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

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

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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...

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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)

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Yokohama

Sea Bus (Yokohama Minato Mirai Illumination Cruise)

Sagamihara

Lake Sagami MORI MORI

Hakone

Hakone Lake Ashinoko Pleasure Boat

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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...

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Yokohama

O-okagawa Cruise

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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...

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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

Matsuda

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

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From 5 Feb

Miura

Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival

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Early Nov

Sagamihara

Sagamiko ILLUMILLION

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14 Sep

Yokohama

Yokohama Sparkling Twilight (Oceanfront Fireworks)

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 Feb

Odawara

Soga Plum Festival

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...