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Enoshima Iwaya

Kanagawa · Fujisawa · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 江の島岩屋

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WHAT TO DOEnoshima Iwaya

Caves cut by the waves. Kukai and Nichiren are said to have practised here, and it is held to be the origin of Enoshima Jinja.

WHEREKanagawa

Kamakura & Shonan · Fujisawa

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Overview

Caves cut by the waves. Kukai and Nichiren are said to have practised here, and it is held to be the origin of Enoshima Jinja.

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