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Temples, gardens or art: Where should I spend my time?

Choose Nippon Maru for harbour views and the ship interior, or Sankeien for historic buildings and garden paths. Visit temples and the Great Buddha in Kamakura’s Hase area, or Enoshima for elevated sea views. For walks among sculptures, take the mountain train farther uphill from Yumoto to Hakone’s art museum. Hot springs and accommodation in Yumoto have individual prices and conditions.

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Attraction fees, hours and directions

Attractions

Sankeien Garden

三溪園

Explore historic buildings and walk through Sankeien’s Japanese garden. It is a bus journey from the harbour area rather than a short waterfront walk. Put the garden and harbour stroll on separate half-days to leave time to explore the grounds.

  • Admission¥900 for high-school students and older; ¥200 for elementary and junior-high students.
  • HoursHours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. The garden closes December 26–31. Event hours may differ.
  • Getting thereAt bus bay 2 of Yokohama Station’s east-exit bus terminal, check municipal bus routes 8 and 168 for a service stopping at Sankeien Iriguchi (三溪園入口). Walk about 5 minutes after getting off. Follow on-site guidance if the boarding bay has temporarily changed.

Visitor informationAccess mapOfficial Yokohama guideYokohama Transportation Bureau sightseeing bus boarding guide

Visit Sankeien Garden →Visitor informationAccess mapOfficial Yokohama guideOne night, two days A: Yokohama harbour and SankeienFour nights, five days B: Three nights in Fujisawa and one in YokohamaFacility map
Attractions

Kotoku-in and the Great Buddha of Kamakura

Kotoku-in高徳院

See the Great Buddha of Kamakura up close at Kotoku-in. Visiting the grounds to view the statue and entering the statue cost separately. Combine Kotoku-in and Hasedera in the same half-day if you want to visit both.

  • AdmissionGeneral admission is ¥300, or ¥150 for ages 6–12. Entering the Great Buddha costs an additional ¥50.
  • HoursHours are 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. April–September and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. October–March. Last admission to the grounds is 15 minutes before closing. The Great Buddha interior opens 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with last admission 10 minutes before closing. Reservations are not required for regular visits.
  • Getting thereFrom Kamakura Station, take a Fujisawa-bound Enoden train to Hase and walk about 7 minutes. The official guide gives a walk of about 5 minutes from Kotoku-in to Hasedera.

Official temple visitor guide

Visit Kotoku-in and the Great Buddha of Kamakura →Official temple visitor guideOne night, two days B: Kamakura temples and EnoshimaTwo nights, three days A: Yokohama and KamakuraThree nights, four days A: Yokohama, Kamakura and EnoshimaThree nights, four days B: Stays in Kamakura and HakoneFour nights, five days A: Yokohama, Kamakura and Hakone, returning to Yokohama before departureFour nights, five days B: Three nights in Fujisawa and one in YokohamaFacility map
Attractions

Kamakura Hasedera

長谷寺

At Hasedera, visit the Kannon Hall, walk through the garden and enjoy sea views. There are stairs within the grounds, so leave time for a break if you are also visiting the Great Buddha.

  • AdmissionAdults ¥400; elementary-school students ¥200.
  • HoursRegular admission is 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with gates closing at 5 p.m. April–June admission runs until 5 p.m., with gates closing at 5:30 p.m.
  • Getting thereWalk about 5 minutes from Enoden Hase Station. Choose your train direction according to whether you are starting in Kamakura or Fujisawa.

Official temple visit and access guide

Visit Kamakura Hasedera →Official temple visit and access guideOne night, two days B: Kamakura temples and EnoshimaTwo nights, three days A: Yokohama and KamakuraThree nights, four days A: Yokohama, Kamakura and EnoshimaThree nights, four days B: Stays in Kamakura and HakoneFour nights, five days A: Yokohama, Kamakura and Hakone, returning to Yokohama before departureFour nights, five days B: Three nights in Fujisawa and one in YokohamaFacility map
Attractions

Enoshima Sea Candle

江の島シーキャンドル

Enoshima Sea Candle offers elevated views of the sea and surrounding mountains. Even after reaching the island, steps and sloping paths lead to the summit area. Allow for both tower admission and the walk across the island.

