About 30 minutes by train from Kamakura is Enoshima Island, a small island protruding into Sagami Bay. The main reason I visited the island was for the amazing views of Mt Fuji across the water, this the best time for these views (see my other post with pictures of Mt. Fuji from Enoshima Island).
Located on the highest point of the island, and offering spectacular 360 degree views of the coast line, Mt Fuji and the other side of the bay is the Enoshima observation lighthouse. For a small fee you can catch the elevator to the observation deck about 100 meters above the ocean and get great views of the surrounding area.
Linked to the mainland by a 600 metre long bridge the peak of the island is dominated by a shrine to Benzaiten, the goddess of music and entertainment. Benzaiten is said to have made the island rise from the bottom of the sea in sixth century and is apparently one of the three most famous goddesses in Japan.
Enoshima Island is also very popular with fisherman and on the day I visited they were everywhere trying their luck in a spectacular location.
On the back side of the island are two 6000 year old caves, the Enoshima Iwaya, made by the action of the waves. You can explore the cave if the weather is right with one cave containing religious artefacts, historical photographs and an automated fire-breathing dragon with guides handing out candles to visitor – just one thing – duck, the roof in places is very low.
You Tube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyzQ3BmdLnY
Located on the highest point of the island, and offering spectacular 360 degree views of the coast line, Mt Fuji and the other side of the bay is the Enoshima observation lighthouse. For a small fee you can catch the elevator to the observation deck about 100 meters above the ocean and get great views of the surrounding area.
Enoshima Island is also very popular with fisherman and on the day I visited they were everywhere trying their luck in a spectacular location.
On the back side of the island are two 6000 year old caves, the Enoshima Iwaya, made by the action of the waves. You can explore the cave if the weather is right with one cave containing religious artefacts, historical photographs and an automated fire-breathing dragon with guides handing out candles to visitor – just one thing – duck, the roof in places is very low.
You Tube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyzQ3BmdLnY
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