On Enoshima Island, a popular date spot connected by road to the Shōnan Coast, a steep cobblestone lane (or the escalator if you prefer) leads to this shrine to the sea goddess Benzaiten. There are separate entry fees for individual shrines within the complex.
Enoshima-jinja
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