KANAGAWA

Kanagawa

Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, is the second largest prefecture in Japan by population, being home to Yokohama City. It only takes about 30 minutes by train from Yokohama to Tokyo, and it said that the city is located roughly in the center of Japan’s islands, though we usually speak of it as being part of Eastern Japan. Kanagawa is also famous for its beautiful nature, the hot springs of Hakone and Yugawara and the Tanzawa Mountains. Kamakura city, also found in Kanagawa, occupies an important place in Japanese history: it was the seat of the first military government (Shogunate) from the late 12th century.

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Miyagase Dam

Kanagawa

Miyagase Dam

Watch 70 meters of roaring water erupt — rainbows included, Fridays free.

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Zushi Beach

Kanagawa

Zushi Beach

Cold beers, 40 beach shacks, and calm surf one hour from Tokyo.

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Nagai Uminote Koen Park Soleil Hill

Kanagawa

Nagai Uminote Koen Park Soleil Hill

Goats, archery, and sea-salted air on the Miura Peninsula.

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Kanagawa

Oiso Long Beach

Plunge from 10m boards into Sagami Bay's own backyard.

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Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest

Kanagawa

Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest

Roller coasters at dusk, then 8 million lights ignite the Kanto sky.

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Morito Kaigan Beach

Kanagawa

Morito Kaigan Beach

Fuji rising over calm water, with coals smoking at dusk.

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Mt. Tanzawa

Kanagawa

Mt. Tanzawa

Fuji watches from the horizon as autumn turns the ridge copper-red.

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Mt. Oyama

Kanagawa

Mt. Oyama

A pyramid-shaped shrine mountain where Edo pilgrims once trekked for luck.

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Ikuta Ryokuchi Park

Kanagawa

Ikuta Ryokuchi Park

Old farmhouses, a rose garden, and Doraemon's creator — all in one forest.

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Yuhi Waterfall

Kanagawa

Yuhi Waterfall

Stand where Kintaro bathed — 23 meters of roaring, cold mist.

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Odawarajo Castle

Kanagawa

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Odawarajo Castle

Don samurai armor inside a five-story keep above Odawara.

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Yoko Nagashima
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KANAGAWA

Yoko Nagashima

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Tanizoe Toshihiko
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KANAGAWA

Tanizoe Toshihiko

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Aiko Sato
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KANAGAWA

Aiko Sato

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kanagawa known for?
Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, is the second largest prefecture in Japan by population, being home to Yokohama City. It only takes about 30 minutes by train from Yokohama to Tokyo, and it said that the city is located roughly in the center of Japan’s islands, though we usually speak of it as being part of Eastern Japan. Kanagawa is also famous for its beautiful nature, the hot springs of Hakone and Yugawara and the Tanzawa Mountains. Kamakura city, also found in Kanagawa, occupies an important…
Where is Kanagawa?
Kanagawa is an area in KANAGAWA, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Kanagawa?
WOW U lists 11 spots in Kanagawa. Popular spots include Miyagase Dam, Zushi Beach, Nagai Uminote Koen Park Soleil Hill, Oiso Long Beach, Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest.
Can I book a guided tour in Kanagawa?
Yes. WOW U lists activities in Kanagawa hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U.
Can I visit a Japanese family's home near Kanagawa?
Yes. WOW U lists home visits in KANAGAWA, where a local host welcomes you into their own home.
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.