Kanagawa
Kanagawa Prefecture faces Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay, with Yokohama and Kawasaki in the east hosting international port cities and cutting-edge industries. The southern Kamakura-Shonan area blends ancient capital atmosphere with surf culture, while the Miura Peninsula's rich fishing grounds support food culture. Western areas include Hakone volcanoes and Tanzawa mountains within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, popular as a Tokyo area oasis for hiking, hot springs, and autumn foliage. Despite concentrating three designated cities and nearly 10 million people, the prefecture maintains diverse nature including mid-mountain areas and uninhabited islands like Sarushima. Well-developed Shinkansen and expressway networks plus proximity to Haneda Airport attract over 100 million domestic and international tourists annually.
Climate Information
Best Season
Spring and autumn offer comfortable low humidity with flowers and autumn foliage.
Months: 03, 04, 05, 10, 11
Seasonal Highlights
Spring
Kawazu cherry blossoms at Miura Coast and tulips at Kanagawa Prefectural Hadano Togawa Park bloom.
Summer
Shonan and Enoshima beaches open, with Yokohama Port fireworks at night.
Autumn
Autumn foliage peaks in Hakone and Mount Oyama. Minato Mirai hosts beer festivals.
Winter
Clear air offers best views of Mount Fuji. Yokohama illuminations are popular.
Basic Information
Symbols
Access Information
Bullet Train Lines
- Tokaido Shinkansen
Airports
- Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) (HND) - Distance to Capital: 23km
- Narita International Airport (NRT) - Distance to Capital: 100km
Major Highways
- Tomei Expressway
- Shin-Tomei Expressway
- Shuto Expressway Kanagawa Route
- Daisan Keihin Road
- Yokohama-Yokosuka Road
- Odawara-Atsugi Road
- Ken-O Expressway
Ferry Routes
- Tokyo Bay Ferry (Kurihama–Kanaya)
Approximately 25 minutes from Haneda Airport to Yokohama Station via Keikyu Line. Popular sightseeing passes for foreign travelers include 'Hakone Free Pass' and 'Misaki Maguro Kippu' (Misaki Tuna Ticket).