  • AdmissionTower admission is ¥800 for adults and ¥400 for elementary-school students. Samuel Cocking Garden is free during the day, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. On event days, leaving the garden after 5 p.m. incurs a separate garden fee of ¥500 for adults or ¥250 for children. All Escar sections cost ¥500 for adults. The adult daytime tower and Escar package costs ¥1,100 and is sold at the section 1 Escar boarding point. Use either the package or the separate ¥800 and ¥500 tickets in your budget, without counting both.
  • HoursThe official general hours are 9 a.m.–8 p.m., with last admission at 7:30 p.m. Hours vary by facility and event.
  • Getting thereThe official estimated journey is about 25 minutes from Enoden Enoshima Station or 20 minutes from Odakyu Katase-Enoshima Station. These estimates use the Escar route. Even with the Escar, you still need to walk down.
  • Enoshima Station to the island summitCross Enoshima Benten Bridge and enter Benzaiten Nakamise Street. To the left of the shrine’s red torii, take the three paid Escar sections uphill; Samuel Cocking Garden’s entrance is on the right. The tower is inside the garden. Allow separately for meals, queues, the tower visit and the walk down. This itinerary uses the daytime tower and Escar package and, on event days, leaves the garden before 5 p.m.

Official pricesAccessEscar uphill-only guidance

Visit Enoshima Sea Candle →Sea Candle observation tower overviewOfficial pricesAccessOne night, two days B: Kamakura temples and EnoshimaThree nights, four days A: Yokohama, Kamakura and EnoshimaFour nights, five days B: Three nights in Fujisawa and one in YokohamaFacility map
Attractions

The Hakone Open-Air Museum

彫刻の森美術館

Walk through an outdoor sculpture garden against Hakone’s mountain scenery, then explore the indoor exhibits. Bring an umbrella or raincoat if you plan to explore outdoors on a rainy day.

  • AdmissionAdults: ¥2,000 same-day or ¥1,800 online. High-school and university students: ¥1,600 same-day or ¥1,400 online. Elementary and junior-high students: ¥800 same-day or ¥600 online. Preschool children enter free.
  • HoursHours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. The museum is listed as open year-round.
  • Getting thereFrom Yumoto, take a Gora-bound mountain train to Chokoku-no-Mori and walk about 2 minutes. By bus, walk about 6 minutes from Ninotaira Iriguchi; this uses a different service.

Prices and hoursAccess

Visit The Hakone Open-Air Museum →Sculpture garden and indoor exhibitsPrices and hoursAccessTwo nights, three days B: Two nights in Hakone-YumotoThree nights, four days B: Stays in Kamakura and HakoneFour nights, five days A: Yokohama, Kamakura and Hakone, returning to Yokohama before departureFacility map
Attractions

Hakone-Yumoto

箱根湯本

Yumoto is a base for reaching Hakone’s hot-spring accommodation. A walk near the station is separate from bathing at an individual facility. Check prices and booking terms for each bath, restaurant and accommodation, including dinner and bathing deadlines.

  • Getting thereTake the Hakone mountain railway from Odawara to Yumoto. For the museum and Gora, change to a Gora-bound mountain train. Check the separate walk, bus or shuttle to your accommodation.

Official Hakone transport guideTourism association guide to Yumoto’s riverside

Visit Hakone-Yumoto →Official Hakone transport guideTourism association guide to Yumoto’s riversideTwo nights, three days B: Two nights in Hakone-YumotoThree nights, four days B: Stays in Kamakura and HakoneFour nights, five days A: Yokohama, Kamakura and Hakone, returning to Yokohama before departure
Attractions

Sail Training Ship NIPPON MARU

帆船日本丸

Explore inside Nippon Maru alongside the harbour scenery, within walking distance of Sakuragicho Station. Compare the combined ticket if you are also visiting the port museum on the same day. For visits on different days, buy separate tickets.

  • AdmissionA regular ship-only ticket costs ¥400. A combined ticket for the port museum on the same day costs ¥800.
  • HoursHours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. Closed Mondays, or the next weekday when Monday is a public holiday. Check the official calendar for maintenance, year-end closures and separate ship-only closure dates.
  • Getting thereWalk about 5 minutes from JR Sakuragicho Station.

