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Experience Shonan breeze at the beginning of the day - ocean views on the coast overlooking Enoshima

About this spot

A representative Shonan swimming beach located just beside Enoshima. During summer, it's bustling with swimmers, and from the sandy shore you can see Enoshima's full view and Mount Fuji on clear days. Even without swimming, simply walking along the water's edge lets you experience the openness that defines Shonan. Today this becomes the starting point of the day's Enoshima sightseeing adventure—a perfect spot for families to catch their breath while feeling the sea breeze. The summer vacation season is especially lively, with beach houses lined along the shore creating an energetic atmosphere.

Season & hours

Name: 片瀬諏訪神社例大祭

Date & time: 8/23 (Sun)–8/28 (Fri) Time TBA

Venue: 藤沢市・片瀬諏訪神社周辺

片瀬の地域に根づく諏訪神社の例大祭は、8月23日から28日までの6日間にわたって行われる夏の一大行事です。この日は祭りの初日にあたり、境内や参道には提灯が飾られ、これから始まる賑わいの始まりを感じられます。神輿の巡行など地域を挙げた行事は会期を通じて行われ、片瀬の街全体が夏祭りの空気に包まれます。屋台の出店は会期後半の8月26日・27日の2日間に予定されているため、初日は境内の雰囲気や地元の人々の準備の様子を静かに楽しむのがこの日らしい過ごし方です。

Tips

屋台が出るのは8/26・27のみのため、この日の夕食は事前に江の島周辺で済ませておきましょう。境内は夜になると参拝客で混み合うことがあるため、小さなお子さん連れははぐれないよう気をつけて。会期中の詳しい日程は神社や地域の掲示で確認するのが確実です。

Food stalls

Where: 神社周辺(8/26・27のみ出店)

※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: katasesuwajinja.com

Tips

Just a few minutes' walk from Odakyu Katase Enoshima Station (小田急片瀬江ノ島駅) or Enoden Enoshima Station (江ノ電江ノ島駅). Even if not swimming, it's reassuring to have waterproof sandals or shoes. Be careful—bare feet on summer sand gets extremely hot.