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Top 32 Things To Do In Kanagawa, Japan
Kanagawa is located south of Tokyo, Japan. While its capital city of Yokohama is a bustling metropolis that closely resembles Tokyo, much of Kanagawa consists of beautiful natural attractions and historic shrines. This makes it an excellent destination for travelers wishing to explore Japan's more exotic locales. Travelers can take time to smell the roses at Yamashita Park, partake in a hike across the picturesque Yushin Valley, and enjoy a marvelous shopping experience at Marine & Walk Yokohama. This massive coastal prefecture is also a treasure trove of superb stays. You can spend the holiday at one of the hotels and Airbnbs in Yokohama or take refuge at the relaxing retreats offered by the onsen hotels and ryokans in Hakone. To help you plan your trip accordingly, check out our comprehensive list of the top things to do in Kanagawa, Japan.
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Kamakura's Komachi Street Top 10 Food Guide
Kamakura is a quaint seaside city located just an hour away from Tokyo. It is known for its numerous temples and shrines with brilliant, intricate architecture, reflecting the rich history of pre-modern Japan. If you are looking for a getaway from the concrete jungles of Tokyo to experience traditional Japanese culture and traditions, Kamakura is the perfect place for your retreat. You always need food to fuel your day-trip, don't you? From the sweet to the savoury, here’s Kamakura's Komachi Street Top 10 food guide that will keep you fully satisfied all day!
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What To Eat In Hakone? Top 9 Local Specialties To Try In Hakone!
Hakone, accessible from Tokyo within 2 hours by train, is best known as an onsen (hot spring) town in Japan. Almost everyone staying in Tokyo, or visiting Tokyo will make a trip to the picturesque onsen town at least once in their lives. The main focus of visiting Hakone is usually to relax and enjoy the therapeutic hot spring waters while immersing yourself in the gorgeous natural scenery. Because of that, local food specialties in Hakone are often missed out by travellers who want to maximise their time in the onsens and simply have little time left to check out the delicacies. This article will direct you to the top nine local food specialties you should try when in the onsen town, so that you can enjoy good food, sightseeing and onsen all at one go!
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Top 10 Souvenirs To Buy When In Hakone, Japan
Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakone is best known for its therapeutic hot springs and gorgeous natural scenery. As you check off the list of top things to do in the picturesque town, you should take a look at some of the local specialties Hakone has to offer to visitors. Here are the top 10 unique souvenirs you should bring home as great travel memories from Hakone:
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Amused By Magnificent Autumn Leaves At Hase-dera In Kamakura, Japan
Hase-dera, located just few minutes from Hase train station in Enoden, is well known for its beautiful autumn leaves that appear from autumn to early winter. Usually, you start seeing the changes in the colors of leaves from October to November, blooming to their peak in the middle of November to mid December. Because it is so magnificent, at Hase-dera, they extend the hours of operation during autumn,and host the autumn leaves light up event for two weeks. If you are planning your visit to Kamakura during autumn or early winter, definitely make sure to stop by Hase-dera. Hopefully you visit at the peak of autumn to view the beautiful color changing leaves. You would certainly not regret it!
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Top Places To Eat, Shop & Experience In Komachi-dori, Kamakura, Japan
Komachi-dori in Kamakura, Japan is probably the most well-known street of all Kamakura. Its close proximity to JR Kamakura Station and the main shrine of Kamakura, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, attracts tourists whether it is a weekday or weekend. Along this street, there are a lot of great cafes, restaurants, and shops, which add more excitement to your Kamakura visit. As well as going into a cafe/restaurant to sit down to eat your meal, this street is well-known for many delicious snacks that you can eat while you wander around, so let me show you what you can find at Komachi-dori!
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Remove Bad Fortune By Visiting Samukawa Shrine in Kanagawa, Japan
Samukawa Jinja Shrine is one of the most prestigious, thus popular shrines in Kanagawa prefecture having over 1500 years of history, and continuing to attract people from not only Kanagawa, but also all over Japan. It is because Samukawa Jinja Shrine is considered to be one of a kind, as this is the only shrine offering prayers to the Happo-yoke. These prayers are said to remove bad fortune, and prevent negative energies from entering a person's life, bringing them happiness.
