View from Shonan Ohashi Bridge in Hiratsuka City

#Spring0yentrip The Shonan Ohashi Bridge is a beautiful cable-stayed bridge with a total length of about 1,000 meters that connects Hiratsuka City and Chigasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture and spans the mouth of the Sagami River. National Route 134 runs through it, and it plays an important role in connecting the Shonan coast from east to west. Access: * Train/bus: * JR Tokaido Main Line Hiratsuka Station: From the west exit, take the Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu bus bound for "Hiratsuka Station South Exit" or "Chigasaki Station South Exit" and get off at the "Shonan Ohashi" bus stop. * JR Tokaido Main Line Chigasaki Station: From the south exit, take the Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu bus bound for "Chigasaki Station South Exit" or "Hiratsuka Station South Exit" and get off at the "Shonan Ohashi" bus stop. * By car: * Tomei Expressway Atsugi IC: Take National Route 129, National Route 1, and then National Route 134. Approximately 30 minutes. * Shin-Shonan Bypass Chigasaki Kaigan IC: Take National Route 134 towards Hiratsuka for approximately 10 minutes. * There are paid parking lots on the west side (Hiratsuka side) and east side (Chigasaki side) of the bridge. Attractions: The appeal of the Shonan Ohashi Bridge is its beautiful scenery and its symbolic presence on the Shonan Coast. * Magnificent views: From the bridge, you can enjoy a magnificent view of Sagami Bay. Especially on a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji, the Hakone mountains, and the Tanzawa mountain range in the distance, and the spectacular view attracts many people. At dusk, the sun setting over the sea paints the sky and sea orange, creating a romantic atmosphere. * Sunset spot: Known as one of the best spots in the Shonan area to watch the sunset. It is especially beautiful to watch the sun slowly sink from the sidewalks near the center of the bridge or on both ends of the bridge. * Cycling/walking: The bridge has a sidewalk and a bicycle path, so you can enjoy cycling or walking while feeling the sea breeze. It is also used as part of the cycling road on the Shonan coast. * Lighting up: The entire bridge is lit up at night, creating a fantastic appearance that is different from the daytime. The winter illuminations are especially popular. * Symbol of Shonan: It is an indispensable part of the scenery of the Shonan coast, and often appears as a location for movies and dramas. It is one of the landmarks that symbolize the Shonan area. * Access to nearby facilities: Shonan Ohashi Bridge is the access point to the main leisure spots on the Shonan coast, such as Shonan Bellmare Hiratsuka Beach Park on the Hiratsuka side and Southern Beach Chigasaki on the Chigasaki side. The Shonan Bridge is not just a transportation infrastructure, but also enhances the appeal of Shonan by connecting the beautiful scenery with the surrounding tourist spots. If you're driving, cycling, or taking a stroll, be sure to stop by and enjoy the scenery.