Kanagawa
Featured places: Yokohama City, Kamakura Town, Enoshima Island, Hayama Town, Odawara City, Hakone Town, etc.
Kamakura Town can be reached from Tokyo by train in approximately 1 hour.
Cup Noodles Museum
Yokohama City
Interactive museum celebrating Momofuku Ando’s invention of instant noodles. Explore the history, create custom Cup Noodles, and discover varieties from around the world.
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
Yokohama City
Retro-style food theme park dedicated to Japan’s beloved ramen. Sample mini bowls from regional ramen shops, explore ramen history, and step back into a 1950s Tokyo streetscape.
Tuna Auction
Yokohama City
An early-morning spectacle where giant tuna are lined up, inspected, and auctioned off to top buyers. Watch professional bidders in action and witness one of Japan’s most dynamic seafood traditions up close.
Strawberry Festival
Yokohama City
A seasonal event held each winter at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, featuring dozens of strawberry-themed desserts, drinks, and local treats.
Beach Hopping
Hayama Town
A seaside town with charming beaches popular for swimming, paddleboarding, and picnics—plus stunning views of Mount Fuji on clear days. One beach features a dramatic torii gate in the sea.
Hōkokuji Temple
Kamakura City
A serene Zen temple, best known for its peaceful bamboo grove. Stroll along shaded paths and enjoy matcha in a teahouse overlooking the bamboo.
The Great Buddha
Kamakura City
An iconic 13th-century bronze statue of Amida Buddha, standing over 11 meters tall and seated in quiet dignity beneath the open sky.
Sightseeing Train
A charming local train with retro style that winds along the coast and through quiet neighborhoods, connecting Kamakura with Enoshima and Fujisawa.
Shopping Street
Kamakura City
A lively shopping street lined with snack stalls, souvenir shops, and cozy cafés—perfect for a casual stroll and local treats.
Enoshima Sea Candle
Enoshima Island
A coastal observation tower surrounded by gardens, offering panoramic views of Sagami Bay and Mount Fuji on clear days.
Minaka Odawara
Odawara City
A shopping and dining complex near Odawara Station, designed like a traditional castle town. Enjoy local crafts, regional food, and rooftop views of Odawara Castle.
Kamaboko Museum
Odawara City
A hands-on museum dedicated to kamaboko, a traditional Japanese fishcake. Watch artisans at work, learn the history, and try making your own in fun workshops.
Open-Air Museum
Hakone Town
An outdoor museum set in the scenic hills, featuring sculptures by Picasso, Henry Moore, and more. Stroll through gardens, enjoy art in nature, and relax in a hot spring footbath.
Botanical Garden
Hakone Town
A contemporary botanical garden by a floral artist, blending Nordic design with Japanese aesthetics. Stroll through curated gardens, forest paths, and seasonal floral displays.
Art Museum
Hakone Town
A refined museum overlooking Lake Ashi and the iconic red torii gate of Hakone Shrine, featuring modern Nihonga (Japanese-style paintings) and views of Mount Fuji on clear days.
Hakone Ropeway
Hakone town
A scenic gondola ride offering sweeping views of Owakudani’s volcanic steam vents, Lake Ashi, and Mount Fuji on clear days.
Owakudani Valley
Hakone Town
A volcanic valley with steaming vents, bubbling hot springs, and distinctive sulfur scent—famous for black eggs boiled in the hot spring water.
Lake Ashi
Hakone Town
A scenic crater lake formed by volcanic activity, famous for its views of Mount Fuji, red torii gates, and sightseeing cruises on pirate-style boats.
Recommended Food
A local delicacy, especially in Kamakura and Enoshima. These tiny translucent fish are served fresh, boiled, or dried—often topping rice bowls or paired with soy sauce and grated daikon.
A local delicacy, especially in Kamakura and Enoshima. These tiny translucent fish are served fresh, boiled, or dried—often topping rice bowls or paired with soy sauce and grated daikon.
Shirasu (Whitebait)
Nestled beside the Enoden tracks in Kamakura, this cafe serves Japanese-style breakfast teishoku with sun-dried fish, fluffy egg over rice, miso soup, and pickles.
Nestled beside the Enoden tracks in Kamakura, this cafe serves Japanese-style breakfast teishoku with sun-dried fish, fluffy egg over rice, miso soup, and pickles.
Charming Cafe
Seaside Italian-Sicilian seafood restaurant in Hayama, serving daily local catch and seasonal organic vegetables. Enjoy small plates, fresh pasta, or whole fish cooked Sicilian-style.
Seaside Italian-Sicilian seafood restaurant in Hayama, serving daily local catch and seasonal organic vegetables. Enjoy small plates, fresh pasta, or whole fish cooked Sicilian-style.
Italian Seafood
Recommended Accommodation
A refined retreat blending traditional Japanese and modern elegance. All rooms feature private open-air baths with tranquil nature views. Enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine and relax in rooftop or stylish hot spring baths.
A refined retreat blending traditional Japanese and modern elegance. All rooms feature private open-air baths with tranquil nature views. Enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine and relax in rooftop or stylish hot spring baths.
Luxury Ryokan
Hakone Town
Nestled in the mountains beside a river, this intimate ryokan is a tranquil nature retreat offering rustic-luxe comfort, with private open-air baths in most rooms and seasonal kaiseki cuisine.
Nestled in the mountains beside a river, this intimate ryokan is a tranquil nature retreat offering rustic-luxe comfort, with private open-air baths in most rooms and seasonal kaiseki cuisine.
Traditional Ryokan
Hakone Town
Modern villas blend traditional charm with ocean views or beachfront access, featuring open terraces, minimalist design, and a slower pace of life in peaceful coastal hideaways.
Modern villas blend traditional charm with ocean views or beachfront access, featuring open terraces, minimalist design, and a slower pace of life in peaceful coastal hideaways.
Seaside Villa
Hayama & Sajima
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