KANAGAWA AREA HIGHLIGHT

Kanagawa Prefecture

Enoshima Jinja Shrine

Enoshima Jinja Shrine Enoshima Jinja Shrine consists of 3 small shrines, each dedicated to a different Shinto goddess. The Hetsu-no-miya shrine is dedicated to Tagitsu-hime-no-mikoto; the Nakatsu-no-miya to Ichikishima-hime-no-mikoto; and the Okutsu-no-miya to Tagiri-hime-no-mikoto

Enoshima Jinja Shrine: Tel 0466-22-4020


Enoshima Iwaya Cave and Chigoga-Fuchi Shore

Enoshima Iwaya Cave and Chigoga-Fuchi Shore Enoshima Iwaya Cave is made up of 2 main caves, the First Cave and the Second Cave, formed through wave erosion over the ages. It is said that Kobo Daishi came here to train and that Yoritomo Minamoto came here to pray for victory in battle.
Chigoga- Fuchi Shore is noted for its tragic tale of love between Jikyu, the head monk of Kenchoji Kotokuin temple and Shiragiku, a boy disciple at Kamakura Sojoin temple.

Fujisawa City Tourist Center: Tel 0466-22-4141


Enoshima Aquarium

Enoshima Aquarium Schools of sardines swim gracefully around in a huge tank reproducing the environment of Sagami Bay. There are also dolphin shows and the relaxing jellyfish fantasy hall. All your friends from the ocean are here!

Tel 0466-29-9960


Sazan Beach Chigasaki

Sazan Beach Chigasaki Facing Eboshi Rock, mentioned in one of the Southern All Star pop group's songs, this beach is a prime location to view Enoshima to the east and Mt. Fuji to the west.

Chigasaki City Tourist Association: Tel 0467-84-0377
Chigasaki City Industrial Promotion Division:

Tel 0467-82-1111

Shonan Daira

Shonan Daira One of Kanagawa's 50 most picturesque sights, this scenic spot affords a view over the Shonan coastline and over to the Tanzawa mountains, all the way to Mt. Fuji, Hakone and the mountains of Izu. In springtime, there are cherry blossoms and azaleas to enjoy as well as a hiking course through the natural surroundings.

Hiratsuka City Green Parks Division: Tel 0463-23-1111

Samukawa jinja Shrine

Samukawa jinja Shrine This is an ancient shrine, with records going back to the 9th century. It is known as "the first shrine"in Sagami and its guardian deity protects the 8 directions. It has been well patronized by governments such as Yoritomo Minamoto and Odawara Hojo Family.

Tel 0467-75-0004

Enoshima Lighthouse Observatory

Enoshima Lighthouse Observatory This new white observation tower was renovated in April 2003 after half a century, and has become a new landmark on the highest point of Enoshima Island. It is 59.8m high and at 119.6m above sea-level, you can enjoy a fantastic 360 degree panoramic view.

Tel 0466-23-2444

Shonan Beach (Katase beach. Tsujido Beach Park)

Shonan Beach (Enoshima Katase beach. Tsujido Beach Park) Katase beach, stretching 5 km from east to west, is known as the Miami Beach of the East. You can also enjoy Tsujido Beach Park which has green lawns, swimming pools, and a transport park and museum.

Tsujido Beach Park: 0466-34-0011
Katase beach (Fujisawa City Tourist Center): 0466-22-4141

Enoden Line

Enoden Line The Enoden line runs from Fujisawa, via Enoshima, to Kamakura. It takes about 10 minutes from Fujisawa to Enoshima and about 34 minutes from Fujisawa to Kamakura.

Tel 0466-24-2713