EN01 ／ ENODEN STORIES
Start in the post town with tropical-style curry
Start in the post town with tropical-style curry
Fujisawa first grew as a temple town around Yugyoji Temple, then became a post town on the Tokaido during the Edo period. Pilgrims continued from here to Enoshima. Today, the station marks the start of the Enoden journey, amid the everyday bustle of commuters, shoppers and visitors. If you have time before departure, explore Fujisawa-shuku from the north exit, then return to the south exit to get ready for the train ride toward the sea.
This stop, walk like this · Suggested 150–210 minutes
A historical stroll can be taken on the north side, while the Enoden station entrance is on the south side; if one merely wishes to quickly reach the seaside, the post town section can be omitted. On rainy days, the focus can be placed on the exhibition hall and dining, while the courtyard of Yugyoji Temple and the ginkgo tree can be appreciated according to the season.
First look at the relationship between the post town and Enoshima pilgrimage.
Visit the temple and the area around the ginkgo tree, then return to the station along the original direction.
Have a meal of southern-style curry on the south side, then head to the Enoden train station.
This is a stroll in Fujisawa before departure; check the official website to confirm the opening of the Exchange Hall and restaurant operations.
THE STORY OF EN01
Fujisawa once connected Tokaido travelers with Enoshima pilgrims. To add more depth to this train journey, visit Yugyoji Temple and Fujisawa-shuku to the north, then return south and take the Enoden; the temple, post town, and station showcase the city's varied ways of welcoming guests across different eras.
South of the station, JAMMiN’ brings tropical home cooking, curry and a relaxed atmosphere to Fujisawa. Eat before boarding the train and make the lively city your first stop. For visitors arriving after a long train ride, it is a chance to rest before seeking sea views.
WALK A LITTLE FURTHER
The head temple of the Ji school of Buddhism, also known as Shojokoji Temple. It is reached from Fujisawa Station’s north exit, on the opposite side from the Enoden boarding area at the south exit. Allow extra time for this walk.
The Treasure Museum has its own opening schedule. The tourism association lists hours of 10:00–16:30 and closure from Tuesday through Friday; the temple’s FAQ clarifies that it opens on Mondays, weekends and national holidays. The schedule may change during exhibition changeovers, so check exhibition dates if the temple treasures are your main reason for visiting. Exterior photography is permitted, but photography is prohibited inside the main hall, Jizo Hall and Treasure Museum.
Official tourism information gives a walking time of about 15 minutes from Fujisawa Station’s north exit. Yugyoji Temple and Fujisawa-shuku Exchange Hall can be combined in one walk on the north side. The Enoden departs from the south side, so include the return walk when planning your departure time.
Walk along the old Tokaido to learn how this post town was connected to pilgrimages to Enoshima. Combine the walk with a visit to Yugyoji Temple.
The Exchange Hall has an official walking map to help you understand the street layout before exploring traces of the old post town. Historic buildings along the street are not necessarily open for visitors to enter; the former Kikyoya, for example, is mainly viewed from outside. When stopping for photos near homes, shop entrances or alleyways, leave room for people to pass.
Before visiting Yugyoji Temple, stop at the Exchange Hall to learn how Fujisawa-shuku on the Tokaido was connected to pilgrimages to Enoshima. Maps, models and local exhibits place today’s neighborhood in the history of travel and transport. Then, when you see the temple’s great ginkgo tree and approach, the origins of the town become easier to understand.
The meeting rooms’ 9:00–21:00 hours are not the exhibition opening hours. The hall is about a 14-minute walk from Fujisawa Station’s north exit. You can also take a bus listed in the official directions to the Fujisawabashi stop, then walk about 1 minute. There is no parking, and the hall is a useful place to pick up a neighborhood map during a trip by train and on foot.
The local history exhibition room and multipurpose hall at Fujisawa-shuku Exchange Hall close at 17:00; the 21:00 closing time applies to the meeting rooms. The hall is closed on Mondays, or the following day when Monday is a public holiday. To avoid walking all the way from the station, take a bus from Fujisawa Station’s north exit bound for Totsuka Bus Center or Matano-koen Yokohama Yakudai-mae. Get off at Fujisawabashi, then walk to the hall. Visiting the indoor exhibitions before Yugyoji Temple is a good way to get to know the neighborhood, especially on a rainy day.
Fujisawa-shuku is located north of the station; the Enoden station is situated on the south side. Decide in advance whether to visit the old town before heading to the station.
MapTASTE THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
A restaurant south of Fujisawa Station serving a mix of international dishes, with a focus on tropical home cooking and curries. Have a meal here before boarding the Enoden.
The restaurant’s overview clearly states that Fridays are dinner only and that it may also close on Tuesdays. Different menu pages on its official website list the signature Indian-style creamy chicken at 1,210 or 1,320 yen, and at 1,430 yen on holidays. None of these should be treated as a fixed year-round lunch price. Use the official menus to estimate your budget, then order from the menu available that day.
The restaurant is south of Fujisawa Station, about a 5-minute walk according to its website. Set your reservation time first, then plan a visit to Yugyoji Temple and the Exchange Hall on the north side. If the restaurant is full, its website also lists takeaway options; adjust your plans according to availability that day.
For a first visit, try the Indian-style creamy chicken (クリーミーチキン・インド風): roasted spiced chicken and turmeric rice served with a rich, creamy chicken sauce. If you prefer minced meat and spices, choose the mildly spicy keema curry with green peas. These are two different dishes. The restaurant accepts table-only reservations for one person or more, so you can secure your lunch time in advance and order when you arrive.
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