Enoshima
Island’s best feature lies in its size: only 4 km in
circumference, meaning that if you get lost you’re likely to find your way back
pretty quickly….
Talking from experience?
もちろん! (Mochiron - Of course!)
The island is
connected to the mainland thanks to a bridge shocker, I know! and the first
you will surely notice is the big, bright red torii gate at the base of the
hill where the shrine is located. Now, you get to options: you climb the stairs
that lead to the shrine or you pay 360 円 for a 30 seconds escalator ride… either
way, once at the top of the hill the view is going to make you lose your
breath! For each direction, there’s a different scenery.
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Enoshima Shrine
Ever since I first landed in Japan I've developed a passion for shrines and temples, so of course, my first stop was Enoshima Shrine. As the myth goes, Enoshima has been created by goddess Benzaiten so everything is somehow connected to her. The shrine itself is small but there were not so many people so you can watch everything without anyone rushing you...
Plus, they have three of the best-designed goshuincho I've seen throughout the country, so if you're thinking of starting your own collection you might want to check them out.
If you don't know what a goshuincho is shame on you, your family, your cow HERE where you can revise.
Enoshima's Ema - the wooden tablet where you can write your wishes on and hang them at the shrine. How cute is it?
Ryuren Bell of Love
Enoshima is known by the Japanese as the couple island, but don’t
worry, If you go by yourself it is said is going to bring you good luck, love
wise.
If you’re traveling with
your loved one, you might want to visit the ‘Love Bell’. It’s basically a
normal bell facing the see and you ring it with your boyfriend/girlfriend while
making a wish. If you want stores all around the island sell heart-shaped
padlocks that you can customize with your names and a short message and then
lock near the bell. The bell is located in a small park on the island, it’s a
bit hidden, but there are signs to guide you.
PLEASE don’t toss the padlock’s
key in the ocean…keep it as a memento of your trip or place it on the opposite railing from your lock, just don’t pollute the environment!
Iwaya Caves
Another experience you’ll definitely enjoy would be exploring
Iwaya Caves. As the myth goes, the cave was created by a goddess to imprison a
troublemaker sea dragon and you’ll find a statue inside that represents just
that.
If you’re claustrophobic or simply don’t feel like it, you
can just wander around the area and witness the sea's powerfulness with all the waves breaking on the shore…I
could have stayed there the entire afternoon!
Enoshima Beach
'What if I don't want to do any of these?' you asked?...No problems because Enoshima's best feature and an obvious characteristic are its beaches!
From Katase Higashihama to Katase Nishihama, you just have to decide whether to go left or right once you reached the end of the Enoshima bridge.
I suggest you stay until sunset because with a clear sky the ending result will be like this...
Onsens and Aquarium
Enoshima Island Spa is a top choice when it comes to onsens in the area because of the high-quality services and the outdoor pools, where you can relax while facing Mt.Fuji!
Last but not least, Enoshima Aquarium.
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And this was it, believe me...a visit to Enoshima is certainly worth it, you can either decide to spent the entire day there or make it a stop after you visited some other areas in Kamakura like, for example, the Big Buddha (Kōtoku-in).
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