Name: Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden
Address: Enoshima, JP

Located at the top of Enoshima is Samuel Cocking Garden, which dates all the way back to 1862. The garden features blooming flowers all year round, and you can also view the ruins of the original green house and brick heater from when it was first built. Depending on the time of year, you can see roses, tulips, and also night illuminations, some of which are imported from Canada and other parts of the world.

Flower arch at Samuel Cocking Garden in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Sunset view from Chigogafuchi Abyss in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Candles in Iwaya Cave in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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People walking along Benzaiten Nakamise Dori in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Torii Gate of Enoshima Shrine in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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This popular al fresco cafe specializes in French Toast, offering delectably crispy french toast topped with ice cream. Their creme brûlée french toast comes with a beautifully cramelized crispy layer atop the toast.

French Toast at Loncafe in Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Within the garden is also the Enoshima Sea Candle, a 60m tall lighthouse that gives a 360 degree view of Enoshima and the bay area around it. Admission cost is separate from that of the garden.

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