What is Enoshima Sea Candle Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden?

Day, evening and night
A view that makes you want to stay forever

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The observation lighthouse ``Enoshima Sea Candle (Tower)'' is built within the park facility ``Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden'' located at the top of Enoshima.
In addition to Enoshima Sea Candle, the garden has a variety of other facilities such as a plaza, cafes, shops, and galleries where you can spend a relaxing time.
It is also convenient to use the escalator ``Enoshima Escar'' to go to Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden located at the top.

Enoshima Sea Candle
(Tower)

Enoshima Sea Candle is an observation lighthouse that is a familiar symbol of Enoshima. From the observation floor, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Shonan sea and cityscape.

• About the view

  

  

  

  If the weather conditions are right, you may be able to see from the Miura Peninsula to the Izu Peninsula, Tokyo Tower, and Tokyo Sky Tree®.
  In addition, at the outdoor observation deck, you can feel the wind and sounds of the sea, and you can only experience the special sunset view overlooking the Shonan sea and Mt. Fuji.
  There are events such as seasonal illuminations and illuminations, and it has been selected in various night view rankings.

• About the overview

  

  The height including the lightning rod is 59.8m (119.6m above sea level). There is a glass observation floor at a height of 41.75m (101.56m above sea level), and an outdoor observation deck above it. There is a terrace space "THE SUNSET TERRACE" at the foot of Enoshima Sea Candle, a cafe "TODAI KITCHEN DELI&TEA" and a souvenir shop "21days SOUVENIR(S) ENOSHIMA" on the first floor.

• About history

  

  Enoshima Observation Lighthouse, Japan's first private lighthouse, was built in 1951.
  As part of the 100th anniversary of Enoden's opening in 2002, it was built with the basic concepts of ``considering the landscape and nature,'' ``pursuing public utility value,'' and ``promoting local tourism,'' and reopened in April 2003. did.
  A nickname was solicited in 2010, and in October of that year, it was named "Enoshima Sea Candle" due to its unique shape and characteristics.

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What is Samuel Cocking Garden?

Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden is a garden turned park facility that includes the Enoshima Sea Candle, a plaza, cafes, shops, and galleries, as well as the remains of a greenhouse and tropical plants.

• About the greenhouse remains

  

  Built by Samuel Cocking, this is the only remaining greenhouse structure in existence. It was once used as a greenhouse for growing plants.

• About the overview

  

  Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden was created by Samuel Cocking, a British trader from whom the park takes its name. The rare plants that still exist in the garden are said to have been brought in by Mr. Cocking. The only remaining greenhouse remains were discovered during renovation work in 2002 (Heisei 14), and are valuable both as cultural materials and civil engineering materials.

• About history

  

  When it was first constructed by Samuel Cocking in the Meiji period, it was the largest greenhouse in the East.
  The foundation was made of brick, heated by coal-fired steam, and since there were no water facilities at the time, it was designed to collect and use rainwater for circulation.
  It is valuable as the only remaining greenhouse structure in existence. You can actually go inside and enjoy the atmosphere.