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Mitusbishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum

4.0

182 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Nishi-ku Minatomirai 3-3-1 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama Building

Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum established in 1994 is a place you can learn about the present and future of science technologies which there is little opportunity to experience in daily life through fun hands-on displays. It introduces the most advanced technology using the real thing or large-scale models. It is divided into six zones: aerospace, ocean, transportation, daily life discovery, environment/energy and technology quest zones. It is about 10 minutes’ walk from Sakuragicho Station on the JR and the Yokohama Municipal Subway Line.

When I think of Mitsubishi, I imaged airplanes, cars, rockets, ships, nuclear power, and part of the Japanese military complex. This museum really was a lot smaller than I expected and most of the...
Jochi-ji Temple

4.0

141 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Yamanouchi 1402

Founded in 1281, the Jochi-ji Temple ranks fourth among the “Five Mountains of Kamakura” (i.e. the five most prestigious temples in Kamakura). According to tradition, the temple was built in commemoration of Hojo Munemasa (the third son of Hojo Tokiyori), who died young. At the entrance to the temple precincts is the famous “Well of Sweet Dew,” one of the “Ten Wells of Kamakura.” The San-mon (main gate) has a rare Chinese-style bell-tower; the Jochi-ji Temple is the only temple in Kamakura where this kind of bell-tower can be seen.

Lovely peaceful zen temple nestling in the mountainside above the main road in Kita-Kamakura. Beautiful grounds. A little gem.
Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple

4.5

113 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Minamiashigarashi Daiyuchou 1157

This Soto Zen temple is in Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Founded in 1401, it is the main Kanto base for followers of the Tsugen lineage. On the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, they hold a Zen mediation workshop in the main hall followed by a Dharma talk. The temple's meditation hall is a Zen training dojo; in the summer there are chances to experience the Zen life, including their Zen meet-up for children, and a summertime Zen study group.

W stayed at the Canadian house Airbnb and caught the bus up the hill to the temple. I have seen mant beautiful places on my travels and this was stunning. Away from the main temple we were the only...
Hakone Ekiden Museum

3.5

135 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Hakone 167

A museum located in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County, Kanagawa Prefecture operated by the Fujiya Hotel Chain which exhibits materials related to the Hakone Ekiden, a relay marathon held near New Year’s and a much-anticipated seasonal event in Japan. In addition to introducing the history of the Hakone Ekiden, the museum displays rare pictures and moving images taken during every event, from the very first Hakone Ekiden to the most recent; items used by famous runners; Hakone yosegizaiku mosaic woodwork trophies; and little-known details which resulted in the victory or defeat of certain teams. There’s also a theater where visitors can re-experience the thrills of past events, and a special exhibition area. Nearest bus stations: “Hakone-machi” on the Izu Hakone Bus or “Hakone-machi-ko” on the Hakone Tozan Bus / Tokai Bus routes.

友人と話ながら見学していたら、突然大きな声で話しに割り込んできて、話し始めるおじさんがいてこわい。2度と行きたくないです。
Iseyama Kotai-jingu Shrine

4.0

125 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Nishi-ku Miyazakichou 64

This shrine in Nishi Ward, Yokohama City is also known as the Ise of Kanto. Many worshipers pay their respects here, especially for the first shrine visit of the New Year. In addition to the Shichigosan children's festival and wedding ceremonies, they hold about 30 events a year, including an end-of-winter Setsubun festival on February 3. They also burn used amulets and ritual items in a sacred Otakiage fire and purify used hinaningyo dolls and other items.

i was in Yokohama,i didnt plan to go to this shrine in my trip, because it was rain the whole day,i find this shrine close to my hotel,then go for a walk it is bigger than i think,and have some...
Taro Okamoto Museum of Art (Kawasaki City)

4.5

99 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Kawasakishi Tama-ku Masugata 7-1-5

Located in Tama Ward, Kawasaki City, this museum mainly displays the work of Taro Okamoto that he donated to the municipality. It hosts a permanent exhibition room that surveys the development of his work, including art, writing, and tactile pieces, as well as a temporary exhibition room that introduces new artists. There is also a 30-meter-high Mother Tower that's a symbol of the facility. The nearest station is Mukogaoka-Yuen Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line.

