9 Recommended Tourist Spots in Chigasaki | Introducing Classics, Hidden Gems, and Model Itineraries
The theme this time is Chigasaki Recommended sightseeing spots !
A must-visit for first-time visitors to Chigasaki: classic and hidden gourmet spots We will introduce them all at once.
A classic one-day trip itinerary
Also listed!
Be sure to check out the popular local experience tour information as well.
table of contents
- 1 What kind of place is Chigasaki?
- 2 4 Recommended Tourist Spots in Chigasaki
- 3 Two Hidden Spots to Visit in Chigasaki
- 4 3 Recommended Gourmet Spots for Sightseeing in Chigasaki
- 5 A one-day sightseeing itinerary for Chigasaki (classic + gourmet)
- 6 Enjoy sightseeing in Chigasaki
- 7 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
What kind of place is Chigasaki?
Kanagawa
southern part,
Located near the center of the Shonan area facing Sagami Bay
Chigasaki
.
Kamakura
or
Enoshima
It is not as touristy as the previous one, and has a beautiful, tranquil atmosphere.
Shonan
You can enjoy the sea!
Stylish cafes, gourmet food using the local specialty shirasu, and a mecca for popular national bands There are many points worth noting.
surfing Including Sea Activities It is also popular, and there are plenty of experience plans to choose from.
It is a good distance from the city center and has many places to enjoy as a tourist destination. The perfect spot for a weekend getaway It can be said that...
- Kamakura : Temples and shrines, ancient capital feel, lots of tourists
- Enoshima ：The whole island is a theme park, suitable for dates, tends to get crowded
- Chigasaki A natural place that's not too touristy, where you can "travel around Shonan like you're living there"
○━●━━○━━●━○○━●━━○━━●━○○━●━━○━━●＼A 4-hour plan where you can casually enjoy riding an electric motorcycle♪／◆ Plan features: Anyone aged 16 or over can ride without a driver's license!! Depart from Shonan T-SITE on an electric motorcycle and enjoy the views of Enoshima and Chigasaki! Come experience the exhilaration of speeding through the streets of Shonan while sitting back and forth.
4 Recommended Tourist Spots in Chigasaki
Chigasaki
Where should you visit first as a tourist?
In the following,
A popular tourist spot in Chigasaki
We will introduce the following.
1. Southern Beach Chigasaki
A popular beach that is said to be the birthplace of surfing in Japan
is!
In addition to the excellent water quality, the hot spring is popular for its excellent location with views of Enoshima to the east and Mount Fuji to the west.
The C-shaped monument on the beach Chigasaki Southern C " and the symbol " floating offshore in front of the beach. Eboshi Rock " If you take a photo of A photo that really captures Chigasaki It will be.
The beach is open from the first Saturday in July until the end of August.
There is a parking lot with space for approximately 300 cars, and free public showers are also available.
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Check out the links below for activities you can participate in around Southern Beach.
We are currently listing plans that allow you to relax and enjoy the Chigasaki sea!
This plan does not support English.
Enjoy yoga on the beach in Shonan, Chigasaki, while feeling the sunset and ocean. The sound of the waves, the sea breeze, the setting sun - everything will create a special time. Even beginners can do it! The instructor will provide full support, so you can relax with peace of mind. Refresh your mind and body with yoga, and you will experience a new view of the familiar ocean.
Enjoy a leisurely 90-minute stroll. First, you'll receive a thorough instruction on land, then receive solid support on the water! Even if it's your first time, you'll feel at ease. This plan allows you to relax and refresh in the great outdoors. ~Schedule~ ① Check-in, facility tour, safety briefing on the water (10 minutes) ② Changing clothes (10 minutes) ③ Explanation of how to use the SUP board and precautions, paddling on land
The extremely popular SUP yoga at the sea. Even if you're new to yoga, you can feel at ease. Why not refresh yourself in the great outdoors? If the weather is nice, you can even see Mt. Fuji. It starts with simple stretches, so even if you have no prior exercise experience, it's safe. Most people make their yoga debut with SUP yoga! In the second half, you'll try balance poses, and once you're used to it, you can try standing poses. No prior exercise experience is necessary! Yoga in nature is liberating
[Kanagawa / Chigasaki] Experience a refreshing sea walk at the SUP experience school!
This plan does not support English.
I want to try SUP, which is rapidly gaining popularity, but I don't have a board or wetsuit... Where should I learn? I'm not very good at swimming... This school is for people with such concerns. Instructors certified by the Japan SUP Instructors Association will provide kind and careful instruction. With appropriate instruction methods tailored to each level, you will improve safely and reliably.
Address: 3 Nakakaigan, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
2. Southern Beach Cafe
A cafe located right in front of Southern Beach Chigasaki
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You can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the spacious, open-plan restaurant and on the terrace overlooking the beach.
