Things to Do in Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市), Kanagawa: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 27, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) in Kanagawa Prefecture (Kanto, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Shindo Jinja (5.0 km), Samukawa Jinja (5.4 km), Shōnan Kaigan Kōen (4.4 km) and served by Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km) via the regional hub at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station. Set at 6 m elevation (35.3333°N, 139.4000°E), Chigasaki offers travelers a base for sampling regional Yokohama Chinatown steamed buns & shumai, Yokohama Iekei tonkotsu-shoyu ramen, Shonan shirasu (whitebait bowls) cuisine and exploring neighboring Hiratsuka (平塚市) (4.9 km), Samukawa (寒川町) (5 km), Fujisawa (藤沢市) (6.3 km), Ōiso (大磯町) (7.9 km).

The city is located on the eastern bank of the Sagami River in south-central Kanagawa Prefecture, facing Sagami Bay on the Pacific Ocean to the south. The Hikiji River flows through part of the city. The city has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The area was largely pasture and farmland well into the Edo period. The city is largely a bedroom community for Tokyo and Yokohama, and has been noted as a seaside resort community since the Meiji period. Within Kanagawa Prefecture, Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) serves as a special city in Kanagawa Prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1947-10-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Yokohama Minato Mirai & Chinatown, ancient temples and Great Buddha of Kamakura, Enoshima Island, Odawara Castle, and Hakone hot springs overlooking Mt. Fuji.

What to See & Do in Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) from Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km) at 6 m elevation (35.3333°N, 139.4000°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Chigasaki):

• Shindo Jinja (5.0 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市).
• Samukawa Jinja (5.4 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市).
• Shōnan Kaigan Kōen (4.4 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市).
• Banyū Bashi (3.0 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市).
• Sagami River — local sightseeing landmark near Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Chigasaki: Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km) (connecting to Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Chigasaki

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) and Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanto:

• Hiratsuka (平塚市) — 4.9 km from Chigasaki (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Samukawa (寒川町) — 5 km from Chigasaki (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Fujisawa (藤沢市) — 6.3 km from Chigasaki (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Ōiso (大磯町) — 7.9 km from Chigasaki (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Isehara (伊勢原市) — 10.6 km from Chigasaki (Kanagawa Prefecture)

Getting to Chigasaki & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) via Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km): 25–30m from Tokyo Station to Yokohama or Kawasaki on JR lines; 35m to Odawara on the Tokaido Shinkansen; 55m to Kamakura on the JR Yokosuka Line. From Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station, transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km) to reach central Chigasaki (35.3333°N, 139.4000°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Yokohama with Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) and neighboring Hiratsuka, Samukawa, Fujisawa. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Chigasaki, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Travelers exploring Chigasaki and continuing toward Hiratsuka can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Chigasaki: While Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km) anchors public transit for Chigasaki, picking up a rental car at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station makes it easy to link Shindo Jinja (5.0 km) and Samukawa Jinja (5.4 km) with nearby Hiratsuka (平塚市) (4.9 km), Samukawa (寒川町) (5 km), Fujisawa (藤沢市) (6.3 km), Ōiso (大磯町) (7.9 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) & Kanagawa

Dining near Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km) and across Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) highlights the regional food culture of Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanto. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Chigasaki:

• Local specialty & terroir of Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市): regional agriculture, seasonal produce, and traditional local craftsmanship.
• Yokohama Chinatown steamed buns & shumai — regional specialty enjoyed across Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Yokohama Iekei tonkotsu-shoyu ramen — regional specialty enjoyed across Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Shonan shirasu (whitebait bowls) — regional specialty enjoyed across Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Odawara kamaboko fish cakes — regional specialty enjoyed across Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Yokosuka Kaigun curry — regional specialty enjoyed across Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) and Kanagawa Prefecture.

If you are dining in Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km).

Where to Stay in Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市)

Visitors staying overnight in Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km), or base at major rail hubs in Yokohama (Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station) or neighboring Hiratsuka, Samukawa, Fujisawa for quick train access into Chigasaki. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Chigasaki & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市, 6 m elevation at 35.3333°N, 139.4000°E): Late March–April for cherry blossoms in Kamakura & Yokohama Sankeien; June for Kamakura hydrangeas; October–December for crisp Mt. Fuji views from Hakone & Enoshima.

Wider sightseeing across Kanagawa Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Shindo Jinja (5.0 km) in Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) includes: Yokohama Minato Mirai & Chinatown, ancient temples and Great Buddha of Kamakura, Enoshima Island, Odawara Castle, and Hakone hot springs overlooking Mt. Fuji.

Practical Travel Tips for Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Chigasaki: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station or Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km) for local bus schedules to Shindo Jinja (5.0 km) and walking maps of Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市).
• Cash & ATMs in Chigasaki: Convenience stores and major hotels around Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Shindo Jinja (5.0 km) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Chigasaki accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Chigasaki: Around Chigasaki Station (茅ヶ崎駅) (0.7 km) and neighboring Hiratsuka, Samukawa, Fujisawa, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.