EN09 ／ ENODEN STORIES
Leave the seaside view, curry, and pancakes for the same afternoon
Leave the seaside view, curry, and pancakes for the same afternoon
Shichirigahama’s sea views have captivated people since the age of ukiyo-e prints, with surfing, seaside cafés and restaurants adding to its appeal today. Walk from the station along the Yukiai River toward the coast as Sagami Bay opens before you. On the inland side, hillside homes and a cherry-lined walking path move to a different rhythm. Leave time to enjoy the sea and a meal, then decide whether to climb the hill for quieter neighborhood scenery.
This stop, walk like this · Suggested 120–180 minutes
The elevation of coastal restaurants and residential pathways differs from the slope. Cherry blossom viewing is a seasonal option; Mount Fuji requires clear visibility, and sea winds can shorten the time spent along the coastline. Shichirigahama is renowned for its scenic views and surfing, and does not equate to designated seaside bathing areas.
Proceed along the river direction toward the coastal highway.
Look into the open pedestrian area towards Sagami Bay and Enoshima.
Have curry at the seaside restaurant; it can be customized according to preference with nearby bills or the Amalfi hilltop.
After lunch, hike uphill according to physical condition, then stroll along a residential street walking path, before returning to the station via a public road.
Moana Makai Sangosho, bills and Amalfi are alternative choices for one meal. If choosing Amalfi on the hill, use the stairs specified by the restaurant’s entrance directions; you can omit the additional residential uphill section.
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Shichirigahama is best experienced in two ways: first, from the seaside public walking path, observing the waves and Enoshima; then, depending on stamina, hiking up to a higher elevation to view Sagami Bay from a restaurant's terrace. To see Mount Fuji, favorable weather with good visibility is required; even without a specific view, one can enjoy the constantly changing light and sea surface.
Enjoy a rich main course with curry at Sangosho’s seaside branch; slow down over breakfast or afternoon tea with ricotta hotcakes and scrambled eggs at bills; or climb the steps to Amalfi Della Sera for pizza, seafood pasta and a higher terrace view. Choose one and linger, letting the seascape become part of your meal.
The surfer figures at Shichirigahama are part of Shonan life; when watching the waves, stay within the accessible coastal spaces. If you'd like to try surfing, first enroll in a professional course. After leaving the seaside, you can head up the slope to the cherry blossom walking trail, experiencing a different kind of quiet rhythm in the residential streets. The seaside, the uphill path, and the restaurant locations vary, so choose your preferred direction before you set out.
WALK A LITTLE FURTHER
Appreciate the views of Sagami Bay and Enoshima, observing the waves from the pedestrian pathway or open coastline.
Take a coastal walk before or after lunch, no need to wait long for Mount Fuji; if the clouds are thick, the waves and Enoshima direction still look good. Shichirigahama is not one of the three designated seaside bathing spots in the city for this season, and seeing surfers does not mean it's suitable for free swimming.
A walking path in a hillside residential neighborhood, with cherry blossoms in spring. Reaching it from the coast requires an additional uphill walk.
The path is in a hillside residential neighborhood, above the seaside walkway. The Shichirigahama loop bus can reduce the uphill walk. Residents use nearby streets for everyday shopping, so leave room for people to pass when stopping for blossom photographs.
On designated weekends, a seaside parking lot becomes an open-air market with vintage clothing, miscellaneous goods and handmade items. Combine browsing for finds with sea breezes and coastal views. Vendors change each time; browse in the morning, then have lunch at a sea-view restaurant in Shichirigahama.
The market uses the seaside parking lot beside National Route 134. Stalls, waves and open sky create a distinctive Shichirigahama weekend scene. Look for secondhand clothing, miscellaneous goods and handmade items. The vendor lineup changes each time, so a stall in an old photograph should not be treated as a permanent shop.
The regular official schedule is the second and fourth weekends each month, with Sundays only in January–March and no market in August. A separate announcement also canceled the fourth weekend of July in 2026. If rain or severe weather is forecast, a cancellation decision is made around 17:00 the previous day; bad weather may also bring the market to an early close after it starts. Check the day's notice before leaving.
As checked on September 15, 2026, the official booking calendar listed September 26 and 27 and October 10 and 11, all 09:00–15:00. These dates are specific to that calendar period; consult the updated calendar after they pass. Bring small-denomination cash, shopping bags and sun protection. Ask before photographing products or stallholders, and take your own rubbish away.
An event information website lists admission as free for general visitors; goods, food and drinks are charged by each stall. The 3,500 / 5,000 yen amounts on the organizer’s website are stall fees, not visitor tickets. The rules requiring arrival before 9:00 and no departure before 15:00 also apply to vendors setting up and packing down.
