Kanagawa attractions by area: Harbour, historic coast, hot springs and headlands

Explore Kanagawa attractions by travel theme, including Yokohama Osanbashi rooftop deck, Harbor View Park and its rose seasons, Kamakura and Enoshima, Hakone's mountains and the Miura Peninsula.

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  • Kanagawa
  • Independent travel
  • Shrines, temples and parks

Kanagawa’s attractions can be grouped into four categories according to what you want to see. This page uses official information to list representative places, nearby stations and detailed articles. It does not provide crowd figures or same-day opening status where these are not officially listed. Return to the Kanagawa travel guide.

Key points

  • Harbour: the rooftop deck at Yokohama’s Osanbashi Pier is open free of charge 24 hours; Harbor View Park has a rose garden.
  • Historic towns and coast: Kamakura, Enoshima and Shonan.
  • Hot springs and mountains: Hakone, with views of Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi.
  • Headlands and seafood: Miura Peninsula.

Comparison by area

Area Representative places Official features Detailed pages
Harbour Yokohama Osanbashi Pier, Harbor View Park, Minato Mirai area See the two places below; six waterfront parks in Minato Mirai Yokohama day trip
Historic city and coast Kamakura and Enoshima Kamakura is called an ancient Japanese capital, with a Great Buddha and traditional temples; Enoshima has beaches, shrines, temples and boutiques Kamakura day trip, Enoshima day trip
Hot springs and mountains Hakone Extensive natural scenery and hot springs, with views of Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi Hakone onsen areas comparison
Headlands and seafood Miura Peninsula Between Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay, with sea views, fresh tuna and seasonal vegetables Miura Peninsula and Misaki Port

Yokohama Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal

According to Yokohama City’s official tourism website (page updated 2026-07-27):

Item Details
Features A terminal for domestic and international cruise ships. Its rooftop deck, called Whale’s Back (), is free and open 24 hours, with 360-degree views of Minato Mirai and Yokohama Bay Bridge, including night views.
Hours Immigration hall 9:00 to 21:30; parking and rooftop 24 hours; open year-round
Transport 7 minutes on foot from Nihon-odori Station on the Minato Mirai Line; 15 minutes from JR Kannai Station; from JR Sakuragicho Station, take city bus 8, 58 or 21, or Kanachu bus 11, to Kencho-mae, then walk 5 minutes
Note The operator warns that conditions may change or temporary closures may occur without notice; check the facility’s official website before departure

Harbor View Park ()

Item Details
Features Located on a hill overlooking Yokohama Port, with views of Yokohama Bay Bridge. Its English Rose Garden is considered one of Yokohama’s notable rose-viewing locations.
Peak rose season Spring: mid-May to mid-June; autumn: mid-October to mid-November (official guidance, not guaranteed every year)
Closed days Open year-round (the French Hill area closes at night)
Transport 5 minutes on foot from Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minato Mirai Line; 20 minutes from JR Ishikawacho Station

Notes

  • The official page does not list Harbor View Park’s opening hours or admission fee, so these are not provided.
  • Rose seasons vary from year to year. Before viewing flowers, check Yokohama City’s information on flowers currently in bloom.
  • For crowds in Hakone and Kamakura and cable car operations, see the official sources linked from the relevant articles.

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