The second most populated and busiest prefecture in Japan with full of entertainments! Kanagawa Prefecture is located in southwest of Tokyo and may be known better as the name of the capital city “Yokohama”. As well as the modern Yokohama’s urban area, Kanagawa is also a great gataway from Tokyo to enjoy the great nature with ocean,mountain,lakes,rivers,hotsprings and to see amazing historical sights such as temples,shrines and a castle.
Here is a brief introduction of Kanagawa prefecture by the author who has grown up in this great prefecture! 🙂
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=Tourist Attractions=
Kamakura
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan! Kamakura is a small old town with full of great history and its treasures. Enjoy temple hopping, the great buddha and eat-and-walk in a shopping street called “Komachi Dori” which is perfect for souvenir shopping.
If you are visiting Kamakura, don’t forget to stop by at nearby touristy island called Enoshima which offers a variety of attractions including a shrine, park, observation tower and caves.
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Hakone
Very popular getaway from Tokyo. Hakone is an Onsen(hotspring) resort with great mountains surrounded. The view of Mt.Fuji over Lake Ashi is outstanding. For those who are not very familiar to Japanese public bath culture, Hakone Yunessun is the great place as it can be entered with swim wears.
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Yokohama
Yokohama China Town
Japan’s largest China Town located near Kan-nai station in Yokohama. The colourful and crowded street is full of Chinese restaurants and shops. Visit there for events and festivals around Chinese New Year time.
Minato Mirai district
Yokohama’s seaside urban area with numbers of business offices and a harbor are located. Also there are plenty of shops and restaurants inside those buildings. Of course, the best time to visit is at night.
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Beach (Shonan Area)
Kanagawa prefecture is so fortunate to be gifted with great ocean. The area called Shonan is the cities along the coastline with numbers of beaches where locals surf and enjoy their seaside life. It’s one of the greatest spots to view Mt.Fuji from the beach!
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Odawara
Westend of Kanagawa prefecture. Odawara is known for the station for Shinkansen (bullet trains) yet it’s worth to explore as it’s a small historic town with famous Odawara castle and temples.
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=Food=
Tuna
One of the best places to enjoy Japanese tuna fish is in Kanagawa! Visit Misaki port in Miura Peninsula which is in southeast of Kanagawa prefecture. Misaki is the 2nd port in Japan for catch of most tuna.
Shumai (dumplings) by Kiyo Ken
Yokohama’s significant bento (lunch box)! Shumai (pork dumpling) by kiyo Ken is beloved over 80 years by locals.
Hato Sabure
Hato Sabure is a pigeon shaped cookie from Kamakura and arguably the most popular souvenir item from Kanagawa!
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