The distribution of shops along the coast and slopes differs; therefore, it is necessary to verify the presence of branch locations. Shichirigahama is primarily known for scenic views and surfing beaches, and visitors should not assume that seawater bathing areas are open.
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Leave a Shichirigahama morning for hotcakes and the sea. bills opened its first overseas restaurant here in 2008. Its signature ricotta hotcakes are known for their fluffy texture, served with fresh banana and honeycomb butter. Sagami Bay lies outside the windows; wooden chairs, white walls and broad floor-to-ceiling windows give breakfast a holiday pace.
Booking breakfast for the early slot allows the remainder of your time to be spent by the coast; located on the second floor of WEEKEND HOUSE ALLEY. Limited numbers of seats available on the terrace and by the windows; reservation does not guarantee a specific sea-view seat; the establishment explicitly states it does not collaborate with AutoReserve, and guests should proceed through the official booking channel.
The restaurant is on the second floor of WEEKEND HOUSE ALLEY, about a 2-minute walk from Shichirigahama Station. For its signature dish, look for ricotta hotcakes; scrambled eggs, coffee and other all-day dishes are also available. Indoor windows face the sea, while a smaller number of terrace seats are subject to the restaurant’s allocation. The official website currently lists daily hours of 7:00–21:00, with breakfast until 11:00. Reserve through the official booking link or arrive as a walk-in. Having breakfast before your coastal walk leaves more time to eat slowly and enjoy the view.
A seaside curry restaurant in Shichirigahama 1-chome. The official menu includes mixed seafood curry, shrimp curry, beef curry and garlic potatoes for a substantial meal after a coastal walk. This is the seaside branch, separate from Sangosho’s main restaurant on the hill.
If you arrive after a coastal walk around 15:30, you will encounter the break between lunch and dinner. The restaurant may stop accepting customers early when busy, so plan it as a definite meal stop. Change out of wet swimwear into dry clothes before entering.
Moana Makai Sangosho currently closes on Thursdays and Fridays. Lunch runs 10:30–15:30, with last orders at 14:30; dinner service resumes at 16:30. Reservations are not accepted: register on arrival and wait for seating in arrival order. The restaurant may stop accepting customers early when busy. To enjoy the sea after curry, arrive in the first half of lunch service. If arriving during an afternoon walk, check whether you will reach it during the afternoon break.
On the slope in Shichirigahama 1-chome, reached by stairs following the restaurant's directions. The menu includes the Shichirigahama pizza, seafood short pasta and seafood-and-shirasu salad. The elevated terrace overlooks the bay. This is a different address from the seaside main restaurant and the café.
The uphill path and stairs are part of the route, so please proceed according to the official entrance instructions provided by the shop; do not cross the railway tracks on your own. Aside from reservations, there are on-site spots available, so it's advisable to first check the shop's daily waiting policy; the terrace may be affected by wind and rain, so please bring a light outer layer and allow extra time to walk back to the station.
By a large window facing the sea, watch the chef prepare steaks and seafood on a steel griddle. This is ideal for a formal multi-course meal, starting with appetizers, moving through hot dishes, and ending with dessert; during the day, enjoy the blue sea, and after dining, take your time in the seaside dessert area.
The first floor features large glass panels bringing Sagami Bay indoors, with the chef preparing dishes on a steel griddle directly in front of the guests, making the beef, seafood, and steam an integral part of the dining experience. The official website also introduces a dessert space facing Shichirigahama and Enoshima, where guests may be transferred to a different seating area upon arrangement by the restaurant; views of the sea and sunset are subject to weather conditions and seating availability.
The official current lunch A set features domestically sourced beef sirloin, and can be upgraded for an additional fee to include lobster; the B set combines fresh fish with A5 black wagyu beef. Seafood such as abalone and Ise lobster depends on catch and supply availability, so special ordering should be confirmed at the time of reservation. The photos shown are examples of the restaurant's menu offerings, with actual seasonal dishes varying according to daily availability.
The standard lunch Course A costs 8,900 yen on weekdays and 9,800 yen on weekends and holidays. With the additional 10% service charge, these become approximately 9,790 and 10,780 yen respectively, before drinks and optional extras. The booking page separately lists special courses for September 20–22, 2026. Do not assume the ordinary weekend price applies to this holiday period; use the price displayed for the date you select.
The editor recommends reserving approximately 90–120 minutes for lunch, followed by a seaside walk or a designated weekend flea market. When booking, please inform them of any allergies and the number of accompanying guests; if a parking spot at the restaurant is required, reservations must be made in advance. The official website lists walking times as 3 and 5 minutes respectively, but this guide adopts a more conservative estimate of about 5 minutes.
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