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Shonan Candle 2026 (Enoshima) – Event Announcement


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
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)
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
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
Hours: 9:00–17:00
Venue: Enoshima Iwaya Cave

Special programs at Enoshima Shrine

Period: Nov 1: Balinese dance / Nov 3: FILM BRASS performance
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
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.
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