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

Travelers enjoy Nanasawa Onsen for its restaurants and museums. Consider checking out Hiratsuka Hachiman-gu Shrine while you're in the area.

Nanasawa Onsen
Founder's Hall

Zaimokuza

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

Zaimokuza

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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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
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.

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Shichirigahama

Shichirigahama might not have many top sights, but Shichirigahama Beach and Fufuike Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shichirigahama
Tosei Hotel Cocone Kamakura

Tosei Hotel Cocone Kamakura

3 out of 5
7-10-1 Onarimachi Kamakura Kanagawa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥14,899 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
¥14,899
¥16,389 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this hotel in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)
Very nice hotel with great services and at the great location

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Tosei Hotel Cocone Kamakura
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 ¥6,715 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
¥6,715
¥8,151 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Yokohama. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,151 reviews)
Amazing experience. The line to Check-in snaked all around the lobby almost to the door. The staff kept the line moving and Check-in was a smooth process. It's in a great location. Attractions and transportation options are in a walkable distance.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

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
The price is ¥8,013 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
¥8,013
¥9,817 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kawasaki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,296 reviews)
Wonderful staff. Beautiful location! Room amenities on-point! Breakfast was worth it, good protein options.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu REI Hotel
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 WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Popular attractions Katase Higashihama Beach and Ryukou-ji Temple are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
Excellent option, the location is unbeatable. Very close to both train stations and the beach.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 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 WiFi, laundry facilities, and bathrobes. Popular attractions Kanagawa Prefectural Ofuna Botanical Garden and Enoshima ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 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 Nov 15, 2025

COFFEE HOTEL Soundwave
Villa Kamakura

Villa Kamakura

3 out of 5
15-14 Sakanoshita Kamakura Kanagawa
Stay at this apartment in Kamakura. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Hasedera and Great Buddha are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Great location, easy to get to from train station. Toshi thought of everything and was really helpful for our first few nights in Japan. Even provided cold towels in the fridge on arrival, much appreciated in this intense heat.

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Villa Kamakura
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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