Enoshima Cave

Iwaya Caves is in the west end of Enoshima Island and where the beginning place of a legend as a religious training spot. Since En on Ozunu trained in Nara era, lot of famous Buddhist monks are trained in the cave and it has been worshiped as the holy land by occasional statesman. Walking along the way between the rocks, there is a bridge followed to Enoshima Iwaya Caves [岩屋]. It takes more than 40-minutes walk from train stations in Katase town. This Iwaya Caves was made by erosion by waves and it become ancient religious training place. Then, it was renovate for tourism and has been open to the public from 1993. Reef around the cave is known for locals as fishing spot and magnificent viewing spot of Mt.Fuji. Where to go & What to do? See fantastic panoramic ocean-view with Mt.Fuji from Chigogafuchi. See beautiful sunset Visit Iwaya Caves Especially recommended for... Families / Friends / Couples / Photographers *Open everyday *In case of stormy weather or high waves, it may be closed or closed earlier than usual. *It is require to see whole the cave approximately 15 to 20 minutes. [Admission] 500Yen for Adults / 200Yen for Children How far? (to entrance of Iwaya Caves, by walk) 42 minutes (2.2km) from Katase-Enoshima Station 46 minutes (2.5km) from Enoshima Station 48 minutes (2.6km) from Shonan-Enoshima Station 7 minutes (350m) from Okutsunomiya Jinja Shrine