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Fujisawa

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Fujisawa

Situated in central Kanagawa Prefecture, Fujisawa is a popular tourist destination primarily due to the renowned Enoshima island which has a beach, temple and shrine, and an array of boutiques and souvenir stores. With a rich and varied history, Fujisawa once served as a popular post town between Edo (the former name for Tokyo) and Kyoto. The city today, in addition to its beauty and nature, is also an industrial powerhouse with several major companies including Kobe Steel and Sony based in the area.

With great rail and road connections to most of the Kanto region, Fujisawa enjoys plenty of weekend visitors who come for the easy-going atmosphere and variety of sporting tournaments which are regularly hosted there. Fujisawa also hosts two major firework festivals in the summer months and its vibrancy and array of local cuisine on offer from the myriad of food stalls can make for a great experience and one which won't easily be forgotten.

Fujisawa

Attractions

Explore some of Kanagawa's best things to do and places to go.

Top Attractions

Explore some of Kanagawa's best things to do and places to go.

Enoshima Electric Railway

Enoshima Electric Railway

Although this is a short railway with a total length of 10km, along the tracks there are both mountains and the sea. From the window you can enjoy a view...

Enoshima

Enoshima

Enoshima is an island with a circumference of around 4 km and you can enjoy the popular sightseeing spots throughout a year, such as Enoshima Shrine,...

Shirahata Shrine

Shirahata Shrine

It is dedicated to Samukawahikono Mikoto, which is the same deity as the Sagamikoku Ichinomiya Samukawa Shrine, and Minamoto no Yoshitsune, who is a hero...

Ryuko-ji Temple

Ryuko-ji Temple

Ryukoji Temple is a temple of the “Nichiren sect” founded in 1337. Nichiren offered plans to Kamakura shogunate for saving the nation in a time of...

Seikouji Temple (Yugyoji Temple), head temple of the Jishu sect

Seikouji Temple (Yugyoji Temple), head temple of the Jishu sect

With Ippen Shonin as the founder, this temple is the head temple of the Jishu sect of Buddhism. Various events are held throughout the year, such as Kaisan-nenmyo...

Fujisawa Bridge

Fujisawa Bridge

This is a historic bridge over the Sakai River near 'Fujisawa-shuku' that used to be the sixth post-town on the road 'Tokaido'. There are a lot of temples...

Sakaigawa Yusuichi Park Pocket Park

Sakaigawa Yusuichi Park Pocket Park

This rest area is located along the Fujisawa Yamato Bicycle Path. There are restrooms and benches, and a beautiful view can be seen with the Sagimai Bridge,...

Enoshima Electric Railway

Enoshima Electric Railway

Although this is a short railway with a total length of 10km, along the tracks there are both mountains and the sea. From the window you can enjoy a view...

Enoshima

Enoshima

Enoshima is an island with a circumference of around 4 km and you can enjoy the popular sightseeing spots throughout a year, such as Enoshima Shrine,...

Shirahata Shrine

Shirahata Shrine

It is dedicated to Samukawahikono Mikoto, which is the same deity as the Sagamikoku Ichinomiya Samukawa Shrine, and Minamoto no Yoshitsune, who is a hero...

Ryuko-ji Temple

Ryuko-ji Temple

Ryukoji Temple is a temple of the “Nichiren sect” founded in 1337. Nichiren offered plans to Kamakura shogunate for saving the nation in a time of...

Seikouji Temple (Yugyoji Temple), head temple of the Jishu sect

Seikouji Temple (Yugyoji Temple), head temple of the Jishu sect

With Ippen Shonin as the founder, this temple is the head temple of the Jishu sect of Buddhism. Various events are held throughout the year, such as Kaisan-nenmyo...

Fujisawa Bridge

Fujisawa Bridge

This is a historic bridge over the Sakai River near 'Fujisawa-shuku' that used to be the sixth post-town on the road 'Tokaido'. There are a lot of temples...

Sakaigawa Yusuichi Park Pocket Park

Sakaigawa Yusuichi Park Pocket Park

This rest area is located along the Fujisawa Yamato Bicycle Path. There are restrooms and benches, and a beautiful view can be seen with the Sagimai Bridge,...

Experiences

Immerse yourself in some of Kanagawa's experiences, from outdoor adventures to hands-on traditional activities

Enoshima Escalator

Enoshima Escalator

In 1954 Japan built its the first outdoors escalator to connect the 106-meter bottom with the 46 meters' high mountaintops. It only takes about 4 minutes...

Enoshima Electric Railway

Enoshima Electric Railway

Although this is a short railway with a total length of 10km, along the tracks there are both mountains and the sea. From the window you can enjoy a view...

Benten Maru

Benten Maru

A ship that connects Eshima Ohashi Bridge and Chigogafuchi Abyss, turning a usually 40 minute walk into a 10 minute journey. The cliffs of Enoshima and...

Fujisawa Ukiyoe Museum

Fujisawa Ukiyoe Museum

"Fujisawa Ukiyo-e Museum" in Fujisawa City is a facility where you can appreciate local history, such as the Tokaido Fujisawa-juku and Enoshima Ukiyo-e....

