Enoshima Shrine - Hetsunomiya: Gateway to Spiritual Enoshima
Discover Enoshima's spiritual heart at Hetsunomiya Shrine, dedicated to seafaring and water deities, offering blessings of wealth and artistic success.
Hetsunomiya is the first of three shrines that comprise Enoshima Shrine, a Shinto complex on Enoshima Island. Founded in 1206, it's dedicated to Tagitsu-hime-no-mikoto, goddess of water and seafaring, and offers a glimpse into the island's rich mythology and scenic beauty.
A brief summary to Enoshima Shrine - Hetsunomiya
- 2 Chome-3-8 Enoshima, Fujisawa, 2 Chome Enoshima, Kanagawa, 251-0036, JP
- +81466-22-4020
- Visit website
- Monday 8:30 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 8:30 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 8:30 am-5 pm
- Thursday 8:30 am-5 pm
- Friday 8:30 am-5 pm
- Saturday 8:30 am-5 pm
- Sunday 8:30 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Take the Enoshima Escar escalators to ease the climb up the island, especially during hot or humid weather.
- Wash your coins at Zeniarai Byakuryu Ou for good luck and offer them in the donation box.
- Visit Hoanden to see the statues of Myo-on Benten and Hachi-hi Benten.
- Check the weather forecast for clear days to enjoy views of Mount Fuji from various points on Enoshima Island.
Getting There
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Walking
From Enoshima Benten Bridge, walk along Benzaiten Nakamise-dori Street, a shopping street leading towards the Enoshima Shrine. Pass under the bronze torii gate and continue uphill. After passing through the red torii gate and Zuishinmon Gate, climb the stone steps to reach Hetsunomiya.
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Public Transport
From Fujisawa Station, take the Enoden Line to Enoshima Station or the Odakyu Line to Katase-Enoshima Station. Alternatively, take the Shonan Monorail to Shonan-Enoshima Station. Walk across Enoshima Benten Bridge to Enoshima Island. Follow the walking directions from the bridge.
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Ferry
Take the Bentenmaru ferry from Benten Bridge Pier to the Iwaya Caves area. From the Iwaya Caves area, walk to Hetsunomiya. The ferry costs ¥400 per adult.
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