Anime location
Kamakurakokomae Railway Crossing
The SLAM DUNK opening shot: a level crossing with the Enoden train and the sea behind it.
The Enoden line runs along the coast here, and the level crossing immediately outside Kamakurakokomae station frames the train against the sea in almost exactly the composition used in the anime opening. It is a public road, free and accessible at any hour, about one hour from central Tokyo via Fujisawa or Kamakura.
Why it is worth it
It is free, outdoors, and the single most recognisable anime location in Japan for fans across Asia.
When to go
Extremely busy on weekends and holidays, with people waiting to photograph. Early morning is far calmer, and the light is better for the sea.
Good to know
This is a working level crossing on a residential street. Do not stand on the tracks or block the road — the city posts multilingual notices about this. Step back and use a longer lens.
SLAM DUNK
The level crossing here, with the Enoden train and the sea behind it, is the composition used in the anime opening.
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