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Kanagawa

Hakone onsen with Mt. Fuji views, Kamakura's Great Buddha and cosmopolitan Yokohama, all within about an hour of Tokyo.

📜 A little history

Kamakura was the seat of Japan's first shogunate, from 1185. Yokohama opened as a treaty port in 1859.

🌸 Best time to visit

Year-round; Hakone is lovely in autumn; hydrangeas bloom in Kamakura in June.

🚄 Getting there

Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto, about 85 minutes; JR to Kamakura, about 1 hour.

🍜 Famous local food

Yokohama Chinatown, shirasu (whitebait) in Kamakura and ramen at the Raumen Museum.

🎁 Omiyage to bring home

Hakone yosegi marquetry boxes and Kamakura Hato Sable biscuits.

14 hand-checked listings, each linked to its official site. Travel times are approximate; check timetables before you go.

🍜 Food Ramen, sushi, markets and local specialities

Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum

KanagawaRamen, sushi and izakaya

Ramen museum and food court of famous shops from across Japan, set in a retro 1958 streetscape.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

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🎁 Omiyage and craft Souvenirs, sake and local crafts

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🏆 Meibutsu Famous local speciality products

Yokohama shumai

KanagawaMeibutsu

Steamed shumai and Chinatown sweets are classic Yokohama take-home treats.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

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📍 Travel spots Sights and official guides

Hakone Freepass (Odakyu)

KanagawaRail passes and getting aroundPass

Covers trains, buses, ropeway and boat around Hakone.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

Hakone Open-Air Museum

KanagawaExperiences and toursHakone

Sculpture park in Hakone with a free foot bath.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

Kanagawa tourism (official)

KanagawaOfficial prefecture guides

Official Kanagawa tourism guide.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

⛩️ Temples, shrines and castles Sacred sites and castles

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♨️ Onsen and ryokan Hot springs, inns and day baths

Gora Kadan

KanagawaRyokan with private bathsHakone

Luxury Hakone ryokan in a former imperial-family villa. Check room types for private open-air baths.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

Hakone

KanagawaOnsen towns

Classic hot-spring area about 90 minutes from Tokyo, with views of Mt. Fuji on clear days. Official multilingual guide.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

Hakone Ginyu

KanagawaRyokan with private bathsHakone

Hakone ryokan above the Hayakawa valley. Check room types for private baths.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

Hakone Kowakien Yunessun

KanagawaDay-trip onsen near Tokyo, Osaka and KyotoNear Tokyo

Swimsuit-wear hot-spring park in Hakone, family-friendly.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

Hakone Yuryo

KanagawaDay-trip onsen near Tokyo, Osaka and KyotoNear Tokyo

Hakone-Yumoto day-spa with bookable private open-air baths, a good option for tattoos.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

Tenzan Tohji-kyo

KanagawaDay-trip onsen near Tokyo, Osaka and KyotoNear Tokyo

Day-use onsen in Hakone-Yumoto with outdoor baths in the woods.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

🎢 Family and theme parks Kid-friendly days out

Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

KanagawaFamily-friendly and theme parks

Yokohama island aquarium and amusement park.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

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🎮 Anime and pop culture Ghibli, manga and games

Fujiko F. Fujio Museum

KanagawaAnime and pop culture

Doraemon creator's museum in Kawasaki; advance tickets.

Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15

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