Serene view of a traditional Japanese shrine entrance in Kamakura, Japan, surrounded by nature.Culture

Enoshima Shrine

江島神社

Enoshima, Kamakura · 鎌倉

Three linked shrines up the spine of Enoshima, dedicated to Benzaiten, one of them holding a rare 8th-century naked statue of her in a small octagonal hall.

Why it’s worth it

It is a genuine climb — take the paid escalator up and walk down. The dragon legend attached to the island is told on boards along the way.

CategoryCulture
AreaEnoshima
Hours08:30–17:00
Typical spend¥
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