Enoshima Sea Candle, Kamakura

Name: Enoshima Sea Candle
Address: Kamakura, Japan

#36 among attractions in Kamakura

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The Enoshima Sea Candle, also known as the Shonan Observatory Lighthouse, is an observation tower and lighthouse located in the Samuel Cocking Garden on the small tidal island of Enoshima in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan. The tower has two observation decks, the primary indoor deck and a secondary outdoor deck. The primary deck can be accessed via a central lift or spiral staircase, while the outdoor deck can only be accessed by a second spiral staircase. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 29 April 2003 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 35°17'59"N, 139°28'42"E

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藤沢 (teng ze)Kamakura Japan

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Enoshima Sea Candle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ryūkō-ji, Enoshima Shrine, Samuel Cocking Garden, Jōryū-Ji.

1 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Ryūkō-ji, Fujisawa
26 min walk • Ryūkō-ji is a temple of the Nichiren Shū in the city of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It stands on the site of the former Tatsukuchi Execution Grounds, and its name uses the same two kanji meaning "dragon mouth".
~530 ftNE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple, Historical place
Enoshima Shrine, Fujisawa
3 min walk • Enoshima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to the worship of the kami Benten. Enoshima-jinja consists of three shrines, He-tsu-miya, Naka-tsu-miya and Oku-tsu-miya.
~180 ftE
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Samuel Cocking Garden, Fujisawa
1 min walk • The Samuel Cocking Garden, also known as the Enoshima Tropical Plants Garden, is a small botanical garden on the small island of Enoshima in Japan. The address is 2-3-28 Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa.
1 miNE
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Jōryū-Ji, Fujisawa
27 min walk • Jōryū-ji is a Nichiren-shū temple in Katase, Fujisawa, Kanagawa. Its mountain name is Ryūkō-zan. The temple is known for the stele commemorating the messengers from Yuan Dynasty, including To Seichū, who were killed by order of Hōjō Tokimune. In 2007, it was visited by Nambaryn Enkhbayar, President of Mongolia.
~480 ftE
Island, Area
Enoshima, Fujisawa
3 min walk • Enoshima is a small offshore island, about 4 km in circumference, at the mouth of the Katase River which flows into the Sagami Bay of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
1.1 miNE
Temple
Miao dian si, Kamakura
29 min walk • Myodenji Temple is a Nichiren Shu temple located in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The former head temple was Hikigaya Myohon-ji and Ikegami Houen. It is one of the eight temples in the Ryukokuji temple rotation.
1.1 miNE
Buddhist temple, Cemetery
Man fu si, Kamakura
28 min walk • Manpukuji Temple is a temple of the Daikakuji School of Shingon Buddhism located in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Get off at Koshigoe Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway, go about 250 meters toward the coast, and cross the railroad...
1.1 miNE
Temple
Ben cheng si, Kamakura
29 min walk • Honjoji Temple is a Nichiren Shu temple located in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The former head temple was Komachi Honkakuji Temple and Ushioji Hoken. It is one of the eight temples in the Ryukokuji temple rotation.
1.1 miNE
Temple
Dong jian si, Kamakura
29 min walk • Tozo-ji Temple is a Nichiren Shu temple located in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The former head temple was Daihonzan Hokkekyoji Temple. Konishi Hoken. It is one of the eight temples in the Ryukokuji temple rotation.

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Which popular attractions are close to Enoshima Sea Candle?

Nearby attractions include Samuel Cocking Garden, Fujisawa (1 min walk), Enoshima, Fujisawa (3 min walk), Enoshima Shrine, Fujisawa (3 min walk).

How to get to Enoshima Sea Candle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Enoshima Sea Candle:

Bus

江ノ島 • Lines: F3, 船6, 鎌6 (7 min walk)
東浜 • Lines: F3 (21 min walk)

Train

Katase-Enoshima (18 min walk)
Shonan-Enoshima (26 min walk)

Light rail

Enoshima • Lines: En (24 min walk)
Koshigoe • Lines: En (27 min walk)