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[Kanagawa] Journey starting from Yokohama! Sightseeing all the way to Hakone and Enoshima with a rental car
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Kanagawa Prefecture is one of Japan's most popular tourist cities. It is a wonderful prefecture with so many sightseeing spots that you won't be able to see them all in one day, such as Japan's oldest Zen temple, Kamakura Daibutsu, Yokohama Chinatown, which is said to be the largest Chinatown in Eas...
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Recommended sightseeing spots in Kanagawa
Kanagawa Prefecture is one of Japan's most popular tourist cities. It is a wonderful prefecture with so many sightseeing spots that you won't be able to see them all in one day, such as Japan's oldest Zen temple, Kamakura Daibutsu, Yokohama Chinatown, which is said to be the largest Chinatown in East Asia, and swimming at the beach in Enoshima.
In this article, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Kanagawa Prefecture that you should visit and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.
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- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
- Hakone Shrine
- Enoshima
- Owakudani
- New Enoshima Aquarium
- Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a shrine located in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. There are many attractions within the precincts, such as the large Sannotorii gate, Taikobashi Bridge, which is known as a path for the gods to pass through, and Genpei Pond, where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons.
Kamakura Bunkakan Tsuruoka Museum, also located within the shrine grounds, also has a cafe and shop where you can enjoy a fun time with original Japanese sweets and drinks.
Hakone Shrine
Hakone Shrine is a shrine that is worshiped as a deity that is said to bring good luck and warding off evil spirits, fulfillment of wishes, protection of victory, traffic safety, and marriage. Today, many people still come to worship, and it is also popular with foreign visitors tourists.
There are a total of 89 stone steps leading to the shrine building of Hakone Shrine, and it is said that if you climb all of them, you will be able to ward off bad luck, and as you go up the stairs you will reach the shrine building.
Enoshima
"Enoshima" is a tourist destination that represents Kanagawa. You can cross the island by car over a long bridge called Enoshima Ohashi Bridge. It has been selected as a place of scenic beauty and one of Japan's 100 Scenic Views, and remains a popular tourist spot visited by many people today.
Speaking of Enoshima's specialty, "Shirasu-don" is famous. Whitebait spoils quickly and freshness is important, so it is a local treat. Seafood lovers can enjoy many delicious foods.
Owakudani
Owakudani is a fumarolic area created by the last eruption of Hakone Volcano about 3,000 years ago. It has now been renovated and has become one of Hakone's best tourist spots. Many tourists from all over the world come to see this impressive sight.
New Enoshima Aquarium
Enoshima Aquarium is an edutainment type aquarium located in the Shonan area of Kanagawa Prefecture. You can enjoy the feeling of walking under the sea while looking at the aquarium that recreates Sagami Bay.
The dolphin show at the stadium, where you can see Enoshima and Mt. Fuji, is also very popular. This is a spot that can be enjoyed along with sightseeing in the Shonan/Enoshima area.
Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum
Fujiko F. Fujio Museum is a museum where you can encounter ``dreams,'' ``mysteries,'' and ``playfulness.'' Inside the museum, you can see valuable exhibits that can only be found here, such as an exhibition room that introduces Doraemon's 50 years of history along with original drawings.
There is also a ``Minna no Hiroba'' where you can enjoy various experiences, which can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults.
"Tabirai" is managed by Pam, a group specializing in Japanese tours and travel.Tabirai is a Japan tour and travel booking site established in 2003. As of now, at least 13 million users visit the site annually and at least 400,000 bookings are made every year.
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