Year-round, subject to sea conditions
Opening may change with waves, weather and maintenance. Standard admission is ¥500 for adults and ¥200 for primary-school children.
Tourism source ↗Two sea caves cut into Enoshima’s western cliffs, reached by a long island walk and stairs. The first cave extends about 152 metres and the second about 56 metres, with religious history and coastal views along the approach.
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Enoshima: Enoshima Iwaya CaveTime-of-day reference · season/weather may differ
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Packing checklist
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Parking
Enoshima / Shonan Coast public parking
NEARBY
· 35 min walk
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No parking is beside the caves. Use island/coast public parking, then expect a long walk and stairs. Fees vary by lot and date.
Parking source ↗
Directions to Enoshima Iwaya Caves
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When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Not recommended
Nursing room: Not available
Noise level: moderate
Kids: Long stair approach, dim wet cave surfaces and possible closures during rough seas.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Water access: ocean
Drones: permit required
Nearby places
Within 30 km, closest first.
KanagawaEnoshima Island
A small island in Fujisawa reached by bridge, with Enoshima Shrine, the Sea Candle observation tower, Samuel Cocking Garden, Iwaya caves, coastal cliffs and sunset views toward Mount Fuji. It is often paired with Kamakura, but administratively belongs to Fujisawa, Kanagawa.
<1 km away
KanagawaEnoshima Aquarium
A large aquarium on the Katase coast facing Enoshima, known for its Sagami Bay tank, jellyfish displays and dolphin shows.
1 km away
KanagawaShonan Coast Park
A seaside park along the Fujisawa coast near Enoshima with promenades, beach access and views of Mount Fuji.
2 km away
KanagawaCape Inamuragasaki
A small headland park between Kamakura and Enoshima with views of Enoshima and, on clear evenings, Mount Fuji at sunset.
5 km away
KanagawaDaibutsu Kiridoshi Pass
One of the seven ancient cuttings into Kamakura, a mossy rock-cut trail through the hills near the Great Buddha.
5 km away
KanagawaKamakura Hasedera
A hillside temple with gardens and coastal views in western Kamakura. Expect stairs on the upper grounds.
5 km away
KanagawaHasedera Temple, Kamakura
Hasedera Temple, Kamakura in Kanagawa, prepared with map position, photo, accessibility notes and a month-based planning window.
5 km away
KanagawaKotoku-in — Great Buddha of Kamakura
An outdoor bronze Buddha at Kotoku-in, a heritage stop in the Hase area of Kamakura.
6 km away
Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-08