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Enoshima Shrine Okutsumiya
A hilltop shrine in Enoshima dedicated to the revered guardian deity of the sea.
Step out on a 10-minute walk from Nakatsumiya to find Okutsumiya, the highest point inside the Enoshima Shrine complex. Here, Tagiri-hime-no-mikoto, the eldest of the three sister deities enshrined at Enoshima Shrine, is worshiped as the peaceful protector of the sea.
Look up at the ceiling of the worship hall and marvel at the painting of the turtle drawn by Edo period painter Sakai Hoitsu and restored in 1994. Known as the "All-seeing Leer of the Turtle" this beguiling work will seem as if to see straight into you from any angle you peek. Outside at the stone torii gate is the entrance to Okutsumiya and significant piece of history that was originally donated by Minamoto no Yoritomo.
Just over by Okutsumiya and above the Iwaya Hongu, the site marked as the origins of Enoshima Benzaiten faith, you’ll find Ryugu (Palace of the Dragon God) dedicated to the dragon deity of the sea. It is believed to bring blessings for safe childbirth and fertility; even Hojo Tokimasa is said to have prayed here for the prosperity of his descendants.
Highlights
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Perched at the highest point within Enoshima Shrine.
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Intriguing ceiling painting, All-seeing Leer of the Turtle, seems to look straight through you from all angles.
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Stone torii gate at the entrance was reportedly donated by Minamoto no Yoritomo.
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Adjacent Ryugu is known for its blessings of childbirth and fertility.
Photos
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![Majestic view of the Okutsumiya building.]()
Majestic view of the Okutsumiya building.
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![All-seeing Leer of the Turtle, a ceiling panting and designated tangible cultural property of Fujisawa City (actual painting is preserved in the shrine office).]()
All-seeing Leer of the Turtle, a ceiling panting and designated tangible cultural property of Fujisawa City (actual painting is preserved in the shrine office).
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
We have English, Chinese and Korean pamphlets issued by the Fujisawa City Tourist Association.
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
Yes.
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Is parking available?
No, there isn't. Please use paid parking loin the island.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 江島神社 奥津宮
- Postal Code
- 251-0036
- Address
- 2-3-8 Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
- Telephone
- 0466-22-4020
- Closed
- Free to walk
- Business Hours
- 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Access
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(1) About 28 minutes walk from Enoden Enoshima Station.
(2) About 23 minutes walk from Odakyu Electric Railway Enoshima Line’s Katase Enoshima Station.
(3) About 28 minutes walk from Shonan Monorail Enoshima Line’s Shonan-Enoshima Station. - Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)