Things to do in Shonan

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What to do in Shonan


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Areas of Shonan

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
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

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Nanasawa Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Hiratsuka Hachiman-gu Shrine or Hiratsuka Museum of Art.

Nanasawa Onsen
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Kotsubo

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Kotsubo. You might want to make time for a stop at Zaimokuza Beach or Yuigahama Beach.

Kotsubo

Kugenuma

Though Kugenuma might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kugenuma Seaside Park and Tsujido Seaside Park.

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Kowada

When in Kowada, you can plan a visit to Motomachi Park and Kaiko Takeshi Memorial Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kowada