Living in Hiratsuka

A hub city in central Kanagawa Prefecture on Sagami Bay. The Tokaido Line connects to Yokohama and Tokyo. The sea is close and rents are far lower than in Tokyo, so it is easy to get a large home, but you have to take into account the long commute to the city center.

Hiratsuka is a hub city in the Shonan area on the JR Tokaido Line. It is famous for its Tanabata festival, and the beach is close, giving it a relaxed atmosphere. Central Tokyo is far away, so commuting times tend to be long, and the lines are mostly the Tokaido Line. Well-developed shopping streets make daily life convenient, and you can enjoy reasonable rents and an environment close to the sea.