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,...

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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...

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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...

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. ...

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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,...

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...

170

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,...

629

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...

183

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...

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. ...

107

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,...

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...

170

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,...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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...

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 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,...

284

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...

104

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...

175

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.

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...

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...

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

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

255

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...

143

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...

197

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...

From 5 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...

119

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...

117

From 7 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...

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...

255

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...

143

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...

197

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 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...

119

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...

117

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...