https://nz.trip.com/moments/detail/fujisawa-56708-125848494?locale=en-NZ
TzT_offical.jpJapan
levelIconTravel Master

Enoshima Iwaya Cave Exploration

The sea cave located at the far end of the island. It is said that in ancient times, Kobo Daishi and Nichiren Shonin also practiced here, and it has been revered as the birthplace of Enoshima faith. It is also said that in the second year of Yowa (1182), Minamoto no Yoritomo prayed here for the conquest of Fujiwara no Hidehira of Oshu. There are two caves: the first cave, which is 152 meters deep and is said to connect to the ice cave of Mount Fuji, and the second cave, which is 56 meters deep and is said to be the site of the dragon god legend. The stone Buddhas and rock walls illuminated by candlelight invite you into a mystical world. ・Opening hours 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (varies by season)
View Original Text
*Created by local travelers and translated by AI.
Posted: Nov 1, 2024
Submit
0
Mentioned in This Moment
Attraction

Enoshima Iwaya Cave

4.8/516 reviews | Geological Sites
Fujisawa
View
Show More
Related Moments
Enoshima Iwaya Cave

Enoshima Iwaya Cave

KrisAdventure_19
Enoshima Iwaya Cave

The number 1 spiritual site in Enoshima

Anything travels
Enoshima Iwaya Cave

Do you know Enoshima Island in Japan? This tiny island located in the center of Kanagawa, southwest of Tokyo and Yokohama, also in the west of famous historical city Kamakura. Around the island and Kamakura is one of the popular tourist destination in Japan since very old days by beautiful seascape with Mount Fuji, fantastic sunset, historical sites of samurai, pilgrimage to sanctuary and fresh seafoods. In recent years, it becomes a featured place again as a fantastic illumination event, a rare scenes of a traditional festival involving local trains, a good shore of the nearest marine sports from Tokyo, and a filming location of drama, movies and anime works.

Tala_Travel10
Enoshima Iwaya Cave

Enoshima Cave

Tala_Travel10
Enoshima

Japan | December–February and New Year travel guide.

MYLES NEAL
Lake Ashi

Only 2 days to learn the ultimate Japan travel tips.

MartinBerg
Kiyomizu-dera Temple

6-Day Autumn Japan Tour: Comprehensive Guide!

Price Henry?38
Mount Fuji

5-Day Japan Trip in Fall: Miss It and Wait a Year!

Maryse Greenholt
Enoshima

Japan Flash Trip

Ting0030
Kiyomizu-dera Temple

6-day Japan itinerary. Save it now!

diplomaticleona
Oshino Hakkai

3-Day Japan Fall Trip: Super Practical Guide

Collins Katherine Kath
Yasaka Shrine

ENOSHIMA SHRINE

MEight TravelWise