Kanagawa: Ancient Shrines, Hot Springs, and Island Charms

Where is Kanagawa?

Kamakura Area

About 1 hour from Tokyo Station by local trains.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

The most important shrine in the city of Kamakura. It was the spiritual center of the people as the home of Hachiman kami, guardian deity of Kamakura and the guardian deity of the samurai.

Kotoku-in

The statue is commonly known as Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura). It is believed to have been built by the Kamakura Shogunate as a symbol of prosperity for the new capital. 

Komachi-dori Street

It is a peculiar strip of modernity in the center of an ancient city, Kamakura, where trendy boutiques, gourmet cuisine, and a timeless ambience rub shoulders.

Hakone Area

About 1 hour 10 minutes from Tokyo Station by bullet train and local train, or about 1 hour 50 minutes from Tokyo Station by local trains

Hakone Hot Spring

Hakone is one of the largest hot spring resorts in Japan, with 17 hot spring resorts of various sizes, known as the "17 hot springs of Hakone. You can enjoy a variety of Onsen at ryokan (Japanese-style inns), casual day trips, esthetic clinics, footbaths, and more.

Lake Ashi

Lake Ashi is a spot where, on a clear day, you can see beautiful Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi, and the pirate boat is a great way to enjoy cruising while viewing these beautiful vistas.

Odawara Castle

Odawara Castle is a symbol of Odawara City. It was the residence of the Odawara Hojo clan, feudal lords of the Warring States period. You can feel the history of ancient Japan at the actual castle.

Ōwakudani - "Great Boiling Valley"

Owakudani was formed approximately 3,000 years ago when the Hakone volcano collapsed in a massive phreatomagmatic explosion. You can also ride a ropeway to feel its grandeur.

Enoshima Area

About 1 hour 20 minutes from Tokyo Station by local trains.

Enoshima Island

The island has a variety of attractions, including a shrine, park, observation tower, caves, and local seafood. Views of Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from the top of the observation tower.

Enoshima Aquarium

The multitude of creatures that live there. Discover the magnificence and importance of the “connectedness of life” at the Enoshima Aquarium.

Shirasu - Whitebait

It is Enoshima's famous food - Shirasu (whitebait) dishes. It tastes so special if you like seafood. Shirasu fishing has been practiced since the Edo period - the period between 1603 and 1868 in the Enoshima Area.

Yokohama Area

About 30 minutes from Tokyo Station by local trains.

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a historical brick structure built as a model warehouse for the country, and you can now enjoy shopping, dining, and various events there.

Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama

The Cupnoodles Museum Yokohama is a hands-on food education museum where visitors can enjoy learning about the importance of invention and discovery through various exhibits and experiences related to instant ramen. The "My Cup Noodle Factory" is a popular attraction at the Cup Noodle Museum Yokohama, where visitors can create their own original "Cup Noodle" by designing their own cup and topping it with soup and ingredients of their choice.

Yokohama Chinatown

It is a treasure trove of gourmet food. Yokohama Chinatown, one of the largest in the world, is crammed with more than 600 stores.

Yokohama Cosmo World

This is an urban multi-level amusement park with free admission. The world's largest clock-shaped Ferris wheel, "Cosmo Clock 21," is the symbol of the park, and there are about 30 different types of attractions, from thrilling coaster rides to rides for small children, so the whole family can enjoy the park.