Shonan

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Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association

Where to stay in Shonan

Every year in summer, a Star Festival is held called Tanabata. Two star deities, Orihime and Hikoboshi, can meet each other in the night sky. Theirs is a tragic love story, but children celebrate them by writing wishes on streamers to fly to the heavens. This festival is a major event in Sendai, but it's smaller cousin in Hiratsuka is also impressive and a lot of fun! Wear your yukata or jinbei!

Nanasawa Onsen

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Nanasawa Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Hiratsuka Museum of Art or Hiratsuka Hachiman-gu Shrine.

Nanasawa Onsen

Katasekaigan

While you're in Katasekaigan, take in top sights like Enoshima Aquarium and jump on the metro at Shonan-Enoshima Station to see more of the city.

Katasekaigan
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Zaimokuza

While visiting Zaimokuza, you might make a stop by sights like Zaimokuza Beach and Yuigahama Beach.

Zaimokuza
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Koshigoe

The beaches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Koshigoe. Katase Higashihama Beach and Koshigoe Fishing Port are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Mejiroyamashita Station or Nishi-Kamakura Station to get around the larger area.

Koshigoe
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Katase

While Katase might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Shonankaigan Park and Enoshima Aquarium.

Katase
After climbing through the Kamakura hill trails, we came across the Kamakura Buddha statue. It is an amazing sight and hot to the touch as the sun bakes its metal surface. #adventure

Hase

If you're spending some time in Hase, Great Buddha and Hasedera are top sights worth seeing.

Hase
APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower

3 out of 5
5-25-3 Kaigandori, Naka, Yokohama, Kanagawa
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$53 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$59 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower
Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu REI Hotel

Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu REI Hotel

3.5 out of 5
3-25-11 Tonomachi, Kawasaki, Kawasaki, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture
$63 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$70 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kawasaki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,998 reviews)
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Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu REI Hotel
Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama MM Premier

Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama MM Premier

4.5 out of 5
3-chome-3-3 Minatomirai Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
$163 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$180 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Yokohama. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (803 reviews)
"Easy shopping close by. Short walk to metro station. Very clean and quiet."

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama MM Premier
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Pacific Coast Enoshima

Pacific Coast Enoshima

3 out of 5
1-chome-11-26 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa, Kanagawa
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Fujisawa. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Popular attractions Katase Higashihama Beach and Enoshima Aquarium ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)
"Easy check in and good location."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

Pacific Coast Enoshima
COFFEE HOTEL Soundwave

COFFEE HOTEL Soundwave

3.5 out of 5
9-3 Minamifujisawa, Fujisawa, Kanagawa
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Fujisawa. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and bathrobes. Popular attractions Kanagawa Prefectural Ofuna Botanical Garden ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
"The loft was a fun feature of the room. The host is extremely kind, professional, and generous. The room has many features including a mini kitchen, robes, slippers, and more! I would stay again any time."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

COFFEE HOTEL Soundwave
JapaneseTraditional house ONDa

JapaneseTraditional house ONDa

3.5 out of 5
4-12-13, Zushi, Kanagawa
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Zushi. Enjoy free WiFi, Netflix, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Hakkeijima Sea Paradise and Zushi Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
"Wonderful place. Excellent."

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024

JapaneseTraditional house ONDa
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