This observatory tower may look a little like a spaceship from a distance, but it offers spectacular views of the island and distant mountains — including the big woman herself, Mount Fuji.
It stands 60 meters tall, but because it’s on the top of Enoshima, it is actually 119.6 meters above sea level. Entrance costs ¥500 and includes access to the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden before 5 p.m. (a separate fee of ¥500 is required when there is a nighttime event).
2 Chome-3-28 Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-0036, Japan
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon–Sun
Adults: ¥500
- 1.1 km from Katase-Enoshima Station Odakyu Enoshima Line (OE17)
- 1.5 km from Enoshima Station Enoshima Electric Railway (EN6)
- 1.6 km from Shōnan-Enoshima Station Shonan Monorail