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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

Cosmo Clock 21 image

Cosmo Clock 21

Yokohama
Children's Nature Park (Oike Park, Sakuranomachi) image

Children's Nature Park (Oike Park, Sakuranomachi)

Yokohama
Enoshima image

Enoshima

Fujisawa
Owakudani image

Owakudani

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) image

Hakone Pirate Boat (Hakone Sightseeing Boat)

Hakone
Benten Maru image

Benten Maru

Fujisawa
Hakone Lake Ashinoko Pleasure Boat image

Hakone Lake Ashinoko Pleasure Boat

Hakone
Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest  image

Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest

Sagamihara
Trips through nature

Trips through nature

Summer Days Exploring Yugawara image

Summer Days Exploring Yugawara

Multi day, Odawara
The Best Views of Mount Fuji in Kanagawa image

The Best Views of Mount Fuji in Kanagawa

Multi day, Kamakura
Cherry Blossoms along the Ooka River image

Cherry Blossoms along the Ooka River

Half day, Yokohama
The Cherry Trees of Yokosuka image

The Cherry Trees of Yokosuka

Half day, Yokosuka

Outdoor events

Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival image

Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival

Miura
Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival image

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

Matsuda
Yokohama Sparkling Twilight (Oceanfront Fireworks) image

Yokohama Sparkling Twilight (Oceanfront Fireworks)

Yokohama
Jewels of Shonan image

Jewels of Shonan

Fujisawa

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