Kanagawa
Kanto
Offers cosmopolitan Yokohama, the iconic Great Buddha of Kamakura, and Hakone hot springs.
Capital
Yokohama
Best Time to Visit
Spring (late March to April) for cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen and Kamakura; late autumn for Hakone foliage. Yokohama Chinatown is festive during Chinese New Year.
Getting There
Yokohama is 30min from Tokyo station by train. Kamakura is 1h from Tokyo. Hakone is 1h 30min from Shinjuku by Romancecar express.
Top Highlights
Great Buddha of Kamakura
A 13m bronze Amida Buddha cast in 1252, seated serenely outdoors in a wooded valley — one of Japan's most iconic images.
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Stunning sculpture park on mountain slopes with Picasso gallery, footbath, and views of Mt. Fuji on clear days.
Yokohama Chinatown
Japan's largest Chinatown with 600+ restaurants and shops, centered around the colorful Kanteibyo temple.
Hakone Ropeway
Cable car ride over volcanic Owakudani valley with billowing sulfur vents and Fuji views — the quintessential Hakone experience.
Local Cuisine
Yokohama Ramen (Iekei)
Thick, rich pork-and-chicken broth with wide straight noodles, topped with pork belly, spinach, and seaweed — a Yokohama invention.
Kamakura Vegetables
Local organic farms supply Kamakura's many health-conscious cafes with seasonal vegetables not found elsewhere in Japan.
Hakone Kuro-Tamago
Black hard-boiled eggs cooked in Owakudani's sulfuric hot spring water, rumored to add seven years to your lifespan.
Stay Connected in Kanagawa
Yesim eSIMs activate on arrival — no SIM swap needed. Japan data plans from $5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I combine Kamakura and Hakone in one day?+
It's possible but rushed. Both are half-day destinations on their own. Consider staying overnight in Hakone and doing Kamakura as a separate day trip from Tokyo.
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