Gourmet Food and Temple Visit tour in Enoshima

Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise Dori is a historic shopping street that runs along the approach from the Enoshima Bodai no Torii, the entrance to Enoshima, to the vermilion torii of Ejima Shrine. The street is visited by many tourists throughout the year with an increasing number of stores that have remained unchanged from the past, as well as new stores. Along the narrow, gently ascending road, 2.75 meters wide and unchanged since the Edo period, there are various stores selling famous shirasu rice bowls and seafood, Enoshima's specialty, tako senbei (octopus crackers), manju (sweet buns), souvenir stores, and inns, always crowded with many tourists. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

It was founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and is surrounded by the sea. There are various shrines and buildings within the precincts of the shrine, and the red torii gate is particularly impressive. Enoshima Shrine is also an important place to pray for safety at sea and good catches of fish, and attracts many worshippers.

Located on the south side of Enoshima, it offers scenic views along the coast. Souvenir stores and restaurants line the street, where visitors can enjoy local specialties and fresh seafood. It is especially known as the approach to the Goiwaya, and is crowded with worshippers, many of whom have strong faith in Benzaiten (Sarasvati) enshrined in a rock pit.