9 Attractions in Kanagawa worth your time

See Japan's largest and oldest Japanese elm tree, a designated natural monument.

What it is

• A large Japanese elm tree, also known as "Nanjamonja."
• Designated a Kanagawa Prefectural Natural Monument in 1954.
• Identified as the largest Japanese elm by trunk circumference in 1988.
• Estimated to be over 350 years old.

What to see

• A tree 20 meters tall.
• Trunk circumference measures 7.2 meters.
• Located on the former estate of Edo period physician Roan Nakarai.

Getting there

• 20-minute drive from Ebina Station.

Official site

www.city.ebina.kanagawa.jp

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Scenic boat cruise on Lake Ashi, connecting key Hakone ports, ideal for lake views.

What it is

• Boat cruise on Lake Ashi, Hakone Town.
• Operated by Hakone Yusen Co., Ltd.
• Established in July 1911.

What to see

• Connects Kojiri, Hakone-en, Hakone Sekisho-ato, and Moto-Hakone Ports.
• Round-trip cruises from Kojiri and Hakone-en Ports.
• Hakone Yusen SORAKAZE, renovated in February 2024.
• Hakone Yusen SORAKAZE received a 2024 Good Design Award.

When to go

• Special cruise to Kuzuryu Shrine on the 13th of each month.

Official site

www.izuhakone.co.jp

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See a 300-year-old, 12.7-meter-tall weeping cherry tree, a designated natural monument.

What it is

• A large weeping cherry tree.
• Planted on the grounds of Shotaiji Temple.
• Designated natural monument of Odawara City.
• Selected as one of Kanagawa's 100 famous trees.

What to see

• A weeping cherry tree over 300 years old.
• Tree height was 12.7 meters in 2007.
• Trunk circumference was 4.66 meters.
• Root circumference was 8.0 meters.

Getting there

• 20-minute walk from Hakone Tozan Railway Iriuda Station.

Official site

www.choukouzan.com

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Yokohama Skywalk: Japan's first pedestrian-only road alongside an expressway, offering bay views.

What it is

• An observation facility on the Yokohama Bay Bridge.
• Opened September 27, 1989, reopened June 25, 2022.
• A pedestrian-only road, Japan's first alongside an expressway.
• Serves as a PR facility for Shin-Honmoku Pier development.

What to see

• The Sky Tower, 60 meters tall.
• The Sky Promenade, 2.5 meters wide and 320 meters long.
• The Sky Lounge.
• Views from the lower part of the Yokohama Bay Bridge.

Official site

www.city.yokohama.lg.jp

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Cosmo Clock 21 is a giant Ferris wheel offering great views of Yokohama.

What it is

• A Ferris wheel in Yokohama, Japan.
• Built for the Yokohama Exposition in 1989.
• Moved to its current location and reopened in 1999.

What to see

• Total height is 112.5 meters.
• Outer diameter is 100 meters.
• Has 60 gondolas and 60 support pillars.
• Capacity of 480 people.

Getting there

• Accessible from Sakuragicho Station.
• Accessible from Minatomirai Station.

Official site

cosmoworld.jp

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See a rare, ancient Bakuchi tree, a designated National Natural Monument.

What it is

• A large Bakuchi tree.
• Designated a National Natural Monument in 1924.
• One of the 100 Famous Trees of Kanagawa.
• A rare tree in eastern Japan.

What to see

• Tree height is approximately 20 meters.
• Branch spread is 17 meters east-west, 14 meters north-south.
• Root circumference is 6 meters.
• Estimated age is between 250 and 350 years.
• An explanatory sign is in front of the tree.

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Bandit is a thrilling roller coaster known for its speed and unique mountain-following course.

What it is

• A roller coaster at Yomiuriland amusement park.
• Opened on March 25, 1988.
• Official name is Wild Log Coaster Bandit.
• Considered one of Togo's three masterpiece coasters.

What to see

• A coaster with a top speed of 110 km/h.
• Features a 78m height difference.
• Course utilizes natural mountain undulations.
• Maximum height of 51m.
• Train consists of seven 4-person cars.

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Japan's first private lighthouse offers panoramic views from its observation deck.

What it is

• Japan's first private lighthouse.
• Established on March 25, 1951.
• Named Enoshima Sea Candle in October 2010.

What to see

• Observation deck opened on April 29, 2003.
• Lighthouse is 107 meters above sea level.

When to go

• Current lighthouse first lit on December 31, 2002.

Address

〒251-0036 神奈川県藤沢市江の島2-3-28 江の島サムエル・コッキング苑内 Map

Official site

enoshima-seacandle.com

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Yokohama Marine Tower: a historic lighthouse and observation deck offering city and port views.

What it is

• Built for Yokohama Port's 100th Anniversary.
• Opened on January 15, 1961.
• Once served as a lighthouse.
• A member of the All-Japan Tower Association.

What to see

• 106 meters tall.
• Decagonal tower body exterior.
• 20-sided observation deck.
• Two observation floors at 94 meters.

Address

神奈川県横浜市中区山下町14番地1 Map

Official site

marinetower.yokohama

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