Kanagawa Prefecture is a tourist area where you can enjoy various things such as the sea, marine activities, hot springs, nature, and history.
Yokohama, Yokosuka, Hayama, Chigasaki, Kamakura, Hakone, Odawara... There are many attractive sightseeing spots.
In the coming COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce the charms and latest information on these popular tourist spots, as well as the hidden gem spots that are not yet well known.
Thank you in advance.
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Kanagawa Tourism Association posted.
Yumoto Fujiya Hotel "Post-Bath Relaxation Lounge" opens on Saturday, April 27, 2024!
This space is available as a rest area for day-trip bathers and as a lounge for overnight guests.
Fujiya Hotel Co., Ltd., part of the Kokusai Kogyo Group, has opened a post-bath relaxation lounge at Yumoto Fujiya Hotel for use after bathing and during stays, starting Saturday, April 27, 2024.
A former Japanese-style banquet hall located just before the main building’s hot spring area Soun was renovated to create a new lounge for day-trip guests to rest and meet, as well as for staying guests to relax after bathing.
On entering the lounge, large windows face the 187-square-meter open space, letting you rest while feeling Hakone’s natural surroundings.
To enhance relaxation, we carefully selected the lighting and chairs and installed a wireless dimming system that automatically changes color tones by time of day, matching the daily cycle of natural light so the interior always feels naturally comfortable.
The lounge features a variety of seating options, including tatami benches and reclining chairs with ottomans. Paid massage chairs accept cashless payment by smartphone.
Additionally, we provide free hot tea and chilled water servers and paid vending machines for drinks and ice cream.
Enjoy a post-bath moment in the new lounge while soaking in the pleasant afterglow of Hakone-Yumoto Onsen.
Post-Bath Relaxation Lounge
Open: In operation from Saturday, April 27, 2024
Name: Post-Bath Relaxation Lounge (Relaxing lounge)
Hours: 7:00–23:00
Location: Main building, 2nd floor, just before the hot spring area Soun
Size: 187 m²
Facilities: Reclining chairs / Single sofas / Lounge chairs / Tatami benches
Two massage chairs (paid) / Vending machines (paid) / Hot tea and chilled water servers (free)
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Kanagawa Tourism Association posted.
Atsumare! Animal Crossing × Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise — Hakkeijima Marine Life Interaction Exhibition
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise presents a collaboration with Nintendo Co., Ltd.’s Nintendo Switch™ game 'Atsumare! Dōbutsu no Mori' (Atsumare! Animal Crossing). From Wednesday, April 17, 2024, through Tuesday, July 9, 2024, we will hold the “Atsumare! Animal Crossing × Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise — Hakkeijima Marine Life Interaction Exhibition” for the first time in three years.
This project lets visitors experience the charm of the many “sea creatures” that appear in Atsumare! Animal Crossing through a variety of themed activities.
For this first return in three years, we will offer not only the popular content from the previous event but also new features such as a “Marine Animals Show.” Enjoy an expanded collaboration event with Atsumare! Animal Crossing even more than before.
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Kanagawa Tourism Association posted.
Golden Week 2024 special!
kanagawa NOW has posted information on major Golden Week events in Kanagawa Prefecture. Come and join us!
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Kanagawa Tourism Association posted.
Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel: Expressing Gratitude to the Mountain Deity
~Bamboo Lights Gleam~ Yamagami no Komichi (The Mountain Deity’s Path) “Bamboo Light Installation” Begins
This spring, Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel has launched a “bamboo light installation,” creating a stunning spectacle of otherworldly light.
To the west of the hotel rises Mt. Komagatake, at 1,356 meters, revered as a sacred mountain where the gods dwell and long considered a holy site of ancient mountain worship.
At the summit of Mt. Komagatake you can still find historically evocative rocks such as Bakouseki (Horse-Descending Stone) and Bajouseki (Horse-Riding Stone). The hotel benefits from the mountain’s gifts, including geothermal steam and spring water.
Our ability to operate today owes much to the mountain deity, yamagami, and in gratitude we have installed a torii gate lit by bamboo lights.
□ Period: From Friday, March 15, 2024 – Year-round
□ Time: From sunset until 0:00 midnight
□ Location: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel, hotel courtyard
□ Eligible: Hotel guests only (free)
□ Details: Centered on a torii of bamboo lights, this soothing experience enhances the natural scenery.
□ Note: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel is a secluded mountain lodge surrounded by vast nature and boasts the highest elevation for accommodations in Hakone (935 m). In the hotel courtyard framed by lush mountains, guests can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green foliage in summer, autumn colors in fall, and snowy vistas in winter.
To further enhance the hotel’s iconic courtyard scenery, we will present a bamboo light illumination produced by CHIKAKEN, a comprehensive bamboo-light production group.
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Kanagawa Tourism Association posted.
Support Noto Peninsula Recovery! Special Concert at Josoji Temple on Golden Week
Tickets are now on sale for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Concert in 2024 at Jochi-ji Temple in Kamakura! This special concert offers beautiful performances at the serene Josoji Temple in Kamakura.
Net proceeds after operating expenses will be distributed to the affected municipalities as relief funds for the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake through the Japanese Red Cross Society. By purchasing a ticket, you will be supporting recovery efforts in the affected areas.
Tickets are limited, so please apply early. Payments will be accepted in cash on the day of the event,
thank you for your understanding.
Date and Time
Sunday, April 28, 2024 — concert starts at 4:00 PM (doors open at 3:30 PM)
Program
The program includes memorable, beautiful pieces such as Boccherini’s Minuet and Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet K.581,
among others.
Tickets are 3,000 yen with unreserved seating (a separate 300 yen temple admission fee applies).
An early-bird discount and special benefits are available for those who apply early, so don’t miss out!
