Kamakura

"Kamakura is a real breath of fresh air! Only around hour away from Tokyo, Kamakura feels completely different. It has a lot of temples and is surrounded my nature. I recommend visiting Komachidori with a lot of stores and restaurants then head to Tsuruoka Hachimangu shrine. From there you can walk to Hasedera temple, but it will take around 40 minutes, alternatively you can return to the Kamakura station and take a bus to Hase-Kannon bus stop or take Enoden train from Kamakura station to Hase station. Hasedera is a large temple complex with a gardens and ponds, beautiful view from the terrace and a golden statue of Kannon, Goddess of mercy. From Hasedera temple you can take a walk to Kotoku-in which is home to a giant bronze 13-meter statue of Buddha. I highly recommend starting your day early because many temples are closing at 4.30-5 pm. If you have enough time, you can visit Enoshima island on the same day. Take Enoden train to Enoshima station which is around 20-minute ride from Hase station. From there, it’s either 20-minute walk to Enoshima island (you will have to cross the bridge) or 5-minute taxi ride. I personally think ~2 hours will be enough to see main attractions of the Enoshima island. My recommendations are Enoshima sea candle, a lighthouse with two observation decks (indoor and outdoor), Samuel Cocking garden, a small botanical garden with a lot of tropical plants, Enoshima aquarium and Iwaya caves. Please note that there are a lot of stairs throughout the island you will need to climb, but alternatively some places offer paid escalators which will bring you up fast. However, you will have to walk down using stairs. "

"Kamakura is a short train ride South of Tokyo that was spared much of the bombing that destroyed many temples and shrines elsewhere. "

"A laid-back seaside town with many gorgeous temples, shrines, and gardens to explore."