Illustration: Snapshots in Shonan

Illustration of landscape and people in Shonan area

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Early evening on the bridge | Tsurugaoka-Hachiman Shrine, Kamakura, Japan. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the geographical and cultural center of the city since 1000 years ago. This Shrine is a heart of Kamakura. I visit Hachimangu as soon as I back in Shonan every year and enjoy the feeling of "coming back home."

a painting of people walking down a street with cars parked on the side of the road

Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossom Petals

Blossom Season

Cherry Blossom Season

The Temple

Walk On

The Wind

Meigetsuin street in cherry blossom season | Kamakura, Japan. As you walk on Meigetsuin Street to the temple, you'll find yourself in the blizzard of cherry blossom petals. I strongly recommend you to visit Meigetsuin temple, especially in the spring when cherry blossoms are flowering. You will see the garden is tinted pale pink, and millions of petals are dancing around you in the wind. It is just stunning.

two women sitting at a table with drinks and an umbrella on the beach in front of them

A girl is watching local surfers’ ride | Pacific Drive-in, Kamakura A girl is watching local surfers on the wave at Pacific Drive-in. Pacific Drive-in is a cool burger shop/cafe that perfectly fits surfing culture in Kamakura. The restaurant located in a parking lot right beside Shichirigahama beach. You can get good burgers and beers in their outside terrace right after you get off from the wave.

a painting of a man standing in front of a window looking out at the ocean

Mellow afternoon | Taberna Rondino, Kamakura. Taverna Rondino is my favorite Italian restaurant in Inamuragasaki area. You'll love their local seafood menu and view of Sagami-bay. Pasta lunch set (appetizer, pasta with squid ink, bread, a glass of chardonnay, sorbet for dessert, a cup of espresso) make you feel luxurious with reasonable price.

two people standing under an umbrella in the rain

Waiting for the rain stops | Jochiji Temple, Kamakura. The sun started to shine through the wet trees…so the rain will stop soon. The rain in Kamakura covers this old town with soft green watercolor. Some people love to visit Kamakura on a rainy day. I agree with their choice.

A girl in waiting | Katase Enoshima Station, Fujisawa. A girl dressed in honey color waiting for her boyfriend at Katase Enoshima station. Design of the station building has been an impressive landmark for 90 years. This old building will be reconstructed soon with the modern construction technology. Since everyone (yes, absolutely everyone) love this old design, the train company decide to reflect this looks to the new station building. Construction Technology, Modern Construction, Old Design, Honey Color, Waiting For Her, Honey Colour, Old Building, The Train, A Girl

Construction Technology

A girl in waiting | Katase Enoshima Station, Fujisawa. A girl dressed in honey color waiting for her boyfriend at Katase Enoshima station. Design of the station building has been an impressive landmark for 90 years. This old building will be reconstructed soon with the modern construction technology. Since everyone (yes, absolutely everyone) love this old design, the train company decide to reflect this looks to the new station building.

two people sitting on a bus looking out the window at an ocean and mountains in the distance

A teenage couple on Enoden line | Kamakura. Enoden (to Kamakura) is approaching Shichirigahama-beach. In winter, you can see both the sky and Sagami-Bay is tinted pink under the soft sunlight in PM. This spot is one of my favorite along Enoden line.

an animated image of people walking down a street at night

Enoshima Shrine in summer evening | Enoshima, Fujisawa city. Inside the main gate (Zui-shin Mon: a building in the center) is Enoshima Shrine's sanctuary. The approach to the shrine looks like the path to the other world, especially in the evening when the gate illuminated with lights from shops alongside the street.

two people riding bikes down a street next to a field with green grass and trees

The Secret

Rice

Countryside Scenery

Beautiful Environment

Beautiful Countryside

Farm Field

The Secret Garden

Secret Garden

Spring in Osogo | Fujisawa. Osogo area is called "gem of Fujisawa" or "the secret garden of Fujisawa." Spreading farm field along the Mekujiri and Oide rivers producing high-quality local rice ＋ vegetables and create beautiful countryside scenery. I'm glad that we still keep this beautiful environment very close to the center of the city.

an oil painting of a river running through a city with power lines in the background

Enoshima Island

The Spot

Train

A glance of Enoshima island from Koshigoe | On Enoden line, Kamakura. You can see the best Enoshima view right after the train starts Koshigoe station (from Kamakura—the spot is right BEFORE the train enter Koshigoe station if you come from Fujisawa).

a woman taking a photo on her cell phone in front of some stairs and trees

A cat is enjoying the morning sun | Meigetsuin Temple, Kamakura A cat is enjoying the quiet winter morning at Meigetsuin. Their garden is quite beautiful. Most sightseers visit the temple in summer when hydrangeas are blooming, but I love to go there in winter to enjoy calmness.