Tourist Information of Kanagawa

Hakone, known as an old hot spring town, was ranked as the top hot spring destination in the Edo period's hot spring rankings. "Hakone Yumoto Onsen" is said to have been founded in the Nara period and has many large hotels that take advantage of its convenient location and abundant hot spring water. There are also many unique baths, such as the hot spring leisure facility "Hakone Kowakien Yunessun," where you can enjoy hot springs in swimsuits. There is also the world's first museum themed after "The Little Prince," so why not enjoy a girls' trip to Hakone, where you can enjoy stylish cafes, art, and relaxation until your heart's content?

Yokosuka is an exotic area that prospered as a military port city with ships from the navy and maritime self-defense force. It became the site of the arrival of the Black Ships during the end of the Edo period. There are also tourist spots blessed with nature, such as the unmanned island "Sarushima" floating in Tokyo Bay. It is a popular spot for swimming and BBQ in the summer, and is a place that stimulates your sense of adventure as wartime air-raid shelters still remain. The main street "Dobuita Street," where the atmosphere of Japan and the United States are fused, and unique tourist spots where you can feel both the history and culture, such as "Yokosuka Navy Curry" and "Navy Burger," are also available.

While being a big city, Yokohama has many historic buildings and famous places as it prospered as a port town from ancient times. Antique buildings tower around the port area. It is a lively city where Japanese, Western, and other cultures mix, and modern and historical spots are fused together. The sailors of the Perry ship, famous for the Black Ships, were also buried in Yokohama. The natural beauty of places like Yamashita Park, a famous rose garden, is also abundant, making it a great place for family outings or dates.

Motomachi Shopping Street was created for foreigners when Yokohama opened its port, and it has a stylish Western atmosphere with famous brand stores and classical cafes. Yokohama Chinatown, Japan's largest Chinatown, is also one of the largest in Asia. You can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine and get ingredients that are not sold in nearby supermarkets, so it is crowded with tourists and Chinese people on weekdays and holidays. It is an area where you can enjoy gourmet food, such as eating and walking or all-you-can-eat with your female friends, but there are also many experiential spots and photogenic places, making it recommended for couples and girls' trips who want to eat, play, and recharge their energy while releasing their daily stress.

Enoshima is a representative tourist spot in Shonan, loved by people both now and in the past, and selected as a scenic spot and one of Japan's top 100 views. The unique botanical garden, "Samuel Cocking Garden," which is a mix of Japanese and Western styles and filled with a tropical atmosphere, is located at the top of Enoshima. The night view from the observation lighthouse "Sea Candle" in the garden is especially breathtaking and a must-see. The "New Enoshima Aquarium" is full of impressive water performances, and the location is excellent as you can see Mt. Fuji from the dolphin show venue.

Kamakura, which played a significant role as the political center during the Kamakura period, is a historic city where the Kamakura shogunate was established by leaders such as Minamoto no Yoritomo, Hōjō Tokimasa, and Hōjō Yoshitoki. As a result, there are many historical sites and ruins scattered throughout the city, attracting visitors from both Japan and abroad. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on one side, the city is blessed with nature and visitors can enjoy flowers throughout the four seasons at its many shrines and temples. In particular, Hase-dera Temple, known as the hydrangea temple of Kamakura, is recommended during the rainy season when various colors of hydrangeas bloom and many worshipers visit, sometimes leading to entry restrictions.

Yugawara is a hot spring town perfect for adults, loved by many literary figures for its beautiful scenery and warm climate, which has inspired numerous masterpieces. The "Ichi no Yu" facility in the "Manyo Park" has nine types of footbaths and is like a theme park, offering the largest footbath hot spring in Japan. Manazuru has many lovely spots along the coast, and the "Mitsuiwa Beach" is highly recommended, where you can see three large rocks, a shimenawa rope, and the sunset overlapping from the cape.

Minato Mirai is a popular tourist destination located in the bay area. It is known for its high design quality and has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Urban Landscapes" by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Urban Landscape Award Jury. The beautiful buildings that retain the history of the port opening change their appearance to a modern atmosphere with seasonal events, making it a tourist spot with a mix of foreign culture and urban elements, as well as a rich gourmet experience. Various commercial facilities, tourist attractions, and symbols such as "Landmark Tower" and "Akarenga Warehouse" are condensed here, making it a perfect area for any age and scene to enjoy leisurely scenery and activities.

