More than 10,000 candles will illuminate the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden
and Enoshima Sea Candle (observation lighthouse).
Enjoy 25 evenings of warm, flickering lights from sunset into night.
Overview
| Dates | Oct 10 – Nov 3, 2026 |
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| 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
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 10 / 18 / 24 (two sets: 17:30 / 18:30) Live dates: Oct 31 / Nov 1 / Nov 3 (each day from 18:00) |
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| Venue: | Event stage area (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 10–Nov 3 |
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| Hours: | Weekdays 16:00–19:00 / Weekends & Holidays 16:00–20:00 (numbered tickets may be used when crowded) |
| Venue: | UMIYAMA GALLERY (inside the Garden) |
| Fee: | Upcycled candle making JPY 1,800 (JPY 1,500 with an Enoshima Sea Candle tower ticket) / Candle scooping JPY 500 |
Enoshima Iwaya Cave – Candle
Over 200 candles light up the mystical cave interior.
| Period: | Oct 10–Nov 3 |
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| Hours: | 9:00–17:00 |
| Venue: | Enoshima Iwaya Cave |
Special programs at Enoshima Shrine
| Period: | Nov 1: Balinese dance / Nov 3: FILM BRASS performance |
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| Venue: | Enoshima Shrine – Hetsunomiya |
| Time: | Time TBD |
Fujisawa Satellite (station-front)
A pre-event just before Shonan Candle begins: candles light up Sun Pearl Plaza (Fujisawa Station North Exit). Try candle cup painting (JPY 500) and display your finished cup at Sun Pearl Plaza or the Shonan Candle venue.
| Period: | Oct 7–9 |
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| 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 7–9 | Sun Pearl Plaza (Fujisawa Station North Exit) | Fujisawa Satellite | 17:00–20:00 |
| Oct 10–Nov 3 | UMIYAMA GALLERY (Garden) | Upcycled Candle Workshop | Weekdays 16:00–19:00 / Weekends & Holidays 16:00–20:00 |
| Oct 10–Nov 3 | Enoshima Sea Candle | Special Lighting | Weekdays 17:00–20:00 / Weekends & Holidays 17:00–21:00 |
| Oct 10–Nov 3 | Enoshima Iwaya Cave | Iwaya Candle | 09:00–17:00 |
| Oct 31 / Nov 1 / Nov 3 | Event stage front (Garden) | Shonan Candle Live | from 18:00 (each day) |
| Oct 10 / 18 / 24 | Event stage area (Garden) | Ichikawa Slide Show | 17:30 / 18:30 |
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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.
