KANAGAWA (神奈川) - KANTO

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Kanagawa (神奈川) is located in the southwestern part of the Kanto region. Its capital is Yokohama City.
Kanagawa prefecture has the second largest population in Japan after the Greater Tokyo area and is the nearest sightseeing area to Tokyo.
Sightseeing Spots in Kanagawa Prefecture
Yokohama Kamakura Hakone

Fast Fact - Kanagawa Prefecture

It is noted for hot spring areas such as Hakone and Yugawara. It also provides a home to Kamakura and its many places of scenic and historical interest.

Kanagawa prefecture has the second largest population in Japan after the Greater Tokyo area and is the nearest sightseeing area to Tokyo.
Its great variety of historical, cultural, and natural sightseeing spots attracts many visitors throughout the year. The port city of Yokohama represents the foundation of the cultural enlightenment era in the 19th century. One can enjoy the rich international flavor of the Minato Mirai area and Chinatown, the historical atmosphere of Kamakura and Odawara, the excitement of the Shonan Beach area including Enoshima and Fujisawa, spectacular marine attractions at the Miura Peninsula, and the healing qualities of famous Onsen (hot spring) resorts in Hakone and Yugawara.

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