Published date: October 12, 2025
Excellent Access from Hiratsuka Station! A Journey to Enjoy Shonan Gourmet and Movies
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I stayed at the Grand Hotel Kanachu Hiratsuka with HafH! It's just a 2-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Hiratsuka Station, making it an excellent location, perfect for a calm stay in Hiratsuka.
We booked a twin room in the main building through HafH. Although it's old, it was clean and comfortable.
The room had a small desk, and I could see the sea in the distance from the window. Overall, it was quiet and peaceful. The staff were friendly. The amenity bar had DHC skin lotion and other items.
In the lobby, there are Hiratsuka gourmet books, so it’s a good idea to read those upon arrival before heading out for a meal.
We stayed because we had business at Hiratsuka Sun Life Arena, and it was about 2,000 yen for a taxi from the hotel to the arena, including the taxi fare.
I highly recommend this hotel if you plan to stay in Hiratsuka!
Experiences during the trip
After dropping off our luggage at the hotel, we headed to Daikokuan, famous for its ramen, for lunch. It's just a 3-minute walk from the station. Originally, it was a long-established soba shop, but it transformed into a ramen shop due to its popularity.
The old-fashioned ramen has a unique noodle texture. The chewy noodles reminiscent of Nissin Cup Noodles are truly one of a kind and delicious... I recommend getting the noodles firm! The portion is generous, so if you have a small appetite, the mini size might be better.
After lunch, we walked 12 minutes from Daikokuan to the local shopping mall "Cineplex Hiratsuka." It has a compact arrangement of a movie theater, arcade, supermarket, and food court.
We watched the movie "Exit No. 8" which had just premiered, and it was fun. It’s a live-action movie based on the hit indie game "Exit No. 8", so I think it’s definitely more enjoyable if you’ve played the game beforehand. I had a great time since I had played the game, but if you haven't, you might find it a bit dull... It had been a while since I last watched a movie, so I was really excited.
For dinner, we picked up food at the Lasca Hiratsuka near the station and the supermarket out front. The pig's trotters and bibimbap I got from the Myeongdong deli inside Lasca were delicious!
I usually don't get off at Hiratsuka station, so although it was just one night, it was a refreshing experience. We didn't go to the beach this time, but the beach is about a 15-minute walk from Hiratsuka station, making it a nice place to drop by when you want a little seaside feel.
Have a great trip with HafH!