Kanagawa
Kanagawa prefecture (神奈川県 Kanagawa-ken; [1]) prefecture is located to the southwest of Tokyo in Japan.
Cities
- Kawasaki - Tokyo suburb with a few offbeat attractions, including the famous Iron Penis Shrine
- Yokohama - second-largest city in Japan
- Yokosuka - site of a large US naval base
- Enoshima - surf city
- Kamakura - ancient capital home to many, many temples
- Kotsubo - small fishing village with views of Mount Fuji
Mountain and summer Ayu Festival
Other destinations
- Atsugi - hiking in the central part of Kanagawa
- Hakone - part of a large national park known for its hot springs and views of Mount Fuji
Culture and History
Kanagawa prefecture has the second largest population in Japan and its economic activity is much the same as Korea.
Travel to Kanagawa, visa requirements
Get around
By train
Around the Miura Peninsula, Keikyu has a practical monopoly on transport, with its trains and buses being cheaper and more extensive than JR. They offer one-day passes which are good deals if you want to explore the area (as well as Tokyo area passes for travelers from Yokohama). Inquire at Shinagawa or Yokohama station for details.
For Enoshima and Kamakura, JR Tokaido Line(東海道線), Yokosuka Line(横須賀線), and Shonan Shinjuku Line(湘南新宿ライン) is a convenient way. Narita Express Train has direct service till Ofuna Station 2 sations from Kamakura Station.
Kanagawa attractions and sightseeing
- The temples of Kamakura
- The Miura Peninsula (三浦半島) extends like an appendage into Pacific, guarding the mouth of Tokyo Bay. While Yokosuka and Kamakura lie on either side of the base of the peninsula, the lower region has numerous small towns and beaches on the coastline. The long, curving Miura Beach (三浦海岸) on the southern edge is a popular resort spot, and the Keikyu Aburatsubo Marine Park (京急油壺マリンパーク)[2] on the west coast has the the usual attractions such as penguins and dolphins performing for spectators.
- Jōgashima (城ヶ島) is a small island lying just off the extremity of the Miura Peninsula, connected by a short bridge to the mainland. It offers a good day's worth of wading in tide pools full of marine life, relaxing on the beaches, and hiking on trails through heavy bamboo thickets. There are two lighthouses on the island and a park on the eastern side, from which you can see the southern Boso Peninsula in Chiba prefecture. The island has plenty of seafood restaurants and a resort hotel. To get to Jogashima, take the Keikyu Line (from Shinagawa via Yokohama) to the end of the line at Misakiguchi, then catch the #9 bus.
City tours
Good restaurants and cheap meals
The young of sardines pizza（シラスピザ） at Enoshima Aquarium（えのすい）.
A wafer cake filled with bean jam shape one's an enoden of local train.（江ノ電モナカ）.
A pigeon cookie（鳩サブレー）.
Enoshima has real NY pizza 2-5-17 enoshima at the top, on the cave road. Benten Pizza is Japans best pizza!! The cafe has beautyful views and a relaxing atmosphere, nightime relax by candle light and enjoy a beer or two. It was the highlight of my trip to Enoshima!!
Kanagawa nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.
Hotels, youth hostels, lodging
Get out
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