Enoshima Area

"The area around Enoshima is a beautiful region that blends rich nature and history and can be visited by a short trip from Kamakura. This area is known for Enoshima's natural beauty and a variety of tourist attractions, including the historic temples and shrines located on and around the island. While Enoshima itself has attractive spots such as Enoshima Shrine, which enshrines the sea god, and Enoshima Sea Candle, which offers a panoramic view of Sagami Bay and Mt. Fuji, there are also other places worth visiting around Enoshima, such as Manpuku-ji Temple and Ryukuchi-ji Temple. There are many scattered.

Enoshima Shrine is a historic shrine on Enoshima that enshrines the god of water and the sea, and is said to bestow divine blessings on you, such as happiness, wealth, and improvement in the arts. Enoshima Aquarium offers educational programs and exhibits that showcase the diversity and beauty of marine life and raise awareness of nature conservation. Manpukuji Temple was built in a place rich in nature where a prayer for the exodus of an epidemic was granted, and it is also known as the place where Minamoto no Yoshitsune prayed for reconciliation. Ryukouji Temple is the historical place where Nichiren escaped execution and is highly valued as a cultural property. Kodo Shrine was founded by Yoritomo's veteran vassals, and is rich in historical episodes such as the shrine where Nitta Yoshisada prayed for victory in his attack on Kamakura. These spots offer visitors to Enoshima and its surrounding areas an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and deep history of Japan."