Shonan Area

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Shonan Area

The Shonan area is located in the southern part of Kanagawa prefecture where you can enjoy both the sea and mountains. This charming area has many photogenic spots on Enoshima Island, Oyama Mountain which is famous for its tofu cuisine and for spinning tops, and Oiso where there are remains of old houses and Japanese gardens.

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Hiratsuka

Famous for its annual Tanabata Festival, Hiratsuka is a pretty coastal town in Kanagawa Prefecture. Tanabata, a major summer festival celebrated in Japan, is a big deal and Hiratsuka sees itself ev...

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Fujisawa

Situated in central Kanagawa Prefecture, Fujisawa is a popular tourist destination primarily due to the renowned Enoshima island which has a beach, temple and shrine, and an array of boutiques and ...

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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 Chi...

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Hadano

Hadano, in west-central Kanagawa, is within the boundaries of the legendary Tanzawa-Oyama Quasi-National Park. A beautiful and spiritual area of Kanagawa Prefecture, it's been nurtured and elevated...

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Isehara

Surrounded by lush and verdant nature, Isehara, in central Kanagawa, is looked over and protected by Mount Oyama which is also the town's symbol. In olden days Oyama was a popular place for people ...

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Samukawa

Samukawa, in central Kanagawa Prefecture, is a town with history and more than enough attractions to keep any visitors busy and ultimately happy. With the beautiful Sagami River running through it,...

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Oiso

One of Kanagawa Prefecture's renowned beach resorts, Oiso faces Sagami Bay and is popular with sunbathers, festival-goers and surfers especially during the summer months. With hotels and a range of...

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Ninomiya

Ninomiya is a pleasant village in west-central Kanagawa Prefecture. Resting delicately on Sagami Bay, the town is known for its agriculture and fishing industries which both thrive and attract visi...

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