It's not difficult to guess how Enoshima's landmark tower got its name. With its white facade and cylindrical structure, the Sea Candle observation tower is a fantastic place to catch a 360-degree view of Enoshima's coast and surrounding seaside towns. This autumn, however, the towering torch won't be the island's only candle.
From October 15 to November 6, roughly 10,000 wax candles will be placed along Enoshima Sunset Terrace and burned to illuminate the promenade leading to the tower with warm, flickering lights. Weather permitting, the candles will be lit every evening from 5pm, though an announcement will be posted at around 12noon on the event website if the illumination has to be cancelled.