For inquiries or further information, please contact the 2024 Jochi-ji Temple Concert Office
at 080-5037-8179 or the Nijii Quartet.
We look forward to your participation in supporting the recovery while enjoying wonderful music!
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Kanagawa Tourism Association posted.
Yokohama City
OTABISHO Yokohama Noh Theatre Opens at Landmark Plaza!
— A gallery and shop to enjoy Noh and Kyogen casually —
Yokohama Noh Theatre is closed for a major renovation and will remain closed for two and a half years until June 2026. During the closure, to introduce Noh and Kyogen to as many people as possible, we are opening a space introducing Noh and Kyogen, OTABISHO Yokohama Noh Theatre, at Landmark Plaza in Minato Mirai.
This is the first time in the country that a Noh and Kyogen introduction facility has been located inside a shopping mall. Visit the easily accessible Landmark Plaza to experience Noh and Kyogen up close.
Event Overview
Date, Time and Venue
Sunday, April 14, 2024
12:15 — Procession (Haji-style Satokagura, Namamugi Hayashi Preservation Society, Ushigome Lion Dance Preservation Society)
Route: In front of Sakuragicho Station — moving walkway — Sakata Seed Garden Square
13:00 — “Sanbasan / Sanbaso” starring Chiyonojō Shigeyama and Mannojō Nomura, among others
Venue: Landmark Plaza 1st floor, Sakata Seed Garden Square
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Kanagawa Tourism Association posted.
Cherry blossom season has arrived!
On the Kanagawa Tourism NOW website
we share information on cherry blossom blooming across Kanagawa Prefecture and more!
Please take a look!
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Kanagawa Tourism Association posted.
Introducing popular sightseeing spots in Kanagawa Prefecture!
Minato Mirai 21, Yokohama
A striking near-future waterfront district packed with must-see attractions!
This area along Yokohama Port features modern skyscrapers, shopping malls, and top-class hotels.
The orderly streets and neatly lined trees create a scene of people passing through that feels like a futuristic city.
The district hosts many attractions, including Landmark Tower, Cosmo World, Hammerhead, MARK IS, Pacifico Yokohama, Queens Square, World Porters, and the Red Brick Warehouse.
Be sure to visit the Sky Garden observation floor of Landmark Tower, where you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama and illuminations from 273 meters above ground.
Basic information
Address: 3-5 Minato Mirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture — Minato Mirai Station
Access
Minatomirai Line, Minato Mirai Station
JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / Negishi Line and Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line, Sakuragicho Station
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Kanagawa Tourism Association posted.
Goma is a esoteric Buddhist ritual in which wooden votive sticks are cast into the flames on a platform to dispel misfortune, purify wishes, and pray for the fulfillment of great aspirations.
At Oyama-dera, a special annual event (typically held on February 28) features the Five-Platform Goma practice.
For the Five-Platform Goma, five altars are set up before the Five Wisdom Kings, with a brazier placed in front of each altar. Offerings such as milkwood are burned as worshippers pray to the principal deity. The fire of wisdom burns the fuel of earthly desires as participants pray for good health, increased blessings, and deep respect and affection. This ceremony draws many worshippers from afar and fills the temple with the bustle of continuous goma fires throughout the day. Nationwide, goma performed on five platforms is a rare sight.
While the Five-Platform Goma is an annual special event, regular goma prayers are held daily and offer a precious experience open to anyone. In the solemn atmosphere of mountain-shrouded Oyama-dera, you can spend a moment of spiritual cleansing.
Away from the noise of daily life, taking part in the goma ritual purifies body and mind and lets you return to everyday life with renewed spirit. Alongside the temple’s reverent atmosphere, this valuable opportunity brings peace and refreshment to the heart. Anyone may join, so you are welcome to make your request casually.
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Kanagawa Tourism Association posted.
Kanagawa’s 100 Best Local Products [Crafts]
"Kanagawa’s 100 Best Local Products" is a selection made by Kanagawa Prefecture from crafts, processed foods, and agricultural, forestry, and fishery products nurtured by Kanagawa’s traditions and climate. It is chosen based on recommendations from residents and various organizations, with the goal of widely promoting the prefecture’s tourist attractions both inside and outside the prefecture and contributing to tourism development. The first selection took place in fiscal 1985, and a reselection was carried out in fiscal 2006. More than ten years have passed since the previous selection, and with changes in tourist demand, a new "Kanagawa’s 100 Best Local Products" has been chosen. New additions include attractive items aimed at inbound visitors and popular local gourmet specialties, all of which will be widely promoted as important resources for showcasing Kanagawa’s appeal.
・Yokohama Scarf
A 100% silk scarf distinguished by world-class hand-screen printing and meticulous sewing.
Basic information about this product can be found here
<Shops Where This Product Is Available>
Yokohama Silk Museum Shop Association
We offer a selection of "Yokohama Scarves" produced with world-class plate-making, dyeing, and sewing techniques.
Hours: 12:00–17:00
Admission to the shop is free. The shop is closed on the same days the Silk Museum is closed.
Address: Silk Center 2F, inside the Silk Museum, 1 Yamashita-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City
Phone: 045-681-5861
Yokohama Studio Bashamichi Kannai Shop
Selling Yokohama scarves and works by Yokohama hand-printing and dyeing craftsmen.
Hours: 11:00–18:30
Regular holiday: Sunday
Address: Kannai Hall 1F, No. 3, 4-42-1 Sumiyoshi-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City
Phone: 045-227-8226
Mariage Yokohama Bay Sheraton Shop
Sells Yokohama scarves displayed in the underground passage of the Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel.
Address: Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers 1F, 1-3-23 Kitasaiwai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City
Phone: 045-321-0503
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