Location: Kanagawa Prefecture

Kanto, Japan

Japanese transcription(s)

• Japanese: 神奈川県

• Rōmaji: Kanagawa-ken

Country: Japan

Region: Kantō

Island: Honshu

Capital: Yokohama

Government

• Governor: Yūji Kuroiwa (since April 2011)

Area

• Total: 2,416.04 km (932.84 sq mi)

Area rank: 43rd

Population (September 1, 2014)

• Total: 9,098,984

• Rank: 2nd

• Density: 3,770/km (9,800/sq mi)

ISO 3166 code: JP-14

Districts: 6

Municipalities: 33

Flower: Golden-rayed lily (Lilium auratum)

Tree: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

Bird: Common gull (Larus canus)

Website: www.pref.kanagawa.jp

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Things to do in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanto: The Best Science Museums

May 21, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県, Kanagawa-ken) is a prefecture located in Kantō region of Japan. The capital of the prefecture is Yokohama. Kanagawa is part of the Greater Tokyo Area. Kanagawa Prefecture is home to Kamakura and Hakone, two highly popular side trip destinations from Tokyo.
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1. Yokohama Science Center

5-2-1 Yokodai, Isogo-Ku, Yokohama 235-0045 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-832-1166 http://www.yokohama-kagakukan.jp/

Excellent

39%

Good

49%

Satisfactory

13%

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 72 reviews

2. Sagamigawa Fureai Science Museum Aquarium Sagamihara

1-5-1 Suigotana, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara 252-0246 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 42-762-2110 http://sagamigawa-fureai.com/

Excellent

45%

Good

45%

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Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

3. Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum

3-3-1 Mitsubishijuko Yokohama Building, Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama 220-0012 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-200-7351 http://www.mhi.com/jp/expertise/museum/minatomirai/

Excellent

29%

Good

55%

Satisfactory

14%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 184 reviews

4. Nihon University College Museum of Bioresource Sciences

1866 Kameino, Fujisawa 252-8510 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 466-84-3892 http://www.brs.nihon-u.ac.jp/facilities/museum.html

Excellent

35%

Good

45%

Satisfactory

20%

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 20 reviews

5. Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum

7-1-2 Masugata, Tama-ku, Kawasaki 214-0032 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 44-922-4731 http://www.nature-kawasaki.jp/

Excellent

33%

Good

49%

Satisfactory

16%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 70 reviews

6. Toshiba Science Museum

72-34 Horikawacho, Saiwai-ku Smart Comunity Center 2F, Kawasaki 212-8585 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 44-549-2200 http://toshiba-mirai-kagakukan.jp/index_j.htm

Excellent

30%

Good

55%

Satisfactory

15%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 105 reviews

7. Hakone Geo Museum

1251 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0631 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 460-83-8140 http://www.hakone-geomuseum.jp/

Excellent

24%

Good

44%

Satisfactory

26%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 70 reviews

Reviewed By H144BTleek - Lethbridge, Canada

Even if you are not into museums this is worth a stop. You will learn that the Onsen hotsprings water is artifically made, and how it is done, as well as learn about the geology of the area.

8. Tokyo Gas Yokohama Showroom

3-5-1 4f, Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama 220-0012 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 45-650-6630 http://home.tokyo-gas.co.jp/showroom/tys/

Excellent

18%

Good

73%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

9. Mizu to Enerugikan

5157 Hambara Osawa, Aikawa-machi, Aiko-gun 243-0307 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 46-281-5171 http://www.miyagase.or.jp/publics/index/51/

Excellent

26%

Good

52%

Satisfactory

19%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 27 reviews

10. Photocatalyst Museum

3-2-1 Sakado, Takatsu-Ku 1F KSP West Blg., Kawasaki 213-0012 Kanagawa Prefecture http://www.kanagawa-iri.jp/r_and_d/project_res/post1545785231/

Excellent

Good

50%

Satisfactory

50%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 2 reviews

Location: Kanagawa Prefecture

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Things to do in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanto: The Best Science Museums

1. Yokohama Science Center

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2. Sagamigawa Fureai Science Museum Aquarium Sagamihara

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3. Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum

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4. Nihon University College Museum of Bioresource Sciences

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5. Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum

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6. Toshiba Science Museum

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7. Hakone Geo Museum

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Reviewed By H144BTleek - Lethbridge, Canada

8. Tokyo Gas Yokohama Showroom

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9. Mizu to Enerugikan

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10. Photocatalyst Museum

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