The Atsugi and Tanzawa areas have various natural attractions to enjoy, but the most notable is the crystal-clear stream of the "Yushin Valley." The river's shine changes to emerald green and cobalt blue, creating an unbelievable beauty as if jewels were flowing through it. The area is also known for its numerous hot springs, such as the "Higashi-Tanzawa Nanatsu-sawa Hot Spring Village," famous for its beauty baths, the "Nanasawa Hot Spring," where quiet inns line up, and the "Kohsawa-ji Temple Hot Spring," a one-room inn with a temple-like structure near the Okama Benzaiten. It's perfect for healing the fatigue of everyday life, as well as for travel and mountain climbing. There are many open-air baths where you can relax while gazing at the "Tanzawa Mountains," and it's also a good idea to explore the local seasonal dishes and delicacies, such as the famous "suppon" (soft-shelled turtle) hot pot, wild boar hot pot, and deer sashimi.

The industrial port area of Kawasaki is home to many factories and port facilities, making it a holy land for factory night view enthusiasts. Among them, the popular "Kawasaki Marien" has leisure facilities such as BBQ and tennis courts, and the observation room where you can enjoy the night view until 9 pm is far away, and you can see nearby landmarks such as Minato Mirai and Sky Tree, which will surely captivate you with their fantastic beauty. The famous Kawasaki Daishi, also known as "Hirama Temple," is located in this area, and there are plenty of places to enjoy for both children and adults, such as the "Fujiko F. Fujio Museum."

In Misaki, which boasts one of the top tuna landing volumes in Japan, you can enjoy a fulfilling trip with the affordable 'Misaki Maguro Kippu'. This dream-like tourist ticket includes free round-trip transportation to Misaki, a tuna meal voucher, and free use of leisure facilities, allowing you to go on a budget-friendly mini trip with your family or loved ones. 'Jogasaki Park' is characterized by its magnificent view overlooking the sea and its valuable natural environment where coastal plants and wild birds inhabit. It is also famous as a spot for narcissus flowers, with a 'Narcissus Festival' held during the season when 100,000 double-flowered daffodils bloom.

Hayama is known as an adult resort area with the "Hayama Imperial Villa" used by the Imperial Family. It became a topic of conversation as a place where Princess Mako went on a date. At the "Zushi Marina," which is like a luxury resort overseas that you can easily visit, white buildings with tropical trees line up, and you can enjoy an open feeling unique to the coast at a restaurant with an ocean view from every seat. This area, with its beautiful sea, mild climate, and calm atmosphere, is perfect for a luxurious date for two adults, so why not take your camera and go out?!

The first tourist spot to visit in Odawara, which prospered as a castle town during the Warring States period, is undoubtedly Odawara Castle. It is famous for being the base of the Hojo clan, a powerful feudal lord who ruled the entire Kanto region for 100 years, and for withstanding attacks from famous warlords such as Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen, becoming an impregnable castle. One of its characteristics is its vast outer walls and earthen embankments, and inside the castle tower, ancient documents, armor, swords, and other items are displayed. From the top floor observation room, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Sagami Bay, especially recommended during cherry blossom season.

Yokohama Hakkeijima is a popular tourist destination that combines popular outdoor experiences such as Japan's largest aquarium, clam digging spots, and a science museum where you can experience simulated astronaut training. The "Hakkeijima Seaparadise," a complex entertainment facility surrounded by the sea 360 degrees, is packed with four aquariums, an amusement park, a shopping mall, restaurants, and more. With 700 species and 120,000 living creatures on display, it is a unique feature to be able to see marine life up close, such as an escalator that allows you to take a walk under the sea. In addition, there are exciting attractions such as a roller coaster that extends out into the sea and a boat ride to the real ocean.

Sagamihara is a bedroom town surrounded by nature, but in recent years, it has developed and begun to have a commercial face. Sagami Lake, which served as the canoeing venue for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, is famous, and the surrounding area is blessed with mountains, forests, and fields, allowing visitors to enjoy cherry blossoms, camping, autumn leaves, and ice fishing throughout the year. In particular, at "Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest," you can enjoy various leisure activities from outdoor facilities such as barbecue areas to amusement parks on a vast site surrounded by nature, providing a non-daily experience.