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Enoshima Escar
An essential outdoor escalator for touring Enoshima.
The Enoshima Escar is Japan's first outdoor escalator, installed in 1959 to bring convenient access to the summit of Enoshima.
The escalator is divided into three sections, and the first section, named Enoshima LUMINOUS WAY, features an enthralling view flanked with video art on both sides to recreate the look and feel of being underwater.
The exit of the first section will bring you just steps from Hetsumiya of Enoshima Shrine, the second leads directly to Nakatsumiya, and the third section provides quick access to the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden. This setup allows visitors to explore the island at their own pace.
Combo tickets are also available, which include access to the Enoshima Escar, Samuel Cocking Garden, and Enoshima Sea Candle. There's also an "Enoshima and Enosui Area Passport" (priced at 3100 yen for adults) that includes the Iwaya Caves and the New Enoshima Aquarium, offering a value-packed way to experience multiple sights in one trip.
Highlights
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Japan's first outdoor escalator that reaches the summit of Enoshima.
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The first section of the escalator offers a mesmerizing experience as if you're underwater.
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Divided into three sections, each providing easy access to different tourist spots.
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Combo tickets available that include several of Enoshima's attractions.
Photos
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![Enoshima LUMINOUS WAY offers an immersive visual journey through a simulated underwater world.]()
Enoshima LUMINOUS WAY offers an immersive visual journey through a simulated underwater world.
Official FAQs
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.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 江の島エスカー
- Postal Code
- 251-0036
- Address
- 2-3-28 Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
- Telephone
- 0466-23-2444
- Closed
- Open every day
- Business Hours
- 8:50am - 7:05pm ※Operation hours may extend
- Admission
- Adults 360yen, Children 180yen
- Access
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1) About 25 minutes walk from Enoden Enoshima Station.
2) About 20 minutes walk from Odakyu Electric Railway Enoshima Line’s Katase Enoshima Station.
3) About 25 minutes walk from Shonan Monorail Enoshima Line’s Shonan-Enoshima Station. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)