Shonan and Miura coastal drive: Enoshima, Kamakura, Hayama and Jogashima

The Shonan and Miura coast links Enoshima in Fujisawa with Kamakura, Zushi, Hayama, Yokosuka and Miura in Kanagawa Prefecture. Follow Route 134 from Chigasaki through Enoshima, Shichirigahama and Kamakura, then head south along the Hayama and Akiya coast to Jogashima and Misaki Port. This guide covers a one-day coastal route, the roads along the way and places to park and stop.

Map of the Shonan and Miura area

The line follows the coastal drive from Enoshima to Misaki Port described below. Numbered markers show the stops: green for viewpoints and nature, blue for roadside stations. Tap a marker to see its name.

Recommended drives

A first visit: follow the coast from Enoshima to Misaki Port in a day

Start at Michi-no-Eki Shonan Chigasaki and take Route 134 to Enoshima. Continue through Shichirigahama to Hase and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura. From Morito Daimyojin in Hayama, follow the coast south through Hayama Park and Tateishi Park, then stop at Soleil Hill before reaching Jogashima and Misaki Port. The route is about 60 km, with roughly 1 hour 50 minutes of driving. These are map-based estimates and do not include traffic delays.

Central Kamakura is very busy on weekends and holidays. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu has only 40 car spaces, and the Daibutsumae car park in Hase has just 10. On busy days, another option is to park at Yuigahama Underground Car Park, which has 188 spaces, and use the Enoden railway or buses. The drive back from Misaki Port to Sahara IC takes about 35 minutes.

Sunset at Shichirigahama or Tateishi

Shichirigahama and Tateishi Park both face the evening light. Sunset in Yokohama is at 16:48 on 31 October 2026 and 16:35 on 15 November. Shichirigahama Beach Car Park stays open until 21:00; Tateishi Car Park is open 24 hours from September to June.

Kannonzaki on the Tokyo Bay side

Kannonzaki Park is about five minutes from Maborikaigan IC on the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road. Kannonzaki Lighthouse stands where Japan's first Western-style lighthouse was built. You can climb it for views across the Uraga Channel; the admission donation is ¥300. Parking gets very busy during Golden Week and in July and August, so plan to arrive by around 9:00.

Allowing time for Kamakura and Enoshima

Kamakura's temples close relatively early, while Enoshima can be explored into the evening. Enter Kamakura from Asahina IC, visit the temples first and spend the later part of the day on Enoshima.

Asahina IC to Enoshima is about 16 km, or roughly 30 minutes of driving without delays. With stops, allow 6–8 hours; central Kamakura and Route 134 are prone to congestion on weekends and holidays. Choosing either Tsurugaoka Hachimangu or Hase leaves more time on Enoshima. Island car parks can fill by midday on busy days, so allow extra time to find a space.

Kotoku-in, home to the Great Buddha, opens 8:00–17:30 from April to September and 8:00–17:00 from October to March. Last entry is 15 minutes before closing. Hasedera's car park opens 8:00–16:30, extended to 17:00 from April to June. After closing, cars cannot leave until the next morning.

Yuigahama Underground Car Park also locks overnight. Cars left after closing cannot be collected until the following day, and an overnight fee of ¥1,040 applies. Collect your car before heading to Enoshima. Wadazuka and Yuigahama stations on the Enoden line are about eight minutes on foot from the car park.

On Enoshima, start with the Iwaya Caves, which close earlier: their usual hours are 9:00–17:00, with seasonal changes. Samuel Cocking Garden opens 9:00–20:00, with last entry at 19:30. For an evening visit, the Tourism Association Enoshima Car Park and Shonan Kaigan Park Chubu Car Park are open 24 hours; Enoshima Nagisa Car Park allows departures around the clock.

If approaching from the Tomei or Ken-O Expressway, leave at Chigasakikaigan IC and follow Route 134 to Enoshima, Shichirigahama and Kamakura, then leave via Asahina IC or towards Yokohama. This puts Kamakura in the afternoon, so watch the closing times at Hasedera and Kotoku-in.

In rain or strong winds, shorten the island visit and spend time at Enoshima Aquarium on Katase Beach. The aquarium has no dedicated car park; Shonan Kaigan Park Chubu is one nearby option. From 24 September to 30 November 2026, the aquarium opens 9:00–17:00; from 1 to 25 December it opens 10:00–17:00. Last entry is 16:00 in both periods. Adult admission is ¥2,800. It will be closed from 18 to 24 January 2027. Route 134 may close during typhoons or heavy rain.

