Chigasaki brings together coastal scenery, historic architecture and opportunities to observe nature, offering a variety of ways to explore. From Southern Beach Chigasaki, you can see Eboshi Rock, Enoshima and Mount Fuji; elsewhere, the focus is on former homes, a preserved landscape or observing birds and fish. This gives the area several distinct highlights: coastal views, architectural history and nature.
Beach Views and a Local Symbol
Southern Beach Chigasaki is a swimming beach with views of Eboshi Rock, Enoshima and Mount Fuji. The Chigasaki Southern C monument stands at its eastern edge. A symbol of the beach, it is also a popular spot for photos. Here, two different subjects come together: views of three named destinations and a single local landmark that is popular as a photo subject. If you are interested in the coast, you can take in both the scenery and a distinctive symbol of Chigasaki.
Walking Times from Chigasaki Station
The Himuro Camellia Garden is about a 20-minute walk from the south exit of Chigasaki Station. From there, you can reach Takasuna Greenery via Takasago Street in about eight minutes. These estimates refer to two different destinations and the same station exit. If you are planning by walking time, Takasuna Greenery is the shorter of the two routes; allow for the longer estimated walk to the Himuro Camellia Garden.
Homes with Different Histories
The former main building of the Himuro residence is located in the Himuro Camellia Garden. It is registered as a tangible cultural property and illustrates the development of suburban villas during the Shōwa period. The building’s history is therefore closely linked to a particular era in the development of villas.
Chigasaki-kan offers a different historical perspective. The house retains the appearance of a historic beach inn and is a rare surviving relic of Shōnan’s earlier leisure and resort history. Film director Ozu Yasujiro regularly stayed at Chigasaki-kan. Those interested in the cultural history of travel will find a connection here to the area’s former beach and resort history, while the architecture of the Shōwa period is the focus at the Himuro residence.
The former Wada residence and former Mitsuhashi residence also have their own dated histories. The Wada residence was relocated and reconstructed, and opened in April 1985. The Mitsuhashi residence was designated an important cultural property of Chigasaki City in 1971, relocated in 1972 and opened in 1973. The Mitsuhashi residence thus has a sequence of city designation, relocation and opening; the Wada residence is notable for its reconstruction and opening in April 1985.
Garden Landscapes and Nature Observation
Takasuna Greenery preserves an old Chigasaki landscape and displays red and white plum blossoms in early spring. The blossoms add a seasonal highlight to the preserved landscape. This gives the site a tangible connection to nature in early spring, as well as its historical dimension.
You can walk along the Komayose River around the Chigasaki City Museum and observe birds and fish. The museum gives children and adults the opportunity to learn about Chigasaki’s nature, history and culture. The two have different focuses: walking and observing wildlife take center stage by the river, while the museum presents several aspects of the city. You can therefore experience Chigasaki’s nature either through the riverside landscape or in connection with history and culture.
Discover more destinations: Isehara, Naka District, Sagamihara, Kawasaki, Fujisawa, Atsugi, Hadano, Miura
For the broader travel overview: Kanagawa Prefecture.
