Enoshima

Back on the trains, I don't need to know how to read Japanese to see this company is looking for truck drivers.

 

Our destination train station had jellyfish on display.

Heading across the Enoshima Benten Bridge to, of course.....

......Enoshima Island.

It was a Monday, so it wasn't terribly busy.

I ventured down a narrow alleyway to get closer to the ocean when I came across this gem.

We ventured in. I love these small Japanese eateries. The name of this one is Ejima.

The touristy Japan hat. I had to buy something, it was so hot, my head was starting to burn, lol. The beer, well, we were going to need it if we were going to consume.......

.....these baby sardines! (and we did........) A real delicacy on the island.

Enoshima Shrine actually consists of 3 shrines, Hetsumiya, Nakatsumiya, and Okutsumiya.

The history dates back centuries.

Feeling blessed once again.

Heading back down with a view of the mainland.

Got to spend the day with these Enoshima models, Ritsue, her sister Chiyoko and her friend Shoko.

The, try and get an ocean shot without any other tourists in it, pic.

Me and Buster having a stare down.

We took a tour of the Iwaya caves. The ancient Kinmei Emperor received an oracle to build a shrine in a cave on Enoshima in 552. (quote from a website). It has become a little touristy, but interesting all the same.

The legend has it the dragon Gozuryu terrorized the island for centuries, but now protects it. Clap your hands and you'll get quite a roar.

At the end of the one tunnel, there is a small shrine. The cave was at about 4 feet at that point, a little back-bending was necessary.

Heading back.......

....to the Katase-Enoshima train station.

Another first on our last night in Kawasaki, quail's eggs. The jury is still out on this one.

The refreshment and a snack pic at Katase Dining, just outside of the train station.