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History in Kanagawa

Kanagawa Prefecture became an international door to Japan in 1854 after Commodore Perry landed with his black ships. Since then, Kanagawa—and Yokohama, in particular—has become a modern wonder that brought in global customs, fashions, and culture to Japan. Even earlier, Kanagawa Prefecture was a political and economic hub of Japan. Today, vestiges of history remain—with the ancient capital of Kamakura of special interest to history buffs interested in ancient Japan and its Zen Buddhism heritage.

Attractions

Odawara Castle

Odawara Castle

Odawara
Aka-Renga Soko (Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse)

Aka-Renga Soko (Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse)

Yokohama
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Great Buddha of Kamakura Kotoku-in

Kamakura
Hakone-jinja Shrine

Hakone-jinja Shrine

Hakone

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Japanese Customs & Manners

Japanese Customs & Manners

Although visitors to Japan cannot be expected to get everything right, respecting the local customs and trying to use correct manners will go a long way...

Experiences

Cruise of YOKOSUKA Naval Port

Cruise of YOKOSUKA Naval Port

Yokosuka, Miura
Japan Open Air Folk House Museum

Japan Open Air Folk House Museum

Yokosuka, Miura
Kenchoji Temple (Main temple of Kenchoji school of Rinzai sect)

Kenchoji Temple (Main temple of Kenchoji school of Rinzai sect)

Yokosuka, Miura
Seven Lucky Gods Meguri

Seven Lucky Gods Meguri

Yokosuka, Miura
Trips back in time

Trips back in time

A Tour of Zen: Five Kamakura Temples

A Tour of Zen: Five Kamakura Temples

Full day, Yokosuka, Miura
Mini-Hike Up Mount Takatori

Mini-Hike Up Mount Takatori

Half day, Yokosuka, Miura
A Tour of the Past: Yokohama Yamate's Foreign Architecture

A Tour of the Past: Yokohama Yamate's Foreign Architecture

Multi day, Yokosuka, Miura
Yokosuka to Kamakura Culture Tour

Yokosuka to Kamakura Culture Tour

Yokosuka, Miura

Events

Kamakura Hase no Akari

Kamakura Hase no Akari

Yokosuka, Miura
Matsubara Shrine (Ujigami Shinto God Festival from the era of Odawara Hojo Clan)

Matsubara Shrine (Ujigami Shinto God Festival from the era of Odawara Hojo Clan)

Yokosuka, Miura
Oyama Illustrated-Lantern Festival (E-toro Matsuri)

Oyama Illustrated-Lantern Festival (E-toro Matsuri)

Yokosuka, Miura
Nichiren Buddhism Ikegami Honmonji Temple Mitama Festival & Bon Odori

Nichiren Buddhism Ikegami Honmonji Temple Mitama Festival & Bon Odori

Yokosuka, Miura

Articles

  • Finding Yokohama: A Day of Retail, History and Cuisine

    Finding Yokohama: A Day of Retail, History and Cuisine

    Trip reports
  • Kamakura Cultural Explorations: Discover Ancient Japan in a Tokyo Day Trip

    Kamakura Cultural Explorations: Discover Ancient Japan in a Tokyo Day Trip

    Trip reports
  • Yamato: Traces of Traditional Japan in this Kanagawa Suburb

    Yamato: Traces of Traditional Japan in this Kanagawa Suburb

    Trip reports