Nature in Kanagawa

From forested mountains to glittering coastlines

Kanagawa Prefecture offers abundant natural environments, all within easy access from Tokyo. From the Van Gogh-esque views of Zama’s sunflower fields to the sulfuric hot spring valley of Owakudani and the surrounding mountains and forests of Hakone, or the sun-kissed shores of Shonan’s glittering coastline, Kanagawa’s nature is a sight to behold. See how Mother Nature has shaped these lands of ancient Japanese beauty.

Natural highlights

Explore some of Kanagawa's best things to do and places to go.

Natural highlights

Explore some of Kanagawa's best things to do and places to go.

Fujisawa

Enoshima

Enoshima is an island with a circumference of around 4 km and you can enjoy the popular sightseeing spots throughout a year, such as Enoshima Shrine,...

648

Zushi

Zushi Beach

Zushi Beach, lovingly named "the half-mile beach where the sun was born," is a family beach with shallow waters and quiet waves. It has aquired the International...

205

Yokosuka

Tokyo Bay Ferry

A ferry connecting Kurihama Beach in Yokosuka (Kanagawa Prefecture) and Kanaya in Futtsu (Chiba Prefecture) in an estimated 40 minutes. Please enjoy the...

114

Matsuda

Nishihirabatake Park

Park where you can see Mount Fuji and Sagami Bay. On a sunny day, you can see the castle tower of Odawara Castle and Toshima.（Quoted from the official...

Yokohama

Yokohama English Garden

The Yokohama English Garden is an English-style garden decorated with a variety of flowers, trees, and plants, with roses, the flower of Yokohama City,...

Yokohama

Children's Nature Park (Oike Park, Sakuranomachi)

Featuring extensive large athletic facilities, there is also Makigahara Chibikko Zoo, where you can touch small animals such as guinea pigs and chicks. ...

117

Miura

Jogashima

The island has been listed as a two-star destination in the revised third edition of Michelin Green Guide Japan. It has many scenic spots, with the southern...

184

Fujisawa

Enoshima

Enoshima is an island with a circumference of around 4 km and you can enjoy the popular sightseeing spots throughout a year, such as Enoshima Shrine,...

648

Zushi

Zushi Beach

Zushi Beach, lovingly named "the half-mile beach where the sun was born," is a family beach with shallow waters and quiet waves. It has aquired the International...

205

Yokosuka

Tokyo Bay Ferry

A ferry connecting Kurihama Beach in Yokosuka (Kanagawa Prefecture) and Kanaya in Futtsu (Chiba Prefecture) in an estimated 40 minutes. Please enjoy the...

114

Matsuda

Nishihirabatake Park

Park where you can see Mount Fuji and Sagami Bay. On a sunny day, you can see the castle tower of Odawara Castle and Toshima.（Quoted from the official...

Yokohama

Yokohama English Garden

The Yokohama English Garden is an English-style garden decorated with a variety of flowers, trees, and plants, with roses, the flower of Yokohama City,...

Yokohama

Children's Nature Park (Oike Park, Sakuranomachi)

Featuring extensive large athletic facilities, there is also Makigahara Chibikko Zoo, where you can touch small animals such as guinea pigs and chicks. ...

117

Miura

Jogashima

The island has been listed as a two-star destination in the revised third edition of Michelin Green Guide Japan. It has many scenic spots, with the southern...

184

Nature experiences

Immerse yourself in some of Kanagawa's experiences, from outdoor adventures to hands-on traditional activities

Hakone

Hakone Pirate Boat (Hakone Sightseeing Boat)

The Hakone Sightseeing Cruise offers sightseeing boats that sail around Lake Ashinoko, a popular spot in Hakone. There are three boats: Royal II, Victory,...

316

Yokohama

Sea Bus (Yokohama Minato Mirai Illumination Cruise)

Hop on board the departing boats near the east exit of Yokohama station and enjoy a beautiful night view of the port of Yokohama from the sea. Sights...

