Top 10 Hidden Tourist Spots In Kanagawa Prefecture [Secret Gem Edition]

7 апрель 2025 г.

Kanagawa Prefecture has many wonderful hidden spots that are not yet known to tourists!

We have carefully selected popular spots among locals where you can quietly enjoy nature and history.

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1. Jogashima, Miura Peninsula

A quiet tourist spot where you can enjoy playing on the beach, lighthouses, and seafood gourmet.

On a clear day, you can enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and the sunset.

- Access
About 30 minutes by bus from Misakiguchi Station

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2. Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Hayama

A museum with a spectacular view of the sea right in front of you.

A hidden spot where you can quietly enjoy art and nature.

- Access
About 15 minutes by bus from Zushi Station

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3. Yuhinotaki Falls

A waterfall where the legend of Kintaro remains.

A hidden spot with few hikers, where you can relax in the forest and enjoy the sound of the waterfall.

- Access
About 30 minutes by bus from Shin-Matsuda Station

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4. Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

A ramen theme park with famous ramen shops from all over Japan.
The retro streetscape is also a great photo spot.

- Access
About 5 minutes on foot from Shin-Yokohama Station

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5. Yugawara Onsen

A historic hot spring area that is also written about in the Manyoshu.
With a calm atmosphere and a location surrounded by nature, you can relax and enjoy the four seasons.
There are also plenty of foot baths and day-trip hot springs, and you can enjoy strolling around the hot spring town and gourmet food.

- Access
About 10 minutes by bus from Yugawara Station

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6. Samukawa Shrine

Famous as the only guardian deity in the country that wards off evil.
Despite its fame, there are few visitors, so you can take your time to worship.

- Access
About 5 minutes on foot from Miyayama Station

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7. Sagamihara Kita Park

A popular park with locals where you can enjoy roses and hydrangeas in each season.
There are few tourists and it is quiet.

- Access
About 20 minutes by bus from Sagamihara Station

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8. Honmoku Sancho Park

A park on a hill a little away from the Minato Mirai area.

A hidden observation spot where you can see the Bay Bridge and the harbor.

- Access
About 20 minutes by bus from Motomachi-Chukagai Station

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9. Lake Miyagase

One of the largest man-made lakes in Kanagawa Prefecture, it is a leisure spot surrounded by vast nature.

It is especially popular for its beautiful autumn leaves and winter illuminations.

- Access
About 50 minutes by bus from Hon-Atsugi Station or Hashimoto Station

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10. Daisenji Temple

An ancient temple said to have been founded in the Nara period, it is one of the three great immovable temples in the Kanto region.

Many people visit to ward off evil and make prayers, and it is a spot where you can feel the sacredness in the silence.

- Access
About 30 minutes by bus from Isehara Station + 6 minutes by Oyama Cable Car, then a short walk from Oyamaji Station

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[Summary]

There are many hidden spots in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can quietly enjoy nature, history, and hot springs.
Recommended for those who want to avoid the hustle and bustle of tourist spots and experience the unique charm of the local area at a leisurely pace.
On your next trip to Kanagawa, be sure to visit the hidden spots along with the standard ones!

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