One of the best day trips out of Tokyo is to the coast at Enoshima. We've driven, but more fun can be had (avoiding the traffic) by catching the train. We caught the Odakyu Line 'Romance Car' from Shinjuku Station.
First stop, Enoshima Beach. We all had a swim and a relax on the sand.
Next, explore Enoshima Island. We walked across the causeway to the island. Underneath the bridge, people were having BBQs and relaxing in the shade.
On the way there we came across a bunch of bosozoku or bikies. They had super-modified motorbikes with fairings and chopper bars. They also all were modified to be as loud as possible with no mufflers and in some cases loud speakers to amplify the noise - what a racket!!
Crossing the causeway, we saw lots of jet-skiers having fun.
We eventually got across to Enoshima island. The island is dedicated to the goddess of music and entertainment Benzaiten. At the bottom of the hill are a selection of shops and restaurants selling souvenirs and delicacies.
We strolled past the shops and up the hill. There are a series of shrines and torii on the way up.
There were cats asleep in the garden.
First stop, Enoshima Beach. We all had a swim and a relax on the sand.
On the way there we came across a bunch of bosozoku or bikies. They had super-modified motorbikes with fairings and chopper bars. They also all were modified to be as loud as possible with no mufflers and in some cases loud speakers to amplify the noise - what a racket!!
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| A loud speaker on the back of this one |
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| Suspension on this one is getting a work-out |
We eventually got across to Enoshima island. The island is dedicated to the goddess of music and entertainment Benzaiten. At the bottom of the hill are a selection of shops and restaurants selling souvenirs and delicacies.
We strolled past the shops and up the hill. There are a series of shrines and torii on the way up.
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| This is the Enoshima-Jinja shrine |
There are some beautiful gardens on Enoshima.
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| Thomas tries to get some luck throwing a coin |
The boys stopped to watch a juggler / acrobat / street performer.
At the top of the island is the Enoshima Lighthouse Observation Tower. It is 60m high and 120m above sea level.
We got some great views from the top of the tower. Enoshima was the harbour for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
We walked down the hill again to the bottom.
A stop at the bottom and time for ice-creams and beer.
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| We met this fellow who had clearly had enough beer and sunshine for the day. |
Time to catch the Odaku Line back to Tokyo
Everyone was exhausted, but a great day out at the beach at Enoshima.
