Vivid blue rope along the shore. (Photo: Tomoko Kamishima)

Kamakura’s Koshigoe Fishing Port

Route 134 Seaside Walk Series - Part 5

Tomoko Kamishima   - 1 min read

Koshigoe Fishing Port stands just in front of Enoshima Island. It has a long history and was first used as a fishing port in the year 1189. The most common catches are baby sardines, mackerel, and octopus. The view of Enoshima from here is very beautiful. Next to the port is a tiny cape, and the small Koyurugi Shrine.

Tomoko Kamishima

Tomoko Kamishima @tomoko.kamishima

Japan is a small island nation, but we have a huge number of surprising things to discover here. Many of these delights can be found when you step off the main street onto small side paths. I really enjoy studying about and researching various aspects of traditional Japanese culture, and then sha...