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About Chigasaki

Chigasaki works well as a base: 10 minutes from Nihammatsu, 20km from Yabitsu Pass.

Chigasaki is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan. With a population of 242,798, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Chigasaki sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chigasaki to your route.

Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市, Chigasaki-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2021, the city had an estimated population of 242,798 and a population density of 6800 people per km2. The total area of the city is 35.71 square kilometres (13.79 sq mi).

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Chigasaki is located in Kanagawa, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.3364 latitude, 139.4043 longitude.

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Chigasaki has a population of approximately 242,798 people, making it a city in Japan.

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Population: 242,798
Continent: Asia
Country: Japan
Region: Kanagawa
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 35.3364, 139.4043

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Essential numbers in Japan

Police: 110
Ambulance: 119
Fire: 119
Driving side: left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Chigasaki

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Pacific Drive-In Enoshima

A beachfront cafe on the Shonan coast road near Enoshima popular with Japanese car and motorcycle enthusiasts cruising the Pacific Coast route from Tokyo.

8 km · about 15 min drive

cafe

Ebina Service Area

One of Japan's busiest and most famous highway rest stops on the Tomei Expressway, known for its exceptional food offerings and shopping that rival a department store.

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Great Buddha of Kamakura

A monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha standing over 13 meters tall, one of Japan's most iconic images.

12 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Yabitsu Pass

A tight, tree-walled climb over the Tanzawa mountains west of Tokyo, long a favourite of motorcyclists and cyclists for its relentless switchbacks. The narrow western descent to Lake Miyagase is single-track in places.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Coastal entertainment island near Tokyo combining a major aquarium with an amusement park and waterfront shopping.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Daikoku Parking Area

Legendary Yokohama expressway rest stop beneath the Bayshore Route ramps, the world's most famous JDM car-meet spot. On weekend nights it fills with supercars, drift builds and kaido racers.

28 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Nissan Heritage Collection

Nissan's vast factory archive of over 400 historic vehicles including the legendary Skyline GT-R lineage.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Japan's first open-air museum showcasing a stunning collection of sculptures set against the backdrop of the Hakone mountains.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Chigasaki

20 kmYabitsu PassA tight, tree-walled climb over the Tanzawa mountains west of Tokyo, long a favourite of motorcyclists and cyclists for its relentless switchbacks. The narrow western descent to Lake Miyagase is single-track in places.
37 kmHakone Mount Fuji ViewpointThe Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
37 kmMount Taikan ViewpointThe summit lay-by on the Hakone Turnpike, looking across Lake Ashi to Mount Fuji from 1,011 m. A long-standing gathering point for drivers on one of Japan's best-known toll driving roads.
45 kmTokyo Bay Aqua-LineA 14 km highway crossing Tokyo Bay via the world's fourth-longest undersea road tunnel, surfacing at the Umihotaru rest-island. Drive under the bay, then sip coffee mid-ocean with skyline views.
58 kmChureito PagodaA five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
61 kmKachi Kachi Ropeway Viewpoint (Lake Kawaguchi)A mountain-top station reached by ropeway above Lake Kawaguchi, offering a bird's-eye view of the lake with Mt Fuji dominating the skyline.

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About Chigasaki

Chigasaki works well as a base: 10 minutes from Nihammatsu, 20km from Yabitsu Pass.

Chigasaki is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan. With a population of 242,798, it is an important destination in Asia.

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Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.com Expedia TripAdvisor Hotels.com Agoda Airbnb

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Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Chigasaki.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Chigasaki?

How do I plan a road trip to Chigasaki?

Plan your road trip to Chigasaki with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Chigasaki as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Chigasaki located?

Chigasaki is located in Kanagawa, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.3364 latitude, 139.4043 longitude.

What is the population of Chigasaki?

Chigasaki has a population of approximately 242,798 people, making it a city in Japan.

Worth the detour from Chigasaki

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Pacific Drive-In Enoshima

A beachfront cafe on the Shonan coast road near Enoshima popular with Japanese car and motorcycle enthusiasts cruising the Pacific Coast route from Tokyo.

8 km · about 15 min drive

cafe

Ebina Service Area

One of Japan's busiest and most famous highway rest stops on the Tomei Expressway, known for its exceptional food offerings and shopping that rival a department store.

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Great Buddha of Kamakura

A monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha standing over 13 meters tall, one of Japan's most iconic images.

12 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Yabitsu Pass

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Coastal entertainment island near Tokyo combining a major aquarium with an amusement park and waterfront shopping.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Daikoku Parking Area

Legendary Yokohama expressway rest stop beneath the Bayshore Route ramps, the world's most famous JDM car-meet spot. On weekend nights it fills with supercars, drift builds and kaido racers.

28 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Nissan Heritage Collection

Nissan's vast factory archive of over 400 historic vehicles including the legendary Skyline GT-R lineage.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Japan's first open-air museum showcasing a stunning collection of sculptures set against the backdrop of the Hakone mountains.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Chigasaki

20 kmYabitsu PassA tight, tree-walled climb over the Tanzawa mountains west of Tokyo, long a favourite of motorcyclists and cyclists for its relentless switchbacks. The narrow western descent to Lake Miyagase is single-track in places.

37 kmHakone Mount Fuji ViewpointThe Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.

37 kmMount Taikan ViewpointThe summit lay-by on the Hakone Turnpike, looking across Lake Ashi to Mount Fuji from 1,011 m. A long-standing gathering point for drivers on one of Japan's best-known toll driving roads.

45 kmTokyo Bay Aqua-LineA 14 km highway crossing Tokyo Bay via the world's fourth-longest undersea road tunnel, surfacing at the Umihotaru rest-island. Drive under the bay, then sip coffee mid-ocean with skyline views.

58 kmChureito PagodaA five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.

61 kmKachi Kachi Ropeway Viewpoint (Lake Kawaguchi)A mountain-top station reached by ropeway above Lake Kawaguchi, offering a bird's-eye view of the lake with Mt Fuji dominating the skyline.

Chigasaki

About Chigasaki

About Chigasaki

Where to Stay in Chigasaki

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Explore the Area

Frequently Asked Questions

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Emergency & Services

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Worth the detour from Chigasaki

Pacific Drive-In Enoshima

Ebina Service Area

Great Buddha of Kamakura

Yabitsu Pass

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Daikoku Parking Area

Nissan Heritage Collection

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Driving roads near Chigasaki

Nearby Destinations

Nihammatsu

Ebina

Hiratsuka

Fujisawa

Ōiso

Ebina

Isehara

Ayase

Plan a trip around Chigasaki

Plan a Road Trip from Chigasaki

Chigasaki

About Chigasaki

About Chigasaki

Where to Stay in Chigasaki

Filter presets

Explore the Area

Frequently Asked Questions

Plan a Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Quick Information

Emergency & Services

Tags

Worth the detour from Chigasaki

Pacific Drive-In Enoshima

Ebina Service Area

Great Buddha of Kamakura

Yabitsu Pass

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Daikoku Parking Area

Nissan Heritage Collection

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Driving roads near Chigasaki

Nearby Destinations

Nihammatsu

Ebina

Hiratsuka

Fujisawa

Ōiso

Ebina

Isehara

Ayase

Plan a trip around Chigasaki

Plan a Road Trip from Chigasaki