Kanagawa (Yokohama / Kamakura / Hakone)

A complete first-timer’s guide to Enoshima — the small sacred island off the Shonan coast that makes one of the easiest, most rewarding day trips from Tokyo. Learn how to get there from Shinjuku in 65 minutes, what to see in the three Benzaiten shrines, how to explore the candlelit Iwaya sea caves, where to eat fresh shirasu and giant octopus crackers, when to spot Mount Fuji on the horizon, and how to combine the island with neighbouring Kamakura for a perfect single-day Tokyo escape.

Yokohama, just 30 minutes from Tokyo, offers Japan’s largest Chinatown, the futuristic Minato Mirai skyline, historic red brick warehouses, and bay views you won’t find in the capital. This complete guide covers transport, top sights, where to eat and stay, day trips, costs, festivals, and FAQs for first-time visitors.