Jun 28, 2014 - 1 min read

Golden Week at Enoshima

Crowds of people enjoying a festive atmosphere

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

There are many kite-hawks flying over the beach near Enoshima

Small gate overlooking a red torii

Fishing off the wharf

Restaurants and food stalls selling delicious seafood abounded

Ema - wooden plaques with requests to Shinto gods written on them

This lovers' padlock on a fence reminds me of the Pont des Arts Bridge in Paris

Red and white omikuji papers

Scary looking guardian statue

Dragon statue surrounded by purple banners

Looking down on rocks at the back of the island

Entrances to the caves (there is an entry fee)

Arched red bridge

Engraved stone overlooking the sea

I usually hate crowded places, but sometimes a place is so good that you can enjoy it in spite of the crowds. Enoshima is a place like that. The small island linked to the mainland by a bridge is a great place to fish off the wharf, swim in the rock pools in summer, or explore the island's many paths. There is an interesting story linked to the island, about a troublesome dragon that reformed because he fell in love with a beautiful goddess. Apparently couples now pray for good relationships on Enoshima because of this myth.

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Sébastien Duval

Sébastien Duval 5 years ago

👀 Great photos & selection, Cathy!

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Cathy Cawood

Cathy Cawood Photographer 5 years ago

Thank you Sebastien!

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 5 years ago

I loved Enoshima, and on the day of my visit there was no any crowd! :) Always enjoy your photos, Cathy!

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Cathy Cawood

Cathy Cawood Photographer 5 years ago

You were lucky Elena! Maybe because it was a weekday? So far I have only been at the weekend.

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