Atop a small hill, this Kawasaki City-operated zoo is free to enter and open year-round. Visitors can observe roughly 50 species of animals up close, including red pandas, lemurs, and even animals rarely see in Japan, such as Hartmann's mountain zebras and the large-horned markhor! Aquatic creatures are also a big hit, like Humboldt penguins and Chilean flamingos. Inside the zoo there are open spaces and playground equipment, making it the perfect spot to relax and spend time with young children.

This ancient temple in Kamakura is known for the 1,000 moso bamboo trees on its grounds. Even in the present day, the solemn atmosphere of the temple conveys the tragedy of the Ashikaga clan. It also features a beautiful bamboo grove and garden. The “Sunday Zazen-kai” (Zen meditation), which has a reputation for being strict, is held every Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. and is open to everyone. Please wear comfortable clothes to participate.This is probably the most impressive bamboo grove you will ever see. Be sure to get tickets for the temple's tranquil teahouse experience before entering.A temple in Kamakura with a beautiful garden and bamboo grove. A Sunday Zen meditation session is held at 7:30 in the morning every Sunday and is open to everyone. The session is reputed to be very strict, and be sure to wear comfortable clothing if you would like to participate.

This shrine is dedicated to Prince Shinno Morinaga, the son of Emperor Godaigo, who devoted himself to overthrowing the Kamakura Shogunate. In 1869, Emperor Meiji built a shrine at the place where Prince Morinaga passed away and named it "Kamakura Shrine" in honor of him.

A spacious dog run where you can soak in nature and four seasons. We offer seven different areas suited for different dog sizes and play styles, including a covered area for rainy days and a water area to make wonderful memories with your dog. The adjoining cafe also has a doggy menu.

Enjoy a video and light display projected on the ground at the Shinko Chuo Hiroba, along with a special program that integrates the surrounding buildings in a light show.

Soba Noodle Restaurant "Shirakawa-go" is on the 1st floor of the Yamashita House located in the center of Nihon Minka-en. This house is an old folk house with a large gassho-zukuri-style thatched roof, which is designated an important cultural property of Kanagawa prefecture. The soba noodle served here is made of spring water obtained from Oshino village in Yamanashi prefecture.

Midorinokyukamura Aone Camping Ground is located in northwestern Kanagawa, surrounded by lush nature and the clear waters of the Doshi River. With mountains on all sides that display beautiful seasonal beauty, Aone Camping Ground provides a quiet and fun environment for families, groups, and clubs to camp, hike, BBQ, swim, boat, and fish.

Ashikaga Flower Park is the only place in Japan chosen as one of ten “Dream Destinations” for global travel by the American news site, CNN. The park holds an illumination event in wintertime. Amazingly, for seven years in a row the park has garnered first place in the illumination category for Japan's "Illumination Award” selected by certified professionals knowledgeable about night tourism throughout Japan. This illumination event was also recognized as a Night View Heritage of Japan in 2011 and one of the three major illumination events in Kanto in 2012. This illumination event is very popular every year.

The Tsurugizaki Lighthouse was built on Tsurugizaki Cape in 1866 and rebuilt after the Great Kanto Earthquake. When you walk down the sidewalk from the lighthouse, there is a beautiful reef zone/area and around the area you can see sea creatures. It has been selected as one of Kanagawa's 50 scenic spots.

Since its opening in 1995, the Sagamihara City Museum has been a beloved community institution serving as a comprehensive museum dedicated to the history and nature of Sagamihara City. By 2024, its total number of visitors topped 3.5 million. Through its collaboration with the adjacent JAXA Sagamihara Campus, the museum has hosted a number of world-first exhibitions, including the return capsule of asteroid probe "Hayabusa" in July 2010 and "Hayabusa 2" in March 2021. Futhermore, the July 2025 reopening unveiled the renovated planetarium, offering the world's first experience of viewing one billion stars simultaneously, in 8K video.

Fondly known as “the temple of flowers” and “the temple of the kappa (a mystical water-dwelling creature),” Jousenji is home to flowers that bloom splendidly in each of the four seasons throughout the entire year. In particular, the “trident of spring” and the “white equinox flower of autumn” are famous. Numerous kappa are positioned in the grounds in random places so that visitors can enjoy them together with the flowers.

