Enoshima island is now connected with bridge. You can walk from Katase Beach.
Woodcut print by Hokusai
Enoshima Island is a historical place for it's Enoshima Shrine. Approach to the shrine still preserve the old time flavor.
Approach to the shrine (Photo taken in January 1 2000)
Zuisin Gate (photo taken in July 19 2002)
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At the top of Enoshima Island, there is a light house and Botanic garden. Old lighthouse was replaced by a new one on May 2003. Botanic garden first made by an Englishman, Samuel Cocking (left)100 year ago was reopened. |
New lighthouse (photo taken in August 24, 2003) |
From the observation deck of the lighthouse, you can see Enoshima Sailing Club which was once used as a base for Olympic sailing competition and Seven Mile Beach beyond.
North view from new lighthouse (photo taken in May 26, 2005)
Seven Mile Beach Close up (photo taken in January 3, 2009)
South view from new lighthouse (photo taken in May 26, 2005)
Mt. Fuji (2008/1/2)
At the west end of the Island, there is a cave called Iwaya-no-Kuchi. This place was drawn by Hiroshige's Ukiyoe woodcut painting.
Hiroshige's Ukiyoe woodcut painting
Aerial view of the Enoshima Island (photo taken in February 2002 with old lighthouse)
Last update May 30, 2005
Rev. january 2, 2008