118

Hakone

Hakone Lake Ashinoko Pleasure Boat

The Lake Ashi Leisure Cruise opened as the first catamaran cruise ship in Japan in 1920, and currently operates a liner service between the 4 ports of...

207

Sagamihara

Lake Sagami MORI MORI

Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest is a large leisure facility combining outdoor facilities such as campsites or barbecue sites, and an amusement park. View...

Kawasaki

Kawasaki Factory Night View Cruise

Go aboard a Yakata boat from Shiohama, Kawasaki and enjoy the night view of the factory while going around Shiohama Canal, Tanabe Canal, Minami Watarida...

Hakone

Hakone Tozan Railway

Connecting Odawara to Gora, the Hakone Tozan Railway has a history of over 130 years, including its start as a horse-drawn streetcar.

114

Fujisawa

Enoshima Electric Railway

Although this is a short railway with a total length of 10km, along the tracks there are both mountains and the sea. From the window you can enjoy a view...

145

Hakone

Hakone Pirate Boat (Hakone Sightseeing Boat)

The Hakone Sightseeing Cruise offers sightseeing boats that sail around Lake Ashinoko, a popular spot in Hakone. There are three boats: Royal II, Victory,...

316

Yokohama

Sea Bus (Yokohama Minato Mirai Illumination Cruise)

Hop on board the departing boats near the east exit of Yokohama station and enjoy a beautiful night view of the port of Yokohama from the sea. Sights...

118

Hakone

Hakone Lake Ashinoko Pleasure Boat

The Lake Ashi Leisure Cruise opened as the first catamaran cruise ship in Japan in 1920, and currently operates a liner service between the 4 ports of...

207

Sagamihara

Lake Sagami MORI MORI

Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest is a large leisure facility combining outdoor facilities such as campsites or barbecue sites, and an amusement park. View...

Kawasaki

Kawasaki Factory Night View Cruise

Go aboard a Yakata boat from Shiohama, Kawasaki and enjoy the night view of the factory while going around Shiohama Canal, Tanabe Canal, Minami Watarida...

Hakone

Hakone Tozan Railway

Connecting Odawara to Gora, the Hakone Tozan Railway has a history of over 130 years, including its start as a horse-drawn streetcar.

114

Fujisawa

Enoshima Electric Railway

Although this is a short railway with a total length of 10km, along the tracks there are both mountains and the sea. From the window you can enjoy a view...

145

Outdoor events

Kanagawa offers a wide range of unique and one-of-a-kind events that are sure to make any trip here extra special at any time of the year.

Early Feb

Miura

Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival

The Miura Kaigan Sakura Festival is held along the railroad from Miurakaigan Station to Komatsugaike Park from the middle of February to the middle of...

225

Early Feb

Matsuda

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

From Nishihirabatake Park you can see an astounding view of Mount Fuji, which is even recognized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and...

362

From 15 Nov

Sagamihara

Sagamiko ILLUMILLION

Sagamiko Illumillion is Kanto's largest illumination event with 6 million shining orbs. It is also certified as one of the three major illuminations in...

371

Early Apr

Yokohama

Yokohama Night Flowers

Yokohama Night Flowers is an event that transforms Yokohama’s night sky into an exciting celebration of color. This multi-month event features five-minute...

274

Late Nov

Fujisawa

Jewels of Shonan

This is a light-up illumination event held from the last weekend of November to the end of February of the new year at Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden...

Early Jun

Kaisei

Kaseimachi Hydrangea Festival

There are 5000 hydrangeas in this rice paddy area worth the size of 3.6 Tokyo Domes. Enjoy a leisurely walk as you take in the sights of the fields green...

133

Early Feb

Odawara

Soga Plum Festival

The Odawara Plum Festival is held from early February through early march each year. The Soga Plum Forest is the primary venue, and that is made up of...

163

Miura

Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival

The Miura Kaigan Sakura Festival is held along the railroad from Miurakaigan Station to Komatsugaike Park from the middle of February to the middle of...

225

Matsuda

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

From Nishihirabatake Park you can see an astounding view of Mount Fuji, which is even recognized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and...

