Shonan Taira Hilltop 360-Degree Panoramic Night View
Located on the 180-meter summit of Komayama in Hiratsuka, Shonan Taira is a famous lover's sanctuary and night-view terrace. The television tower and observation deck offer an unobstructed 360-degree vista of Enoshima, Yokohama, Mount Fuji silhouette, and the glittering Shonan coastline.
- Best time
- All year
- Entry
- Not checked · Check the official site ↗
- Parking
- Nearby parking · 7 min walk · free · Navigate ↗Nearby parking · 7 min walk · Navigate ↗
- Getting there
- Plan the route from your start ↓ · Open in Google Maps ↗
- Official info
- city.hiratsuka.kanagawa.jp ↗

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Directions to Shonan Taira Hilltop 360-Degree Panoramic Night View
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When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
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Suitability
Stroller: Accessible
Nursing room: Available
Noise level: quiet
Kids: Observation deck features elevator and wide ramps; family friendly.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Drones: banned
Nearby places
Within 30 km, closest first.
Nanohana-dai Observatory
A lookout on the road between Hadano and Yabitsu Pass with a wide view over the Hadano basin and Sagami Bay, known for its night view.
Shonan Coast Park
A seaside park along the Fujisawa coast near Enoshima with promenades, beach access and views of Mount Fuji.
KanagawaEnoshima Iwaya Caves
Two sea caves cut into Enoshima’s western cliffs, reached by a long island walk and stairs. The first cave extends about 152 metres and the second about 56 metres, with religious history and coastal views along the approach.
Enoshima Aquarium
A large aquarium on the Katase coast facing Enoshima, known for its Sagami Bay tank, jellyfish displays and dolphin shows.
KanagawaEnoshima Sea Candle & Jewel of Shonan Illumination
Officially ranked as one of the Three Major Winter Illuminations of Kanto (関東三大イルミネーション), "The Jewel of Shonan" transforms the entire Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden and the 60-meter retro-futuristic Sea Candle lighthouse into an oceanic wonderland of crystal light. Millions of Swarovski crystal glass beads and radiant LED chandeliers canopy the botanical garden paths, culminating in 360-degree night views over the glowing Sagami Bay coastline and Mount Fuji silhouettes.
KanagawaEnoshima Island
A small island in Fujisawa reached by bridge, with Enoshima Shrine, the Sea Candle observation tower, Samuel Cocking Garden, Iwaya caves, coastal cliffs and sunset views toward Mount Fuji. It is often paired with Kamakura, but administratively belongs to Fujisawa, Kanagawa.
Bosco Auto Camp Base
An auto campground in the forested valley of Hadano on the road to Yabitsu Pass, close to the Tanzawa trails.
Tanzawa Home
A small lodge at Fudakake in the middle of the Tanzawa mountains in Kiyokawa, a base for hikers and stream walks.
Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source
- 1. Glittering night view of the Shonan coastline and highway lights from Shonan Taira observatory · Cassiopeia sweet · Source ↗ · Public domain