FUJISAWA LEGACY ENOSHIMA UKIYO-E
Pilgrimages to Enoshima and the history of Benzaiten worship as appearing in ukiyo-e

Introduction of the Exhibition

Enoshima became widely known largely because of the popularity of pilgrimages to it during the Edo period. At the center of these pilgrimages was the worship of Benzaiten (Sarasvati). This exhibition introduces the history of Benzaiten worship in the Edo period through ukiyo-e of Enoshima and local historical materials.

The series Fifty-three Stations of the Toukaidou Corner

Large-size Picture Book of Enoshima Island

Fujisawa Inn Corner

Enoshima beach

Enoshima Corner

Title unknown (The Kaichou ceremony at the Enoshima Benzaiten”)

Special Exhibition Corner

A View of Pilgrims Visiting the Kaichou Ceremony at the Hongu (the main shrine) in a Cave of Enoshima Benzaiten in Sagami Province