Enoshima Shrine

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Located on Enoshima Island, Enoshima Shrine actually comprises three individual shrines dedicated to different aspects of the goddess Benten: the Okutsuno-miya dedicated to Takiri-bime-no-mikoto, the Nakatsuno-miya dedicated to Ichikishima-hime-no-mikoto, and the Hetsuno-miya dedicated to Tagitsu-hime-no-mikoto. A statue of Benten with eight arms (which has been designated as an Important Cultural Property by Kanagawa Prefecture), and a statue of Benten with a Biwa lute, are on public display in the Hoan-den hall.

Spot details

Address: Kanagawa Pref. Fujisawashi Enoshima 2-3-8 Map
Area: Shonan Area
Phone: 0466224020
Hours: [Hours]Open 24 hours
[Reception hours]8:30-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (not allowed inside the building)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

The walking is worth it

Reviewed : 2021.04.12

Be prepared for a trek - this series of three shrines are located progressively higher and higher on the Enoshima Island hill. The seemingly endless climbing of stairs is worth it though! The shrines...
Long stairs

Reviewed : 2020.06.28

The shrine is up in the hill. There is an escalator to go up there but quiet expensive, not worth if you can walk up by yourself. The view is good up there as you can see the whole area from the...
Just a small shrine with good views

Reviewed : 2020.02.27

This is just a small shrine compared to other Japanese shrines. You need to limb a fair amount of stairs, pass a tori to reach it. It has good views of the surroundings. Entry is free. If you dont...