I usually hate crowded places, but sometimes a place is so good that you can enjoy it in spite of the crowds. Enoshima is a place like that. The small island linked to the mainland by a bridge is a great place to fish off the wharf, swim in the rock pools in summer, or explore the island's many paths. There is an interesting story linked to the island, about a troublesome dragon that reformed because he fell in love with a beautiful goddess. Apparently couples now pray for good relationships on Enoshima because of this myth.
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Golden Week at Enoshima
Crowds of people enjoying a festive atmosphere
By Cathy Cawood
Community writer
There are many kite-hawks flying over the beach near Enoshima
Small gate overlooking a red torii
Fishing off the wharf
Restaurants and food stalls selling delicious seafood abounded
Ema - wooden plaques with requests to Shinto gods written on them
This lovers' padlock on a fence reminds me of the Pont des Arts Bridge in Paris
Red and white omikuji papers
Scary looking guardian statue
Dragon statue surrounded by purple banners
Looking down on rocks at the back of the island
Entrances to the caves (there is an entry fee)
Arched red bridge
Engraved stone overlooking the sea
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Sébastien Duval
6 years ago
👀 Great photos & selection, Cathy!
Thank you Sebastien!
Elena Lisina
6 years ago
I loved Enoshima, and on the day of my visit there was no any crowd! :) Always enjoy your photos, Cathy!
You were lucky Elena! Maybe because it was a weekday? So far I have only been at the weekend.
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