Kanagawa Prefecture

Located to the south of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture has the second-largest population in Japan after Tokyo. As the nearest tourist destination to the capital, Kanagawa attracts many tourists throughout the year.

The prefecture has Kamakura, an ancient city that was home to the Kamakura shogunate and built by samurai about 800 years ago. Kamakura is popular for its scenic beauty and quaint atmosphere. With its long and fascinating history, it is one of the centers of Japanese culture. Festivals centered on Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines and seasonal festivals liven up the city.

Hakone is another major tourist destination in Kanagawa. It is known for some of the best spots to view Mount Fuji, which symbolizes Japan, and for its rich nature. The town has many spa resorts, shrines and beautiful Lake Ashi. Owakudani, a valley formed about 3,000 years ago by volcanic activity, has active sulfur vents and hot springs.

There are many tourist spots blessed with rich history, culture and nature in Kanagawa. Major cities Yokohama and Kawasaki are two of the other key destinations in the prefecture. We hope you will have memorable experience when you travel in Kanagawa.