In addition to cafe-style menu items such as pasta, curry, and hamburgers,
We also offer a wide range of beach-themed plans, including BBQs and beach grilling.
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They also have chairs and a kids' menu for children, so it's a great place to bring your children!
After the meal, Toys and goods available for free rental to dining guests, including frisbees and sandbox sets Why not grab some and head to the beach with your family?
In the following, Recommended activity plans you can participate in near Chigasaki Southern Beach Cafe is currently being posted.
Before or after a stylish cafe time, Chigasaki Enjoy the great outdoors!
This plan does not support English.
Why not try beach yoga at Shonan's Chigasaki Beach, where you will be enveloped in the glow of the morning sun and the rippling of the waves, awakening both your body and mind? The soft morning sun shines in from the horizon, and the scent of the sea gently caresses your cheeks - yoga in such a natural setting will instantly release the fatigue and stress of everyday life. Take deep breaths to the rhythm of the waves, and stretch your body to soothe your mind.
[Kanagawa / Chigasaki] BigSUP experience for groups and families!
This plan does not support English.
There are many ways to enjoy SUP, such as racing, surfing, fishing, and yoga, but why not try out a "Big SUP," a large-sized SUP that can be enjoyed by several people at the same time?
[Kanagawa / Chigasaki] Dog surfing, dog SUP experience!
This plan does not support English.
This plan allows you to experience surfing or SUP with your dog.
[Kanagawa / Chigasaki] Experience Shonan surfing at a surfing experience school!
This plan does not support English.
I want to try surfing, but I don't have a board or wetsuit... Where should I learn? I'm not very good at swimming... This is a school for people with such worries. NSA-certified instructors will provide kind and careful instruction. With appropriate instruction methods for each level, you will improve safely and surely. ~Schedule of the day~ ① Gathering
Address: 4-12986 Nakakaigan, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
3. Southern Street Shopping District
A classic combination of Chigasaki tourism and Southern All Stars!
Stretching from JR Chigasaki Station to Southern Beach,
Southern Street
” shopping street
is.
There are rows of shops selling a variety of genres, including gourmet food, sweets, and miscellaneous goods.
There are also many spots related to members of Southern All Stars.
There are also plenty of spots to visit, including teahouses run by students' alma maters and classmates.
There is also a sign along the street featuring Eboshi Rock and the title of a Southern All Stars song.
While tracing the roots of the national band, find the sign of your favorite song, Chigasaki Why not enjoy the photogenic look?
Address: 1-1 Chigasaki, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
4. Shorai-an
About an 8-minute walk from JR Chigasaki Station.
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Shouraian
" was once known as a vacation spot for celebrities.
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Takasago Green Space
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Tea room and study room inside
is!
The lush, purely Japanese garden is decorated with a three-story pagoda, stone lanterns, and haiku monuments, creating a Japanese atmosphere.
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Another attractive feature is that you can enjoy different scenery depending on the season, such as fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and plum blossoms.
Drop in while you're out for a walk and enjoy the Japanese atmosphere surrounded by nature and tranquility!
Address: 1-4-50 Higashikaigankita, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture (inside Takasago Green Space)
Two Hidden Spots to Visit in Chigasaki
In the following,
Chigasaki
A hidden gem
Introducing.
It's the perfect place to avoid the crowds and enjoy sightseeing at your own pace.
1. Chigasaki City Museum of Art
Like Shorai-an, this art museum is located within Takasago Green Space.
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There are no permanent exhibitions, but special exhibitions and exhibitions of works from the collection are held regularly, allowing visitors to see different works based on different themes.
The open design, with natural light streaming in everywhere, was created by an architect living in Chigasaki.
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Enjoy a relaxing art experience as the sunlight gently illuminates the museum!
On sunny days, Take a stroll through the green space or enjoy tea time at the cafe inside the building while looking out at Mt. Fuji It would be nice to have fun.
Address: 1-4-45 Higashikaigankita, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
2. Chigasaki City Kaiko Takeshi Memorial Museum
A memorial museum for Kaiko Takeshi, a famous copywriter and novelist during the Showa period is!
The building is the mansion where he lived for 15 years, including his later years.
In the exhibition room,
There is a permanent exhibition where magazines and books in which the works were published, as well as handwritten manuscripts, and a special exhibition based on a specific theme.
You can visit the museum.
The study, which was left as it was during his lifetime, is a must-see.
Surrounded by his favorite work desk and hobby items,
Experience the breath of a representative writer of the Showa era up close
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After viewing the exhibits, why not enjoy a little reading time of Kaiko's works in the sunroom where gentle light pours in?
Address: 6-6-64 Higashikaigan Minami, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
3 Recommended Gourmet Spots for Sightseeing in Chigasaki
Chigasaki
Speaking of tourism and gourmet food?