Yugawara Onsen is famous for being taken up in the Man'yoshu, Japanese classic book. Hot spring Ryokan, "The Ryokan Tokyo" was visited by many Meiji and Taisho cultural figures. This ryokan is a 'Cool' hot spring onsen remixed with the contemporary culture and the old Onsen culture from Nara era. Tatoos are allowed here.

Kanagawa Prefectural Center of Flowers and Greenery, Kana Garden is a facility where you can enjoy the Flower Zone, an area filled with seasonal flowers, including a photogenic rose garden and a large panoramic flowerbed, as well as the Agri Zone, a rare feature for a botanical garden, where you can experience harvesting seasonal vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers, as well as rice planting and harvesting. Enjoy a picnic or play ball under the blue sky on the spacious lawn! If you're feeling peckish, dine at the Garden Restaurant or enjoy shopping in the facility. This is a place where everyone from children to adults can kick back and enjoy!

The island has been listed as a two-star destination in the revised third edition of Michelin Green Guide Japan. It has many scenic spots, with the southern hiking course offering views of the majestic Pacific Ocean and the strangely-shaped rock ‘Horseback Cave Mouth', while on the western part of the island, you can see views of Mt. Fuji over Sagami Bay. In addition, about 700,000 double-flowered daffodils planted all over the island are at their best from mid-January to early February.The southern part of Joagashima features untouched nature. Jagged cliffs hang over the white and blue waves, creating a remarkable landscape. It is also home to hiking trails and is a dream site for hikers and photographers alike. On the south side of the island you can find Jogashima Park. The park has an observatory, a picnic area, and a 16-meter-tall green lighthouse with a vegetable motif, the Awasaki Lighthouse. The gorgeous cliffs make a perfect place for hiking and resting.Jogashima is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year. In particular, from mid-January to mid-February, approximately 700,000 double-layered daffodils are in full bloom. You can also observe the Japanese cormorant, which is designated a protected species by Kanagawa Prefecture.

The room in which the representative author of Japan’s proletarian literature, novelist Kobayashi Takiji, secretly resided, is still preserved as it was at that time, with a small bowl, a foot warmer, a tea cupboard and a padded kimono. The hot spring has a strong alkalinity which is aboveｐH 10.0, so a smooth, gentle feel on the skin is characteristic.Day trip to spa 11am-11pm

Shiraku Hot Spring is a natural hot spring with water that springs from about 1300 meters underground. The seawater underground has been trapped for hundreds of thousands of years and here you can expect better skin metabolism, smoother skin, and recovery from fatigue.

Our exhibit of "Life of the Earth and Stars" spans 4.6 billion years and presents the history of the Earth from creation to the present day in an easy-to-understand way. You can also view over 10,000 specimens, from great dinosaurs and meteorites to pea-sized insects.

The BOULCOM Kawasaki bouldering gym is enjoyable for both small children and beginners. Access: The gym is a mere 5-minute walk from Kawasaki Station, which is easily accessible from Yokohama and Shinagawa Stations. Features: No Reservation Needed: Visitors can come at any time without needing to make a reservation in advance. First-timers Welcome: BOULCOM is designed with the concept that beginners can enjoy bouldering without any worry. For first-timers, the gym provides free training to teach the rules of climbing and offers tips. With over 80% of customers being new to bouldering, first-timers can feel at ease and enjoy themselves. A Gym Aligned with Your Lifestyle: Operating hours are from 10:00 to 23:00, so you can enjoy bouldering before work or after school. Spacious: The gym is about 2.5 times the size of its initial BOULCOM location in Shinjuku and features a wide variety of climbing walls. Price: Starting from a low price of 1,320 yen, you can climb all day without any time restrictions. The gym offers the lowest price in Tokyo! Philosophy: The gym aims to create a place that nurtures "communication" through "bouldering." In fact, these two concepts inspired the name BOULCOM. The facility hopes that everyone will try bouldering, free from fear, in a space where they can feel comfortable. BOULCOM believes in creating a clean environment where pleasant conversations can emerge and is committed to providing everything necessary for that purpose.