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Kanagawa sightseeing charm cration conference Shonan ＜History・Japanese Culture＞ Fujisawa City One of Japan's three major shrines Tourist Attraction No. enshrining "Benzaiten" 172 Enoshima Shrine It is a shrine located on Enoshima island. Founded in 552, it is called Enoshima Shrine combining three different shrines, "Hetsumiya", "Nakatsumiya" and Explanation of "Okutsumiya." They enshrine "Enoshima Benzaiten", which is one of Japan's Tourist Attraction three largest Benzaiten. People come here to pray for blessings in marine transportation, fishing, travel, and marriage. It was chosen as a location in a romance film some years ago, and has become even more recognized. selling point In the picture scroll called "Enoshima Engi", which is one of the treasures in the shrine, there is a love story about a five headed dragon and an angel, which has made this shrine a special place for marriage. Address 2-3-8 Enoshima Fujizawa-shi Kanagawa-ken Opening Hours － Availability of Parking － URL http://enoshimajinja.or.jp/ Recommended Season All year Access Group/Individual Mark Group Individual Katase-Enoshima Station（Odakyu-Enoshima Line） Enoshima Station（Enoshima Electric Railway） Target Regions Europe, North America, Oceania, Asia Shonan-Enoshima Station（Shonan Monorail） 15-23 mins. walk from each station Specific Model Route Details Individual Enoshima Electric Railway [Enoshima Station] …Walk（15 mins.）… Benzaiten Nakamise-dori Street（60 mins.）…Walk（15 mins.）… Enoshima Iwaya Caves/Enoshima Sea Candle/Enoshima Shrine（120 mins.） … Walk（30 mins.）… Enoshima Electric Railway [Enoshima Station] Start Enoshima Station Goal Enoshima Station Time Required 4 hours Nearby Sightseeing Spot Enoshima Island Spa Seafood Gourmet The "spa pool" has indoor Although Enoshima is and outdoor areas, and famous for the requires swimsuits, "whitebait bowl", there making it enjoyable for are many restaurants groups, couples, and where you can enjoy families. You can also fresh sea specialties like enjoy the great view of seafood rice bowls, Mt. Fuji and the sea from grilled turban shells, and the indoor natural hot baked clams. Seafood spring "Fujimi-yu." skewers are also popular. 2018.10 164.

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