Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県) lies south of Tokyo Metropolis and offers many good day trips for visitors to the capital. Yokohama, the prefecture’s capital, has a very international feel and Kamakura and Hakone further south offer an easy chance to escape the crowds.
Places of Interest
Hakone (箱根) is an onsen region located about 90km south-west of Tokyo, scattered with ryokan whose life-blood is the natural hot spring water that flows into their communal baths. Japanese (at least the more affluent… Read More
Kamakura (鎌倉) is sometimes referred to as the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, Kamakura is a popular day-trip region located 50 kilometers south of Tokyo. It is great historical significance to Japan: it was the base… Read More
Miura Peninsula (三浦半島 Miura-hantō) is a peninsula located in Kanagawa, about an hour on the train south of Tokyo. The peninsula is a popular day trip from Tokyo, although ideally you'll need a car to… Read More
Yokohama (横浜) is a vibrant city located 30 minutes south of Tokyo. Its rapid ascent over the past 150 years from a small fishing village to Japan’s second biggest city and key trading port has… Read More
