Shonan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
Shakadōguchi Pass in Kamakura, Jōmyōji side. It was not one of Kamakura's Seven Passes, but because it was important and it's still spectacular to behold, I include it. Sometimes it is wrongly considered one of the seven.

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
Enoshima Island

Koshigoe

The beaches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Koshigoe. Koshigoe Fishing Port and Katase Higashihama Beach 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
Founder's Hall

Kotsubo

The beaches and monuments are just a few features travellers like about Kotsubo. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Zaimokuza Beach and An'yoin are a few top places to visit.

Kotsubo
APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower

3 out of 5
5-25-3 Kaigandori, Naka Yokohama Kanagawa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$123 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
NZ$123
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (5,307 reviews)
Very good location for Yokohama Travelers

Reviewed on 22 Mar 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
The price is NZ$202 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
NZ$202
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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! (966 reviews)
Friendly staff, help us with everything we needed. The views from the room were AMAZING. 10 minute walk from the port, and the malls.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama MM Premier
slash kawasaki

slash kawasaki

3 out of 5
2-9-7, Isago Kawasaki Kanagawa
The price is NZ$120 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$120
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Kawasaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and slippers. Popular attractions Yokohama Arena and Nissan Stadium are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (351 reviews)
Most restaurants open till midnight. Easy and fast transportation to Tokyo. Just beware of people on the street keep asking and harassing you to take the service they provide especially at night time.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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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 Koshigoe Fishing Port are ...
8/10 Very Good! (26 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
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! (20 reviews)
Nice newer clean building and suite. Spacious rooms, 3 nice beds. Fully equipped kitchen with pots and pans and plenty of dishes to cook basic stuff if you're tired of eating out. The washing machine and the drying system in the bathroom to hang dry was nice, as we had an infant with us. Close to ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Z LAND Enoshima by Tranova
Private house | Ideal for sightseeing in Kamakura and Enoshima

Private house | Ideal for sightseeing in Kamakura and Enoshima

Kamakura City Kanagawa Prefecture
Stay at this holiday home in Kamakura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Koshigoe Fishing Port and Katase Higashihama ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful and clean near-the-beach house. The owner was kind enough to let us leave our luggage at the house earlier than check in time so we can start exploring the area. The location is convenient to everything, including transportation, mini-mart, the beach, ...

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Private house | Ideal for sightseeing in Kamakura and Enoshima
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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