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Jogashima Park

Jogashima Park

Jogashima Park occupies the eastern half of Jogashima, located at the southernmost tip of Miura Peninsula. When you pass through the forest in the park, you will come across a unique prarie landscape. As this area was created due to the strong winds that blow from the Pacific Ocean and the strong sun, most of the plants are unable to grow tall. For this reason, black pine is grown in the inland areas of the island to avoid the strong winds.Bird lovers should visit the park between November and April when the Japanese cormorant, a protected species, nests on the island. There is an excellent view of the bird sanctuary along a hiking trail on the southern side of the island.

Nature & Views Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Yokohama Customs (The Queen’s Tower)

Yokohama Customs (The Queen’s Tower)

A landmark dome built in the style of an Islamic mosque. Fondly known as the "Queen", this tower stands at 51 meters tall, making it the tallest of Yokohama's three towers. The current building is the third version (having been destroyed and reconstructed twice), and was completed in 1934. The customs materials exhibition room on the first floor, "Queen's Square," is packed with information on the history and role of Yokohama Customs, genuine and counterfeit goods, the Washington Convention, and smuggling methods. Look for Custom-kun (the customs mascot) at the entrance!

Culture & Arts Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
3 STARS PANCAKE

3 STARS PANCAKE

3 Stars Pancake can be found nestled away in the Musashi-Kosugi area of Kawasaki. Here they serve up sweet doses of happiness through their thick, fluffy pancakes that are double-cooked: grilled first on the teppan, then baked second in the oven.Try from their menu of classic pancakes, including their signature Mitsuboshi (3-star) Pancake (using Hokkaido vanilla cream, raw cream and Canadian maple syrup) or the decadent chocolate pancake (using 70% Belgian cocoa and served with berry sauce and vanilla ice cream), or try from their seasonal specials.

Eat & Drink Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA