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Museums & Galleries

Nippon Maru Sail Training Ship

Sail training ship built in 1930 and now permanently docked in Yokohama harbor as a museum ship with educational programs.

Yokohama Dragon Boat Race (2nd)

Dragon Boat races take place over the two weekends from early June—the anniversary of the opening of Yokohama…

Yokohama Akarenga Oktoberfest

Celebration of the famous German beer festival at the Akarenga Brick Warehouses in Yokohama. The Oktoberfest here has…

Region

Miura Peninsula

Miura Peninsula (三浦半島 Miura-hantō) is a peninsula located in Kanagawa, about an hour on the train south of…

Shrines & Temples

Kawasaki Daishi

Kawasaki Daishi (川崎大師) is an important Buddhist temple in Kawasaki. The temple’s history dates back to 1128 CE…

Gardens & Parks

Hayama Shiosai Park and Museum

A public park that contains a small museum showcasing the extensive marine in the Hayama bay area and includes artifacts collected by the Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) who spent much time at the Hayama Imperial Villa during his reign.

Shrines & Temples

Morito Shrine

A small shrine in the town of Hayama. It was built by the first Kamakura shogun, Minamoto no Yoritomo in the 12th century, and today is famous for the red torii gate which stands in the middle of the sea on a small island of rocks. From the shrine’s ground you can see Enoshima and, on a clear day, Mount Fuji.