

It starts off by taking the Odakyu Odawara Line from Shinjuku Station, and arriving at Katase-Enoshima Station. Then we'll go through the Enoshima Aquarium (新江ノ島水族館, Shin-Enoshima Suizokukan), the Iwaya Caves (江の島岩屋, Enoshima Iwaya), the Samuel Cocking Garden (江の島サムエル・コッキング苑, Enoshima Samueru Kokkingu En), and most stunningly, the sunset at Chigogafuchi Abyss (稚児ヶ淵, Chigogafuchi). You'll also get some great seafood at Enoshima Koya (江ノ島小屋, Enoshima Kōya), and Tobiccho (とびっちょ), with great desserts along the way at Enoshima Pudding (江の島プリン, Enoshima Purin) and Loncafe.

Do note that the sunset in Japan varies between 4pm and 6pm depending on the season, with winter being the earliest and summer being the latest. Tweak the itinerary and the start times based on the sunset timing when you visit.

Itinerary Details

Starting Time

Start off from Shinjuku Station

Recommended Time:

08:00

新宿駅

Shinjuku Station

小田原線

Odawara Line

JR山手線

JR Yamanote Line

埼京線

JR Saikyo Line

丸の内線

Marunouchi Line

湘南新宿ライン

JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line

都営地下鉄新宿線

Toei Shinjuku Line

Take the train over to Enoshima

Est.

08:00

1h 5m

The most convenient way to get to Enoshima is via the Odakyu Odawara Line from Shinjuku Station. With a short transfer at Fujisawa, the journey between the two places can be completed rather effortlessly in about an hour.

Odawara Line

Between Shinjuku Station and Sagami-Ono Station

Towards Fujisawa Station

Odakyu

Enoshima Line

Between Sagami-Ono Station and Fujisawa Station

Towards Fujisawa Station

Odakyu

Shinjuku Station

Fujisawa Station

58 mins

¥649

Enoshima Line

Towards Katase-Enoshima Station

Odakyu

Fujisawa Station

Katase-Enoshima Station

7 mins

Walk over to Enoshima Koya

Est.

09:15

3 mins

200m

Katase-Enoshima Station

Enoshima Koya

Est.

09:20

1h 15m

Enoshima Koya (江ノ島小屋)

Dig into some amazing seafood bowls for brunch

Enoshima Koya is the Best Seafood Restaurant in Enoshima to experience some of the fresh local seafood delights and dig into some of the local specialities. It often commands a long queue of Japanese regulars who flock to the restaurant from the morning when it opens. It's well-known amongst locals, but a bit of a hidden gem amongst foreigners, and it's definitely a restaurant not to be missed when you're in the area.

Main tank in Enoshima Aquarium in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

Est.

10:35

1.5 hours

Enoshima Aquarium (新江ノ島水族館)

Discover the wonders of Sagami Bay

Enoshima Aquarium is the Best Aquarium in Enoshima and one of the Best Aquariums near Tokyo. It is themed after the nearby Sagami Bay (相模湾, Sagami-wan) and features many well-designed and modern aquarium exhibits. While many of the aquariums in the Tokyo area are rather small, the Enoshima Aquarium features wide sprawling tanks, exhibits, as well as a large stadium for dolphin shows. Enoshima Aquarium also aids in conservation efforts for the nearby Sagami Bay and deep-sea exploration in Japan.

Walk over to Subana-dori

Est.

12:05

6 mins

500m

Enoshima Aquarium

Enoshima Pudding

Est.

12:20

30 mins

Closed on Tue

Enoshima Pudding (江の島プリン)

Take a barley pudding dessert break

Pudding shops might be quite common across Japan, but Enoshima Pudding sets itself apart by making its pudding with Mugi-kogashi (麦こがし), roasted barley flour. Mugi-kogashi is made by roasting barley, and then stone grinding it down into flour, leaving it full of dietary fibre and minerals. This flour is then mixed with egg yolks, cream, milk and other ingredients to create the pudding.

Exterior of Katase-Enoshima Station in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

Est.

12:50

45 mins

Subana-dori (すばな通り)

Walk down Subana-dori

Located in between Katase-Enoshima Station on the Odakyu Enoshima Line and the Enoshima Station on the Enoden Tram Line, this shopping street is lined on both sides with a variety of retail and food shops. It’s a great place to get some desserts, or pop into some interesting shops.

Cross over to Enoshima

Est.

13:35

11 mins

Connected to the mainland by Enoshima Benten Bridge, a pedestrian and vehicle bridge, you can enjoy beautiful views of the seas and beaches on both sides. The nearby Katase-Higashihama Beach was the site for sailing events during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.

11 mins

750m

Subana-dori

Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise-dori

People walking along Benzaiten Nakamise Dori in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

Est.