Roads you can drive

Places to stop

Viewpoints and nature

Numbers match the map.

Yuigahama Park and Ride costs ¥1,700 per regular car, including kei cars. It includes five hours of parking and one day ticket for the Enoden between Kamakura and Hase plus designated bus routes. It does not operate in July, August or on 1–3 January. Buy the ticket at the car park machine between 9:00 and 15:00. Extra passengers need their own tickets. Parking beyond five hours costs ¥210 per 30 minutes.

Roadside stations

Best seasons and crowds

Where traffic and parking get busy

• Central Kamakura is particularly busy on weekends and holidays, especially during autumn foliage season, long holidays and New Year.
• If the Tourism Association Enoshima Car Park is full, use an off-island option such as Shonan Kaigan Park Chubu. It opens 24 hours: in July and August, ¥260/30 minutes with a ¥3,000 maximum for the first 24 hours; otherwise ¥210/30 minutes with a ¥1,700 maximum for the first 24 hours. The summer maximum applies if you enter in June and leave in July.
• Do not stop on the shoulder or pavement along Route 134. Near Kamakurakokomae Station, watch for pedestrians crossing around the busy railway crossing.
• The road into Hayama Park is narrow, and queues can form before opening or when the car park is full. Roadside parking while waiting for the gates to open is not allowed.
• Daibutsumae Car Park may be unable to accept regular cars when the surrounding area is congested.

Road closures and restrictions: November 2026

• At Iseyama Tunnel on Route 134 in Kotsubo, Zushi, alternating traffic is scheduled on weekday nights, 21:00–5:00, through the end of November 2026; there is no work on public holidays.
• At Shinzawa Tunnel on Prefectural Route 217 in Nagara, Hayama, the direction from Shonan International Village entrance towards Zuyo Shindo is closed 21:00–5:00 through 25 December 2026.
• Route 134 near the Miura Jukan Road Hayashi entrance is under traffic restrictions following a landslide caused by Typhoon No. 25.
• Part of Prefectural Route 209, the Kannonzaki loop, is closed following a landslide caused by Typhoon No. 25.
• The Windsurfing World Cup runs at Tsukuihama Beach from 31 October to 4 November 2026. The Windsurfing World Cup Memorial Car Park at Miura Beach is closed from 28 October to 6 November.

Getting there and fuel

For the return towards Tokyo from Enoshima, use Routes 467 and 1 and the Yokohama Shindo. Returning through Kamakura to join the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road at Asahina IC is another option, but central Kamakura gets congested in the evening.

Refuel in the built-up areas of Fujisawa, Chigasaki or Yokosuka before continuing along the coast. EV charging is available at Michi-no-Eki Shonan Chigasaki.

If you don't have a car

Compare car rental options in Kanagawa or check rental pickup at Yokohama Station.

Before hiring a car, read the licence and international driving permit guide and the airport car rental pickup guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I drive for one day in Shonan and Miura?

Follow Route 134 from Chigasaki through Enoshima, Shichirigahama and Kamakura, then continue south along the Hayama and Akiya coast to Jogashima and Misaki Port. The route is about 60 km, with roughly 1 hour 50 minutes of driving before traffic and stops.

Can I drive into Kamakura?

Yes, but weekends and holidays are very busy, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu has just 40 car spaces. Yuigahama Underground Car Park offers a ¥1,700 Park and Ride option for using the Enoden and buses instead. It is unavailable in July, August and on 1–3 January; the fare includes one transport ticket, so extra passengers need their own.

How much is parking on Enoshima?

The Tourism Association and Nagisa car parks charge ¥400/hour. Shonan Port charges regular cars ¥300/hour, with a ¥1,500 daily maximum that resets at midnight.

How much is parking on Jogashima?

A ¥500 one-day pass for regular cars allows repeat entry to participating island car parks on the same day.

Where can I refuel in Shonan and Miura?

Refuel in the built-up areas of Fujisawa, Chigasaki or Yokosuka before continuing along the coast.

Nearby areas and guides

• Hakone drives: Lake Ashi, Owakudani and Sengokuhara
• Kanagawa driving and travel guide