Image capturing unit and endoscope

An image capturing unit comprising:

• an imager;
• a cable that coats a cable core wire for performing at least one of inputting and outputting of signals between the imager and outside and supply of power to the imager from the outside;
• a first substrate that connects the imager to a first surface with an image capturing surface of the imager directed to the first surface;
• and
• a second substrate that is connected to a first connection part different from a connection position of the imager on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the first substrate,
• wherein in the cable core wire, relative to the second surface of the first substrate, at least part of a second connection part connected to the second substrate is positioned on a side opposite to a direction in which the image capturing surface of the imager is directed, and
• the second connection part is at a position farther from the connection position of the imager than the first connection part and closer to the connection position of the imager than an end portion of the first substrate, and the second connection part is formed on a surface of the second substrate opposite to the first connection part such that the first substrate and the second substrate are interposed between the second connection part and the outside of the image capturing unit, and the first substrate and the second substrate act as a shield against static electricity from the outside.