Want to come to Enoshima? Come right away! After the sunset, plenty of gourmet food and events for you!
The moment you think of getting on a trip to refresh, Enoshima is right there, about an hour away from the heart of Tokyo by trains. It is like a resort with full of fun activities for the day-time leisure of course, the breath-taking sunset, and more for the evening.
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- Watch this piece of art from the terrace
- Stroll around the quaint town
- Impressive Enoshima Cruising which refreshes your spirit
- Have dinner at the scenic restaurant which feels like floating on the ocean
- Lanterns and graphic art in light brightens the night
- Popular joints around the island for dinner and evening relaxation
Watch this piece of art from the terrace
THE SUNSET TERRACE is perfect for chilling down after a full-day’s activities, which is right next to Enoshima Sea Candle that stands out in this neighborhood. The SUNSET TERRACE is a relaxing space set up outdoors near Enoshima. From this outdoor living room surrounded by the sea and the sky, you can take in the sea of Shonan and enjoy the romantic atmosphere around the sunset time. Burn the bright piece of nature’s art into your memory.
THE SUNSET TERRACE (In the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden)
- Address
- 2-3-28 Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 8:00pm (Admission allowed until 7:30pm)
- Directions
- About a 3-minute walk from the Odakyu Enoshima Line’s Katase-Enoshima Station
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
After sunset, listen to the ocean waves and look up at the night sky. Meander the neighborhood of the Enoshima Sea Candles lit up in purple LEDs, and relax in the slow island time. The illumination event, Shonan no Hoseki (Shonan’s Gems), is a must-see, ranked high in many illumination reviews.
Enoshima Sea Candle
- Address
- 2-3-28 Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 8:00pm (Admission allowed until 7:30pm)
- Directions
- About a 20-minute walk from the Odakyu Enoshima Line’s Katase-Enoshima Station
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
Stroll around the quaint town
Benzaiten Nakamise Dori is everyone’s favorite place to go, not only on holidays but also on weekdays. Evening hours will let you relax more.
Take-out local gourmet dishes, such as Tako-senbei (Octopus rice cracker) or Shirasu Black Croquette (Whitebait potato patty), are delicious. Hunt for souvenirs, and look for retro spots such as a black mailbox. Stroll through a quaint Japanese townscape.
Benzaiten Nakamise Dori
- Address
- Around Enoshima 2-4-15, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
Impressive Enoshima Cruising which refreshes your spirit
Marine cruises are a popular Enoshima amusement. Different companies offer various courses, such as the short course around the island or a course to take you over to Kamakura Area. Everyone’s favorite is the Sunset Cruising to let you watch the setting sun from the ocean that gives you a different look from the land view. It is worth a try.
Have dinner at the scenic restaurant which feels like floating on the ocean
Come to scenic iL CHIANTI Cafe Enoshima around sunset time. It is right by Enoshima Lighthouse and you can enjoy the panoramic ocean view below and the orthodox Italian cuisine - pizza and spaghetti, of course, and marvelous in-house dolce such as gateau chocolat or tiramisu. Affordable yet quality wines are stocked up as well.
iL CHIANTI Cafe Enoshima
- Address
- 2-4-15 Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
- Business Hours
- 11:00am - 9:00pm
- Directions
- About a 20-minute walk from the Odakyu Enoshima Line’s Katase-Enoshima Station
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
Lanterns and graphic art in light brightens the night
The annual light-up event you can drop in during your evening stroll. Enoshima Toro is held between late July and August 31. The main stage is Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden with tropical plants, and nearly 1000 lanterns dot Enoshima Shrine, Oiwayado Street and other spots all over the island. Some of them have lighted graphic art designed by the top space artists. The Enoshima Engi story is recreated with lanterns with shadow pictures. It is so fascinating to see all the art.
Enoshima Toro
- Address
- 2-3-28 Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden)
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 8:00pm (Admission allowed until 7:30pm) (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden)
- Directions
- About a 20-minute walk from the Odakyu Enoshima Line’s Katase-Enoshima Station
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
Ryuko-ji’s bamboo lanterns, begun in 2010, is now a summer event in the Enoshima area. The grounds of this Nichiren Sect’s ancient temple are covered with almost 4000 lanterns in bamboo cages at dusk. Nio-mon gate and five-layered pagoda are lit up with the quiet candle lights. People forget time and stare at the mystic sight which seems to be out of this world.
Ryuko-ji’s bamboo lanterns
- Address
- 3-13-37 Katase, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
- Business Hours
- 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Directions
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(1) About a 12-minute walk from the Odakyu Enoshima Line’s Katase-Enoshima Station
(2) About a 3-minute walk from the Enoshima Electric Railway’s Enoshima Station
(3) About a 3-minute walk from the Shonan Monorail’s Shonan-Enoshima Station - Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
Popular joints around the island for dinner and evening relaxation
Around Enoshima, many restaurants and bars are available for your dinner and evening relaxation. Along National Highway 134, GARB RESTAURANT ENOSHIMA stands with terrace seats on the roof top for casual dining. You can look over Enoshima, Chigasaki, or even Mt. Fuji on a clear day. Their menu covers a variety from grilled standards and appetizers to Napoli Pizza baked in a big oven. Each dish has a generous serving of local seafood and veggies in season to let you taste Enoshima. There are Aloha Table, a happy Hawaiian cafe, Hemingway Enoshima with tasty BBQ plans, Lucky Meal Mermaid with a southern European atmosphere, and many more. Within the Shonan Golf Resort, Restaurant & Bar nalu is open until midnight each day, if you'd like to go to a bar.
GARB RESTAURANT ENOSHIMA
- Address
- 2-17-23 Katase Kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
- Hours
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Mon through Fri: 11am - 3pm (L.O. 2pm), 5pm -9pm (L.O. 8pm)
Sat: 11am - 10pm (L.O. 9pm)
Sun: 11am - 9pm (L.O. 8pm)
*Closed on Wednesdays (Open during a busy season. Call about hours) - Directions
- About a 2-minute walk from the Odakyu Enoshima Line’s Katase-Enoshima Station
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
Lots of fun, exciting options during the dusk to evening! Check out Enoshima’s attractions, which are different from the day-time.