Shonan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The garden of the Literature Museum in Kamakura
The garden of the Literature Museum in Kamakura
Literature Museum, rose garden and lawn
The Literature Museum in Kamakura
Kannon-dō (Main Hall) of Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa.

Where to stay in Shonan

鎌倉 材木座海岸
Zaimokuza Beach in Kamakura,Japan

Zaimokuza

If you're spending some time in Zaimokuza, Zaimokuza Beach and Yuigahama Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Zaimokuza
Beautiful autmn season at lake Tanzawa near mount Fuji.

Nanasawa Onsen

Restaurants and museums are just a few things travellers like about Nanasawa Onsen. A stop by Hiratsuka Hachiman-gu Shrine is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Nanasawa Onsen
Shonan Kaigan Park http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/湘南海岸公園

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
The photo was taken on Kamakurayama in Kamakura city in Kanagawa prefecture in Japan.

Shichirigahama

While there might not be top attractions in Shichirigahama, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Shichirigahama Beach and Hasedera.

Shichirigahama
Enoshima Island

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
Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura

Hase

While visiting Hase, you might make a stop by sights like Great Buddha and Hasedera.

Hase
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

4.5 out of 5
1297 Ninotaira Hakone Kanagawa
Stay at this luxury ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,820 reviews)
We very much enjoyed our stay at Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU and left feeling thoroughly satisfied with the overall experience. We stayed for three days and two nights on a half-board basis, and both dinner and breakfast consistently exceeded expectations. The traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner was beautifully ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower

3 out of 5
5-25-3 Kaigandori, Naka Yokohama Kanagawa
The price is Rp797.450 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
Rp797.450
Rp964.836 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Yokohama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,279 reviews)
Although the view was amazing, the room was dirty with lots of dust and the sheets were yellowish. My eyes were puffy and my throat hurt as a result of dry and dirty air. I requested extra towels and they asked me to go downstairs to pick it up, which I thought was disgraceful. The lovely night receptionist ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower
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
Stay at this luxury hotel in Yokohama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (940 reviews)
such a beautiful place

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama MM Premier
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pacific Coast Enoshima by Teranova

Pacific Coast Enoshima by Teranova

3 out of 5
1-chome-11-26 Katasekaigan Fujisawa Kanagawa
Stay at this apartment in Fujisawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Popular attractions Katase Higashihama Beach and Ryukou-ji Temple are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
Excellent option, the location is unbeatable. Very close to both train stations and the beach.

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Pacific Coast Enoshima by Teranova
COFFEE HOTEL Soundwave

COFFEE HOTEL Soundwave

3.5 out of 5
9-3 Minamifujisawa Fujisawa Kanagawa
Stay at this apartment in Fujisawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and bathrobes. Popular attractions Kanagawa Prefectural Ofuna Botanical Garden and Enoshima ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)
This place is a hidden gem. It's less than 10 minutes walk (we walk pretty fast) from the Fujisawa Station. On the way, there are plenty of restaurants and a grocery store. Our room was beautiful and spacious. We stayed in one of the rooms with a lift so it felt like a 2-bedroom for our party of ...

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

COFFEE HOTEL Soundwave
Z LAND Enoshima by Tranova

Z LAND Enoshima by Tranova

3 out of 5
2-16-24 Katase Kaigan Fujisawa Kanagawa Prefecture
Stay at this apartment in Fujisawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and climate control. Popular attractions Enoshima Aquarium and Katase Higashihama Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Room is ok. Staff not helpful. The support team did nit give any advice. We checked in online a day before as per the email required. We were tild that the key info will be forwarded on the check in day. On the day itself we enquire about the key info and was told that we have to submit our details ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Z LAND Enoshima by Tranova
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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