Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Enoshima

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Enoshima

江ノ島江の島
alternative words: Enoshima island, Eno shima, E no shima
keywords: island , kanagawa , tourist resort
related topics: Kanagawa prefecture , Kamakura city , Fujisawa city
related web sites: http://www.enoden.co.jp , http://www.246.ne.jp/~mirabeau/enoshima/
explanation: Islet located on Sagami bay in south Kanagawa prefecture, near Kamakura, Enoshima is one of the most popular sea resorts near Tokyo. Enoshima has been also a famous center of Benzaiten cult since Kamakura period. At low tide, Enoshima is connected to the main land with a sand bank. Now you can reach there through 2 bridges at anytime and admire a splendid view on Sagami bay from Enoshima tower. It is accessible from Ofuna station through a monorail.