Museum · Odawara (Enoura)

Enoura Observatory 江之浦測候所

Hiroshi Sugimoto's art and architecture site on the Odawara coast, with structures aligned to the solstice sunrises over the sea.

HoursTwo sessions: 10:00-13:00 and 13:30-16:30

ClosedTuesdays, Wednesdays, New Year

PriceAdult (advance): ¥3,300

Getting thereNebukawa Station (JR Tokaido Line), free shuttle or 45 min walk

Time needed1-2 hours

Best timeClear days; around the solstices

Address362-1 Enoura, Odawara, Kanagawa 250-0025

Websiteodawara-af.com/ja/enoura

About

Photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto created Enoura Observatory on hillside citrus groves above Sagami Bay. A 100 m gallery and a steel tunnel line up with the summer and winter solstice sunrises. Around them are a glass stage, ancient stones, a tea house and a bamboo grove. Visits run in timed sessions and take one to two hours.

Highlights

100 m gallery aligned with the summer solstice sunrise
Tunnel and glass stage facing the winter solstice
Sea views over Sagami Bay
Tea house and historic stones from across Japan

Tips

Book a time slot in advance; walk-up tickets cost more
Free shuttle from JR Nebukawa Station, timed to sessions
Wear good shoes: there are slopes and steps

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