A small museum which collects and exhibits the work of Taro Okamoto. If youve art and/or like the work of Taro Okamoto, then you need to visit this small museum. There are original sketches...
Anest Iwata Turnpike Hakone

4.0

59 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Odawarashi Hayakawa 2-22-1

This toll road extends from Odawara City to Yugawara Town via Hakone City. It runs along mountain ridges and there are great views of Mt. Fuji on clear days. The Anest Iwata Sky Lounge is at the end of the Hakone Odawara Main Line on the summit of Mt. Daikan; relax there in comfort while taking in the scenery spreading 360 degrees around you.

東京から三島にGoogle Mapに従って向かっていた所、こちらのターンパイク箱根有料道路に導かれました。通行料が７３０円と高かったので、どんなにすごい景色が見られるのか期待しました。恐らく頂上付近だと思いますが、芦ノ湖＆富士山が綺麗に見えました。ただこのくらいの景色であれば無料で見られる所が他にもあると思いました。通行料が割高に感じました。
Owakudani Kurotamago Kan

4.0

72 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Sengokuhara 1251

A tourism facility located in the Owakudani valley, a popular sightseeing spot in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County, Kanagawa Prefecture. The facility’s famed “kurotamago” (“black eggs”) boiled eggs are cooked using the local geothermal heat and turn black from the influence of volcanic gasses; it is said one’s life is extended by seven years eating just one. You can enjoy a kurotamago in the facility or take some home as a souvenir. In addition to a souvenir shop, there’s a hiking trail where visitors can see the smoking grounds of Owakudani, Mt. Fuji, and the natural beauty of Hakone; an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant; and the Hakone GeoMuseum, where visitors can learn about volcanic Mt. Hakone.

Visited as part of our tour. The famous black eggs eating 1 meant to add 7 years to your life. Nice gift shop and cafe to visit. Sadly due to our weather (foggy) unable to see much, but on a good day...
Yugawara Plum Blossom Grove (Makuyama Park)

4.0

104 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunyugawaramachi Kajiya 951-1

This park is located in Yugawara Town, Ashigarashimo County. This park, noted for its beautiful plum blossoms, is famous for the Plum Banquets, held during the peak season every year around early February to mid-March. During the plum season, many events are planned including Nogaku plays and night lighting of the blossoms which draws many couples and viewers. One can also enjoy the plum flavor soft-serve ice cream, only available at the Yugawara Plum Grove.

Yugawara is a quieter sister town to Atami, where the Tokaido Shinkansen stops. Makuyama Park, a famed spot for plum blossom in late February and early March, is located in one of the two valleys...
Owakudani

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Sengokuhara 1251

Owakudani is valley that was created by a volcanic eruption of Mt. Kami around 3,000 years ago. Owakudani is situated at 1,044 meters above sea level, and experiences severe weather, so it is advisable to wear long-sleeved clothing even in summer. The area is still affected by volcanic activity; steam and volcanic gases such as hydrogen sulfide continue to rise up out of the ground. Kuro-tamago, the “Black Eggs” of Owakudani, which are made by exposing eggs to the geothermal heat and chemical reactions resulting from volcanic activity, are very popular with visitors.
Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History

4.0

105 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Naka-ku Minaminakadori 5-60

Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History exhibiting documents from prehistoric to the present history of Kanagawa Prefecture is a historical building which was built as the Yokohama Specie Bank Main Office in 1904, and has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property and site today. It has an exhibit on the culture and history of Kanagawa, and holds special exhibitions several times a year. It is one minute walk from Bashamichi Station on the Tokyu Minatomirai Line.

