Enoshima

What it is

• The largest and only inhabited island in the Enoshima archipelago of Miyagi Prefecture.
• A designated part of the Sanriku Fukko National Park covering 0.36 square kilometers.
• A former place of exile during the Edo period with a history of coastal fishing.
• Kusushi Shrine stands on the island and is dedicated to the historical figure Hizume Goro.

What to see

• Breeding grounds for black-tailed gulls and rhinoceros auklets across the island.
• Local coastal fishing operations and shellfish aquaculture facilities near the shore.
• Kusushi Shrine which enshrines the local historical figure Hizume Goro.
• Views of the 3.7 kilometer circumference coastline from the maritime trails.

When to go

• Summer months offer a cool maritime climate suitable for exploring the outdoors.
• Winter visits are possible due to the relatively mild island temperatures.

Getting there

• Take a high-speed boat from Onagawa Port which runs three times daily.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.