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Nature in Kanagawa

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

Enoshima

Enoshima

Fujisawa
Owakudani

Owakudani

Hakone
Silver Grass Plant Community

Silver Grass Plant Community

Hakone
Deyama Iron Bridge and Hayakawa Stream in Autumn

Deyama Iron Bridge and Hayakawa Stream in Autumn

Hakone

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Views of Mount Fuji

Views of Mount Fuji

From Kanagawa Prefecture, you can see Mt. Fuji against various backgrounds. The Hakone area harmonizes with mountains and lakes; the Enoshima area overlooks...

Nature experiences

Hakone Pirate Boat (Hakone Sightseeing Boat)

Hakone Pirate Boat (Hakone Sightseeing Boat)

Hakone
Underwater Sightseeing Boat Rainbow Fish

Underwater Sightseeing Boat Rainbow Fish

Sagamihara
Sea Bus (Yokohama Minato Mirai Illumination Cruise)

Sea Bus (Yokohama Minato Mirai Illumination Cruise)

Yokohama
Seaside Line

Seaside Line

Yokohama
Trips through nature

Trips through nature

Summer Days Exploring Yugawara

Summer Days Exploring Yugawara

Multi day, Odawara
The Cherry Trees of Yokosuka

The Cherry Trees of Yokosuka

Half day, Yokosuka
A Scenic Chigasaki Stroll

A Scenic Chigasaki Stroll

Full day, Chigasaki
Cherry Blossoms along the Ooka River

Cherry Blossoms along the Ooka River

Half day, Yokohama

Outdoor events

Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival

Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival

Miura
Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

Matsuda
Sagamiko ILLUMILLION

Sagamiko ILLUMILLION

Sagamihara
Soga Plum Festival

Soga Plum Festival

Odawara

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    Chigasaki: Hawaiian vibes in the heart of Japan

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    Fujisawa and Enoshima: an island escape just off of Tokyo

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    Spring destinations and eats across Kanagawa!

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