Most visitors reach Enoshima by crossing the bridge, but on certain low‑tide days, you can actually walk across the sea to the island. When the tide drops far enough, Enoshima connects to the mainland, creating a natural sand pathway known as a “tombolo.”
This rare phenomenon occurs when waves sweep sand around the island and gradually build a temporary land bridge.
When the tide level falls to around 20 cm or lower, the Enoshima tombolo may appear—offering the unforgettable experience of “walking over the sea” to reach the island.
You can only walk across the sea on certain low‑tide days.
When the tide is high, as in the photo, the pathway disappears and you can’t cross on foot.
The Fujisawa City Assciation website publishes the dates when the Enoshima tombolo is likely to appear.
Please check their official schedule for the most up‑to‑date information.
👉 Fujisawa City Tourist Association
There’s still time to catch it this year (2026), so let’s go!
The Natural Path That Appears Only at Low Tide: The Tombolo
Normally, the sea covers this area, so you can’t walk across.
I visited Enoshima on May 17, 2026, a day when the tide was forecast to drop to –7 cm.
By the time I arrived around 9:20 a.m., the tide had already receded enough for me to walk across.
Seeing Enoshima from beneath the bridge—especially from the right side—is something you almost never get to experience.
It felt like a rare and special viewpoint.
As for the opening time of the Enoshima stairs, they were already open before 10:00 a.m., so I was able to climb up without any problem.
After crossing the tombolo, don’t forget to download your commemorative certificate.
After crossing the tombolo and climbing the stairs, you’ll find a sign with a QR code.
By a little past 10:20, the tide was almost at its lowest, so you could walk across at a relaxed pace.
Children were happily searching for small fish and crabs, or playing in the sand.
When I went back after 12:30, the tide had started to come in, but the water was still only up to the knees.
Some people were giving it a try anyway, saying things like “Maybe we can still make it across!” as they walked through the water.
Tomboios Around Japan
There are several places in Japan where tombolos appear. (All photos are from photo AC.)
▶Dogashima (Shizuoka Prefecture)：「三四郎島のトンボロ」
▶Setouchi City in Okayama Prefecture：「黒島ヴィーナスロード」
▶Suō-Ōshima Town in Yamaguchi Prefecture：「真宮島（しんぐうじま）エンジェルロード」
▶Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture：「大角豆島（ささげしま）」
▶Shōdoshima Town (Kagawa Prefecture)：「エンジェルロード（天使の散歩道）」
▶Ibusuki City in Kagoshima Prefecture：「知林ヶ島～ちりんがしま～」
Access
For access information to Enoshima, please refer to the official Fujisawa City Tourist Association website.
👉 藤沢市観光公式ホームページ
There are also blog articles written by people who walked along the Enoden line, so please take a look if you’re interested.
👉 【Kamakura⇔Fujisawa】Walk along the Enoden line – Exciting & Amazing!
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