Other Sightseeing Spots in Kanagawa Area

  • Yokohama Chinatown
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    Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Naka-ku Yamashitachou
    This is Japan’s largest Chinatown in Naka Ward, Yokohama City, where more than 500 shops are lined up. This area is always bustling with local people and tourists seeking authentic Chinese cuisine and culture. The Chinese New Year and especially the parade and the lion dance are events which are representative of Yokohama’s tourism. In all directions into Chinatown, there are gates with guardian deities enshrined in each of these gates: there is the Choyo-mon gate in the east, the Suzaku-mon gate in the south, the Enpei-mon gate in the west and the Genbu-mon gate in the north. The Suzaku-mon gate is convenient for coming from and going to Yokohama Motomachi.
  • Anest Iwata Turnpike Hakone
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    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。

  • Yokohama Port Symbol Tower
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    49 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Honmoku wharf, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa ken 1-16
    A tower located in Yokohama City's Naka Ward used to send signals and information to ships entering and leaving Yokohama Port. The tower's observation lounge offers a sweeping view of the port, and the deck bustles with people come to watch the passenger vessels plying the port. There's also a park built around the tower, and a variety of events are held here, such as the Yokohama Symbol Tower Festival, conducted once every three years.

    本牧埠頭にある、展望施設を兼ねた船舶通航信号所です。横浜市街地や中華街から離れている上、鉄道は通っておらずバスも1時間に2本程度であるため、休日でも観光客はあまり訪れません。喧騒を避け、東京湾の海風を感じながら伸び伸びと過ごすのにちょうどいいスポットと言えます。 有料なのは駐車場のみで、展望施設を含む全ての施設が無料で利用できますが、駐車場は朝9:30から利用可能です(季節によって終了時刻が異なり...

  • Miyagase Dam
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    Kanagawa Aiko-gun Kiyokawamura Miyagase etc.
  • Nihon Odori
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    Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Naka-ku Nihonodori
    Nihon Odori was the first Western-style avenue in Japan. Many significant historic buildings lie along this avenue, including the Kanagawa Prefectural Office, the Yokohama Archives of History, the Yokohama District Court, the Mitsui Bussan Yokohama Building, and the former Kanto Local Finance Bureau. In autumn, local people like to stroll along this tree-lined street to enjoy the brightly colored leaves.
  • Kamakura Komachi-dori Street
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    Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    This street runs parallel to Wakamiya Oji Avenue from the east entrance of Kamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. As it's before the main gate of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, it holds numerous events year-round. It's also a shopping street, with restaurants, traditional souvenir shops, fashion shops, and eateries. It's a popular spot for city walks with visitors to Kamakura.
  • Enoshima Sea Candle
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    Kanagawa Pref. Fujisawashi Enoshima 2-3 (Enoshima Samuel Cocking Sononai)
    Built in 1951 as a viewing platform and lighthouse, the Enoshima Sea Candle was the first private lighthouse in Japan. The building was renovated in 2003 as part of the events celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Enoshima Electric Railway. Providing sweeping views of the sun setting into the ocean and Kamakura’s nightscape from 100 meters above the sea, the tower is quite popular with visitors. At night, the Sea Candle and surrounding area are lit up, creating a wondrous spectacle.
  • Yokohama Marine Tower
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Yokohama-shi Naka-ku Yamashitacho 14-1
  • Shorai hermitage
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    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Pref. Chigasakishi Higashikaigankita 1-4-50 (Takasago within the green space)

    ”松籟庵”は閑静な住宅街の中に広がる松の木立「高砂緑地」に佇む茶室・書院です。 長崎屋創業者の岩田孝八氏が母親の逝去を機に茅ヶ崎市へ寄贈した1億円をもとにつくられ、日本庭園とともに1991(平成3)年に開館したそうです。 この書院は表千家不審菴の「松風楼」を写しているそうです。なかなか、木立の中のたたずまいがいいですね。お庭の一番奥には”滝”が流れていました。 この暑さの中一幅の清涼を感じさせ...

