Enoshima Lanterns 2025: Summer Light-up Event Near Kamakura

Enoshima Lanterns is a summer event centered around the illumination of Enoshima Shrine and featuring thousands of small and large lanterns, creating a gentle, magical glow across Enoshima.

At various locations such as Enoshima Shrine, Samuel Cocking Garden, and Iwaya Cave in Enoshima, you can enjoy beautiful, sparkling night light shows.

Enoshima Shrine Light-up

Among the most eye-catching features is the "Light Scroll"—a light installation art displayed on the stage of Enoshima Shrine, which visitors can see by walking straight across the bridge leading to Enoshima.

This light display begins at the main gate of Enoshima Shrine and follows along the stone steps, centered around main prayer hall. This picture scroll is inspired by the legend of Enoshima, "Enoshima Engi," passed down through generations.

The performance is divided into two phases: the first and second, each showcasing different light and shadow effects.

The Shrine Gate Emerges with Moonlight

The first phase of the event (July 19 to July 26) centers around the main shrine gate, projecting colorful patterns in red, green, blue, and purple, creating designs reminiscent of traditional paper-cutting art.

Additionally, a brand-new performance themed around "Summer Night Moon" during the summer sunset hours has been introduced. Using light, it vividly depicts the sea, clouds, and twinkling moon, adding vibrant colors to the shrine gate.

At the venue, soothing and refreshing music accompanies the displays, creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere where visitors can leisurely enjoy the dreamy scenery.

Projected Ukiyo-e Artwork on Flowing Fabrics

The second phase of the event (from July 27 to August 31) features a light-guided performance along the route from the shrine gate to the stone stairs.

Before ascending the stone steps to the shrine hall, ukiyo-e artworks with Enoshima motifs are projected onto flowing fabrics that sway like elegant garments. Simultaneously, the sound of shell-decorated wind chimes creates a refreshing and cool atmosphere.

Floral Patterns on Large Lanterns

Additionally, in 2025, the lighting at the summit park of Enoshima, Samuel Cocking Garden, will be illuminated. The rich natural scenery becomes even more dazzling under the lights, featuring a new display centered around shining flowers.

Decorated with shimmering floral patterns, the lanterns blend harmoniously with the surrounding nature. This exhibition will continue throughout the entire period of the first phase of the event. It is recommended to take a leisurely walk down to the foot of Seacandle Mountain to enjoy a cool evening stroll.

Enoshima Lanterns 2025: Event Details

Period: July 19, 2025 (Saturday) – August 31, 2025 (Sunday)
Location: Various sites around Enoshima
Address: Enoshima area, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Lighting Hours and Admission Fees

Enoshima Shrine
Lighting Hours: 18:00 – 20:30

Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, Enoshima Sea Candle (lighthouse)
Lighting Hours: Weekdays 18:00 – 20:30 (last entry at 20:00)
Holidays and August 12–15: 18:00 – 21:00 (last entry at 20:30)
Fee: Adults 500 yen, Children 250 yen
*Free admission to Samuel Cocking Garden until 17:00.

Enoshima Iwaya Cave
Lighting Hours: 09:00 – 18:00 (last admission)
Fee: Adults (junior high school and above) 500 yen, Children 200 yen
*For detailed opening hours and other information, please check with each facility.

All pictures courtesy of Bellbetta Design
Information and picture source: PR TIMES、Fashion press