A major trend is currently emerging across the Shonan area: pilgrimage tourism inspired by drama filming locations is rapidly increasing visitors throughout Kamakura and Enoshima. The main trigger behind this boom is the Netflix drama “Can This Love Be Translated?”.

This article introduces the most popular pilgrimage spots featured in the drama in an easy-to-understand format!

Pilgrimage Spots

Kamakura Area

🌊 Kamakurakokomae Station (Symbol of the Tourism Boom)

　・Iconic scenes featuring the ocean and railway crossing
　・Increasing numbers of domestic and international visitors

　👉 This has become the symbolic spot representing the recent tourism surge.

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🚃 Enoden (A Pilgrimage Experience on the Train)

　・Frequently appears in travel scenes throughout the drama
　・Scenic rides along the ocean and through local streets

　👉 The train ride itself has become part of the pilgrimage experience.

🌊 Yuigahama Beach (Emotional Scene Location)

　・Setting for many emotional moments in the drama
　・Visitor numbers especially increase during sunset and nighttime

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🏙 Komachi Street (Fusion of Tourism & Pilgrimage Culture)

　・Featured in various walking scenes
　・Central area for sightseeing and shopping activity

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Enoshima Area

🌉 Enoshima Benten Bridge (Opening Scene Spot)

　・Iconic entrance scene leading into Enoshima
　・Beautiful Shonan scenery combining the ocean and bridge

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🌊 Katase Higashihama & Nishihama Beaches (Beachfront Scenes)

　・Open and refreshing seaside scenes
　・Increasing visits from young travelers and couples

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🌇 Around Enoshima Sea Candle (Night Scene Spot)

　・Famous for memorable nighttime scenes
　・Rapidly growing demand for dates and sightseeing

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Summary

Today’s Shonan tourism boom is being fueled by the combination of dramas, pilgrimage tourism, and social media exposure, driving major visitor growth across Kamakura and Enoshima. Because this drama beautifully portrays everyday life, the ocean, and local streets, it is significantly increasing the overall tourism value of the Shonan area.

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How was it?
This article introduced how tourism in Kamakura and Enoshima is increasing due to pilgrimage visits to filming locations from the Netflix drama “Can This Love Be Translated?”.

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▼The Japanese version of this article is here!
>>【聖地巡礼スポット紹介】Netflixドラマ「恋の通訳、できますか？」｜鎌倉・江ノ島（湘南エリア）