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Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Organization<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Fujisawa<\/strong> is known for its shrine and as one of the post towns along the Tokaido Road<\/strong> that connects Tokyo<\/strong> to Kyoto<\/strong> during the Edo Period (1603-1868)<\/strong>. It also boasts a seaside resort popular in summer by young Tokyoites<\/strong>. The beautiful beach of Shonan<\/strong>, nicknamed the “Miami beach of the East<\/strong>“, is also a favourite spot for surfers.<\/p>\n

But surfing is not the only water sport practiced in Enoshima; it is also a hot-spot for sailing ,since the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games,<\/strong> where a large marina has been built.<\/p>\n

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Enoshima Marina<\/h2>\n

Built for the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, Shonan Marina on Enoshima Island is one of the largest marinas in Japan<\/strong>. More than a thousand boats are moored here and some have been participating in competitions from national to international for more than 50 years now.<\/p>\n

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From the Nakatsunomiya Shrine<\/strong>, an observation deck offers panoramic views<\/strong> of Enoshima Marina and Sagami Bay.<\/p>\n

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Memories of the 1964 Olympic Games<\/h2>\n

Enoshima Marina<\/strong> was built specifically to host the sailing competitions of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games<\/strong>, so you can find some traces of the first Games to be held on the Asian continent while walking around.<\/p>\n

At the entrance, there is the bowl statue<\/strong> that held the Olympic flame during the sailing events of the 1964 Games.<\/p>\n

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Arriving on Enoshima Island, just turn to the left after crossing the Benten-bashi bridge<\/strong>, then you’ll see the Olympic Memorial Park<\/strong>: a small square around a commemorative fountain pond of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic. There is a Banzaiten statue, with both Eastern and Western female statues. Among them one statures evokes Greek antiquity; the origins of the Olympic Games and Enoshima combined.<\/p>\n

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For the 2020 Tokyo Olympic<\/h2>\n

As in 1964, the sailing competitions of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be held in Enoshima, in 56 years!<\/strong><\/p>\n

In order to host the game, a new building called the “Yacht Club House”<\/strong> was inaugurated on June, 2014. The architects Yoshiro Taniguchi<\/strong> and Mizuki Yamade<\/strong> designed a building all in windows and raw concrete with white roof waving shaped. The entrance is free and there is a caf\u00e9<\/strong>, a sailing equipment store and an outdoor observation deck<\/strong>, ideal for competitions, or simply to admire the bay.<\/p>\n

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Waiting for the next match: The 2019 Sailing World Cup<\/h2>\n

But the Olympics are not the only international competition<\/strong> to be held in the coming months in the port of Enoshima. It will host the first round of the 2019 World Cup Series (Sailing World Cup)<\/strong> from September 9 to 16, 2018.<\/p>\n

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While waiting for these prestigious competitions, you can still observe boats floating on the ocean; you can even see kids practicing sailing and returning the port.<\/p>\n

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Walk around the Marina to Discover a Hidden Aspect of Enoshima<\/h2>\n

Apart from these events, and even if you are not keen on sailing, the Enoshima Marina<\/strong> offers a pleasant setting for a walk and allows you to discover the island in a whole new light.<\/p>\n

From Olympic Memorial Park, a short walk takes you to the Benten-bashi bridge that connects Enoshima to the coast. The place is quiet and ideal for a break<\/strong>. But note that there are many hawks here, they might steal some food if you do a picnic break.<\/p>\n

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Walk towards the center on the Center Promenade<\/strong>, located behind the “Yacht Club House”, allows you to cross the port to be closer to the moored boats.<\/p>\n

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At the end of the port, a dike jutting into the sea, with a white lighthouse<\/strong>\u00a0at its end; which is 18 meters high. The place is quiet (although I visited it on a Sunday, I was almost alone there) and offers you a view of harbor and the ocean on the other side.<\/p>\n

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General Information<\/h2>\n

More information about Enoshima and the surrounding area on the Fujisawa City Tourism Official website<\/a><\/strong>. You will find all the necessary information to prepare your trip.<\/p>\n

For more information on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, visit the official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can also visit the Enoshima Olympic Week website.<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Get There?<\/h2>\n

Enoshima is within walking distance of Enoshima (Enoden)<\/strong>, Katase-Enoshima (Odakyu line)<\/strong> and Shonan-Enoshima (Shonan monorail) stations<\/strong>. Allow about 1 hour from Tokyo or Yokohama and about 20 minutes from Kamakura.<\/p>\n