Things to Do

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

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

Harbor View Park

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

Yokohama / Parks & Gardens

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

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

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

JR Yokohama Tower

Directly connected to Yokohama Station, this 26-story complex houses a variety of facilities.

Yokohama / Observatories

Mirai Museum of Art

The museum featuring glass art by Gallé and Lalique.

Yokohama / Museums

Keikyu Museum

The fascinating museum packed with Keikyu’s real train cars, dioramas and hands-on engineer experiences.

Yokohama / Museums

Kanagawa Prefectural Government's Office (King's Tower)

The "King's Tower," a nickname for a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.

Yokohama / Tourist Attractions

BankART KAIKO

A seedbed of art and culture, found inside the restored former Teisan Warehouse.

Yokohama / Tourist Attractions

Yokosuka Port

An exotic U.S. Navy and Maritime Self-Defense Force port.

Kanagawa / Famous Places

Komachi Street

Kamakura’s best tourist street with souvenir shops and restaurants.

Kamakura / Shopping Streets

ENOSHIMA AQUARIUM

Have Fun and Learn About the Ocean and its Creatures at This Aquarium

Kamakura / Zoos & Aquariums

The Great Buddha of Kamakura at Kotoku-in Temple

Situated in the ancient capital of Kamakura, the "Great Buddha of Kamakura" is a symbol of the city, and a part of the temple grounds.

Kamakura / Shrines & Temples