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,...

627

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...

182

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...

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. ...

105

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...

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...

169

Hakone

Owakudani

Owakudani is a place that cannot be missed while sightseeing as it is a place that conveys the volcanic activity of Hakone to this day. Owakudani is the...

620

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,...

627

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...

182

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...

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. ...

105

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...

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...

169

Hakone

Owakudani

Owakudani is a place that cannot be missed while sightseeing as it is a place that conveys the volcanic activity of Hakone to this day. Owakudani is the...

620

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,...

265

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...

102

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...

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...

166

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.

Isehara

Ooyama-cable

Ooyama cable car will take you to a great scenic spot that is located at a height of 700 m above sea level in 6 minutes. The cable car is 0.8 km long...

Hakone

Hakone Ropeway

Ropeway that operates between Owakudani Station and Togendai Station, where you can see Hakone from an altitude of approximately 1000 meters. With the...

141

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,...

265

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...

102

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...

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...

166

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.

Isehara

Ooyama-cable

Ooyama cable car will take you to a great scenic spot that is located at a height of 700 m above sea level in 6 minutes. The cable car is 0.8 km long...

Hakone

Hakone Ropeway

Ropeway that operates between Owakudani Station and Togendai Station, where you can see Hakone from an altitude of approximately 1000 meters. With the...

141

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.

From 8 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...

216

From 5 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...

119

From 16 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...

172

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...

14 Sep

Yokohama

Yokohama Sparkling Twilight (Oceanfront Fireworks)

Through to 2019, the festival was held as a comprehensive event with stages, parades, and other daytime events and fireworks. Starting in 2020, "Sparkling...

From 1 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...

From 20 Nov

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...

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...

216

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...

119

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...

172

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...

Yokohama

Yokohama Sparkling Twilight (Oceanfront Fireworks)

Through to 2019, the festival was held as a comprehensive event with stages, parades, and other daytime events and fireworks. Starting in 2020, "Sparkling...

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...

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...