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[Animal Tourism: Cat Island] Japan: Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

Animal Attraction

Enoshima is a small island located in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is a famous tourist destination in Kanagawa Prefecture. Famous for its historic sites and natural spots, it is also known as the Cat Island. Cats live everywhere on this island, and there is a history that cats that were originally abandoned cats have settled down. Today, Enoshima is not just a tourist destination, but a place where you can meet cats. We also recommend it on an island with very good access.

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Location

Enoshima is a small island in the south of Kanagawa prefecture.

AddressEnoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-0036
Population350
Number of Cats1000

History

Enoshima was originally a land-based island, but it became an island due to erosion 20000 years ago. From around the 700s, literature on this area became available, and it is said that during the Kamakura period, the shoguns of that time began to worship at shrines in this area. Since the Edo period, this area has become known as a place of worship and has become a popular tourist destination. Enoshima has many tourist spots other than cats, as it has prospered as a tourist destination since ancient times.

Climate

Enoshima is very hot and humid in the summer. On the contrary, winter is known to be very cold. Temperatures range from 0 ° C to 33 ° C throughout the year.

Language

Japanese is used in Japan.

Security

Enoshima is a peaceful island where crime rarely occurs. It is a place where you can enjoy sightseeing with peace of mind.

Race

Most of them are Japanese in Japan.

industry

Enoshima has long been known as a tourist destination, and the tourism industry is very prosperous. In addition, many people visit this island to play marine sports, and there is a past where yacht competition venues were held. It is also easily accessible from Tokyo, making it a very easy place to go.

religion

There are many atheists in Japan.

currency

Japanese yen is used in Japan.

airport

The nearest is Tokyo International Airport.

NameHaneda Airport
AddressHanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 144-0041
URLHome Page

access

If you are traveling from Tokyo International Airport, you will need to travel by train. There are several transfers, but it’s a relatively easy place to go. JR Railway has an IC card called Suica. It can be purchased inside the station. With this card, you will be able to make automatic payments, which is very convenient. You can check the route map, fees, and operation status from the URL below.

RoutePlaceVeihicleTimePoint of departure addressURL
1Haneda Airport

Haneda Airport International Terminal Station
Walk5minHanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 144-0041
2Haneda Airport International Terminal Station(Keikyu Airport Line Airport Express bound for Zushi / Hayama)

Yokohama Station
Train30min3 Chome-3-4 Hanedakuko, Ota City, Tokyo 144-0041Map
3Yokohama Station(JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line Special Rapid Service bound for Odawara)

Fuzisawa Station
Train20min2 Chome Takashima, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0011Map
4Fuzisawa Station(Enoshima Electric Railway bound for Kamakura)

Enoshima Station
Train30minFujisawa, Kanagawa 251-0052Map
5Enoshima Station

Enoshima
Walk15min1-4-7 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa

Prohibited matter

Problems often occur in Enoshima due to the large number of tourists coming and going. Let’s stop feeding locally. There have also been incidents of catching and taking home cats that you like, and it is forbidden to take them home.

Sightseeing Spot 1: Cat Cafe Air Land House

There is a cat cafe in Enoshima. You can spend a relaxing day with cute cats. The usage fee starts from 650 yen for 30 minutes. It is a one-drink system, but you can drink coffee, tea, and juice.

Address3-22-17 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
URLHome Page
Open Time11:00~20:00

Sightseeing spot 2: Enoshima Shrine Hetsumiya

Enoshima Shrine is a shrine that enshrines the goddesses of the three sisters who are the children of Susanoo-no-Mikoto. Together with Munakata Shrine in Fukuoka and Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima, it is one of the “three major Benzaiten in Japan”.

Address2-3-8 Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
URLHome Page
Open Time08:30~17:00

Sightseeing spot 3: Enoshima Sea Candle

It is an observation lighthouse in Enoshima. It is an observation tower overlooking Sagami Bay, but on sunny days, you can see Oshima in the south, Mt. Fuji in the west, and Miura Peninsula in the east. It is lit up at night.

Address2-3-28 Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 251-0036
URLHome Page
Open Time09:00~20:00

Sightseeing Spot 4: Enoshima Aquarium

An aquarium displaying fish on the theme of the local Sagami Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the deep sea. We breed penguins, seals, otters, capybaras and sea turtles here.

Address2-19-1 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
URLHome Page
Open Time09:00~17:00

Sightseeing spot 5: Enoshima Iwaya

Enoshima Iwaya is a natural cave where the legend of the dragon god, which was created by the erosion of waves for many years, remains. This cave is illuminated and sounded.

Address2 Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
URLHome Page
Open Time09:00~16:00

Sightseeing spot 6: Dragon Love Bell

A famous place for couples, named after the legend of Benzaiten and Gozuryu in Enoshima. It is a recommended place for lovers and couples, and it is said that if you ring the bell and put a padlock on the wire mesh, it will be tied forever.

Address2-5 Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
URLHome Page
Open Time

Sightseeing spot 7: Katase Higashihama beach

Enoshima is a place where marine sports are popular and sports events are held. Because it is a famous beach, there are many stalls and it is crowded.

Address1 Chome-15-1 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-0035
URLHome Page
Open Time

Hotel

Enoshima has quite a lot of accommodations. However, it is also a popular tourist destination, so advance reservations are preferable. There are dozens of hotels, so I picked up some.

Enoshima Apartment Hotel

The hotel is located right next to Enoshima station. This is a 1-floor private apartment hotel.

Address3-14-39 Katase, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture 251-0032
URLHome Page
Open TimeCheck-in time: 15:00

IZA Enoshima Guest House & Bar

Address1-11-31 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture 251-0035
URLHome Page
TimeCheck-in time: 22:00
Check-out time: 10:00

Hoteru Shiosai

5 minutes walk from Odakyu Katase-Enoshima station, 6 minutes walk from Enoden Enoshima station. This hotel has excellent access.

Address1-7-3 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture 251-0035
URLHome Page
TimeCheck-in time: 21:00
Check-out time: 10:00

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