All Reviews of Enoshima Sea Candle (Lighthouse Observation Tower)

The Enoshima Lighthouse Observation Tower, also known as the “Enoshima Sea Candle,” is located on Enoshima in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and is a famous landmark in the Shonan area. The tower is about 59.8 meters tall and sits at an elevation of about 119.6 meters. It has indoor and outdoor observation decks offering magnificent views of the Shonan coast, Mount Fuji, the Izu Peninsula, and the Tanzawa Mountains. You can enjoy the sunset in the evening and take in the Shonan nightscape after dark, making it a popular tourist attraction on Enoshima.

On Enoshima, besides browsing the little shops and enjoying the food along the way, what I looked forward to most was going up the Enoshima Sea Candle. The walk up was a little tiring, but once I saw the view from the observation deck, it really felt worth it! From above, the blue ocean, Enoshima's streets, and the distant coastline all came into view. The view was incredibly expansive.

A must-visit observation lighthouse when you come to Enoshima! I visited with a lighthouse + escalator ticket. The distance actually wasn't as far as I expected, but it was worth trying. Once up on the observation deck, the 360-degree panoramic view was truly beautiful, with sweeping views of Enoshima, the Shonan Coast, and Sagami Bay. The weather was excellent that day, and the scenery was so beautiful I didn't want to leave! A recent Korean drama was also filmed on Enoshima, attracting many international visitors to see the filming locations and making the whole island feel even livelier.