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Kanagawa



Kanagawa prefecture (神奈川県 Kanagawa-ken; ) prefecture is located to the southwest of Tokyo in Japan.

Cities

  • Kawasaki - Tokyo suburb with a few offbeat attractions, including the famous Iron Penis Shrine
  • Yokohama - second-largest city in Japan
  • Yokosuka - site of a large US naval base
  • Enoshima - surf city
  • Kamakura - ancient capital home to many, many temples
  • Kotsubo - small fishing village with views of Mount Fuji

  • Mountain and summer Ayu Festival

    Other destinations

  • Atsugi - hiking in the central part of Kanagawa
  • Hakone - part of a large national park known for its hot springs and views of Mount Fuji


  • Understand


    Kanagawa prefecture has the second largest population in Japan and its economic activity is much the same as Korea.

    Get around


    By train

    Around the Miura Peninsula, Keikyu has a practical monopoly on transport, with its trains and buses being cheaper and more extensive than JR. They offer one-day passes which are good deals if you want to explore the area (as well as Tokyo area passes for travelers from Yokohama). Inquire at Shinagawa or Yokohama station for details.

    For Enoshima and Kamakura, JR Tokaido Line(東海道線), Yokosuka Line(横須賀線), and Shonan Shinjuku Line(湘南新宿ライン) is a convenient way.
    Narita Express Train has direct service till Ofuna Station 2 sations from Kamakura Station.

    See

  • The temples of Kamakura

  • The Miura Peninsula (三浦半島) extends like an appendage into Pacific, guarding the mouth of Tokyo Bay. While Yokosuka and Kamakura lie on either side of the base of the peninsula, the lower region has numerous small towns and beaches on the coastline. The long, curving Miura Beach (三浦海岸) on the southern edge is a popular resort spot, and the Keikyu Aburatsubo Marine Park (京急油壺マリンパーク) on the west coast has the the usual attractions such as penguins and dolphins performing for spectators.

  • Jōgashima (城ヶ島) is a small island lying just off the extremity of the Miura Peninsula, connected by a short bridge to the mainland. It offers a good day's worth of wading in tide pools full of marine life, relaxing on the beaches, and hiking on trails through heavy bamboo thickets. There are two lighthouses on the island and a park on the eastern side, from which you can see the southern Boso Peninsula in Chiba prefecture. The island has plenty of seafood restaurants and a resort hotel. To get to Jogashima, take the Keikyu Line (from Shinagawa via Yokohama) to the end of the line at Misakiguchi, then catch the #9 bus.


  • Eat


    The young of sardines pizza(シラスピザ) at Enoshima Aquarium(えのすい).

    A wafer cake filled with bean jam shape one's an enoden of local train.(江ノ電モナカ).

    A pigeon cookie(鳩サブレー).

    ...



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    Hotels in Kanagawa
    Somerset Azabu East Score 0 from 0 reviews
    1-9-11 Higashi Azabu, Minato-ku 0/10
    Each apartment is self-contained with a fully-equipped kitchen, home entertainment system, broadband Internet access and IDD telephone with a private number. Modern amenities complement the stylish contemporary décor to create the comfortable residential atmosphere desired while on business or leisure in Tokyo. ... more
     
    Oakhotel Score 8.2 from 88 reviews
    6-1-2, Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku 8.2/10
    The Oak Hotel lobby provides free, 24-hour internet access for web and email access, and Skype for chatting online. For customers with laptops, in-room internet is also available. In addition, you can purchase affordable international phone cards from reception. Catering not only for backpackers, the hotel offers very suitable facilities for customers on business trips. Reception is open from 06.00 to 01.00, with no curfew. Friendly, English speaking staff will be happy to provide any information you need, and look forward to helping make your stay in Tokyo a pleasant and memorable experience. ... more
     
     Hotel Sun Morishita Score 6.25 from 2 reviews
    3-6-2 Morishita, Koto-ku 6.25/10
    Wireless LAN, Small Refridgerator in part of the rooms. ... more
     
     Hotel Park Side Score 8.375 from 12 reviews
    2-11-18 Ueno, Taito-ku 8.38/10
    Wedding hall Late check extra charge: Check-out until 14:00, 30% extra Check-out until 17:00, 50% extra Check-out after 17:00, 100% extra Parking 24 parking spaces (1,050 yen / first-come-first-serve / height 1.55m) ... more
     
     Sumisho Hotel Score 7.35 from 25 reviews
    9-14 Nihonbashi Kobune-cho, Chuo-ku 7.35/10
    Pets : Pets are allowed (we don't have facility for pet. It is in the range of self-responsibility. If pet causes trouble or there is remarkable stain and damage, you may go out hotel and pay ransom.) Check out over charge : Until 15:00, 30% / Until 17:00, 50% / After 17:00, 100% ... more
     
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    Kiyomizu Temple
    A quaint old lane lined with pottery shops lead up to this famous temple. Enjoy a sweeping view of the entire city of Kyoto from its lofty terrace.

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