YOKOHAMA, Japan -- The Shonan coast southwest of Tokyo is quietly evolving from a casual respite from the big city into a luxury weekend hideaway as chic boutique hotels pop up across the area.
Rooftop lounges, private chefs and sweeping views lure affluent travelers

A rendering for Casa CABaN HAYAMA on the Shonan coast southwest of Tokyo. The new resort hotel in Hayama, Kanagawa prefecture, is scheduled to open in December and cater to affluent adults.
YOKOHAMA, Japan -- The Shonan coast southwest of Tokyo is quietly evolving from a casual respite from the big city into a luxury weekend hideaway as chic boutique hotels pop up across the area.