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Chigasaki

Located on the banks of the Sagami River and with the Oide River running through the city, Chigasaki has a deep-rooted connection with water. Part of the popular Shonan district which runs from Chigasaki to Kamakura, the city is known as the birthplace of Japanese surfing, a sport which is still extremely popular there today. With beaches and a large surfing community, it'll come as little surprise that Hawaiian culture (the city is twinned with Honolulu) is popular with locals with aloha shirts not an uncommon sight throughout the city streets, restaurants and bars. 

Chigasaki also holds Hamaori-sai, a major festival which takes place at the break of dawn on the Japanese national holiday named umi no hi (Sea Day). In addition to this, the city also plays host to a spectrum of entertainment complexes such as an Aeon Cinema multiplex and several retail operations which are popular with locals and visitors alike. The city is popular with families and individuals who work in Tokyo but are looking for a quieter and more laid back life at home. Strolling by the seaside and eating at the myriad of waterfront restaurants is part of the local culture which reflects the general charm and character of Chigasaki. 

See & Do

Southern Street

Southern Street

Chigasaki
Chigasaki Southern C

Chigasaki Southern C

Chigasaki
Eboshi Rock Leisure Cruise

Eboshi Rock Leisure Cruise

Chigasaki
Nango Hidari-Fuji (Left Fuji)

Nango Hidari-Fuji (Left Fuji)

Chigasaki

Recommended events

Chigasaki Hamaori Festival

Chigasaki Hamaori Festival

Chigasaki

Restaurants in Chigasaki

Seafood Kattobi

Seafood Kattobi

Chigasaki
Fika Room

Fika Room

Chigasaki

Chigasaki Trips

A Scenic Chigasaki Stroll

A Scenic Chigasaki Stroll

Full day, Chigasaki
Chigasaki Coast and Water Sports

Chigasaki Coast and Water Sports

Half day, Chigasaki
Step Through Time with Historical Figures from Chigasaki

Step Through Time with Historical Figures from Chigasaki

Half day, Chigasaki
Chigasaki Beach Hamaori Festival and Mount Fuji Vistas

Chigasaki Beach Hamaori Festival and Mount Fuji Vistas

Half day, Chigasaki

Chigasaki Inspiration

Chigasaki: Hawaiian vibes in the heart of Japan

Chigasaki: Hawaiian vibes in the heart of Japan

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