It has been selected as one of Kanagawa's 100 flower viewing spots. In the area of about 1.6 kilometers, there are approximately 300 Somei-Yoshino trees planted and they are in full bloom in the spring. It is also the main venue for the Citizen Sakura Festival and during the blooming period, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms that are lit up at night. Photos provided by Sagamihara Tourism Association

The park is located on an island called Nojima at the entrance to Hirakata Bay in the southernmost part of Yokohama City. The area is famous for "Nojima no Sekisho" (a brocade picture depicting a sunset over the fishing village of Nojima)—part of the "Kanazawa Hakkei" (Eight Famous Views of Kanazawa) collection painted by Hiroshige Utagawa, an ukiyoe artist active in the late Edo period. Centered on Mount Nojima, 57m above sea level, the park features a number of facilities such as an observatory, barbecue area, campground, and baseball field, and from the observatory, you can see the sea of Yokohama, Boso Peninsula, and Mount Fuji. Other historical spots include the former Kanazawa residence of Ito Hirobumi, a Yokohama City-designated Tangible Cultural Property, and the Nojima Shell Mound.

This is a hot-spring facility without accommodations. You can enjoy hot spring from Yugawara. An open-air bath surrounded by invigorating scent of the woods would warm your heart and body.

At the morning market held in the morning every Sunday, you can find a variety of vegetables and seafood that has been harvested at Miura Peninsula.

Relax at Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa with boasting modern amenities and impressive ocean view. You’ll also enjoy local cuisine.

Timeslip into the past at this historic sake brewery that has continued from the Edo Period.

The Yokohama English Garden is an English-style garden decorated with a variety of flowers, trees, and plants, with roses, the flower of Yokohama City, as a main motif. From late April to May, 2,800 roses of around 2,200 varieties bloom, with the 50m-long rose tunnel being a sight to behold. Come enjoy near 300 varieties of hydrangeas bloom in June, more than 30 varieties of cherry blossoms in spring, and the garden's signature roses in autumn.

Built here in the early 700 A.D., Daijoin is a temple where you can practise waterfall meditation. Waterfall meditation is a way to liberate and regenerate oneself, and gain a sense of unity with the natural world. The monks at Daijoin practise waterfall meditation, and offer guidance to visitors who wish to try it themselves.

Mitsuike Park has been selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. Beginning with the winter cherry blossoms that bloom in mid-February, various varieties of cherry blossoms bloom at different times and are loved by visitors. In addition, you can enjoy nature—greenery and autumn leaves—throughout the four seasons, and there are playgrounds, baseball fields, and tennis courts to enjoy other leisure and play sports.

An Italian restaurant using a historical cultural property that is over 100 years old. In the spacious dining room overlooking Sagami Bay, we offer a locally produced and consumed menu featuring fresh vegetables from contract farmers, fresh fish from Sagami Bay, and Kanagawa Prefecture brand meat. Enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza baked in a wood-fired oven.

The museum was built on the former site (about 6,300㎡) of the Kaikatei Hotel, a hotel for Westerners of the Meiji period. The total floor space of the 5 story building is about 7,700㎡ and the exhibition area is about 5,000㎡. Ancient and modern art, centered around Japan, China, and Korea, that were collected by Kazuo Okada, honorary director, are on exhibition at the large venue.This 12m-high by 30m-wide mural adorns the museum facade. “Wind/Time” by Fukui Kotaro shows two guardian deities of Hakone soaring through the air in this decorative masterpiece reminiscent of the Rimpa school.Opposite the "Wind/Time" mural, sip while you dip in 100% natural hot spring water at this relaxing footbath cafe.After arriving at the museum, please try the footbath and enjoy a private tour of the back room of Kaikatei, where an overview of the museum and highlights of the special exhibition will be given. After the museum closes, experience a private gallery talk by the curator, followed by free time to view the exhibition on your own.Luxury in Kanagawa

Established in Meiji 40, 1907. Serve you fresh original menu according to your concept. It is located in front of Hasedera. With the relaxing atmosphere of this restaurant, many cultural figures loved their dining. You are able to use this restaurant as ceremony or memorial meetings.

This is an "interactive museum" where visitors can enjoy, with all five senses, various works of art by Taro Okamoto, an artist associated with Kawasaki City, and others.Celebrating the life and distinctive art of Okamoto Taro, this museum is an interesting, entertaining place to visit. Enjoy the art, have a snack at the airy cafe, then buy some unique gifts at the shop.

Relax slowly among the beautiful scenery and sophisticated luxury space. The spacious guest rooms, Lake Ashi, and a superb view of Mount Fuji are all things for you to enjoy.

It is a street with many shops on both sides, which extends from Kawasakidaishi Daisanmon. The length of the street is about 200 m. Sales staff are working with enthusiasm and selling specialties, such as Tontoko Ame (candy) and Kuzumochi.

At Nakai Satomachi CAFÉ, you can relax while gazing at Mt. Fuji. Brand specialties are also on sale here. Next to the café, a giant pizza oven measuring approximately 2 meters across, and a kitchen range have been installed, and there is a Satomachi Kitchen where people can try their hand at making pizza.

Visitors do not have to pay an entrance fee for the island and are free to dine at the area’s restaurants, peruse its shops, and stroll through the grounds. However, tickets are required for the aquariums and amusement parks.With four themed aquariums, 16 attractions and lots of places to eat and shop, you can easily spend all day here at this amusement park. Don’t miss LIGHTIA, a show created by the strong bond between dolphins and humans, and the other night shows!

The Shonandai Cultural Center is a large facility with unique buildings such as a large globe, a civic theater and children's hall, and a community center. The children's museum has an exhibition hall where children can learn hands-on while having fun playing with toys from around the world and ethnic musical instruments. We also offer a planetarium with live commentary, a “space theater” with realistic full-dome movies, and a workshop room where many workshops are held.