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Enoshima 江の島

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Enoshima today

  • What it is: A small hilly island joined to the Shonan coast by a bridge. It has Enoshima Shrine, the Sea Candle lighthouse tower, the Samuel Cocking Garden and the Iwaya caves.
  • Getting there: About 20 minutes on foot from Katase-Enoshima Station (Odakyu), or about 25 minutes from Enoden Enoshima Station, across the Benten Bridge.
  • Hours: The island is open at all times. The Sea Candle and garden are generally open 9:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30), and hours vary by event.
  • Admission: The garden is free by day. Sea Candle ¥800; Escar outdoor escalators ¥500; Sea Candle set ticket (garden, Sea Candle, Escar) ¥1,100. Prices for children are lower.
  • Tip: Ride the Escar up and walk back down past the shrines. On clear winter days you can see Mt Fuji across the bay.
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Clear winter air for Fuji views; illuminations from late November

Checked against: Enoshima Sea Candle – Prices/Tickets (official) · Enoshima Sea Candle – Access (official). Check opening times and prices before you go.

Enoshima on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.