{"id":2687,"date":"2025-10-14T07:33:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T07:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discover-fujisawa.jp\/?post_type=news&p=2687"},"modified":"2025-11-05T01:22:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T01:22:28","slug":"shonan-candle-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/discover-fujisawa.jp\/en\/news\/shonan-candle-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Shonan Candle 2025 (Enoshima) \u2013 Event Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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More than 10,000 candles will illuminate the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

and Enoshima Sea Candle (observation lighthouse).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy 24 evenings of warm, flickering lights from sunset into night.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dates<\/th>\nOct 11 \u2013 Nov 3, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venues<\/th>\nEnoshima Samuel Cocking Garden \/ Enoshima Sea Candle (observation lighthouse) and more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lighting hours<\/th>\nWeekdays 17:00\u201320:00 (last entry 19:30)
\nSat, Sun & Holidays 17:00\u201321:00 (last entry 20:30)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scale<\/th>\nOver 10,000 candles lit every evening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n
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Admission & Fees<\/span><\/h2>\n

Entry to the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden<\/strong> is required to view the event.
\nAdvance purchase via Asoview \/ E\u2011Mot is recommended.<\/p>\n

Garden night admission
\nAdults JPY 500 \/ Children JPY 250 (incl. tax)<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Fees and details are subject to change. Please check the official page for the latest updates.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Highlights & Programs<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\u201cMessage Candle Night\u201d (participatory workshop)<\/h3>\n

Write or draw your wishes on a candle cup and place it in the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Period:<\/th>\nDaily during the event (Oct 11\u2013Nov 3)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reception:<\/th>\n17:00\u201319:00 at Enoshima Sea Candle stage front<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity:<\/th>\napprox. 50 cups on weekdays \/ 80 on weekends & holidays (first-come, first-served)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fee:<\/th>\nJPY 1,000 per cup (incl. tax)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Note:<\/th>\nQueueing may occur; ends when materials run out.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Photographer Norimoto Ichikawa
\nSlide Show & \u201cShonan Candle Live\u201d<\/h3>\n

A slide show featuring the Shonan coast and acoustic live performances surrounded by candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Period:<\/th>\nSlide show dates: Oct 11 \/ 18 \/ 25 (two sets: 17:30* \/ 18:30; *Oct 18 from 17:00)
\nLive dates: Nov 1\u20133 (each day from 18:00)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:<\/th>\nTHE SUNSET TERRACE (inside the Garden)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fee:<\/th>\nIncluded with Garden admission (standing).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Upcycled Candle Workshop & \u201cCandle Scooping\u201d<\/h3>\n

Make your own candle using wax upcycled from past editions; \u201ccandle scooping\u201d activity available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Period:<\/th>\nOct 11\u2013Nov 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hours:<\/th>\nWeekdays 15:00\u201319:30 \/ Weekends & Holidays 15:00\u201320:30 (numbered tickets may be used when crowded)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:<\/th>\nUMIYAMA GALLERY (inside the Garden)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fee:<\/th>\nPlease check on site.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Enoshima Iwaya Caves \u2013 Candle<\/h3>\n

Over 200 candles light up the mystical cave interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Period:<\/th>\nOct 11\u2013Nov 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hours:<\/th>\n9:00\u201317:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:<\/th>\nEnoshima Iwaya Caves<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Special programs at Enoshima Shrine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Period:<\/th>\nNov 1: Balinese dance \/ Nov 2:<\/em> FILM BRASS performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:<\/th>\nEnoshima Shrine \u2013 Hetsunomiya<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/th>\n18:00 each day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Fujisawa Satellite (station-front)<\/h3>\n

Candle lighting and slide shows at Sun Pearl Plaza (Fujisawa Station North Exit).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Period:<\/th>\nOct 21\u201323<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/th>\n17:00\u201320:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organizer:<\/th>\nFujisawa Station Area Management Association<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

*Subject to change or cancellation due to weather (rain\/strong winds) or congestion. Check official channels on the day.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Lighting Schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Dates<\/th>\nVenue<\/th>\nProgram<\/th>\nTime<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Oct 21\u201323<\/td>\nSun Pearl Plaza (Fujisawa Station North Exit)<\/td>\nFujisawa Satellite<\/td>\n17:00\u201320:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 11\u2013Nov 3<\/td>\nUMIYAMA GALLERY (Garden)<\/td>\nUpcycled Candle Workshop<\/td>\nWeekdays 15:00\u201319:30 \/ Weekends & Holidays 15:00\u201320:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 11\u2013Nov 3<\/td>\nEnoshima Sea Candle<\/td>\nSpecial Lighting<\/td>\nWeekdays 17:00\u201320:00 \/ Weekends & Holidays 17:00\u201321:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 11\u2013Nov 3<\/td>\nEnoshima Iwaya Caves<\/td>\nIwaya Candle<\/td>\n09:00\u201317:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 1\u20133<\/td>\nTHE SUNSET TERRACE (Garden)<\/td>\nShonan Candle Live<\/td>\nfrom 18:00 (each day)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 11 \/ 18 \/ 25<\/td>\nTHE SUNSET TERRACE (Garden)<\/td>\nIchikawa Slide Show<\/td>\n17:30* \/ 18:30 (*Oct 18 from 17:00)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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MAP<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Before Your Visit<\/span><\/h2>\n