Kanagawa
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Minato Mirai 21
Large-scale waterfront development area facing Yokohama Port. Landmarks include Landmark Tower, Red Brick Warehouse, and Cup Noodles Museum, offering shopping, gourmet dining, and night cruise experiences in an urban resort.
Address: Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access: Approximately 15-minute walk from Yokohama Station, direct access from Minatomirai Station
Transportation: Tourist spot loop bus 'Akai Kutsu' (Red Shoes) available
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
National historic site associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo. Features beautiful historic landscapes including Dankazura approach, grand stone stairs, and dance pavilion, with spring cherry blossoms and autumn peony gardens as highlights. Approximately 10 million visitors annually as Kamakura tourism center.
Address: 2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access: Approximately 25 minutes from Yokohama Station to Kamakura Station via JR Yokosuka Line, then 10-minute walk
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Lake Ashi (Hakone)
Caldera lake of Hakone volcano. Enjoy pirate ship cruises, lakeside Hakone Shrine, and stunning views of Mount Fuji on clear days. Hot spring inns and museums dot the surroundings, with charming seasonal landscapes.
Address: Moto-Hakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access: Approximately 2 hours from Shinjuku Station via Odakyu Romance Car then bus
Transportation: Hakone Free Pass allows unlimited ship and bus rides
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Enoshima Island
Small island representing Shonan. Features approach lined with shirasu bowls and sweets, Samuel Cocking Garden, Iwaya Caves, and lighthouse observation deck. Beautiful sunset views and night illuminations.
Address: Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access: Approximately 50 minutes from Yokohama Station to Katase-Enoshima Station via Enoden, then 10-minute walk
Transportation: Many stairs on island, paid escalator (Escar) available
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Sarushima Island
Tokyo Bay's only uninhabited island. Meiji-era fortress ruins remain, with brick tunnels and battery ruins adding adventure atmosphere. Summer BBQ and swimming available for day-trip resort.
Address: Sarushima, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access: 10-minute walk from Yokosuka-Chuo Station to Mikasa Pier, then 10-minute ferry
Transportation: Ferries run every 30 minutes to 1 hour, may cancel in rough weather
Model Courses
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Ancient Kamakura & Shonan Ocean 1-Day Full Experience Plan
Classic course from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu to Enoshima, enjoying history and ocean views at once.
- Cherry blossom viewing at Dankazura after worship
- Shirasu bowl lunch and Enoshima Sea Candle