Beach & Island
Chigogafuchi
📍 Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kamakura
- Category
- Beach & Island
- Duration
- About 30-45 minutes
- Opening Hours
- Open around the clock, year-round
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free to visit
- Address
- Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa
- Coordinates
- 35.2991, 139.4745
Introduction
Chigogafuchi is a wave-cut terrace on the southwest shore of Enoshima in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, listed among the 50 Scenic Spots of Kanagawa. Legend says the young monk Shiragiku of Kamakura's Shojo-in leapt into the sea here; clear days frame Mount Fuji, and the sunsets are famous.
✨ Highlights
1
Wave-cut terrace
Flat rock shelves drop straight into Sagami Bay.
2
Fuji views
Clear air opens views to Mt Fuji and the Izu Peninsula.
3
Enoshima legend
The tale of Shiragiku and Jikyu names the shore.
4
Fishing rocks
A celebrated spot for sea bass and black porgy.
5
Golden hour
Sunset on the rocks is a classic photo scene.
6
Iwaya nearby
A path leads on to the Enoshima caves and Benten Bridge.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Southwest shore of Enoshima, Fujisawa
→Time needed：about 30-45 minutes
→Opening Hours：Open around the clock, year-round
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free to visit
Transportation
Bus
Enoden Enoshima Station, then about 35 min on foot
Note
30 min from Odakyu Katase-Enoshima; Bentenmaru boat also runs
💡 Tips
• About 35 min on foot from Enoden Enoshima Station; 30 min from Katase-Enoshima.
• Rocks are slippery; wear grip shoes and keep from the surf edge.
• Avoid the rocks in bad weather or at high surf.
• The Bentenmaru sightseeing boat also serves the shore.
• Combine with Enoshima Shrine and the Sea Candle tower.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Chigogafuchi?
Open around the clock, year-round
How much is the admission for Chigogafuchi?
Adult: Free; Free to visit
Any practical tips for visiting Chigogafuchi?
About 35 min on foot from Enoden Enoshima Station; 30 min from Katase-Enoshima. Rocks are slippery; wear grip shoes and keep from the surf edge.
How long should I spend at Chigogafuchi?
A typical visit takes About 30-45 minutes.
How do I get to Chigogafuchi?
Bus: Enoden Enoshima Station, then about 35 min on foot
