Enoshima Sea Candle, Observation tower and lighthouse in Fujisawa, Japan.
The Enoshima Sea Candle is a 60 meter tall observation structure and working lighthouse situated within Samuel Cocking Garden on Enoshima Island. The viewing platform offers vistas of Mount Fuji and Sagami Bay.
The current structure opened in 2003 and replaced a 1951 lighthouse that was built from leftovers of a parachute tower. Its opening coincided with celebrations related to the local railway company.
The tower's nickname, Sea Candle, was chosen in a 2010 public competition because its shape resembles a candle. It stands in Samuel Cocking Garden, named after the British merchant who created a botanical garden on Enoshima in the late 19th century. The tower appears as a key location in the 2004 anime Elfen Lied.
The climb to the viewing room is straightforward and accessible for most visitors, though stairs are involved. Comfortable footwear is recommended, especially if weather is damp or breezy.
The tower's nickname, Sea Candle, was chosen in a 2010 public competition because of its shape. It also appears as a key location in the 2004 anime Elfen Lied, and in 2004 it received a Good Design Award in the Architecture and Environment Design category.
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