| Kanagawa Prefecture | |
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Location  | |
Coat of arms and flag   | |
| State | Japan |
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| Region | Kantō |
| Capital | Yokohama |
| Surface | 2 416.04 km² |
| Inhabitants | 9.161.113 (2018) |
| Tourism site | |
| Institutional website | |
There Kanagawa prefecture is a prefecture of the Kantō.
To know
Kanagawa prefecture has the second largest population in Japan and its economic activity is on the order of South Korea.
Territories and tourist destinations
Kanagawa Prefecture: full screen map.Urban centers
- Yokohama (横 浜) - The capital of the prefecture and 2to Japan's largest city (but mostly a suburb of Tokyo).
- Chigasaki - A not too big city, close to the sea, famous for the rock group "Southern Allstars".
- Enoshima (江 の 島) - An island of temples a paradise for beaches and beautiful landscapes.
- Kamakura (鎌倉) - City of temples and one of the ancient capitals of Japan, a short distance from Tokyo.
- Kawasaki (川 崎) - A suburb of Tokyo with some unusual attractions, including the famous iron penis shrine.
- Odawara (小田原) - Famous for Odawara Castle.
- Sagamihara (相 模 原) - A large suburb near the US military base, Camp Zama.
- Yokosuka (横須賀) - Where a large US Navy naval base is located.
- Zushi (逗 子) - A seaside village with several parks, although less touristy than the other locations.
Other destinations
- 1 Atsugi (厚 木) - Hiking in the central part of Kanagawa.
- 2 Hakone (箱根) - Part of a large national park known for its hot springs and al view Mount Fuji.
How to get
On the train
Around the Miura peninsula, the Keikyū it has a monopoly on transport, with trains and buses that are cheaper and more widespread than JR. They offer day passes convenient if you want to explore the area (as well as Tokyo area passes for travelers from Yokohama). Ask at Shinagawa Station or Yokohama Station for more details.
For Enoshima is Kamakura, the JR Tōkaidō (東海 道 線), Yokosuka (横須賀 線) and Shōnan Shinjuku (湘南 新宿 ラ イ ン) lines are the most convenient. The Narita Express train offers direct service to Ōfuna station, two stations from Kamakura station. For this area two passes are to be considered:
- Free pass Enoshima-Kamakura.
1470¥. 
one day. allows one round trip from Shinjuku and unlimited use of the Enoden line - Kamakura-Enoshima Pass. 700 ¥. one day. allows unlimited travel along the JR line from Ofuna station. The pass can be purchased at the ticket offices of the stations of Ofuna, Fujisawa, Kamakura or Kita-Kamakura. However, this pass should not be considered as a discount on the route from Tokyo, as Ofuna is located near Kamakura and the convenience lies in traveling by train at the location.
1470¥. 
one day. allows one round trip from Shinjuku and unlimited use of the Enoden lineHow to get around
What see
- The temples of Kamakura
- The Kibune Matsuri of Manazuru, an important intangible popular cultural property of Japan.
- Yugawara, Manazuru - hot springs and coastal resorts, where you can eat sashimi and mikan, views of the Manazuru peninsula and some festivals (Matsuri).
- The beaches of Miura
- The Chinatown of Yokohama, the largest Chinatown in Japan and one of the largest in the world
- The Lake Ashi (Ashikomo) in the area of Hakone
- Enoshima, a relaxed island and a seaside town
- Kawasaki Daishi, a large temple and headquarters of the Chizan sect of Shingon Buddhism, a Kawasaki
What to do
Kanagawa offers a wide range of outdoor activities: hiking, mountaineering, sea kayaking, rock climbing, paragliding and much more.
- Kanto Mountain Adventures. This company offers rock climbing, hiking, and more in the area at reasonable prices.
There are many beautiful excursions that are easily accessible by train, especially with the Odakyū line.
They can be done excursions to Honatsugi, Isehara, Hadano Shibusawa and in the nearby Tanzawa Mountains. The Hakone Mountains also offer many hiking opportunities.
You can do climbing and hiking in Yugawara. There is also a "famous" onsen bath there and some shrines and temples.
The Mount Oyama it also makes for another easy excursion day, accessed from Isehara Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line. A bus connects Isehara station at the foot of a cable car near the Oyama-dera temple. At the top of the cable car the path begins to the top of the mountain; it takes about 1.5 hours for the average hiker. At the top, you can have a view of the coastal cities and the ocean, other mountains are Tanzawa and the Mount Fuji on a good day. The Ōyama-afuri shrine is also located at the top.
If you like the beaches, Enoshima is the most popular and gets very busy in the summer. Windsurfing is a very popular activity because the waves are rarely big enough for surfing due to the surrounding landmass. Enoshima itself is the island right next to the beach and they are connected by a 600-meter bridge. There is a tower at the top of the island, where you can have a view of Mount Fuji, the ocean, Oshima, and the Shonan coast (the extension of Kanagawa's beaches). West of Enoshima across the Katase River is Chigasaki Beach, which is also very popular. There is a large "C" symbol for Chigasaki which is a popular place to take a photo. In August, there is a fireworks festival.
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