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Shonan Candle 2025 (Enoshima) – Event Announcement


More than 10,000 candles will illuminate the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden

and Enoshima Sea Candle (observation lighthouse).

Enjoy 24 evenings of warm, flickering lights from sunset into night.

Overview

Dates Oct 11 – Nov 3, 2025
Venues Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden / Enoshima Sea Candle (observation lighthouse) and more
Lighting hours Weekdays 17:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30)
Sat, Sun & Holidays 17:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30)
Scale Over 10,000 candles lit every evening

Admission & Fees

Entry to the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden is required to view the event.
Advance purchase via Asoview / E‑Mot is recommended.

Garden night admission
Adults JPY 500 / Children JPY 250 (incl. tax)

*Fees and details are subject to change. Please check the official page for the latest updates.

Highlights & Programs

“Message Candle Night” (participatory workshop)

Write or draw your wishes on a candle cup and place it in the venue.

Period: Daily during the event (Oct 11–Nov 3)
Reception: 17:00–19:00 at Enoshima Sea Candle stage front
Capacity: approx. 50 cups on weekdays / 80 on weekends & holidays (first-come, first-served)
Fee: JPY 1,000 per cup (incl. tax)
Note: Queueing may occur; ends when materials run out.

Photographer Norimoto Ichikawa
Slide Show & “Shonan Candle Live”

A slide show featuring the Shonan coast and acoustic live performances surrounded by candles.

Period: Slide show dates: Oct 11 / 18 / 25 (two sets: 17:30* / 18:30; *Oct 18 from 17:00)
Live dates: Nov 1–3 (each day from 18:00)
Venue: THE SUNSET TERRACE (inside the Garden)
Fee: Included with Garden admission (standing).

Upcycled Candle Workshop & “Candle Scooping”

Make your own candle using wax upcycled from past editions; “candle scooping” activity available.

Period: Oct 11–Nov 3
Hours: Weekdays 15:00–19:30 / Weekends & Holidays 15:00–20:30 (numbered tickets may be used when crowded)
Venue: UMIYAMA GALLERY (inside the Garden)
Fee: Please check on site.

Enoshima Iwaya Caves – Candle

Over 200 candles light up the mystical cave interior.

Period: Oct 11–Nov 3
Hours: 9:00–17:00
Venue: Enoshima Iwaya Caves

Special programs at Enoshima Shrine

Period: Nov 1: Balinese dance / Nov 2: FILM BRASS performance
Venue: Enoshima Shrine – Hetsunomiya
Time: 18:00 each day

Fujisawa Satellite (station-front)

Candle lighting and slide shows at Sun Pearl Plaza (Fujisawa Station North Exit).

Period: Oct 21–23
Time: 17:00–20:00
Organizer: Fujisawa Station Area Management Association

*Subject to change or cancellation due to weather (rain/strong winds) or congestion. Check official channels on the day.

Lighting Schedule

Dates Venue Program Time
Oct 21–23 Sun Pearl Plaza (Fujisawa Station North Exit) Fujisawa Satellite 17:00–20:00
Oct 11–Nov 3 UMIYAMA GALLERY (Garden) Upcycled Candle Workshop Weekdays 15:00–19:30 / Weekends & Holidays 15:00–20:30
Oct 11–Nov 3 Enoshima Sea Candle Special Lighting Weekdays 17:00–20:00 / Weekends & Holidays 17:00–21:00
Oct 11–Nov 3 Enoshima Iwaya Caves Iwaya Candle 09:00–17:00
Nov 1–3 THE SUNSET TERRACE (Garden) Shonan Candle Live from 18:00 (each day)
Oct 11 / 18 / 25 THE SUNSET TERRACE (Garden) Ichikawa Slide Show 17:30* / 18:30 (*Oct 18 from 17:00)

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Before Your Visit

  • May be paused/cancelled, or entry controlled, due to rain/strong winds or crowding.
  • We recommend advance tickets and public transport.
  • Please check the official website/socials for day-of updates.