Here you can see the island of Enoshima getting closer, as I'm riding on the Enoden train from Kamakura

Here you can see the island of Enoshima getting closer, as I'm riding on the Enoden train from Kamakura (Photo: Alexander Voeler)

Sunset in Enoshima

Ending a hot summer day in Enoshima

Alexander Voeler Jul 24, 2016 - 1 min read

Here you can see the island of Enoshima getting closer, as I'm riding on the Enoden train from Kamakura

View of Enoshima before crossing the bridge that links to the island

In celebration of Tanabata, a group of children were carrying around a mikoshi

Part of the Enoshima shrine, with the children lifting the mikoshi in the background

People write their wishes down and attach them here, for them to come true

As you climb higher, the view becomes gradually better and better

The lighthouse on top of Enoshima, which also has a viewing platform

View from the lighthouse

A 'hidden' passageway on the way back from Enoshima led us to a small beach

The 'hidden' beach showed some of the beautiful nature of Enoshima

Going to Enoshima is an experience I think one should not be without, at least if you are in the Tokyo area of Japan.

I went to Enoshima in the late afternoon of one of the hottest days of early July (July 7th to be exact). Coincidentally, this was also the date of “Tanabata”, which is a traditional Japanese festival. While I did not experience the festival, I was lucky enough to bump into a group of children carrying around a small “mikoshi”, which is a portable shrine.

This mix of Japanese traditions with the atmosphere of Enoshima made for one very memorable day.

Alexander Voeler @alexander.vøler