Kanagawa : Close to the station

Yamashita Park

A Relaxing Spot that Faces Yokohama Port.

Yokohama / Parks & Gardens

Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple
(Kongosan Kinjoin Heikenji)

Also Known as Yakuyoke Daishi, This Temple is Visited by Many for “Hatsumode” Every Year.

Kawasaki / Shrines & Temples

• 24 Apr 2018

  To Enjoy Bicycle Racing and Sightseeing, Come To Kawasaki!

  Just 20 minutes from Tokyo Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line, Kawasaki offers excellent access. From entertainment facilities to hot springs and temples such as Kawasaki Daishi, this city is packed with sightseeing spots! The Kawasaki Velodrome, where visitors can feel the full impact of bicycle racing, is another attraction. In addition to introducing a model 1-day course for visiting Kawasaki, this article will show you how to enjoy yourself at the Kawasaki Velodrome.

• 27 Nov 2017

  Experience Japan’s Most Important Cultural Tradition “Hatsumode” (First Shrine Visit of the New Year)! Kawasaki Daishi New Year’s Pilgrimage.

  For 2017’s hatsumode (the first shrine visit of the new year), I visited Kawasaki Daishi, another name for the temple Heiken-ji. Kawasaki Daishi is the most popular place for hatsumode visits in Kanagawa Prefecture, an area near Tokyo.

• 9 Aug 2017

  This article introduces you four attractive spots in Kawasaki, which has a great access to/from Haneda Airport. [Article series / The Surrounding Areas of Haneda Airport Part 8]

  Today, we would like to introduce you four of the most popular spots in Kawasaki area, which has a great access to/from Haneda Airport.

The Hakone Open-air Museum

Japan’s first open-air art museum where nature and art are in harmony with about 120 sculptures spread across a vast landscape.

Hakone / Museums

Yokohama Cosmo World

An Amusement Park Featuring an Iconic Giant Ferris Wheel, said to be a Symbol of Yokohama

Yokohama / Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Hakone Shrine

A revered and mystic power spot! An acclaimed shrine that heralds the guardian god of Hakone.

Hakone / Shrines & Temples

Yokohama Chinatown

Seeking Authentic Taste and Exotic Atmosphere of China in One of the Three Largest Chinatowns in Japan.

Yokohama / Famous Places

LA CITTADELLA

A complex commercial facility inspired by Italian hill towns.

Kawasaki / Commercial Buildings

Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street

Enjoy shopping on this exotic street.

Yokohama / Shopping Streets

Hasedera temple (Kamakura)

The picturesque scenery of this temple symbolizes Kamakura.

Kamakura / Shrines & Temples

Nogeyama Zoo

A zoo where you can observe animals up close for free.

Yokohama / Zoos & Aquariums

Kawasaki Azalea

A Convenient Shopping Mall Spreading out Under Kawasaki Station

Kawasaki / Commercial Buildings

Gyokusentei main store

If you want to taste Yokohama's specialty "Sanma-men," this is the place to go.

Yokohama / Chinese Food

Hakone Gindofu

The exceptional tofu beloved by locals. Taste it fresh at the store.

Hakone / Japanese Cuisine

Harbor View Park

A Park Famous for Roses, Overlooking the Beautiful Night View of the Port of Yokohama.

Yokohama / Parks & Gardens

YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN

Feast your eyes on the Minatomirai/Yokohama cityscape from a new angle, on this cutting-edge city loop circuit ropeway line.

Yokohama / Ropeway

Hakone Yuryo

A total of 19 private open-air baths are available; a day spa facility in the rich natural environment of Hakone-Yumoto.

Hakone / Hot Springs

Goku Tea House

A cafe & shop where you can experience authentic Chinese tea & teapots.

Yokohama / Cafés

Yokohama Minato Mirai Manyo Club

An urban hot spring facility where you can relax all day.

Yokohama / Hot Springs

Yokohama Stadium

Fondly known as 'HAMASTA,' this versatile stadium is a favorite among many.

Yokohama / Museums

Hamagin Space Science Center

A science museum where you can learn about space and science through interactive and physical play.

Yokohama / Museums

HAMA CAFE

A cafe where you can enjoy relaxed moments by the sea.

Yokohama / Cafés

Engakuji Temple

Engakuji, the main temple of the Rinzai Zen Engakuji school, boasts a national treasure: the Shariden Hall and a bell.

Kamakura / Shrines & Temples

Shiseido Global Innovation Center (S/PARK)

Shiseido's urban open lab, where you can encounter "beauty insights".

Yokohama / Museums

Enoki-Tei Main Store

Indulge in a luxurious afternoon tea in a Western-style residence in Yamate.

Yokohama / Cafés

MARINE ＆ WALK YOKOHAMA

A seaside open mall facing Yokohama Port.

Yokohama / Commercial Buildings