Southern Beach Chigasaki

This camera looks out over Southern Beach in Chigasaki, a sandy stretch on the Shonan coast facing Sagami Bay. The view shows the open sea, rolling waves and the shoreline where surfers and beachgoers gather. The wide bay and the low horizon make the spot easy to recognise, with the beach curving along the water and the sky dominating the frame.

Early mornings are often calm and clear, when the light comes up over the bay and the water is smooth. Afternoons and weekends bring more activity, with surfers in the water and people walking the sand. Weather changes the scene noticeably, from bright summer skies to grey winter clouds, and the waves vary with the season and the wind.

Chigasaki is a coastal city in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, known as the birthplace of Japanese surfing. Southern Beach is a popular spot for swimming, surfing and beach sports, and it hosts events through the warmer months. The Shonan coast is a common day-trip destination, reached easily by train from the capital.