2025 Manazuru Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Tucked away in the quaint fishing town of Manazuru, Arai Joshi Koen is a peaceful local park built on a castle ruin, beautiful sea views walking around it, and a reputation for cherry blossoms in spring. Just a short walk from Manazuru Station, this hidden gem combines a grassy lawn, a small bamboo grove, and quiet walking paths perfect for soaking in the town’s laid-back coastal vibe. Bring a snack, sit under the trees, and listen to the breeze—this is where time slows down. --- 🌟 Highlights Beautiful in spring for cherry blossoms Views of the sea and gentle hills of Manazuru while walking to park Bamboo grove and grassy lawn for strolling or relaxing Just 5 minutes’ walk from Manazuru Station Great for a peaceful break from the city, with a local feel --- 📌 Practical Info 📍 Location: Arai Joshi Koen, Manazuru, Kanagawa Prefecture 🚶♀️ Access: About 5 minutes on foot from JR Manazuru Station 🕒 Best time to visit: Spring (sakura), early summer, or quiet off-season strolls 🍱 No shops inside—grab snacks near the station for a picnic 🧘♀️ Great for relaxing, sketching, or reading in nature --- Small, scenic, and full of local charm, Arai Joshi Koen is a perfect detour for those who love discovering slow moments in small towns. #Manazuru #AraiJoshiKoen #SmallTownJapan #HiddenJapan #CherryBlossomSpot #SeasidePark #BambooForestVibes #TripcomTips

#EnjoyJapan Let's go looking for sea glass and shells during Golden Week!! Introducing some great hidden spots✨✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spots📍Iwa Beach ✤Address: Iwa, Manazuru-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture✤Access: Manazuru Station▶︎7-minute walk✤Parking: None✤Cost: Free✤Recommended points: Toilets and showers available✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spot information📍Moriya Beach ✤Address: Moriya, Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture✤Access: Kazusa-Okitsu Station▶︎8 minutes on foot✤Parking: Paid parking available✤Cost: FreeRecommended points: There are rocky areas so you can enjoy playing on the beach⚠Caution: It is dangerous to walk barefoot on the rocks so sandals are a must ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spot information📍Tawangmai Beach ✤Address: 1212 Tadara, Tomiura-cho, Minamiboso-shi, Chiba Prefecture✤Access: 5 minutes from Futtsu-Tateyama Road, Tomiura ICAccess: JR Uchibo Line "Tomiura Station"▶︎40 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by taxiParking: "Omisaki Natural Park" has free parking※A short walk from the parking lot to the beach✤Cost: Free✤Recommended points: The right back of the beach is recommended✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spot information📍Tomyodo Beach✤Address: 6-1 Nishiuraga, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture✤Opening hours: 24 hours✤Cost: Free✤Parking: Tomyodo Green Parking Lot (Nishiuraga, Yokosuka-shi) ※First 30 minutes Free✤Recommended points: You can bring your own BBQ⚠Caution: The roads are very narrow so slow down and drive safely✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #Summary of recommended spots #Beachcombing #Seagrass #Kanagawa #Chiba #GoldenWeek

#EnjoyJapan Relaxing beach combing at a spectacular spot𓆡𓆜𓇼𓈒Introducing the hidden gem "Iwa Beach"!! There's lots of sea glass at the back of the coast!!We recommend beach combing while taking a walk in the sea in this warm season🤍Chill time listening to the sound of the waves in the calm sea✨ ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸ Tips ☑︎ Bring a beach combing bag or container ☑︎ Toilets and showers available ☑︎ Sun protection essentials ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸ Recommended spot information 📍 Iwa Beach ✤Address: Iwa, Manazuru-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture✤Access: Manazuru Station▶︎7 minutes on foot✤Parking: None✤Cost: Free ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #Beachcombing #KanagawaTourism #KanagawaTrip #Manazuru #GoldenWeek #Kanagawa

We had a very luxurious lunch. The boat-shaped platter is available for a minimum of three people. 📍Location: Unisei

#DomesticTravelRecordThe Sea of ​​Manazuru Peninsula Every year, I come here many times to see this view. On sunny days, the sea looks blue and it's a spectacular sight. I want to go on a ☀ day.

