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Shonan Attractions

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Shonan Attractions

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Recommended things to do in Shonan

Number of things to do	10
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Hiking Tour in Enoshima with a Local Guide: CA $46
Top 5 things to do	Tokyo: Shuttle Bus Tour to Kamakura Great Buddha & Enoden Ride From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour Kamakura Tour with Pro Photographer: Anime Train & Fuji Sunset Half-Day Tour to Seven Gods of Fortune in Kamakura and Enoshima Gourmet Food and Temple Visit tour in Enoshima
Half-day tours	Kamakura Tour with Pro Photographer: Anime Train & Fuji Sunset Gourmet Food and Temple Visit tour in Enoshima Gourmet and Historical Tour in Enoshima Enchanting morning walk on Enoshima island Homemade Sushi and Supermarket Tour in Kamakura
With kids	Tokyo: Shuttle Bus Tour to Kamakura Great Buddha & Enoden Ride From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour Homemade Sushi and Supermarket Tour in Kamakura Hiking Tour in Enoshima with a Local Guide

What to do in Shonan

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Yuigahama Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Yuigahama Beach during your travels in Kamakura? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its temples.

Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine

You can find out about the history of Kamakura with a stop at Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine. While you're in the area, wander around Chinatown.

Komachidori Shopping Street

During your visit to Kamakura, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Komachidori Shopping Street. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its temples.

Great Buddha

You can find out about the history of Kamakura when you stop by Great Buddha. While you're in the area, wander around Chinatown.

Enoshima Shrine

Find out about the history of Fujisawa when you take a trip to Enoshima Shrine. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Hasedera

Find out about the history of Kamakura with a stop at Hasedera. While you're in the area, wander around Chinatown.

Shichirigahama Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Shichirigahama Beach during your trip to Kamakura? Stroll along the beaches or visit the temples in the area.

Enoshima Aquarium

You can find out about the history of Fujisawa with a visit to Enoshima Aquarium. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its temples.

Zushi Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Zushi Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Zushi. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Explore areas of Shonan

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kowada

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

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