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A botanical garden and park facility at the summit of Enoshima, which houses the Enoshima Sea Candle. The garden features seasonal plants, plazas inspired by Fujisawa's sister cities, several cafes and shops, and the historic ruins of a large greenhouse built in the Meiji era. It is particularly famous for its spectacular seasonal light-up events held at night.
The Samuel Cocking Garden , also known as the Enoshima Tropical Plants Garden, is a small botanical garden on the small island of Enoshima in Japan. The address is 2-3-28 Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa.
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江島神社 Enoshima-jinja
Best known for its rather unusual naked statue of Benzaiten (裸弁財天 hadaka Benzaiten), a Shinto deity rarely found in such a state. The shrines at the top of Enoshima 2 chome have an all seeing turtle painted on the ceiling.
龍恋の鐘
Couples pledge their eternal love by ringing this bell and attaching a padlock. Offers a scenic view of Sagami Bay.
The points located on the backside of Enoshima near the cave are a sight worth seeing. Tidal pools brim with crabs and trapped fish. The backside of Enoshima is the local fishing secret.
江の島岩屋 (Enoshima Iwaya)
A system of two sea-eroded caves (152 m and 56 m deep) at the back of the island, considered a spiritual site and the birthplace of Enoshima Shrine. For centuries, they were a destination for religious pilgrimages. Inside, you can find stone statues and exhibits on local history and folklore. You get a candle to explore the darker sections. The second cave features a statue of a dragon god.
新江ノ島水族館 shin-enoshima-suizokukan
Fairly large aquarium most notable for its occasional use as a Jellyfish research facility for the current emperor. Features a dolphin show, and notably, unique exhibits on jellyfish, the marine biology research of the Imperial family, and its whitebait breeding program.