KANAGAWA
Welcome to Kanagawa prefecture!
Probably, most people haven't heard Kanagawa,
but there are unique cities such as Yokohama and Hakone.
The capital city, Yokohama, is the first harbor city
that is introduced to the world as the entrance of Japan.
Every visitors' first impression would be a modern
like neighbor, Tokyo. Actually, it's true!!
but Kanagawa is perfectly balanced
with beautiful nature and modern culture.
Insider's Guide
Hotel
Intercontinental
Yokohama Grand
Washington
Hotel
The
Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu
Eating Establishment
Tofuya Ukai
Shinyokohama
Raumen Museum
chano-ma
Imozo
Kyoraian
Tobiccyo
Activities
Yokohama
Red Brick Warehouse/Akarenga-soko
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is one of Yokohama's most popular spots.
Inside the building, there are lots of unique shops and restaurants.
Also, seasonal events are held such as
Oktober Fest in fall and a big skating rink in winter.
↑Oktober Fest
↑Skating rink
Yokohama
China Town
Yokohama China Town is known as Japanese largest chinatown.
Here, there are over 600 shops,
and you can eat different Chinese food types such as Beijing and Shanghai.
You can enjoy Chinese culture as well.
Maybe you feel that you are in a completely different world!!
Enoshima
Enoshima is a small island, which is connected to the mainland by bridge.
Once, you have crossed the bridge,
you can see marine shops, souvenir shops, and traditional restaurants.
Though the island is approximately 4 km,
there are lots of sightseeing spots such as shrines and beach.
You fully spend a whole day here!!
Kamakura
Kamakura is a coastal city in Kanazawa Prefecture.
In 1192, Kamakura was the political center of Japan,
so you can experience traditional stuff as well as modern stuff.
In summer, marine sports and festivals are held.
During New Year holidays, over 2 million visitors go to Kamakura's most important shrine, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, for hatsumode(the new year's first visiting to a shrine).
Sky
Garden
Not too high like Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower,
but it's the best place to see a night view in Yokohama.
Here is a little-known spot for a night view.
You can enjoy it without extremely crowdedness.
Hakone
Hakone is known as a spot for hot spring(Onsen).
You might not take a bath,
but just try it if you visit Hakone.
You can fully relax your body with the view of Mt. Fuji.
If you're looking for a break time, not excitement,
you should come here!!
Yokohama
Zoo Zoorasia
Do you know Okapis?
They look like giraffe, but they're not bigger than giraffe.
The body of color and pattern are totally different as giraffes have.
Also, only summertime,
the zoo holds at night because most animals are nocturnal.
You might watch a real life of animals?!?
Transportation/Airlines
Seattle(SEA) to Haneda(HND)
1 passenger, Round-trip
United, $1678.86
American Airlines, $1202.46
Air Canada, $1032.30
Transportation/Around Kanagawa
Train
Bus
Rental car
Taxi
Side Trip
Asakusa
Asakusa is located in Tokyo.
Here, you might feel that you back in past Japan.
You can sense old stuff from sounds, smells, and atmosphere.
You'll never get tired of visiting here!
↑Waking with traditional food is the best!!
↑Amusement park, Hanayashiki, was opened in 1853
Tokyo
Disney Resort
The dream land in Japan!!
There are two theme parks called
Tokyo Disney Land(TDL) and Tokyo Disney Sea(TDS).
Needless to say, you can entirely enjoy all day.
↑TDL, mostly like American Disney Land
↑TDS, there are some original parts
Suggested Itinerary
Transportation
Seattle(SEA) to Haneda(HND) by airplane(United/American Airlines/Air Canada)
↓
HND to Yokohama, Kanagawa by train
↓
Around Kanagawa by train/bus/rental car/taxi
Transportation
Seattle(SEA) to Haneda(HND) by airplane(United/American Airlines/Air Canada)
↓
HND to Yokohama, Kanagawa by train
↓
Around Kanagawa by train/bus/rental car/taxi
Day 1 / Yokohama Red Brick
Warehouse/Akarenga-soko
・Arrive at Haneda International
Airport at 10:00am
・Lunch at chano-ma at
12:00-1:00pm
・Check in Intercontinental
Yokohama Grand at 2:00pm
・Exploring Yokohama Red Brick
Warehouse/Akarenga-soko at 2:30-5:30pm
・Dinner at Imozo Sakuragicyo at
6:00-8:00pm
・Enjoy a night view at Sky
Garden at 8:30pm
✴︎Approximately
15-20 minutes walk from the hotel to chano-ma, Yokohama Red Brick
Warehouse/Akarenga-soko, Imozo Sakuragicyo, or Sky Garden
Day 2 / Hakone
・Leave the hotel at 10am
・Lunch at Tofuya Ukai Saginuma for lunch
at 11:30am-1:00pm
・Arrive at Hakone at 2:30pm
(Approximately 1 hour by a car from Tofuya
Ukai Saginuma)
・Go to Hakone Shintou Shrine at
3:00-4:30pm
・Enjoy hot spring at YUNOSATO at
5:00-7:00pm
(Entrance fee: adult $14.50, child $6.00)
Day 3 / Kamakura or Enoshima
Option 1 – Kamakura
・Check out Intercontinental Yokohama Grand
at 9am
・Arrive at Kamakura at 10am
・Rental yukata at 10:30-11:30am
(Available time: 10:00am-5:30pm
Rental fee: $40.00-60.00, Option: hair-set
$10.05)
・Go to see The Great Buddha of Kotoku-in
at 12:00am-12:30pm
(Entrance fee: adult $2.00, child $1.00)
・Lunch at Kyoraian at 1:00-2:00pm
・Go to Houkokuji at 2:30-3:30pm
(Entrance fee: $2.00)
・Return yukata at 4:00pm
・Arrive at Haneda International Airport by
8:00pm
OR
Option 2 – Enoshima
・Check out Intercontinental Yokohama Grand
at 9am
・Arrive at Enoshima at 10:30am
・Go to Enoshima Aquarium at 11:00am-1:00pm
・Lunch at Tobiccyo 1:30-2:30pm
・Go to Enoshima shrine at 3:00-4:00pm
・ Arrive at Haneda International
Airport by 8:00pm
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