Nippon Maru and port museum prices and 2026 closuresOfficial access guide

Visit Sail Training Ship NIPPON MARU →Official access guideOfficial informationOne night, two days A: Yokohama harbour and SankeienTwo nights, three days A: Yokohama and KamakuraThree nights, four days A: Yokohama, Kamakura and EnoshimaFour nights, five days A: Yokohama, Kamakura and Hakone, returning to Yokohama before departureFacility map
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Yokohama Port Museum

横浜みなと博物館

Explore Yokohama’s harbour history through the port museum’s exhibits. Compare the combined ticket if you also visit Nippon Maru on the same day. Visits on different days require separate tickets.

  • AdmissionA regular museum-only ticket costs ¥500. The two-night/three-day A, three-night/four-day A and four-night/five-day A routes visit Nippon Maru on a different day and budget for separate tickets.
  • HoursHours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. Closed Mondays, or the next weekday when Monday is a public holiday. Check the official calendar for maintenance and year-end closures.
  • Getting thereWalk about 5 minutes from JR Sakuragicho Station.

Nippon Maru and port museum prices and 2026 closuresOfficial access guide

Visit Yokohama Port Museum →Official access guideOfficial informationTwo nights, three days A: Yokohama and KamakuraThree nights, four days A: Yokohama, Kamakura and EnoshimaThree nights, four days B: Stays in Kamakura and HakoneFour nights, five days A: Yokohama, Kamakura and Hakone, returning to Yokohama before departureFour nights, five days B: Three nights in Fujisawa and one in YokohamaFacility map
Attractions

Hakone Museum of History

HAKONE MUSEUM OF HISTORY箱根町立郷土資料館

Explore Hakone’s history close to Yumoto Station. The museum can make a short stop before checking into your accommodation or on a day when you leave late.

  • AdmissionGeneral admission is ¥300. Special exhibitions may have a separate fee.
  • HoursHours are 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with last admission at 4 p.m. Closed Wednesdays, the last Monday of each month and December 28–January 4. Check official information for public-holiday exceptions and changes during exhibition replacements.
  • Getting thereWalk about 5 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto Station.

Hakone Museum of History prices, hours and closuresHakone Museum of History access guide

Visit Hakone Museum of History →Official access guideOfficial informationTwo nights, three days B: Two nights in Hakone-YumotoThree nights, four days B: Stays in Kamakura and HakoneFour nights, five days A: Yokohama, Kamakura and Hakone, returning to Yokohama before departure
Attractions

Fujisawa Ukiyo-e Museum

藤沢市藤澤浮世絵館

See prints depicting Fujisawa and Enoshima at Fujisawa Ukiyo-e Museum. This free exhibition space in Tsujido offers an indoor visit separate from temple and island sightseeing. Return JR travel and journeys to your accommodation cost extra.

  • AdmissionAdmission is free.
  • HoursHours are 10 a.m.–7 p.m., with last admission at 6:30 p.m. Closed Mondays (the following day if Monday is a public holiday), December 29–January 3 and temporarily for exhibition changes or other reasons.
  • Getting thereWalk about 5 minutes from the north exit by JR Tsujido Station’s east gates. The museum is on the seventh floor of Cocco Terrace Shonan.

Fujisawa Ukiyo-e Museum free admission, hours and access

Visit Fujisawa Ukiyo-e Museum →Official visitor informationAdditional official informationAccess and name cross-checkFour nights, five days B: Three nights in Fujisawa and one in YokohamaFacility map

Frequently asked questions

Is Enoshima Sea Candle also free during the day?

Daytime free admission applies to Samuel Cocking Garden; the tower costs ¥800 for adults. On event days, leaving the garden after 5 p.m. incurs an additional evening garden fee.

Official prices

Does the Hakone Freepass include Open-Air Museum admission?

No. Museum admission costs separately. The itinerary pages use the ¥2,000 adult same-day ticket in their subtotals. Choosing the ¥1,800 regular online ticket changes your actual spending.

Hakone FreepassPrices and hours

Official sources and check dates