Seasonal Festivals
Shonan Candle Festival
Oct 7 – Oct 9, 09:00–20:00 · Oct 10 – Nov 3, 17:00–20:00 · Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, Fujisawa · Kanagawa
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Dates
- Oct 7 – Oct 9, 2026, 09:00–20:00
- Oct 10 – Nov 3, 2026, 17:00–20:00
About this event
SummaryShonan Candle 2026 is Japan's largest autumn event featuring 10,000 candles illuminating Enoshima Island for 25 days, combined with anime collaborations and workshops.
Highlights
- 10,000 candles create a fantastical landscape reminiscent of a shimmering ocean.
- Collaboration with the anime series "Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai" featuring original candles and merchandise.
- Daily participatory workshops including candle cup painting and upcycled handmade candle experiences.
- Volunteers and staff light the candles daily by hand.
Details
The event takes place at the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, an open location surrounded by the sea. The warm glow of the candles, maintained by local residents, offers a unique charm alongside the scenery of the observation lighthouse and Enoshima Sea Candle. The event includes a pre-event at the Fujisawa Station Front Square. Special collaboration candles and original merchandise are available for visitors during the specified period. Workshops allow guests to create their own original candle cups or upcycle wax from previous events. The atmosphere is designed to be magical and enchanting, capturing the essence of the autumn season in Shonan.
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