江ノ島

Enoshima

湘南

Shonan

Name: Shonan
Address: Enoshima, JP

Beautiful Coastline of Beaches in Kanagawa

The Shonan area runs along the Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture, typically defined from Ōiso in the West, all the way to Hayama in the East. Along the way, it encompasses Enoshima and Kamakura along the coastline.

The Shonan Coast is popular for its sprawling views of Sagami Bay, as well as its views of Mount Fuji in the distance. Additionally, it's one of the largest beach areas near Tokyo, and particularly in summer, you will find people playing beach volleyball or sailing in the area.

The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games also held its sailing events in the Shonan Coast area.

Shonan Coast beach near Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

Recommended Spots in Shonan

グリーンスタンプコーヒー

Green Stamps Coffee

Green Stamps Coffee looks like a typical run-of-the-mill hipster cafe with its deep blue storefront lined with glass windows and warm, wooden interior (that’s also lined with art) – it’s that, but much more! Not only do they have a great selection of beans (and non-coffee drinks) to choose from, they also sell gluten-free bakes, and second-hand vintage clothes! It’s a small place with just a few tables (but also counter seats and bench seats), but very homey.

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Hilo Homemade Ice Cream

Hilo Homemade Ice Cream has a really unique, tropical range of the regular flavours – such as coconut, Hawaiian salt, Kona coffee, lilikoi (Hawaiian for passionfruit) – and also seasonal specials like apple cinnamon, pistachio, lemon rare cheese, and kiwi, so look out for those. The ice cream here has a really chewy, stretchy texture that’s really unique, and you can really taste the natural ingredients used in making it. Sit at the benches outside and enjoy your ice cream – you’re sure to want to go back in for more.

Mellow Bake

Mellow Bake used to be part of a cafe in Enoshima, but that cafe closed down and the baker’s started her own store along the river. The store’s slightly hard to find – you walk down the river, and have to pass through a gap in the bushes down the stairs to what seems like a house but is… actually a storefront filled with the most delicious-looking bakes. There’s a good video on their Instagram on how to access it, so check that out if you’re nervous; otherwise, the Google Maps pin works just as well.

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Optional Stops in Shonan

リーズブレッド

Lee's Bread

Lee’s Bread, tucked down a tiny alley beside the train tracks, is a cosy sourdough enclave run by an American lady and her husband. Here, you’ll find old Japanese ladies and families alike buying loaves and loaves of bread; it’s definitely a favourite among locals. While there are some seats available outside, do note that this is mainly a take-out place!

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Te Handel

Te Handel is right opposite the station, perfect for stopping by before catching your train. It’s a small tea room that resembles a Scandinavian-inspired living room, selling specialty in-house branded tea, as well as home goods, books, music, and more. They also sell a small selection of pastries, and offer takeaway tea.

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Getting to Shonan

From

大磯駅

Ōiso Station

東海道本線

JR Tōkaidō Main Line

Take Main Exit

Walk

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From

辻堂駅

Tsujidō Station

東海道本線

JR Tōkaidō Main Line

Take South Exit

Walk

Directly Connected

江ノ島

Enoshima

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