The Enoshima Kamakura Free Pass by Odakyu Railways is a rail pass consisting of:
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A round trip from Tokyo to Fujisawa by Odakyu Railways.
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Unlimited usage of the Enoden and Odakyu Railways in the Kamakura/Enoshima free area.
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The ticket is valid on one calendar day.
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Enoshima Kamakura Free Pass
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From Shinjuku (Tokyo)
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1,430 Yen
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Reduced rates (50% off) apply for children aged 6-11.
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The map below shows the train lines to be used for the round trip and within the free area of the Enoshima Kamakura Free Pass. As a reference, it also shows selected JR train lines, which cannot be used with the free pass.
Validity
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Round trip:
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The round trip has to be done by Odakyu Railways. Odakyu's main station in Tokyo is Shinjuku Station. The free pass can also be bought for usage from other Odakyu Railway stations.
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It is not possible to get off at stations between your departure station and the free area.
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Free Area:
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Unlimited usage of the Enoden Railways between Fujisawa and Kamakura.
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Unlimited usage of the Odakyu Railways between Fujisawa and Enoshima (Katase-Enoshima Station).
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Other Conditions:
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The ticket is valid on one calendar day.
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Points of Sale
Odakyu railway stations, such as Shinjuku Station in central Tokyo.
Assessment
This pass is the cheapest option for a one day trip from Tokyo (Shinjuku) to Kamakura by train. However, the trip to Kamakura is more time consuming than some alternatives, due to the slow but scenic ride on the Enoden train.
Alternative Train Tickets
JR East is offering a slightly more expensive, own free pass for Kamakura and Enoshima. It is called Kamakura Enoshima Free Kippu and costs 1,970 Yen. The advantage of JR's free pass is, that it takes only one hour to reach Kamakura from Tokyo, instead of at least 90 minutes by Odakyu/Enoden.
Note also that JR's free pass is valid on two consecutive days, while the Odakyu pass is valid on only one day, which is an advantage for people with the rather uncommon plan of spending a night in the Kamakura/Enoshima area.
Below is a summary of the three ways to get from Tokyo to Kamakura and back by train:
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Route
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Duration
(one way)
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Regular Fare
(round trip)
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Free Pass
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By Odakyu (Shinjuku-Fujisawa)
and Enoden (Fujisawa-Kamakura)
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90 minutes
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1,720 Yen
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1,430 Yen
(Odakyu)
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By Odakyu (Shinjuku-Fujisawa)
and JR (Fujisawa-Ofuna-Kamakura)
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75 minutes
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1,520 Yen
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not available
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By JR (Tokyo-Kamakura)
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55 minutes
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1,780 Yen
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1,970 Yen
(JR)
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