Yakult Honsha Shonan Cosmetics Factory Tour

Yakult Honsha Shonan Cosmetics Factory Tour

Our 'five-senses' factory tour incorporates a cosmetics experience section, a tour of the production line, and a chance to enjoy our original ingredients....

Miyahara Blueberry Picking Farm

Miyahara Blueberry Picking Farm

You can experience blueberry picking from the end of July until the end of August. After confirming the opening date, please come with your family.

Matsumotokan (Soba Noodle Cooking Class)

Matsumotokan (Soba Noodle Cooking Class)

Experience making soba (buckwheat noodles) at Fujisawa-shi's sister city, Matsumoshi-shi's (Nagano Prefecture) Tourism PR hall that is located inside...

Enoshima Escalator

Enoshima Escalator

In 1954 Japan built its the first outdoors escalator to connect the 106-meter bottom with the 46 meters' high mountaintops. It only takes about 4 minutes...

Enoshima Electric Railway

Enoshima Electric Railway

Although this is a short railway with a total length of 10km, along the tracks there are both mountains and the sea. From the window you can enjoy a view...

Benten Maru

Benten Maru

A ship that connects Eshima Ohashi Bridge and Chigogafuchi Abyss, turning a usually 40 minute walk into a 10 minute journey. The cliffs of Enoshima and...

Fujisawa Ukiyoe Museum

Fujisawa Ukiyoe Museum

"Fujisawa Ukiyo-e Museum" in Fujisawa City is a facility where you can appreciate local history, such as the Tokaido Fujisawa-juku and Enoshima Ukiyo-e....

Yakult Honsha Shonan Cosmetics Factory Tour

Yakult Honsha Shonan Cosmetics Factory Tour

Our 'five-senses' factory tour incorporates a cosmetics experience section, a tour of the production line, and a chance to enjoy our original ingredients....

Miyahara Blueberry Picking Farm

Miyahara Blueberry Picking Farm

You can experience blueberry picking from the end of July until the end of August. After confirming the opening date, please come with your family.

Matsumotokan (Soba Noodle Cooking Class)

Matsumotokan (Soba Noodle Cooking Class)

Experience making soba (buckwheat noodles) at Fujisawa-shi's sister city, Matsumoshi-shi's (Nagano Prefecture) Tourism PR hall that is located inside...

Top Events

Kanagawa offers a wide range of unique and one-of-a-kind events that are sure to make any trip here extra special at any time of the year.

Jewels of Shonan

Jewels of Shonan

This is a light-up illumination event held from the last weekend of November to the end of February of the new year at Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden...

Enoshima Lanterns

Enoshima Lanterns

While Enoshima has a strong image of swimming during the summer, a new event with the theme of "Cool Evening" has started and is opened only during a...

Endo Hydrangea Festival

Endo Hydrangea Festival

After hearing the organizers' speeches, enjoy seeing hydrangeas and taiko performances as well as sasara dances performed by locals.

Koidegawa Red Spider Lily Festival

Koidegawa Red Spider Lily Festival

Viewing Period: late September to early October (best time for viewing: when the equinox flowers blossom). In the Endo area of northern Fujisawa, equinox...

Endo Bamboo Charcoal Festival

Endo Bamboo Charcoal Festival

Using the bamboo remaining in Fujisawa City, we make bamboo charcoal as well as sell bamboo shoots. Every year on the 3rd Sunday of April, the Bamboo...

Yugyo-no-Bon

Yugyo-no-Bon

What is the dancing nembutsu at the Yugyo-ji Temple? It is said that during the Kamakura era, when Ippen Shonin of the Jishu Buddhism branch was performing...

Jewels of Shonan

Jewels of Shonan

This is a light-up illumination event held from the last weekend of November to the end of February of the new year at Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden...

Enoshima Lanterns

Enoshima Lanterns

While Enoshima has a strong image of swimming during the summer, a new event with the theme of "Cool Evening" has started and is opened only during a...

Endo Hydrangea Festival

Endo Hydrangea Festival

After hearing the organizers' speeches, enjoy seeing hydrangeas and taiko performances as well as sasara dances performed by locals.

Koidegawa Red Spider Lily Festival

Koidegawa Red Spider Lily Festival

Viewing Period: late September to early October (best time for viewing: when the equinox flowers blossom). In the Endo area of northern Fujisawa, equinox...

Endo Bamboo Charcoal Festival

Endo Bamboo Charcoal Festival

Using the bamboo remaining in Fujisawa City, we make bamboo charcoal as well as sell bamboo shoots. Every year on the 3rd Sunday of April, the Bamboo...

Yugyo-no-Bon

Yugyo-no-Bon

What is the dancing nembutsu at the Yugyo-ji Temple? It is said that during the Kamakura era, when Ippen Shonin of the Jishu Buddhism branch was performing...

Explore the Fujisawa area

Explore the charms of Fujisawa with our map to find sightseeing spots, accommodation options or local restaurants.

Trip Reports

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