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Shonan Area

4. Shonan Area

Relax in a resort-like atmosphere with the pleasant sea breeze

Hiratsuka City, Fujisawa City, Chigasaki City, Hadano City, Isehara City, Samukawa Town, Oiso Town, Ninomiya Town

Shonan is a very famous resort area in Japan. Sea sports such as surfing are popular here, and many people spend the year by the sea. There are also mountains nearby, so you can easily enjoy hiking and mountain climbing.

Ease of living

With the ocean close by, you can enjoy your hobbies to the fullest. It takes about 50 minutes by train from Fujisawa Station to Tokyo Station, and about 25 minutes to Yokohama Station. The average rent for a studio apartment starts from around 60,000 yen, with a standard size around 20m2.
You can rent a house at a lower price than in Tokyo's 23 wards, and live in one of the most popular areas in Japan. There is also a large shopping mall in front of Tsujido Station, so you won't have any trouble with daily shopping.
It's popular for its stylish boutiques and cafes, and there are plenty of local shopping streets and grocery stores, making it easy to find fresh seafood and local vegetables.
The average rent and size are estimates based on data from multiple real estate information sites and may vary depending on the time and property.
Chigasaki Beach
Tsujido Station
Shonan Monorail,Ofuna Station

Tourist attractions

Enoshima, Enoshima Aquarium, Southern Beach, Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival, Oyama Afuri Shrine, Samukawa Shrine, etc.
Enoshima
Oyama Afuri Shrine
Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival
A night view of Mount Fuji from Hadano City.

Foods

Shirasu-don, soba noodles, Oyama tofu, etc.
Shirasu-don
Soba noodles
Oyama Tofu
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