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Picture Perfect: 4 Hot Springs with the Best Scenery in Hakone, Japan
A visit to the hot springs, or onsen, is something that one shouldn't miss out on when visiting Japan. Imagine soaking in open air baths with geothermally heated ground water, making your skin soft and supple and leave you feeling 10 years younger--just the idea of it sounds enticing! Japan is vast, and onsens are found in many areas, but the mountainous town of Hakone arguably has the best hot springs when it comes to scenery. Away from the bustling metropolitan cities like Tokyo, the neighborhood in Hakone is peaceful and will provide you with all the tranquility you need. Listed below are some hot springs with the best scenery in Hakone, Japan.
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For the first time in the world! Enoshima Aquarium and projection mapping - "Night Aquarium"
Enoshima Aquarium in Kanagawa prefecture is holding a special event called "Night Aquarium" between July 20 and November 30, 2014, commemorating its 10th anniversary. For the first time in the world the trendy audio-visual performance technology "projection mapping" collaborates with an aquarium! That is to say, collaborates with the living creatures in the aquarium. Just hearing about this makes you excited, right? Let me introduce the details and most interesting bits.
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Take A Sweet Break, Try Warabimochi At Dankazurakosuzu In Kamakura, Japan
If you are visiting Kamakura, immersing yourself in traditional Japan, why don’t you try eating a traditional sweet at your break in between visiting shrines and temples in a historical city at Dankazurakosuzu? There are plenty of choices to have an afternoon tea in Kamakura since the streets are filled with yummy smell left to right, but why don’t you try something very Japanese?
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7 Reasons Why You Must Visit The Ancient Temple City Kamakura!
Located less than one hour south of Tokyo by train, Kamakura is an ancient city that is beautiful in all seasons. Kamakura’s strategic geographical location in Kanagawa Prefecture, surrounded by mountains on three sides and the beach in the south, makes it an ideal spot since Kamakura shogunate Period, even now for nature and beach lovers. Alongside the scenic nature are dozens of traditional Buddhist Zen temples and Shinto shrines, where you can seek spiritual solace and appreciate the beauty of Japanese architecture. With a myriad of things to see and do in this old samurai city all year round, exhilarating events await you in all four lovely seasons. Here are 7 great reasons why you must make a trip to Kamakura real soon!
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Travel Tips For Your Adventure Out Of Tokyo To Hakone
Hakone is one of the most popular tourist destinations among both domestic and international travelers in Japan and is very nearby Tokyo. You can decide to take a day trip out to Hakone, but for those who want to enjoy staying in a Japanese resort up in the mountain and experience hot springs, it is a good idea to spend a weekend in Hakone. In this article, I introduce travel tips for how to maximize your time in Hakone during the limited time you may have in Japan.
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Take the Enoden Afternoon Pas to Enoshima for soft sunsets and sparkling nights
If you are out watching the fall leaves in Kamakura, you should definitely make it out to Enoshima. The colors of the sunset with Mt. Fuji in the backdrop are said to get deeper as fall marches on. The Enoden Afternoon Pass if available from 1pm, so why not make use of it to explore Enoshima. You can enjoy the sunset and beautiful starry sky at a great deal.
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More Than Just An Onsen Town: 12 Things To Do In Hakone, Japan
Hakone is a mountainous town in the Ashigarashimo District of Kanagawa Prefecture close to Mount Fuji. Historically, Hakone was a post station on the Tokaido highway connecting Tokyo to Kyoto, but nowadays both Japanese and foreigners alike know Hakone as an onsen town. Less than a two-hour train ride from central Tokyo, Hakone has become a popular getaway for travelers looking to take a breath of fresh air and a dip in the hot springs. However, few people realise that Hakone is home to many other attractions, from historical spots to modern art museums. Extending your trip to Hakone from a one-day getaway to a 2-3 day vacation will allow you to experience everything that Hakone has to offer! Here are 12 things you shouldn't miss when in Hakone:
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Oiso Long Beach, A Fun Beach Resort In Shonan, Japan!
Summer is finally here! The long rainy season, called tsuyu in Japanese, has finally ended, and the hot and humid Japanese summer is around the corner! Oiso Long Beach is a water park located in Oiso in Kanagawa Prefecture, built right by the ocean, where groups of friends, friendly couples, and happy families all can find a way to enjoy a full hot summer day.
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Where To Have Lunch In Hakone? 6 Delicious Food You Can't Miss
Hakone is a popular onsen town located in the Ashigarashimo District of Kanagawa Prefecture. Any seasoned Japan traveller would have made the two-hour train ride from central Tokyo to take a dip in Hakone's hot springs. However, from traditional kaiseki cuisine to hole-in-the-wall delicacies, Hakone is home to delicious offerings that can't be missed. Next time you find yourself in the Hakone area, check out these local places for great eats.
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