国指定史跡の旧横浜正金銀行本店の内部が、神奈川県立歴史博物館になっています。1Fが特別展示室で、2Fと3Fが常設展示室なっています。入館料は特別展と常設展のセットだと1,100円、常設展のみだと300円でした。ただし色々な割引があって、団体料金の250円で入館できました。見学順路は、古代→中世→近世→近代→現代になっていて、旧石器時代から現代までの神奈川県の移り変わりを知ることができます。想像して...
Sail Training Ship Nippon Maru

4.0

99 Reviews

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Kanagawa Yokohama-shi Nishi-ku Minatomirai 2-1-1

It’s a big passenger ship, which is located very convenient for visitors. The trainings for sailors are at 10:30-12:00 and 14:30-16:00, you can see how sails are set. In other working hours you can...
Kamakura-gu Shrine

4.0

111 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Nikaidou 154

A Shinto shrine located in the Nikaido neighborhood of Kamakura. The shrine is also called Otonomiya (Great Tower) Shrine. The shrine is dedicated to Prince Moriyoshi, son of Emperor Go-Daigo, who toppled the Kamakura shogunate and brought about the Kenmu Restoration. The shrine was founded in 1869 by Emperor Meiji. Protective lion mask charms are sold at the front shrine. These charms are derived from Prince Moriyoshi, who hid a lion mask charm inside his helmet when he went to battle to ensure his safety. There is also a dungeon behind the main shrine building where Prince Moriyoshi is believed to have been imprisoned for nine months. A 30-minute walk from the East Exit of Kamakura Station. There is also a bus bound for Kamakura-gu (Otonomiya) Shrine which leaves from the station.

Kamakuragu is not the most famous and popular shrines for new year visit to pray in Kamakura; but it is good. Not too crowded; but they have all elements as a Kamakura shrine. It is sufficiently...
Hotoku Ninomiya Jinja

4.0

122 Reviews

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Kanagawa Odawara-shi Jonai 8-10 Odawara Joshi-koen Nai

Very wonderful place and a peaceful setting , after visiting the castle we came here to enjoy the whole ambiance of this shrine after eating lunch
Sugimoto Temple

4.0

124 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Nikaidou 903

According to tradition, the Sugimoto Temple was founded in 734 by the bodhisattva Gyoji, making it the oldest Buddhist temple in Kamakura; it is the first temple on the Bando Sanjusan Kannon pilgrimage circuit (of temples dedicated to Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy). Visitors approach the temple up a flight of moss-covered stone steps, bordered by banners that help to create a solemn and sacred atmosphere, before reaching the Niomon Gate, with statues of two Deva Kings (guardian deities) that are said to have been carved by the famous sculptor Unkei. In the Hon-do hall there are three statues of the goddess Kannon with 11 faces; of these three statues, the one that according to tradition was carved by Ennin and the one that is reputed to have been carved by Genshin have both been designated as National Important Cultural Properties.

After Raiko-ji Temple, I was walking along the foot of hills slightly downward. I found a road running along the bottom of a ravine. I walked along the street and found Sugimoto-Kannon Busstop. I...
Goryo-jinja Shrine

4.0

112 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Sakanoshita 4-9

A five-minute walk from Hase Station, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to the samurai Kamakura Gongoro Kagemasa and is thus nicknamed Kamakura Gongoro Shrine. According to legend, Kagemasa continued to defeat his enemies in battle even after losing his left eye mid-fight, and thus this shrine is believed to provide good fortune in achieving victory as well as in educational endeavors. The shrine is also famous for its French hydrangeas, and many visitors like to take photos of the Enoshima Electric Railway running in front of the shrine together with the hydrangeas. During the Masked Parade, a prefecturally designated Intangible Folk Property held in September, participants march past wearing tengu goblin and old man masks to pray for large harvests and easy childbirth.