13:55

45 mins

Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise-dori (江の島弁財天仲見世通り)

Walk up Benzaiten Nakamise-dori

This lively street, named after the goddess Benzaiten (弁財天, Goddess of Fortune), is usually jam-packed with people, and a variety of souvenir shops and restaurants on either side. Feel free to pop in and out of whichever shop catches your fancy, whether it be a Japanese jeans shop, handmade chopsticks, accessories, and more.

Torii Gate of Enoshima Shrine in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

Est.

14:40

45 mins

Enoshima Shrine (江ノ島神社)

Climb up to the top via Enoshima Shrine

A beautiful shrine (神社, Jinja) located on a hill, as you climb up to the top of Enoshima you will pass through the various levels of this shrine. The patron goddess of the shrine is Benzaiten (弁財天, Goddess of Fortune), the goddess of wealth, and you can wash some money to improve your wealth at the Zeniarai Hakuryuo (銭洗白龍王, lit. Coin Washing White Dragon King).

Ebi Senbei from Asari Senbei in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

Est.

15:25

30 mins

Asahi Honten (あさひ本店)

Eat a senbei larger than your face

One of the trademark specialties of Enoshima is the huge tako senbei (たこ煎餅, Octopus Cracker), sold by Asahi Honten at the top of Enoshima. They also have a branch along Benzaiten Nakamise-dori, but the queues at their main shop at the top of the hill are usually shorter. Plus you get seats, and a view overlooking the ocean.

Head down towards the coast

Est.

15:55

11 mins

700m

Asahi Honten

Iwaya Caves

Candles in Iwaya Cave in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

Est.

16:15

45 mins

Iwaya Caves (江の島岩屋)

Explore some caves

These caves were carved out by tidal erosion, and were the former site of the original Enoshima Shrine (江ノ島神社, Enoshima-jinja). Consisting of two separate areas, you can explore the first area with a candle in hand, winding through the path and exploring the narrow nooks and crannies like you’re an adventurer. It is said that one of these caves forks off and runs all the way to Mount Fuji (富士山, Fuji-san), while at another of these caves you can find a small shrine with statues of gods and Buddha too, which stands where the original Enoshima Shrine from 552 once stood.

Est.

17:00

1 hour

Chigogafuchi Abyss (稚児ヶ淵)

Watch the sunset at Chigogafuchi Abyss

A beautiful area that overlooks the Sagami Bay (相模湾, Sagami-wan), this rocky outcrop provides one of the best sunset views in the Greater Tokyo Area (首都圏, Shuto-ken) with the sun setting against the backdrop of Mount Fuji (富士山, Fuji-san) (on a clear day)

Head back up to the Samuel Cocking Garden

Est.

18:00

11 mins

700m

Chigogafuchi Abyss

Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden

Flower arch at Samuel Cocking Garden in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

Est.

18:20

1 hour

Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden (江の島サムエル・コッキング苑)

Explore the Samuel Cocking Garden and the Sea Candle

Located at the top of Enoshima is Samuel Cocking Garden, which dates all the way back to 1862. The garden features blooming flowers all year round, and you can also view the ruins of the original green house and brick heater from when it was first built. Depending on the time of year, you can see roses, tulips, and also night illuminations, some of which are imported from Canada and other parts of the world.

Head back to Benzaiten Nakamise Dori

Est.

19:20

15 mins

1km

Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden

Tobiccho

Est.

19:45

1 hour

Tobiccho (とびっちょ)

Grab a mega-sized kakiage for dinner

One of the most popular restaurants along Benzaiten Nakamise-dori is Tobiccho, a local seafood restaurant and reseller. Their specialty kakiage (かき揚げ, Mixed vegetable tempura) will have you hooked on every bite.

Head back to Katase-Enoshima Station

Est.

20:45

12 mins

900m

Tobiccho

Katase-Enoshima Station

Take the train back to Shinjuku

Est.

21:00

1h 5m

Enoshima Line

Towards Fujisawa Station

Odakyu

Katase-Enoshima Station

Fujisawa Station

7 mins

Enoshima Line

Between Fujisawa Station and Sagami-Ono Station

Towards Shinjuku Station

Odakyu

Odawara Line

Between Sagami-Ono Station and Shinjuku Station

Towards Shinjuku Station

Odakyu

Fujisawa Station

Shinjuku Station

58 mins

End the day at Shinjuku

Est.

22:15

新宿駅

Shinjuku Station

小田原線

Odawara Line

JR山手線

JR Yamanote Line

埼京線

JR Saikyo Line

丸の内線

Marunouchi Line

湘南新宿ライン

JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line

都営地下鉄新宿線

Toei Shinjuku Line

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