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Ryuko-ji (Temple)
Jakko-san Ryuko-ji is the one and only holy HONZAN (Main Temple) in the Nichiren Sect.
In 1337 Nippo-Shonin built at the site of TATSUNOKUCHI execution place, which is the most well-known among Nichiren-Shonin's four difficult times (YONDAI HONAN).
There are many fascinating buildings to see, like Kanagawa's only GOJU-NO-TO (5-storied pagoda), BUSSHARITO, SHIKOTSUZUKA and more.
Access:
7-minute walk from Katase-Enoshima Sta. (Odakyu train line)
3-minute walk from Enoshima Sta. (Enoden train line)
3-minute walk from Shonan-Enoshima Sta. (Shonan Monorail line)
Enoshima Aquarium
Enoshima Aquarium takes an "edutainment" style (educates and entertains at the same time) with the theme of "Sagami Bay and the Pacific" and "the living things."
There are many highlights, such as the "Big Sagami Bay Tank," in which a school (about 8,000) of sardines swim and undulate, the "Deep-sea Corner," which is making the first attempt in Japan to breed deep-sea creatures over a long period, and the entertaining shows staged by dolphins and whales, etc.
Access:
3-minute walk from Katase-Enoshima Sta. (Odakyu train line)
10-minute walk from Enoshima Sta. (Enoden train line)
10-minute walk from Shonan-Enoshima Sta. (Shonan Monorail line)
