About
Island escape with shrines, caves, and stunning ocean views.
Why go
- Feels like you've stepped right into a Studio Ghibli movie
- A romantic Japanese island destination
- Offers a glimpse of old Japan
Must try
- XL tako senbei (whole octopus pressed flat)
- Shirasu Bowl (whitebait rice bowls)
- Enoshima Sea Candle (observatory tower)
- Iwaya Caves (sea caves)
- Ring the Bell of Lovers
Pro tips
- Take the Shonan Monorail from Ofuna Station
- Arrive before 9:00 AM for fewer crowds
- Use the paid escalators to save energy
- Rent a bike at Kamakura Station and ride over
- Grab the Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass
Good to know
- Island can be very crowded, especially on weekends
- Many stairs and hills, consider a baby carrier
- Tide-controlled road access during low tide
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Rating
4.5 / 5 (265 reviews)