362

Sagamihara

Sagamiko ILLUMILLION

Sagamiko Illumillion is Kanto's largest illumination event with 6 million shining orbs. It is also certified as one of the three major illuminations in...

371

Yokohama

Yokohama Night Flowers

Yokohama Night Flowers is an event that transforms Yokohama’s night sky into an exciting celebration of color. This multi-month event features five-minute...

274

Fujisawa

Jewels of Shonan

This is a light-up illumination event held from the last weekend of November to the end of February of the new year at Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden...

Kaisei

Kaseimachi Hydrangea Festival

There are 5000 hydrangeas in this rice paddy area worth the size of 3.6 Tokyo Domes. Enjoy a leisurely walk as you take in the sights of the fields green...

133

Odawara

Soga Plum Festival

The Odawara Plum Festival is held from early February through early march each year. The Soga Plum Forest is the primary venue, and that is made up of...

163

Cherry blossom

There are many places to enjoy the cherry blossom in Kanagawa prefecture. With popular spots, model courses showcasing the cherry blossoms, and other various cherry blossom events why not enjoy a visit to Kanagawa this spring?

Miura

Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival

The Miura Kaigan Sakura Festival is held along the railroad from Miurakaigan Station to Komatsugaike Park from the middle of February to the middle of...

225

Matsuda

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

From Nishihirabatake Park you can see an astounding view of Mount Fuji, which is even recognized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and...

362

Matsuda

Nishihirabatake Park

Park where you can see Mount Fuji and Sagami Bay. On a sunny day, you can see the castle tower of Odawara Castle and Toshima.（Quoted from the official...

Yokohama

Children's Nature Park (Oike Park, Sakuranomachi)

Featuring extensive large athletic facilities, there is also Makigahara Chibikko Zoo, where you can touch small animals such as guinea pigs and chicks. ...

117

Hakone

Miyagino Sakura(cherry blossoms)

Along the Hayakawa River, there are about 450 meters of Yoshino cherry trees. During the sakura festival held at the beginning of April, the trees are...

Odawara

Odawara Plum Blossom Festival

It is said that the ume (plum) groves were first planted by the Hojo clan during the Warring States period to provide food for the troops (some theories...

138

Yokohama

O-okagawa Cruise

This is a cherry blossom viewing spot in Yokohama. About 800 cherry trees have been planted on both sides of the river. Cherry Blossom Festival is held...

184

Miura

Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival

The Miura Kaigan Sakura Festival is held along the railroad from Miurakaigan Station to Komatsugaike Park from the middle of February to the middle of...

225

Matsuda

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

From Nishihirabatake Park you can see an astounding view of Mount Fuji, which is even recognized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and...

362

Matsuda

Nishihirabatake Park

Park where you can see Mount Fuji and Sagami Bay. On a sunny day, you can see the castle tower of Odawara Castle and Toshima.（Quoted from the official...

Yokohama

Children's Nature Park (Oike Park, Sakuranomachi)

Featuring extensive large athletic facilities, there is also Makigahara Chibikko Zoo, where you can touch small animals such as guinea pigs and chicks. ...

117

Hakone

Miyagino Sakura(cherry blossoms)

Along the Hayakawa River, there are about 450 meters of Yoshino cherry trees. During the sakura festival held at the beginning of April, the trees are...

Odawara

Odawara Plum Blossom Festival

It is said that the ume (plum) groves were first planted by the Hojo clan during the Warring States period to provide food for the troops (some theories...

138

Yokohama

O-okagawa Cruise

This is a cherry blossom viewing spot in Yokohama. About 800 cherry trees have been planted on both sides of the river. Cherry Blossom Festival is held...

184

Autumn leaves

In Kanagawa prefecture, there are plenty of Japanese gardens to enjoy the vibrant red leaves. There are also many meadows to appreciate the glittering silver grass, and many other spots to enjoy the autumn colors.

Isehara

Night Time Illumination of Mt. Oyama

The Night Time Illumination of Mt. Oyama is held from mid to late November each year. Visitors can enjoy magnificent red leaves on Mt. Oyama as well as...

