Enoshima Shrine

Enoshima is one of the best places to visit around Tokyo. It is an island connected just by a bridge with the mainland. The island offers a variety of attractions, including a shrine, park, observation tower and caves. Enoshima Shrine in the island dedicated to Benten, a popular goddess of good fortune, wealth, music and knowledge. The root of Benten is also connected to the Indian Hindu goddess Saraswathi. The visitors to Enoshima should consider purchasing the Enopass, a discounted combination ticket that includes admission to the island's main attractions (Samuel Cooking's garden, observation tower, caves) and use of the escalators to go to the top , altogether for 1000 yen. Very next to Enoshima, there are two popular beaches, the beaches are also popular surfing spots. The lighting of tower and fireworks display on every year end makes a different pleasant experience.