The Legend of the Goddess and the Five-headed Dragon
Long ago, there lived a five-headed dragon that demanded sacrifices be made to him, caused floods and rained down fire, committing one wicked act after another.
In the year 552 C.E., the Heavens and Earth suddenly began to shake and a goddess appeared above the clouds.
Gradually, the clouds gave way to sunlight and Enoshima was born.
The dragon fell in love with the goddess at first sight and asked for her hand in marriage, but knowing of his wicked deeds, she refused.
Not prepared to give up, the dragon vowed to mend his ways and so, the goddess (known as Benzaiten) agreed to marry him.
On the shore opposite Enoshima lies "Dragon's Mouth Hill".
The dragon, according to the story turned himself into the hill so as to watch over the goddess, even after his death and it is said that he still keeps watch over Enoshima today.
Therefore, owing to this legend, Enoshima is well known today as a sacred site for marriage.
◆ Address
2-5 Enoshima Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa
◆ Parking
https://www.s-n-p.jp/english/
◆ Transportation
30 minutes walk from Katase-Enoshima Station on Odakyu Line
35 minutes walk from Enoshima Station on Enoden Line
◆ Website
https://www.discover-fujisawa.jp/about/
