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Enoshima Island

By March 9, 2016 No Comments

Enoshima is located in Fujisawa district. Kanagawa Prefecture Enoshima Island is formed by the pressure between the Shonan coast. And Sagami Bay, creating Enoshima Island. The island is approximately 4 kilometers in size. And approximately 60 meters high It is an island with a long history and Shinto Enoshima temple, which is home to gods of fortune and love, and is one of the three places that enshrines Phra Surasawadee in Japan.


Travel time is approximately 10 minutes from Enoshima Station. The entrance has a food shop. Gift shops lined up on both sides of the road. Visitors can stop by to buy.

Famous and local food here is Small fish, shirasu and tako Squid plate (Sembei) and there are many other things to choose from to eat along the route.

There are two entrances: walk along the right hand side or take the stairs to move the left hand side, but free of charge. It is advisable to walk more because you can see the beautiful sea and coast scenery, and on the way there are many stops such as Dragon Shrine (believed to protect and preserve the Phra Surasawadi in Shinto Enoshima Temple) This dragon shrine can ask for blessings for love as well. In addition to Shinto Enoshima Temple, there are also 3 important Shinto temples located in Enoshima Island.

And tourists should not miss that is to go up to the tower to see the sea view. City of Fujisawa and Shigasaki. In the winter of every year, there will be a lightup as well. There will be a Japanese couple going on a date with a romantic atmosphere.

In addition, on the side of Enoshima Island, there is a sea aquarium with a variety of fish and a show of dolphins.

 

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