Hakone

Deyama Iron Bridge and Hayakawa Stream in Autumn

Designated as a tangible cultural property, this location provides a beautiful scenery of autumn colored leaves. Photos Provided by photolibrary.

Oiso

Oisojoyama Park

Oisojoyama Park is a park where the former Mitsui Zaibatsu owner had his villa as well as where former Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida spent his last years....

Yokohama

Nihon Odori

Nihon Odori is the first western style street in Japan. It was completed in 1870 and designed by R.H. Blanton. The stately historic buildings such as...

108

Sagamihara

Mount Jinba

Mount Jinba is known as one of Kanagawa’s Top 50 Sights and one of the hundred spots to view Mount Fuji in the Kanto region. It is a popular hiking...

Yugawara

Momiji-no-sato

This is a new famous spot of the Yugawara area where about 540 trees of Japanese maple are planted. In November, the season for maple leaves, the streets...

Atsugi

Iiyama Hakusan Shinrin Park

Iiyama Hakusan Forest Park extends over Mount Haku and the surrounding Satoyama in the northwestern part of Atsugi City. The view from the observatory...

Isehara

Night Time Illumination of Mt. Oyama

The Night Time Illumination of Mt. Oyama is held from mid to late November each year. Visitors can enjoy magnificent red leaves on Mt. Oyama as well as...

Hakone

Deyama Iron Bridge and Hayakawa Stream in Autumn

Designated as a tangible cultural property, this location provides a beautiful scenery of autumn colored leaves. Photos Provided by photolibrary.

Oiso

Oisojoyama Park

Oisojoyama Park is a park where the former Mitsui Zaibatsu owner had his villa as well as where former Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida spent his last years....

Yokohama

Nihon Odori

Nihon Odori is the first western style street in Japan. It was completed in 1870 and designed by R.H. Blanton. The stately historic buildings such as...

108

Sagamihara

Mount Jinba

Mount Jinba is known as one of Kanagawa’s Top 50 Sights and one of the hundred spots to view Mount Fuji in the Kanto region. It is a popular hiking...

Yugawara

Momiji-no-sato

This is a new famous spot of the Yugawara area where about 540 trees of Japanese maple are planted. In November, the season for maple leaves, the streets...

Atsugi

Iiyama Hakusan Shinrin Park

Iiyama Hakusan Forest Park extends over Mount Haku and the surrounding Satoyama in the northwestern part of Atsugi City. The view from the observatory...

Recommended nature destinations

Kanagawa offers a diverse blend of coastal views, forested hiking trails, and seasonal beauty, from lush mountains to serene gardens.

Jogashima

The island has been listed as a two-star destination in the revised third edition...
Enoshima

Enoshima is an island with a circumference of around 4 km and you can enjoy the...
Owakudani

Owakudani is a place that cannot be missed while sightseeing as it is a place that...
Sankeien Garden

The vast classical Japan garden covering over 175,000 square meters was opened by...
Sarushima

Sarushima is the only deserted island in the Tokyo Bay area and is also the biggest...
Taikanzan Mountain

This mountain is located on the border of Yugawara and Hakone, allowing a magnificent...
Higashi-Takane Forest Park

Located in Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki City, this is the only prefectural park in Kawasaki...
Fujimidai

On the way to the summit from the main slope, you are able to view Mount Fuji on...
Nakai Chuo Park

In the Community Plaza Zone there is a "Plaza of Play" where various playground...
Zama Sunflower Field

The Zama sunflower was established as the city flower of Zama City in 1969, and...
Lake Sagami Park

Lake Sagami is an artificial lake, like Lake Biwa, which is renowned for being a...
Yuigahama

With history dating back to the Meiji era, Yuigahama is a famous sea-bathing spot....

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Autumn in Kanagawa

Relive an autumn colored by brilliant trees. For a long time, the Japanese people have come to admire autumn's beauty. “Maple leaf hunting” (Momiji-gari) is a traditional Japanese...

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Discover Kanagawa Prefecture’s hidden gems and cultural marvels through a curated collection of articles by talented local writers.