Enoshima is an island just off the [Shōnan](/link/place/kanto/kanagawa-prefecture/enoshima/shonan) Coast, and is part of Fujisawa City. It's a popular weekend getaway destination for the Japanese locals due to its great scenic views and fresh seafood options. 

Particularly popular are the sunset views from the [Chigogafuchi Abyss](/link/place/kanto/kanagawa-prefecture/enoshima/chigogafuchi-abyss), the stunning sea life from the [Enoshima Aquarium](/link/place/kanto/kanagawa-prefecture/enoshima/enoshima-aquarium), the restaurants serving the local specialty of [shirasu](/term/food/shirasu), and the beautiful Katase beaches in summer. 

The Katase beaches are also seen as the most pristine beaches closest to Tokyo, and were also host to multiple aquatic events during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.

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On Foot

Enoshima Escar

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Sunset view from Chigogafuchi Abyss in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Main tank in Enoshima Aquarium in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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People walking along Benzaiten Nakamise Dori in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Candles in Iwaya Cave in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Horo Horo Don at Enoshima Koya in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Orzo Pudding from Enoshima Pudding in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Torii Gate of Enoshima Shrine in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Interior of Green Stamps Coffee in Shonan, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Ice Cream from Hilo Homemade Ice Cream in Shonan, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Shelves of bread at Lees Bread in Shonan, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Muffin from Mellow Bake in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Flower arch at Samuel Cocking Garden in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Shonan Coast beach near Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Exterior of Katase-Enoshima Station in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Iced tea at Te Handel in Shonan, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Sakura Ebi Kakiage at Tobiccho in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Traditional streets alongside the Toki no Kane in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture

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Ebi Senbei from Asari Senbei in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Osaka

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Hyogo Prefecture

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Wakayama Prefecture

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Kagawa Prefecture

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Okayama Prefecture

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Chubu

Shirasu is commonly eaten in the [Shonan](/term/place/shonan) area, and is typically eaten boiled. It can only be fished during certain times of year to prevent overfishing, and so fresh shirasu can be hard to come by.

The Shonan area runs along the Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture, typically defined from Ōiso in the West, all the way to Hayama in the East. Along the way, it encompasses Enoshima and Kamakura along the coastline.

Best Things to Eat in Enoshima