Slam Dunk Crossing Kamakura: Where to Park & Photo Rules

What is the Slam Dunk crossing?

The railway crossing next to Kamakura-Kokomae Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoden), in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa, is known for looking like a scene in the opening of the *SLAM DUNK* anime, and it draws many visitors from abroad. It is also an ordinary crossing in the middle of a residential area. Kamakura City says residents have complained about behaviour that could cause accidents, such as taking photos in the middle of the road, as well as parking and stopping on the street, trespassing and littering.

This is an unofficial guide to renting a car at Haneda Airport for a day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima, and seeing the crossing while following the rules. The short answer: do not drive up to the crossing. Park somewhere further away and take the Enoden.

Local rules and recent measures (from 2025 media reports)

On site, guards tell people "do not take photos on the road" and "please go into the park", guiding them to the photo area in the nearby park. Arrangements may change, so check Kamakura City's information for the latest situation as of November 2026.

Please follow these rules:

• Do not step into the road or onto the tracks to take photos. Shoot from the park photo area.
• Do not stop your car near the crossing (no parking, no stopping, no quick drop-offs while someone waits).
• Do not enter private property, take your rubbish home, and keep your voice down.
• Do not use illegal unlicensed taxis. Unlicensed paid transport is illegal, and you may not be covered if there is an accident.

Where to park: park-and-ride and the Enoden

Kamakura City promotes "park and ride": leave your car at a car park away from the centre and switch to the Enoden or other transport. City materials list four car parks: Enoden Parking Center, Inamuragasaki car park, Shichirigahama Beach car park, and the prefectural Yuigahama underground car park (usually suspended in July and August; Yuigahama is also suspended on 1-3 January). Availability and prices change, so check Kamakura City's information before you go.

Suggested plan:

1. Park at a coin car park or park-and-ride lot away from the crossing, such as around Kamakura Station, Hase or Enoshima.
2. Take the Enoden and get off at Kamakura-Kokomae Station.
3. Photograph the train and the sea from the park photo area.
4. Ride the Enoden to Enoshima or Hase (Great Buddha, Hasedera), then return to your car.

How Japanese car parks work is explained in our Tokyo rental car parking guide.

Winter (December-February): crowds and timing

Snow is rarely a concern in Kamakura in winter, but temples, shrines and the coastal Route 134 get crowded on weekends and over New Year.

• Weekday mornings are relatively calm at both the crossing and the car parks.
• Sunset is early, so if you want the evening light over the sea, be at the photo area by around 15:00.
• If a car park is full, do not wait on the street for a space; head to another car park.

Sample day trip from Haneda: Kamakura and Enoshima

1. 9:00 Pick up at Haneda: 8th floor of the P5 car park at Terminal 3 (handover takes about 30 minutes).
2. 10:30 Park near Kamakura Station: Walk to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Komachi-dori street.
3. 12:00 Enoden to Hase: The Great Buddha of Kamakura and Hasedera Temple.
4. 14:00 Enoden to Kamakura-Kokomae: See the crossing from the park photo area.
5. 15:00 To Enoshima: Ride the Enoden to Enoshima Station, explore the island and watch the sunset.
6. Enoden back to your car, then drive to Haneda: Fill up with premium petrol near the airport and return by 20:00.

Route, distance and time from Haneda

Times vary greatly with traffic. For tolls and ETC, see our Japan expressway tolls and ETC guide. Traffic rules are covered in our road rules guide for visitors.

The car is a Volkswagen Golf Variant TSI Lounge (5 seats, automatic, premium petrol). Prices start at 14,650 yen per day (tax and Safety Pack included; may vary by date). Check the price for your dates on the booking screen and continue via Book at Haneda.

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