Ōfuna Station

Transit station · Kamakura-shi ·

Ōfuna Station

Transit station · Kamakura-shi ·

Massive rail interchange with shops, eateries, and monorail access

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1 Chome Ofuna, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0066, Japan Get directions

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A 600-Mile Quest to Savor Japan’s Kissaten and Pizza Toast | Eater

"A quietly masterful kissaten run by a bespectacled longtime owner who has been making pizza toast for over four decades; his version is a marvel of technique: bread cut into long thirds and scored on the bottom with the crust mostly (but not completely) removed, topped with a light sweet tomato sauce, mozzarella, green peppers, onions, mushrooms and thin-sliced salami so that gentle tugs yield perfectly bite-sized, pizza-like nuggets while the trimmed crust can catch extra char for those who want it." - Craig Mod

https://www.eater.com/2019/12/16/21003452/japan-kissaten-traditional-cafes-pizza-toast-travel

Ōfuna Station

Emma S.

Google

This station wasn't very big and thatade it very easy to navigate. We arrived by JR train from Tokyo and switched here to the monorail. By the ticket machines for the monorail, you can find the eki stamp. The monorail part of the station is also small and clean. From here, you can also exit the station and easily visit Ofuna Kannon-Ji before returning to Tokyo as it's only a short distance walking away.

Stray L.

Google

The white Kannon watches from her hill, eyes lowered in endless compassion. Below, trains weave through valleys, their motion almost prayerful. Ōfuna carries both the sea’s breath and mountain’s stillness — a gentle midpoint of grace. Tourist Tip: Connects with Yokosuka and Shōnan–Shinjuku Lines. Visit Ōfuna Kannon Temple or local sushi counters by the station. Good stop for exploring Kamakura or Enoshima.

Sakthi N.

Google

Ofuna station is a very big interchange station. this station has all required facilities for passengers and easy for transit. Station has kids area/restaurants/shops and bicycle parking, bus stand markets & restaurants were near to this station

Nick P.

Google

An ideal transfer point when travelling around Kanagawa Prefecture. It has nice convenience stores and tip top service in almost all its outlets.

Anil K

Google

A good station with close connectivity to enoshima suspension monorail access ..along with options for dining and lunch etc...

K S.

Google

It is the terminal station of the Keihin Tohoku Line. It is possible to transfer to the Tokaido Line and the Yokosuka Line. There is a Shonan Monorail station a short walk away. The Shonan Monorail is convenient for getting to Enoshima.

Julio M.

Google

User friendly signs. Ofuna statue located near station

Mark K.

Google

Convenient station. If you have a JR Pass you can take the Narita Express free from Tokyo or Shinagawa to get here quickly then take the local train to Kamakura

Haiqing X.

Yelp

Convenient access to elevators for travelers with heavy luggage. There's a Starbucks inside a department store at the South Exit. Plenty Japanese eateries at the station too. For day-trip, there are coin-operated luggage deposit cabinets of different sizes.

Sophie L.

Yelp

Nice station. There are a ton of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The station looks new or recently remodeled. There is a restaurant made by Ippudo that I want to try next time I'm back in the station. If you needs transfer to the Ofuna Monorail station, it's a 3 minute walk. Follow the signs. It's pretty easy to find.

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A 600-Mile Quest to Savor Japan’s Kissaten and Pizza Toast | Eater

https://www.eater.com/2019/12/16/21003452/japan-kissaten-traditional-cafes-pizza-toast-travel

Ōfuna Station

Emma S.

Google

Stray L.

Google

Sakthi N.

Google

Nick P.

Google

An ideal transfer point when travelling around Kanagawa Prefecture. It has nice convenience stores and tip top service in almost all its outlets.

Anil K

Google

A good station with close connectivity to enoshima suspension monorail access ..along with options for dining and lunch etc...

K S.

Google

Julio M.

Google

User friendly signs. Ofuna statue located near station

Mark K.

Google

Convenient station. If you have a JR Pass you can take the Narita Express free from Tokyo or Shinagawa to get here quickly then take the local train to Kamakura

Haiqing X.

Yelp

Sophie L.

Yelp

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