🚃 Explore Local Cuisine Along the Enoden Line (July 18 Gourmet Edition)
The Enoden Line is not only a scenic coastal railway — it’s also a culinary adventure waiting to be explored. From fresh seafood to artisanal sweets and unique ramen, the 10-kilometer route between Fujisawa and Kamakura is packed with gourmet gems.
This guide introduces the best food stops along the Enoden for July 18. Perfect for foodies, casual travelers, or anyone with an appetite for discovery.
🎫 Step 0: Get the Enoden “Noriorikun” Day Pass
- Price: ¥800 for adults / ¥400 for children
- Unlimited rides on the Enoden Line for 1 day
- Discounts at participating restaurants and shops
- Buy at Enoden counters or ticket machines (English available)
📍 1. Fujisawa Station – Breakfast & Local Market
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Start your day at Fujisawa Station with a classic Japanese breakfast:
🍱 “Komeda’s Coffee” inside the station
- Morning set: thick toast, boiled egg, and coffee for ¥500
- English menus available
🛍️ Then, stroll to Odakyu Department Store Basement for:
- Handmade onigiri (rice balls)
- Fresh sakura shrimp tempura bentos
- Local pickles and snacks to-go
📍 2. Enoshima Station – Seafood Paradise
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A 10-minute ride takes you to Enoshima, home of shirasu (whitebait), a regional delicacy.
🍚 Shirasu Bowl “Tobiccho” (とびっちょ)
- Signature dish: Nama-shirasu-don (raw whitebait over rice)
- Optional: Add egg yolk and wasabi soy sauce
- Located near Enoshima bridge, open at 10:00 AM
🍢 Street Snacks:
- Tako-senbei (giant grilled octopus crackers)
- Matcha soft cream with edible flowers
- Yaki-manju (grilled sweet buns)
📍 3. Koshigoe – Hidden Dessert Spot
Time: 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Stop at this quiet seaside town between Enoshima and Kamakurakōkōmae. A must-try:
🍰 Cafe Yoridokoro
- Famous for tofu pudding with kuromitsu (black sugar syrup)
- Traditional tatami seating
- Cozy seaside view, great for solo travelers or couples
☕ If you’re a coffee lover: Sangosho Coffee Truck near the beach serves pour-over with a salty sea breeze.
📍 4. Kamakurakōkōmae – Photogenic Stop & Refreshments
Time: 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
After taking your iconic Slam Dunk photo at the crossing:
🥤 Grab a drink at Beach Stand Bar Touka:
- Seasonal drinks like ginger soda, iced hojicha latte
- Light snacks: sea salt popcorn, fried lotus root
📍 5. Hase Station – Ramen, Buddha, and Sweets
Time: 2:15 PM – 4:00 PM
🍜 Ramen Sora (Vegan-Friendly)
- Located 3 min walk from Hase Station
- Rich miso veggie broth, homemade noodles
- Vegan gyoza and soy custard dessert
- Clean, bright interior with English-speaking staff
🍡 Dessert Tip:
- Try “Kamakura Neko Dorayaki” — cat-shaped pancakes with red bean paste
- Sold at local sweets shop near the station
Optional: Visit Hasedera Temple and enjoy a seasonal hydrangea-flavored ice cream in the garden café.
📍 6. Kamakura Station & Komachi Street – Foodie Heaven
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
End your day at Kamakura’s Komachi Street, a narrow lane lined with 100+ snack shops.
🌮 What to try:
- Wasabi croquettes
- Yuba (tofu skin) rolls
- Matcha beer
- Rice crackers grilled fresh over charcoal
- Daifuku mochi with seasonal fruit
🛍️ You can also buy foodie souvenirs like yuzu pepper, roasted sesame oil, or handmade chopsticks.
🍶 For a final treat, stop by Kuramoto Kamakura — a standing sake bar offering local brews with cheese pairings.
🌅 Optional: Dinner by the Sea at Yuigahama
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Finish your gourmet day with ocean views.
🏖️ Seaside Lounge K-Station (Yuigahama Beach)
- Grilled seafood platters
- Cold yuzu highballs
- DJ music and relaxed beach chairs
📝 Final Tips
- Carry cash: Some food stalls are cash-only
- Avoid peak lunchtime (12–1 PM) to skip long lines
- Bring a reusable bag for snacks and takeaways
- Use Google Lens or Papago to translate menus
📱 Hashtags to Use
Share your bites and views online!
- #KamakuraFoodie
- #ShonanEats
- #EnodenGourmetTrip
- #ShirasuBowl
- #MatchaEverything
With one train pass and an empty stomach, you can explore the rich food culture of Kamakura and Shonan — from the sea to the street, from traditional to modern.
Bon appétit, or in Japanese: Itadakimasu!
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