If you go to Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, you should definitely try it! The luxurious seafood dishes at "Unisei" are amazing! The luxurious boat-shaped platter is overwhelming! It's truly luxurious to be able to enjoy fresh sashimi and grilled fish that changes depending on the day, so much so that you can't finish it all. As a seafood lover, I was so happy to be able to eat a variety of seafood, including shellfish such as turban shells and grilled shrimp. It's also great to be able to eat while looking out at the sea from the tatami room on the second floor! Seafood lovers should definitely visit! Please enjoy the delicious seafood. Address: 1162 Manazuru, Manazuru-cho, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture Business hours: 11:00-19:00 Closed: 2nd Friday of every month, every Thursday #Gourmet#Ashigarashimo-gun #Seafood dishes #Boat-shaped platter

[Access] ○About 7 minutes by taxi from JR Manazuru Station ※There is also a circular bus. If you want to get around smoothly, we recommend checking the timetable before going. [Points] ~The cave where Minamoto no Yoritomo is said to have hidden~ It is said that in 1180, after being defeated by the Taira clan in the Ishibashiyama Battle, Minamoto no Yoritomo hid himself in a cave in these areas, fled to the head priest of Hakone Gongen, and then escaped to Awa Province from the Manazuru coast. The historical site itself seems to be in two places, Manazuru and Yugawara. The name Shitonodo Cave comes from the fact that a bird called "shitoto" suddenly flew out of the cave, and the pursuers left seeing no human figures. There is a restaurant called "Manazuru Uoza" diagonally across the street, and "Kifune Shrine" is also on the same street, so it is convenient for sightseeing. *Information as of January 2024. #Kanagawa Tourism

[Access] ○About 6-7 minutes by taxi from JR Manazuru Station ※There is also a circular bus from the station. It runs infrequently, so it's best to check before you go. [Points] ~Serves fresh seafood~ Manazuru Uoza is a restaurant that serves seafood bowls and seafood set meals. We visited on a weekday, so the restaurant was empty. If you're going with a group, I recommend ordering a variety of dishes to share. They cook the seafood caught in Sagami Bay right away, so it's also nice that it's fresh. It's a little far from the station, but you can enjoy a leisurely meal, so it's a recommended restaurant. If you're visiting Manazuru, be sure to visit. *Information as of January 2024. #KanagawaTourism

Does anyone feel calmer when they see the ocean or trees? ☺️ I love the moments when I come into contact with nature, and I often feel like it has a healing effect! ! For those nature lovers, I recommend [Manazuru Cape] located in Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture. Go through the parking lot and go down a long staircase to get close to the ocean! ! It's not a place for swimming because there is a lot of gravel, but just sitting on the beach and gazing at the ocean and listening to the sound of the waves made me feel like time flew by. There are also many trees other than the ocean, so you can enjoy both the ocean and the forest, so I highly recommend it✨ #Ocean #Manazuru

[Access] ○JR Tokaido Line Main Line, about 7-8 minutes by taxi from Manazuru Station *There is a circular bus from Manazuru Station, but if you want to get around efficiently, we recommend taking a taxi. 1117 Manazuru, Manazuru-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 259-0201 [Points] ~Go through the Yakuyokemon~ Kifune Shrine is a must-visit spot when sightseeing in Manazuru. It is also recommended that you climb the many steps to get a beautiful view of Manazuru Port. It seems that the Kifune Festival, a nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property, is held every year on July 27th and 28th. It seems to be a lively festival, so it is also good to go at this time of year. The Yakuyokemon Gate inside the shrine is just big enough for an adult to bend down and go through, but it is said that if you can go through it safely, you will be exorcised from misfortune, so please try going through it. *Information as of January 2024. #Kanagawa Tourism

Cape Manazuru is home to evergreen evergreen broad-leaved trees, including black pine and camphor trees, some over 350 years old. There are also walking trails where you can enjoy walking through the forest and along the coastline. It's the perfect place to watch the stars and see the first sunrise of the year. #trip2023