EN08 ／ ENODEN STORIES
Youth stops at the level crossing, and sea wind takes over the story.
Youth stops at the level crossing, and sea wind takes over the story.
This little seaside station opened in 1903 as Nissaka (日坂), later becoming Kamakura-kokomae. Its platform facing Sagami Bay is one of Enoden’s defining views. The nearby level crossing attracts anime fans with a familiar composition, but it remains an everyday road used by students, residents and vehicles. Pause briefly in a public pedestrian area to see the sea, then continue toward Koshigoe or Shichirigahama, carrying the sound of waves and trains with you.
This stop, walk like this · Suggested 120–180 minutes
Sea views depend on visibility; strong winds and rainy days are unsuitable for waiting long at the train station. The level crossing remains a route for students and residents, so do not stop on the tracks or lanes; walking from the high school entrance to Shichirigahama involves a cross-station extension and is not merely a few steps from the station.
Take a brief stop in the designated public pedestrian area to watch the train and the sea surface.
A sea-side public footpath accessible for travel extends eastward.
Dine at the restaurant closer to Shichirigahama Station, then board the train there after your meal.
If you don't want to cross stations, instead choose La Bastide sur la mer nearby, first confirm your reservation and the operator's instructions for the seaside entrance; this route counts only one meal.
THE STORY OF EN08
The sea, level crossing and green train remind many visitors of the opening of the Slam Dunk anime. Calling it the Crossroads of Fate is a romantic way to hold memories of youth; in daily life, it remains a road for students and residents. Stand in a designated pedestrian area, wait for a train and keep a scene from your own journey.
Kamakura-kokomae’s appeal goes beyond its level crossing: the platform itself faces the sea. Pause to watch the waves, then follow public pedestrian routes toward Shichirigahama or Koshigoe. Choose your meal to suit that direction—a French meal with sea views near this station, or a café restaurant in Shichirigahama.
From this coastline, you can experience the surfing culture of Shonan, but the photo-taking spot is not the meeting point for the course, and you cannot treat any part of the sea as a suitable entry point for beginners. Shichirigahama and Koshigoe are distinct coastal areas, each with its own specialized teaching operators; if you wish to personally experience surfing, instructors will arrange your session based on your ability, wave conditions, and local sea regulations.
WALK A LITTLE FURTHER
Enjoy the sea view from within the platform safety zone; do not obstruct boarding or alighting, and do not use the platform as a filming location.
Enjoy the platform’s sea view while making a stop as part of your train journey, without occupying boarding areas for photos. Enoden’s FAQ lists traditional card admission tickets at ¥200 for adults and ¥100 for children, but names only six stations that sell them and does not include Kamakura-kokomae. This page therefore does not promise that such tickets can be bought here.
This level crossing brings the green train, sloping road and seaside youth of the Slam Dunk opening into the landscape before you. Wait for a train from a public pedestrian area and compare the warning signs and slope with the animation to recognize the familiar scene.
Kamakura-kokomae No. 1 Level Crossing recalls the television anime Slam Dunk’s opening: a green train crosses a slope amid yellow-and-black warning signs and seaside roads. Compare the slope, train and signs in the real-life view on the right. The left image is a preview frame from the opening at about 1 minute 10 seconds in Toei’s official Episode 1, with the original subtitles retained. This is imagery from the opening; it should not be described as the real junction where Sakuragi and Haruko first meet in the story.
First choose a position that does not affect passage and wait for the train, then take a photo and leave the spot for the people coming after. The road and railway continue operating without interruption for travelers, and the sea-side composition is not worth entering the roadway, tracks, or residential entrance/exit areas.
Anime opening | Official preview frame
On-site | Kamakura-kokomae No. 1 Level Crossing
The left image is an opening preview frame at about 1:10 in Toei’s official Episode 1; the right shows the actual location. Compare the slope, train and yellow-and-black warning signs. Watch the official opening sequence ↗
You can follow the public pedestrian route extending toward Shichirigahama, with comfort levels affected by sea breeze and weather conditions.
After leaving the level crossing, follow the public coastal walking route toward Shichirigahama and turn your gaze from the trains to the sea. Surf reports call the area in front of the station Kamako-mae (鎌高前). You can often see surfers waiting for sets and catching waves, although waves and surfers depend on the day’s sea conditions. This stretch is suited to walking and watching from shore. Entering the water requires a separate assessment of sea conditions and your ability.
Decide first whether to eat at Shichirigahama. If you have a reservation, allow walking time plus a buffer for photographs. The coastal route is not shaded throughout; in heat or strong wind, take the train one stop instead. Do not assume the beach provides an unobstructed shortcut all the way.
This station primarily offers short stops with sea views; if the restaurant is full, meals can be transferred to Koshigoe or Shichirigahama.
MapTASTE THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
After visiting the railway-crossing photo spot, stop at Double Doors NAVY in Triangle for Wagyu steak with garlic rice. Sliced steak tops the garlic rice, while floor-to-ceiling windows face the sea. Upstairs, the rooftop terrace offers sea breezes and views toward Enoshima.
The restaurant’s official dish name is “和牛ステーキ with ガーリックライス,” meaning Wagyu steak with garlic rice. The photo shows sliced steak served over garlic rice. NAVY’s current lunch and dinner menus list the dish at ¥2,400 on its own; the lunch set costs ¥2,850 and includes a mini salad and a drink.
After arriving at Triangle, follow the instructions at Double Doors NAVY/2-A to locate the entrance to the second-floor restaurant, then have the staff arrange either an indoor or rooftop seat. The second floor features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea view, while the rooftop terrace above offers a more direct experience of sea breeze; however, the rooftop terrace may be affected by wind conditions and weather, and its daily operation cannot be guaranteed. When making a reservation, you may choose either an indoor table or a rooftop terrace seat, and the specific arrangement for the day will be confirmed.
A French restaurant located near Kamakura-kokomae, in the seaside area of Koshigoe 1-chome, offers seafood and Kamakura vegetable pairings for a meal that extends the sea-view experience into a leisurely dining session. Please first confirm reservation and reception conditions, and arrive at the entrance via the seaside road as indicated on the official website.
At reservation, please inform the restaurant of any allergies or ingredients you cannot eat; substitutions may not be possible on the day of visit. The restaurant does not accept children under elementary school age; students from elementary school and above must use the adult meal plan. Access is via the coastal road side entrance, and please avoid following navigation which may lead into residential slope roads.
La Bastide sur la mer: Full lunch or dinner reservation available. The restaurant notes that most meal packages require booking three days in advance, with the latest lunch entry time being 13:00. Guests dining together must select the same meal package; any food allergies or items to be excluded should be disclosed in advance. For families with children, please note that the restaurant does not accept guests under elementary school age; children enrolled in elementary school or above must be able to enjoy adult meal packages, with portion adjustments available. It is recommended to schedule the reservation before or after a walk along the seaside to allow for a more relaxed experience.
Walk along the coast toward Shichirigahama and pause at this commercial complex in Shichirigahama 1-chome. It is closer to Shichirigahama Station and suits a walk between stations. Choose salmon, avocado and shirasu over fifteen-grain rice, pasta with boiled shirasu and nori, or a burger, alongside views of the sea and passing trains.
From 11:00–15:00, designated Special, Grill and Pasta dishes come with a choice of one side: rye bread, salad, fifteen-grain rice or clam chowder. The restaurant is closer to Shichirigahama Station; after walking here from Kamakura-kokomae, you can board the train nearby after your meal.
Next stop, a different sea breeze.
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