Small but well formed old shrine tucked away in the back streets of Kamakura and over a small crossing on the Enoden.
Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall

4.0

149 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Naka-ku Honchou 1-6

"Constructed in 1917 in memorial of the 50th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port, this historical building is representative of Yokohama City. The stained glass along the walls of the central staircase and the second s floor hall feature lead lines that are free and meticulous, making it an extremely valuable work, even considering Japanese stained glass history. The clock tower is 36 meters high and is beloved as ""Jack's Tower."" Designated as a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property in 1989, it is utilized as a public hall for Naka District."

A welcoming reception and invitation to explore this colonial building. Spectacular and well kept interior. If you have the time, check it out, the building is stunning and the history very...
Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery

3.5

123 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Naka-ku Yamatechou 96

Located a three minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station. A cemetery that was built for foreign-born residents located close to Harbor View Park overlooking the port. The cemetery got its start when Commodore Matthew C. Perry made his momentous voyage to Japan in 1854 and a man named Robert Williams died in an accident on the USS Mississippi and was buried here. Several relatively famous personages are also buried here, such as Edmund Morel, the father of railways in Japan, and Mary Kidder, founder of the Ferris Jogakuin collection of schools. The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery Museum is situated next to the entrance to the cemetery itself and presents a registry of individuals buried there and the history of Yokohama. The museum’s stained glass windows alone make it worth a visit.

This cemetery was established in 1854 after an American sailor died during a visit by Commodore Perry and part of the grounds of Zotokuin Temple were set aside for the purpose. If you arrive during...
Gokuraku-ji Temple

3.5

107 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Gokurakuji 3-6-7

This Buddhist temple was founded in 1259 by the samurai Hojo Shigetoki. The temple was once one of the greatest in Kamakura, but earthquakes, fires, and other tragedies have resulted in only the Kissho-in, the main temple building, still standing today. The temple’s principal object of worship, a figure of Gautama Buddha in the Seiryo-ji Temple style, is a designated Important Cultural Property and is only revealed to the public for three days each year starting on April 7 and overlapping with the Hana Matsuri (celebration of the Buddha’s birthday) on April 8.

It might be small, but its wonderfully empty after youve visited the more popular temples of the area. Very easy to find if you take the Enoden Line to Gokurakuji Station (we actually walked from...
Lake Tanzawa

4.0

67 Reviews

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Kanagawa prefecture Ashigami-gun Yamakita cho

This artificial lake is in Yamakita Town, Ashigarakami County, Kanagawa Prefecture. There are parks around the lake and in autumn it is a great place to view the gorgeous changing colors of the leaves. In addition to fishing for trout and black bass, it's a popular leisure spot for boating, cycling, and camping. It's been selected as one of the top 50 picturesque spots in Kanagawa, as well as one of the top 100 reservoirs for its great scenery.

小田急新松田駅から富士急湘南バスで終点の西丹沢ビジターセンターへ行き、十数分ほどあたりをブラブラした後、来たバスにそのまま乗って丹沢湖バス停で降りました。車窓から色づいた山々の紅葉や中川の流れを満喫できました。丹沢湖周辺は景色の良さもさることながら、開放感がありつつもコンパクトにまとまっているという点が非常に気に入りました。商業施設が乱立しなかったおかげで、廃業してしまった店舗が目立たず...

Around Minato Mirai Yamashita Park / Chinatown / Motomachi Yokohama City (North) Kawasaki Kamakura Miura Peninsula Shonan Central Odawara / Manazurumachi / Yugawara Around Hakonemachi Yokohama City (South)

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Kanagawa Areas

Kanagawa prefecture acts as an extension of the Tokyo metropolis that spills over into coastal towns, most notably Yokohama city, heavily populated and known for its Chinatown and seaside attractions. Just the right distance for a day trip out of Tokyo, Kanagawa is home to some of Tokyo’s most accessible beaches, including around Kamakura, best known for its Big Buddha. Visitors can also travel a little farther afield for a weekend at Hakone onsen town.