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Four seasons of blooms await year around at this historic botanical garden.
Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, established in 1882 by the Irish trader Samuel Cocking, is a garden that blends the undeniable glory of Western and Japanese aesthetic. With a sprawling 10,000: square meters to explore, the garden is home to a large greenhouse that was regarded the largest in the East at its opening, alongside a hill, pond and flower beds.
Despite undergoing various name changes—from "Enoshima Botanical Garden" to its current name—the garden continues to honor Cocking’s legacy. Today, visitors can enjoy a variety of seasonal flowers including roses, hibiscus, and camellias, along with rare subtropical plants and some of the original plantings by Cocking. The garden is known to draw extra buzz for the famed spectacle of 10,000 tulips during the colder months, which are also lit up at night for a scene of pure magic.
Following renovations completed in 2022, the garden keeps a few new sights under its belt including the Samuel Cocking Greenhouse Ruins exhibit, which showcases the history and remnants of the original greenhouse, and the Fluffy Dome, a large play structure for children that extends all the smiles to visitors of all ages.
Enjoy the ever-changing scenery of colorful flowers through the seasons.
Inside a building inspired by the original plantation greenhouse, there are panels and exhibits about Samuel Cocking.
Ruins of the greenhouse built during Samuel Cocking's time are still preserved in the garden.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Tourist information centers distribute a free illustrated map of Enoshima in English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Vietnamese, and Japanese.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Free Wi-Fi provided by the city of Fujisawa is available throughout the area.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes.
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Are there restrooms available?
Restrooms are available at several locations inside Enoshima island.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
It is possible on the same day.
