Munakata Taisha
宗像大社
Fukuoka · Munakata
Munakata Maritime Safety
Enoshima Shrine
江島神社
/ Enoshima Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
15 min walk
Hours
8:30-17:00
Overview
Enoshima Shrine sprawls across the island of Enoshima off the Shonan coast, one of Japan's Three Great Benzaiten shrines. Three sister goddesses are enshrined in three separate halls connected by paths that wind through the island's hilltop gardens.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
552 [欽明天皇13年]
Possibly originated in 552 with a cave shrine. Minamoto no Yoritomo enshrined Benzaiten here in 1182. One of Japan's Three Great Benzaiten shrines. The shrine comprises three halls — Hetsu-no-Miya, Nakatsu-no-Miya, and Okutsu-no-Miya — spread across the island.
📄
Documented
1182 Source: Azuma Kagami
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Alternate name/form for one of the Munakata goddesses. See tagorihime or tagitsuhime.
⛩
⛩
primary Deity
Goddess of water, islands, music, eloquence, and wealth; one of the three Munakata goddesses
Blessings
Shrine Network
Munakata major_branch
Did You Know?
💡
A legend tells of a five-headed dragon that terrorized the area until the goddess Benzaiten descended from heaven on a cloud and subdued it through love.
Source: tradition
In Pop Culture
anime / 1990
Slam Dunk Enoshima Shrine near Kamakura. Located in the same coastal Kanagawa area as the series' setting. The famous Kamakurakoko-mae railway crossing pilgrimage site is nearby.
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.2998, 139.4810
Physical Address
2-3-8 Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa
神奈川県藤沢市江の島2-3-8
Historical Province
Sagami / Musashi
Access
Katase-Enoshima Station (Odakyu Line)
15 min walk
Hours
8:30-17:00
Best Times to Visit
summerspring
Foreign Language Support
English
Accessibility
Limited - island terrain with stairs
Official Website
https://enoshimajinja.or.jp/
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Enoshima Shrine?
Enoshima Shrine sprawls across the island of Enoshima off the Shonan coast, one of Japan's Three Great Benzaiten shrines. Three sister goddesses are enshrined in three separate halls connected by paths that wind through the island's hilltop gardens.
Where is Enoshima Shrine located?
Enoshima Shrine is located in Fujisawa, Kanagawa. The full address is: 2-3-8 Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa.
What deities are enshrined at Enoshima Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Tagirihime no Mikoto, Tagitsuhime no Mikoto, Ichikishimahime no Mikoto.