In the following,
Recommended gourmet spots and sweets shops
We are picking up the following.
1. Easy flight
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Fast flight
"teeth,
A restaurant run directly by a local seafood producer
is!
The menu mainly consists of rice bowls and set meals using Chigasaki's specialty whitebait and seasonal local fish.
We use raw whitebait caught in the morning. Enjoy the plump taste that is unique to Chigasaki.
If you are unsure about which menu to choose, Both raw and boiled fish are served. " Two-color rice bowl of raw and boiled whitebait " or Enjoy whitebait rice bowls and today's whitebait dishes " Whitebait meal " is recommended!
The restaurant also has private rooms with tables and tatami mats.
There is also a children's menu, so it is easy to use even when traveling with children.
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Address: 15-12 Yanagishima Kaigan, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
2. MOKICHI FOODS GARDEN
Local breweries " Kumazawa Sake Brewery " Restaurant operated by is!
The shop building is an old barley mill that has been in operation since before the war.
In this spacious and retro restaurant, you can enjoy stone-baked pizza, pasta, meat and fish dishes.
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The alcoholic beverages mainly consist of craft beer and sake produced by Kumazawa Sake Brewery, and there are also many a la carte dishes that are perfect as snacks!
Enjoy the luxurious flavors of Chigasaki with the marriage of local ingredients and local sake.
The attached "
MOKICHI Bakery & Sweets
" sells bread and sweets made with ingredients used in brewing sake and beer.
The baked goods and sweets menu made with sake lees and barley are recommended as souvenirs from Chigasaki.
is!
Chigasaki It might be a good idea to stop by during your sightseeing and enjoy some cafe time while buying souvenirs.
Address: 13-1 Motomachi, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
3. ILE du CHOCOLAT
Founded in 1990, this is the oldest chocolatier in the Chigasaki/Shonan area. is!
Seashell-shaped pie "
Sherjan
" has been a staple product since the company's founding.
In recent years,
Filled with plenty of fresh cream
"
Fresh shell pie
"
is also gaining popularity!
Try them out and enjoy the difference in taste.
In addition to the standard, There is a wide selection of souvenirs to choose from, including simple chocolates and cute baked confectionery sets of fish and starfish-shaped sables. .
Some products are sold in packs of four, so you might want to buy the smallest size for yourself.
Address: 3-14-23-1F Higashikaigankita, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
A one-day sightseeing itinerary for Chigasaki (classic + gourmet)
Chigasaki
The starting point of the one-day sightseeing itinerary is
JR Chigasaki Station
.
Start from the south exit on the ocean side and head to Southern Beach Chigasaki via Southern Street.
After enjoying the sea and lunch, we'll go around the city!
If you want to visit each spot smoothly, You can make a reservation through Activity Japan Bicycle rental plan is recommended .
○━●━━○━━●━○○━●━━○━━●━○○━●━━○━━●＼A 2-hour plan where you can casually enjoy riding an electric motorcycle♪／◆ Plan features: Anyone aged 16 or over can ride without a driver's license!! Depart from Shonan T-SITE on an electric motorcycle and enjoy the views of Enoshima and Chigasaki! Come experience the exhilaration of speeding through the streets of Shonan while sitting back and forth.
○━●━━○━━●━○○━●━━○━━●━○○━●━━○━━●＼A one-day plan to enjoy riding an electric motorcycle♪／◆Plan features: Anyone aged 16 or over can ride without a driver's license!! Depart from Shonan T-SITE on an electric motorcycle and enjoy the views of Enoshima and Chigasaki! Come experience the exhilaration of speeding through the streets of Shonan while sitting back and enjoying the ride.
Electric bike plan that doesn't require pedaling So even those who are not confident in their physical strength can rest assured!
Enjoy sightseeing in Chigasaki without feeling tired.
| Time Zone | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Starting from the South Exit of JR Chigasaki Station |
| 10:15 | Southern Street Shopping District Walking around |
| 11:00 | Southern Beach Chigasaki Enjoy the sea and view Eboshi Rock |
| 12:00 | " Free flight Whitebait seafood lunch |
| 13:30 | Chigasaki City Museum of Art or Kaiko Takeshi Memorial Museum fart |
| 15:00 | Cafe "MOKICHI FOODS GARDEN" Take a break at |
| 16:00 | Souvenir shopping around JR Chigasaki Station and disband |
Enjoy sightseeing in Chigasaki
This time, Kanagawa ・ Chigasaki Recommended sightseeing spots We featured the following.
There is plenty to see at this top bayside spot in Kanagawa, including classic, hidden gem, and gourmet spots!
Please use this special feature as a reference and enjoy sightseeing in Chigasaki on your next day off!
*The content of this article is current as of September 2025.
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