Location: Kanagawa Prefecture
Top Things to do in Kanagawa Prefecture
Top Hotels in Kanagawa Prefecture
- 1. Yokohama Royal Park Hotel
- 2. The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu
- 3. Hotel New Grand
- 4. Slash Kawasaki
- 5. Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel
- 6. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kawasaki
- 7. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yokohama Koen
- 8. Jr-East Hotel Mets Yokohama Sakuragicho
- 9. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Fujisawa-Minamiguchi
- 10. Hotel The Knot Yokohama
Top 10 Historic Sites in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanto
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.
Restaurants in Kanagawa Prefecture
1. Hase-dera Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,716 reviews
This temple is most notable for its wooden statue of Kannon, the 11-headed goddess of mercy, but it also has a lovely garden and pond, and a viewing platform with a great city view.
Reviewed By Suzu1996
Japanese follows English. Located just a short distance from Hase Station, this is a famous temple with a very beautiful garden and an observation deck spot with a view of Kamakura. It was a very hot day in August, but the precinct was very cool and didn't make us feel the heat of summer. This temple has a lot of Jizo, and a thousand Jizo statues are a sight to behold. Signs have been installed to counter COVID-19, and 'Nagomi Jizo' is also wearing a mask. As the name suggests, this is a very soothing point. I recommend this temple to visit during this season when you want to feel the coolness. 以下、日本語です。 長谷駅からすぐのところにあり、非常に綺麗な庭園と鎌倉を一望できる展望台スポットなどがある有名なお寺です。 ８月で気温も非常に高い日でしたが、夏の暑さを感じさせない非常に涼しさを感じるお寺でした。 このお寺には非常に多くのお地蔵様がおり、千体地蔵は圧巻です。 COVID-19対策として看板を設置しているほか、和み地蔵もマスクをしています。名前の通り非常に和ませてくれるポイントになっていました。 涼しさを感じたいこの時期に安心して参拝できるおすすめのお寺です。
2. Kencho-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 531 reviews
Founded in 1253 by a Chinese priest, this temple, notable for its bell (a national treasure) and Zen garden, was the first Zen temple in the city and is ranked number one of the city's five most powerful temples.
Reviewed By yshargal - Haifa, Israel
One of the main temples of Kamakura. Set in beautiful gardens with the backdrop of the mountains. Recommend. I visited it together with the nearby Tsuruagoka Hachiman-gu. The Kencho-Ji is the farthest from the Kamakura train station. I took bus no2 to the Kencho-Ji. Then I walked a few minutes to the Hachiman-gu. From there I walked about 10 minutes to the train station.
3. Soji-ji Temple
4. Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple (Doryoson)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By sushi-ling - Dublin, Ireland
The temple complex was one of the most impressive we’ve seen in Japan. It’s situated in nature so it’s a really amazing peaceful place to spend the afternoon. We hiked to the temple from Daiyuzan town and it is a bit of climb but we did take a nice rewarding soak at the onsen close by after and took the onsen bus back to the town. There’s also an option to take the public bus there and back.
5. Ruins of Tsukui Castle
6. Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,519 reviews
A striking red gate along the water designates the entrance to this ancient shrine, perched atop Mt. Komagatake, and reachable by cable car or foot.
Reviewed By razorbagel - Baltimore, United States
this serene lakeside shrine has everything - towering cedars, a beautiful torii gate on the shore of lake ashi, and a main shrine complex up a steep flight of stairs to make your pilgrimage worthwhile! there's usually a line to have a picture under the lakeside gate, but waiting is worthwhile and pleasant in the shade. don't be shy about exploring along the lakeshore after you get your photo. remember that this is a place of worship, so act accordingly while you're here.
7. Yokohama Port Opening Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 149 reviews
This is the place where the Japan-American Friendship Treaty was signed in 1854, at which time it housed the British Consulate.
8. Kanagawa Prefectural Museum
9. Kawasaki Daishi Heiken-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 502 reviews
Reviewed By Mobius86 - Bengaluru, India
This temple is really beautiful. You can pray here for a while and then see the beautiful grounds maintained by temple. Easily accessible by train, need to get down at Kawasaki Daishi station.
10. Nipponmaru Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By lescrodel - Greensborough, Australia
This area is deceptive, very long walks so be prepared with a sun umbrella in summer. The park has lots to see and do for everyone, but it is a Japanese based location, ie focuses on tourism for domestic travelers, despite seeming as though it is international. Do not let this put you off, by time the olympics is up and running (pun intended), this will be a fun place to visit. The Nissan ca display and the amazing modern architecture is the attraction here, but also the sunsets- do not miss, just keep cool in summer!