  • Yokohama Minatomirai 21
    Travel / Tourism
    Yokohama-city kanagawa prefecture
    This is an area in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture which faces Yokohama Port. In the “Central District”, there is Landmark Tower, in the “New Port District”, there are the Red Brick Warehouses and Cosmo World and in the “Yokohama Station East Exit District”, there are Sky Building and more. Naturally it is an area for shopping and sampling the foods of different eateries, and in the evening, you can overlook the beautiful night scene. it is one of Yokohama’s most popular tourist areas.
  • Anest Iwata Sky Lounge
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    Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunyugawaramachi Kajiya 955
    An observation deck located on Mt. Daikan in Yugawara Town, Ashigarashimo County, Kanagawa Prefecture and the terminus of the Mazda Turnpike Hakone Odawara Main Line driving course which starts in the city of Odawara. Visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi from the parking area and lounge. The seaward side offers a superb view of Hatsushima, Oshima, the Miura Peninsula, and the Boso Peninsula. There’s also a restaurant and tea lounge serving local dishes, as well as a souvenir shop, making the Mt. Daikan Sky Lounge a great place to stop for a rest or a meal while on a drive or touring.
  • Sky Garden (Yokohama Landmark Tower 69th floor observation deck)
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    Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Nishi-ku Minatomirai 2-2-1 Yokohama Landmark Tower 69F
    The Sky Garden is the 69th floor observation deck of the Yokohama Landmark Tower located a three minute walk from Minatomirai Station. 273 meters above the ground, it takes around 40 seconds to reach the Sky Garden from the first floor using the fastest elevator in Japan. A single floor observation space is walled in by four giant windows, giving visitors a sweeping view of the streets of Yokohama and, on clear days, Mt. Fuji. The night view from the deck is particularly beautiful and the Sky Garden is a popular date spot. The Sky Garden café serves a variety of items to enjoy with the view.
  • Tsurugizaki Lighthouse
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    Kanagawa Miura-shi Minamishitauramachi Matsuwa
    "A Western-style lighthouse on the southeastern tip of the Miura Peninsula illuminating the route to the Uraga Channel, the gateway to Tokyo Bay. It is located above the cliffs of Tsurugizaki, and has been designated among ""Kanagawa's Top 50 Scenic Spots."" The view is magnificent and even takes in the distant Boso Peninsula. There is also a beautiful reef you can see when descending from the lighthouse."

    剱崎灯台は元剣崎灯台と言い観音崎と違い観光ズレしていない飾り気のない灯台です でも凛としていて足元の岩場は遊べて海の灯台らしい所です 行くのが少し不便ですが比較的空いていてゆっくり見られる灯台です

  • Yokohama Bay Bridge
    Travel / Tourism
    Yokohama-city kanagawa prefecture
    This 860 meter long suspension bridge is a transportation bridge easing the congestion in the center of Yokohama City. Known for its beautiful nightscapes, many couples enjoy themselves here on drive dates or just for cruising. A landmark symbol for Yokohama, the bridge attracts many visitors and is often featured in films and promotional media.
  • Kannonsaki Lighthouse
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Yokosuka-shi Kamoi 4-1187
    Located on the eastern tip of the Miura Peninsula, Japan's first Western lighthouse was designed by the French engineer, Verney, in 1868, and was lit in 1869. The original lighthouse is said to have been an elegant structure with a light tower on the roof made of bricks from the Yokosuka Steel Works.
  • Tsubaki Line
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunyugawaramachi Miyakami
    This is a section of road, 38.8 kilometers long, designated as on Kanagawa Prefectural Route 75. This road connects such areas as Hakone and Yugawara and is a favorite of driving and touring enthusiasts for its many winding curves. This unique route is two lanes all the way over the pass, and because this route is not a toll road, bicyclists and pedestrians use it too. Fans of the popular manga Initial D, know this area as the staging area for his last work.
  • Tsubaki Himuro garden
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    Kanagawa Pref. Chigasakishi Higashikaiganminami 3-2-41

    新型コロナウイルスの影響で、3月一杯は休園。 しかし、そんな人間の騒ぎと無縁で、椿は綺麗な花が開きはじめていた。

  • Mitsuishi Rocks
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunmanadurumachi Manaduru
    This scenic spot on the Manazuru Peninsula has been selected as one of the top 50 views in Kanagawa Prefecture. The three enormous formations that constitute the Mitsuishi Rocks rise from the water at the tip of the Manazuru Peninsula. Manazuru Peninsula is said to have been created from a lava dome produced by the Hakone volcano that erupted from the seabed. A roughly 20-meter high cliff extends down its coast and a shore reef reaches about 200 meters from Manazuru Cape, so you can walk across to the rocks at low tide. It is a popular spot for exploring the rocky shore with the superb view stretched out before you.
  • Ogura Bridge
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Sagamihara-shi Midori-ku Ogura
  • Odawara Kamaboko Dori
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Odawara-shi Honcho Hamacho Hoka

Kanagawa Areas

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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.

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