Kamakura Anime Photo Tour: Slam Dunk with Pro Photographer

Two hours, four backdrops, thirty portraits: the Slam Dunk locations through a photographer's lens

A two-hour guided photo tour in Kamakura at the real-life locations that inspired the anime Slam Dunk, led by a professional photographer who poses you at Kamakura High School Station, the Enoshima Line train crossing, and the beach with views of Enoshima Island and Mount Fuji. You receive 30+ professionally edited portraits in a private online gallery within 72 hours, plus stories and historical context from your guide in English, Spanish, French or Japanese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Photo tour at Kamakura and beach

• Meet photographer at Kamakura High School Station
• Photo session at Enoshima Line train crossing
• Take photos with sea views
• Head to beach for photos
• Photograph Enoshima and Mount Fuji views

The Experience

The tour starts at Kamakura High School Station, where the photographer meets you and begins posing you against the iconic backdrops that appear in Slam Dunk. The station itself is the heart of the shoot: you'll stand at the famous Enoshima Line train crossing, timing poses as trains pass through the frame, with the sea visible beyond. The photographer directs you through both stylized portraits and candid moments, handling composition and lighting while you focus on the poses they suggest. This is not a walk-and-shoot. It's a structured session built around specific locations and the angles that make them work.

From the station, the route moves to the beach for a second backdrop. Weather permitting, you'll photograph against Enoshima Island and Mount Fuji in the distance, adding scale and depth to the portrait set. The photographer knows the light, the timing and the poses that work at each spot, so you're not figuring out angles. You're following their lead and trusting the framing. All of this happens within two hours, which keeps the pace steady without rushing.

Within 72 hours, you receive 30+ edited portraits delivered to a private online gallery. These are not snapshots: they're professionally retouched and ready to share. The gallery itself becomes a souvenir, a place to revisit the day and send the images to friends. Your guide also weaves in stories about Slam Dunk's connection to Kamakura and the cultural history of the locations, so the photos come with context.

What’s included

• Two-hour guided photo session at Kamakura High School Station and the beach.
• 30+ professionally edited portraits delivered within 72 hours.
• private online gallery to view, download and share your photos.
• personalized posing guidance throughout the tour.
• stories and historical insights about Slam Dunk and Kamakura from your photographer-guide.
• views of the sea, Enoshima Island and Mount Fuji (weather permitting).

Days and timesDaily · 15:30

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Just outside the main exit of Kamakurakōkō-Mae station of the Enoshima Line in Kamakura. Your photographer will meet you here, wearing branded Photo Star clothi…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Photo Star

Is this one for you?The tour starts at Kamakura High School Station, accessible by the Enoshima Line train. You arrange your own transport to the meeting point, but the station itself is on a public rail line, so no car is needed if you're staying in Kamakura or nearby areas with train access.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Japanese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What exactly happens at Kamakura High School Station during the photo session?

Kamakura High School Station is where the photographer poses you at the Enoshima Line train crossing, the most recognizable Slam Dunk location. You'll stand at the crossing itself, timing poses as trains pass through, with the sea and surrounding landscape as your backdrop. The photographer directs your positioning and captures both posed and candid shots at this single site, which is the anchor of the tour.

When will I get my photos, and how do I access them?

You receive all 30+ professionally edited portraits within 72 hours of the tour, delivered to a private online gallery. The gallery is yours to view, download and share with others. It's a keepsake you can revisit anytime.

Will Mount Fuji and Enoshima Island definitely be visible in my photos?

Mount Fuji and Enoshima Island appear in the beach portion of the shoot if weather allows. Clear skies give you the best views, but the photographer will work with whatever conditions the day brings to capture strong portraits at each location.

Do I need to know how to pose, or will the photographer guide me?

The photographer guides you through every pose. You'll receive personalized direction on how to stand, where to look and how to move naturally so the portraits are flattering and feel authentic. No modeling experience is needed.