Shōnan

Shōnan is the name of a region along the coast of in , central . Centered on , about 60 kilometers southwest of , the Shōnan region stretches from in the west to in the east, including Ōiso, Hiratsuka, and Chigasaki.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Enoshima and Katase-Enoshima.

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is both a small island and a small seaside town next to the island in prefecture city, to the south of . It's a popular beach destination and, on a nice summer day, has a bit of a laid-back California surfer vibe.

Railway station
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Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of , Japan and operated by the private railway operator Odakyu Electric Railway.

Swimming area
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is a swimming area.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kamakura and Yamanouchi.

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is a small city in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of , . It is a very popular destination among Tokyoites for its beaches, lively center and many temples. It is the perfect place to take a day off from Tokyo's stress.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood of Kamakura, , . Because of the presence of East Japan Railway Company's , it is better known as Kita-Kamakura. is situated 7 km northeast of Shōnan.

Neighborhood
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is the name of one of the administrative units of Kamakura, a city located in , , about 50 km south-south-west of . lies immediately to the east of Nishi Mikado and Yukinoshita, and used to be called Higashi Mikado. is situated 8 km east of Shōnan.

Shōnan

Latitude
35.30715° or 35° 18′ 26″ north
Longitude
139.48503° or 139° 29′ 6″ east
Open location code
8Q7X8F4P+V2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7601340495
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Wiki­data ID
Q1204742
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Thai—“Shōnan” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “شونان”
  • Chinese: “Syônan”
  • Chinese: “湘南”
  • Dutch: “Shōnan”
  • French: “Shonan”
  • French: “Shōnan”
  • Greek: “Σόναν”
  • Italian: “Shonan”
  • Italian: “Shōnan”
  • Japanese: “湘南”
  • Japanese: “湘南地域”
  • Japanese: “湘南地方”
  • Korean: “쇼난”
  • Min Nan Chinese: “Syônan”
  • Portuguese: “Shonan”
  • Russian: “Сёнан”
  • Thai: “โชนัง”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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