When is Shonan Candle 2026 (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden)?

Oct 10 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday)

What are the opening hours of Shonan Candle 2026 (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden)?

17:00–20:00; Oct 10 (Sat): 17:00–21:00; Oct 11 (Sun): 17:00–21:00; Oct 12 (Mon, holiday): 17:00–21:00; Oct 17 (Sat): 17:00–21:00; Oct 18 (Sun): 17:00–21:00; Oct 24 (Sat): 17:00–21:00; Oct 25 (Sun): 17:00–21:00; Oct 31 (Sat): 17:00–21:00; Nov 1 (Sun): 17:00–21:00; Nov 3 (Tue, holiday): 17:00–21:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Shonan Candle 2026 (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden) cost?

General ¥500 (garden entry after 17:00)

Where is Shonan Candle 2026 (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden. The nearest station is Katase-Enoshima Sta..

Shonan Candle 2026 (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden)

Japanese title: 湘南キャンドル2026（江の島サムエル・コッキング苑）

Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden (Katase-Enoshima Sta.)

About 10,000 candles light up Enoshima for 25 days, with a collaboration with the anime "Rascal Does Not Dream" series and paid workshops such as painting candle cups. Garden entry is free until 17:00; the Sea Candle tower costs extra.

Dates: Oct 10 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday)
Time: 17:00–20:00; Oct 10 (Sat): 17:00–21:00; Oct 11 (Sun): 17:00–21:00; Oct 12 (Mon, holiday): 17:00–21:00; Oct 17 (Sat): 17:00–21:00; Oct 18 (Sun): 17:00–21:00; Oct 24 (Sat): 17:00–21:00; Oct 25 (Sun): 17:00–21:00; Oct 31 (Sat): 17:00–21:00; Nov 1 (Sun): 17:00–21:00; Nov 3 (Tue, holiday): 17:00–21:00
Price: General ¥500 (garden entry after 17:00)
Venue: Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden
Nearest station: Katase-Enoshima Sta.

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About this event

An autumn event where about 10,000 candles are lit, centered on the Samuel Cocking Garden on Enoshima. Besides the garden, there are events at the Enoshima Iwaya Caves and Enoshima Shrine, along with stage shows and workshops. This year there is a collaboration with the anime Rascal Does Not Dream series, timed with the release of its final theatrical chapter.

Highlights

About 10,000 candles in the garden (walk around in one direction)
Over 200 candles in the Enoshima Iwaya Caves too
Rascal collaboration candle displays and special garden announcements by Mai Sakurajima
Workshops for painting candle cups and making candles (paid)
Acoustic Shonan Candle Live (10/31, 11/1, 11/3)

Good for: Fans of the anime Rascal Does Not Dream series, and people who want to walk around Enoshima at night

Good to know

Cancellations are announced by noon on the day
Visit after 17:00 and ask to get a Rascal collaboration sticker
Workshops are discounted if you have a Sea Candle tower ticket
Content may change or be cancelled due to weather

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Katase-Enoshima: 1.1 km, about 17 min on foot
From Tsujido: 5.1 km, about 25 min by train
From Hase: 5.2 km, about 25 min by train
From Kita-Kamakura: 7.3 km, about 30 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

What is Shonan Candle 2026 (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden)?: An autumn event where about 10,000 candles are lit, centered on the Samuel Cocking Garden on Enoshima. Besides the garden, there are events at the Enoshima Iwaya Caves and Enoshima Shrine, along with stage shows and workshops. This year there is a collaboration with the anime Rascal Does Not Dream series, timed with the release of its final theatrical chapter.
When is Shonan Candle 2026 (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden)?: Oct 10 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday)
What are the opening hours of Shonan Candle 2026 (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden)?: 17:00–20:00; Oct 10 (Sat): 17:00–21:00; Oct 11 (Sun): 17:00–21:00; Oct 12 (Mon, holiday): 17:00–21:00; Oct 17 (Sat): 17:00–21:00; Oct 18 (Sun): 17:00–21:00; Oct 24 (Sat): 17:00–21:00; Oct 25 (Sun): 17:00–21:00; Oct 31 (Sat): 17:00–21:00; Nov 1 (Sun): 17:00–21:00; Nov 3 (Tue, holiday): 17:00–21:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Shonan Candle 2026 (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden) cost?: General ¥500 (garden entry after 17:00)
Where is Shonan Candle 2026 (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden. The nearest station is Katase-Enoshima Sta..

Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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