Enoshima Jinja on Enoshima Island enshrines one of Japan's three great Benzaiten deities. This guide covers the pilgrimage route through the island's three shrines, the sea caves, and the lighthouse observation deck, with seasonal highlights.

Ryūjin is a divine spirit of water, rain, agriculture, and the sea unique to Japan. Enshrined at sanctuaries across the country, this faith remains deeply alive today. Visiting sites such as Enoshima Jinja, Kibune Jinja, and Hakone Jinja allows one to encounter the profound depth of this prayer.

Suiten, originating from the Hindu god Varuna, is Buddhism's divine guardian of water — known for blessings of safe childbirth and child-rearing. Ryūjin is Japan's ancient deity of sea, rivers, and rain. This article explores the profound layers of these two water-faith traditions through a comparative study of major shrines and temples.