EN13 ／ ENODEN STORIES
A slow afternoon of seaside parks and soba in a garden
A slow afternoon of seaside parks and soba in a garden
Yuigahama Station once ceased operations during wartime, and was reopened in 1948, continuing to connect the residential district with the coastline. Here, there are not only summer beaches, but also traditional folk restaurant eateries and access to Hase's residential streets. Enoden train vehicles are preserved at the seaside park, adding a rail memory to the seaside relaxation; followed by a bowl of soba for lunch, one can experience the slower pace of everyday life in Kamakura compared to popular tourist spots.
This stop, walk like this · Suggested 100–150 minutes
Check that you are visiting Matsubara-an’s Kamakura restaurant in Yuigahama. Summer swimming areas and hours follow that season’s notices. Shorten the coastal walk in strong wind or rain; access inside the preserved train is not always available.
Head east to the park, taking a look at the preserved Enoden trains and lawns.
A continuous walk eastward from Yuigahama Beach to the park, with the option to return via either Wadazuka or Yuigahama.
THE STORY OF EN13
Yuigahama’s seaside park offers places to sit and enjoy the sea, together with a preserved Enoden train. Use it as a pause between the beach and neighborhood, taking in Sagami Bay and traces of the railway in local life. Swimming arrangements still depend on the areas opened for the current season.
Matsubara-an brings together a traditional house, garden and handmade soba in Yuigahama, with tempura and seasonal Japanese dishes alongside. Linger over a meal before returning to the coast. On the map, choose the Kamakura restaurant in Yuigahama to avoid heading to the same brand’s Koshigoe branch.
WALK A LITTLE FURTHER
During the summer swimming season, beach huts set up terraces and bars along Yuigahama’s sand. After playing on the beach and enjoying the view, find a sea-facing seat for a drink or food, or reserve a BBQ with an operator to experience the coast’s liveliest season. The pictured Seaside Lounge captures this summer atmosphere with sea-view sofas, parasols and terrace dining.
Coastal areas can be arranged for walking paths throughout the year, but seaside facilities and lifeguard services are subject to seasonal restrictions, with the summer 2026 season having ended. If swimming is to take place in the next season, it will only be permitted within designated swimming zones and during the monitored hours of 09:00 to 17:00, and swimmers must comply with any daily swimming prohibitions posted; during off-peak seasons, the shower and changing facilities at "Sea House" are not guaranteed to be operational.
Beach huts operate only in summer, with different businesses and opening hours each year; the photographs show actual summer scenes. The 2026 swimming-beach season ran July 1–August 31, 9:00–17:00, and has ended. Those hours apply to the swimming beach, not to every beach hut. Coastal walks remain possible in other seasons; check BBQ and terrace seating directly with the businesses operating at the time.
A public sitting area by the seaside, where you can sit and gaze at the ocean; preserved Enoden train cars allow you to experience railway memories.
The park's opening hours differ from the operating hours of the preserved vehicle No. 107; to enter the vehicle cabin, visitors must arrive at the park before 16:00, then proceed to take a coastal walk. The grassy area and play equipment zone are suitable for resting en route, but entry into the preserved vehicle is not guaranteed during rainy or strong wind conditions.
The Tankoro in the Yuigahama area of Kamakura Seaside Park is preserved Enoden car No. 107. It entered service in 1931 and was entrusted to Kamakura City for preservation in 1982 after retirement. The park can be visited at any time, but the carriage interior usually opens 9:00–16:00 and closes in rain or strong winds. To see inside, visit the park before an evening walk by the sea. Nearby lawns and play equipment also make it easy to divide a coastal walk into two relaxed sections.
Follow the current season’s notices for swimming areas and activity rules. Matsubara-an has several branches; confirm that you are visiting the Kamakura main restaurant in Yuigahama.
MapTASTE THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
A soba restaurant in a Japanese house and garden, serving handmade soba, tempura and seasonal Japanese dishes. Settle in for a leisurely meal.
The Yuigahama main restaurant is at 4-10-3 and is separate from Ao in Koshigoe. To secure a meal time during your walk, reserve through the main restaurant’s link on the official website. It usually serves continuously into the evening, so a late-afternoon arrival does not necessarily coincide with a lunch break. Terrace seating remains subject to the restaurant’s arrangements that day.
Matsubara-an specializes in finely cut nihachi soba, handmade daily on site and served with a slightly sweet Edo-style dipping sauce. For a fuller meal, pair it with crispy seafood arare-age or a seasonal side dish. The Yuigahama main restaurant has its own official reservation link; select 鎌倉 本店 (Kamakura Main Restaurant) before choosing a time. The terrace continues the traditional house’s garden atmosphere. Set meals and seating layouts in photographs are subject to what is offered on the day you visit.
Next stop, a different sea breeze.
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