Want to come to Enoshima? Come right away! After the sunset, plenty of gourmet food and events for you!

Want to come to Enoshima? Come right away! After the sunset, plenty of gourmet food and events for you!

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Written by GOOD LUCK TRIP

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.

Spend a luxurious time on the beach watching the sun set
Spend a luxurious time on the beach watching the sun set

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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 hour in a romantic atmosphere
The sunset hour in a romantic atmosphere

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.

With the gorgeous lights, the evening Enoshima Sea Candle is great for a night out!
With the gorgeous lights, the evening Enoshima Sea Candle is great for a night out!

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 gourmet food is famous
Take-out gourmet food is famous

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.

Look over the Sagami Bay in orange from the ocean (The photo is a sample ©istock)
Look over the Sagami Bay in orange from the ocean (The photo is a sample ©istock)

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.

Shirasu (Whitebait) Pizza and 11 other flavors are served around the clock
Shirasu (Whitebait) Pizza and 11 other flavors are served around the clock

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.

Intricate Light-up is a must-see
Intricate Light-up is a must-see

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.

Green bamboo lanterns fill the grounds of ancient temple
Green bamboo lanterns fill the grounds of ancient temple

Ryuko-ji’s bamboo lanterns

Address
3-13-37 Katase, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
Business Hours
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Directions
(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.

The menu features generous seafood and vegetables direct from the neighborhood
The menu features generous seafood and vegetables direct from the neighborhood

GARB RESTAURANT ENOSHIMA

Address
2-17-23 Katase Kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
Hours
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.