Enoshima Aquarium is located just a three-minute walk from Katase-Enoshima Station. The facility showcases a wide variety of marine life through thoughtfully designed exhibits, including a large tank recreating the underwater world of Sagami Bay and a beach area for sea turtles. Visitors can also enjoy a pool featuring penguins and seals.

The Jellyfish Fantasy Hall features a permanent display of around 15 kinds of gently drifting jellyfish. With its calming atmosphere and softly glowing displays, this magical, mystical space is one of the aquarium’s most popular areas.

From Enoshima Aquarium, a 15-minute walk across Enoshima-ohashi Bridge leads to the start of the shrine approach. The entrance is marked by a bronze torii (shrine gate) built in 1747.

Passing under the torii, you will find a lively street lined with souvenir shops and restaurants. Continue along the approach and you will soon see a striking scarlet torii ahead.

The go-shinmon (roofed shrine gate) stands at the top of a stone staircase. Beyond it lies Enoshima-jinja Shrine.

The shrine complex consists of three buildings: Hetsunomiya, Nakatsunomiya, and Okutsunomiya. Each shrine enshrines one of three sister goddesses.

Nearby, Hoanden houses a statue of Benzaiten. It is considered one of the three great Benzaiten statues in Japan.

Samuel Cocking Garden is about a five-minute walk uphill from Enoshima-jinja Shrine. Set on a scenic hilltop, the garden was developed on the site of a large Western-Japanese style garden created in 1880 by English trader Samuel Cocking.

Within the garden stands the observation tower and lighthouse, Enoshima Sea Candle. From its top, about 100 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a sweeping 360-degree view of the ocean.

On clear days, you may even spot Mt. Fuji in the distance. Admission to Samuel Cocking Garden is 200 yen, and the fee to enter Enoshima Sea Candle is 300 yen for adults.

From Enoshima Sea Candle, continue west along the path and follow the signs to the Iwaya Caves. Carved by the ocean over thousands of years, these caves are a fascinating natural attraction.

As you descend toward the rocky shoreline, the scenery opens up dramatically. On clear days, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji rising across the sea.

After a long walk around the island, Enoshima Uomitei is a great place to stop for a meal. The restaurant is known for dishes made with fresh, high-quality seafood.

One of the most popular choices is shirasu-don, a bowl of rice topped with young sardines caught that same morning. Because fresh shirasu spoils quickly, this dish is a local specialty that can only be enjoyed near the port.

However, it is not always available since the supply depends on the day’s catch. If fresh shirasu is unavailable, you can try kamaage-shirasu, which is shirasu lightly boiled in salt water and then dried.

Another local favorite is enoshima-don. This dish features a bowl of rice topped with fresh turban shell cooked in a savory sauce of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, then finished with beaten egg.

Shichirigahama is just three stops from Enoshima Station, about a 10-minute ride on the Enoshima Electric Railway. As the train runs along the coastal road, you can enjoy beautiful ocean views from the windows.

After arriving at Shichirigahama, head toward the beach and visit bills Shichirigahama, a casual dining restaurant open throughout the day. This location was the brand’s first branch outside Australia.

The original bills restaurant is in Sydney, where its breakfast has been widely praised as one of the best in the world. The restaurant has gained international fame and has even attracted Hollywood celebrities.

While taking in the ocean view, try their signature fluffy ricotta hotcakes. It’s one of the most popular items on the menu.