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[Kanagawa ]7 free nature and scenic spots!

[Kanagawa ]7 free nature and scenic spots!

2021-10-25 Management office

There are many islands in Kanagawa, and you can enjoy a lot of nature. We recommend that you visit them for sightseeing, as they are all free of charge and offer spectacular scenery that you can enjoy. From the ocean to the highlands, from waterfalls to the sun to the stars, you can enjoy the natural landscape to the fullest. We encourage you to visit the places you can easily go to.
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Enoshima Island (esp. the Gulf of Enoshima, but also Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands)



It is a representative tourist attraction in Shonan, and is a small island, famous for its naked Benten and other Benzaiten beliefs.
It is connected by land and is famous for its yacht harbor, Enoshima Island Spa, and Japan's first outdoor escalator, the Enoshima Escalator. The observatory lighthouse is lit up at night, and young people come to see it over the shore. Seafood and other delicacies are plentiful, and the food is also reputed to be delicious.

You can also see a nice sunset.



Enoshima can be seen beautifully if you take the Enoshima Electric Railway or other trains that pass along the coast of Shonan. Enoshima Sea Candle is a must-see.
There is also a famous power spot for money, the Senarai Shiryūō (White Dragon King). It is said that if you wash your money in the sacred water, it will return many times over. This is a recommended natural spot with many spots to enjoy.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Enoshima Island (Enoshima)
Address: Enoshima, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 251-0001
Phone number: 0466-22-4141
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is a land island with a circumference of about 4 km. The beaches are romantic and the island has a lot of seafood available, so you can enjoy fresh seafood.
URL:https://www.fujisawa-kanko.jp/


Jogashima Island



Jōgashima Island is reached by crossing a large bridge. There are two lighthouses, including the prefectural Jogashima Park and the cute Awa-zaki Lighthouse, and the Horseback Cave is particularly famous. It is a sea-eroded cave naturally formed by erosion from waves and wind and rain, and is a must-see spot when visiting Jōgashima. There are hiking trails, fishing dugouts, diving, and a sightseeing boat that tours around Nagatsuro's rocky shore and Hakushu Park. The island is also famous for the fact that Kitahara Hakushu wrote a poem about Jōgashima.

At night, you can see a star-filled sky.



It is a bit far from the city so that the starry sky can be seen beautifully at night.
Although it is only for a limited time, the Jogashima Ohashi Bridge that crosses over to Jogashima is sometimes illuminated, and viewing Jogashima from the sandy beach side is also recommended.
We recommend that you enjoy seafood and scenic views during the day and return at night to take a rest and relax under the stars.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Jogashima Island
Address: Misaki Jogashima, Miura-shi, Kanagawa 238-0243
Phone number: 046-881-6640 (Prefectural Jogashima Park Management Office)
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This island is located in Kanagawa and is crossed by a bridge. It has many attractions such as the sea-eroded cave, Umanose Cave, a diving spot, and a cute lighthouse.
URL:https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/d2t/chiki/p950054.html


Saru Island



This is an uninhabited island in Yokosuka City. Although uninhabited, the island is well maintained and can be enjoyed as a little resort in a 30-minute boat ride. Most of the island, which has a circumference of 1.6 km, is a park where visitors can enjoy nature walks. The clarity of the ocean color is also excellent, and swimming and barbecues can be enjoyed. There is only one restaurant on the island, serving Yokosuka's famous Yokosuka Navy Curry and Miura Peninsula
You can enjoy a seared mackerel lunch box and other dishes in style.

The ruins of the military fortifications are also intact!



The military fortress built in the Meiji era (1868-1912) remains intact, and it is said to be like the world of Laputa with the greenery growing there. If you sign up for a tour of the uninhabited island of Sarushima and its historical sites, you can enter the fortress and be guided around. You can actually see the red-brick turrets, barracks, and ammunition depot. Because the military activities themselves were secret, trees are planted everywhere.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Sarushima (Monkey Island)
Address: 1 Sashima, Yokosuka-shi, Yokosuka 238-0019
Phone number: 046-822-9561 (Sarujima Park)
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Ferry round-trip 1,400 yen for adults/700 yen for elementary school students
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is an uninhabited island located in Yokosuka City. The entire island is a park where visitors can tour military fortifications and other facilities.

Tai Chung Valley



The valley is known for its hot springs. A ropeway leads visitors up the valley so that they can observe the steam blowing out of the valley. You can clearly see how the steam containing hydrogen sulfide makes the valley dry up.
The Hakone Geo Museum provides visitors with detailed information about this volcanic activity and how hot springs are created. There is also an Owakudani Enmei Jizoson on top, so it is recommended to visit together.

Owakudani Kuro-tamagokan



It is said that eating one of these eggs will increase your life span by seven years. The name comes from the fact that boiled eggs turn black when boiled in a hot spring pond. Only the eggs that are ready that day are sold, so be sure to try the hot, black eggs.
Although it has a strong impact, the egg inside is a normal boiled egg, which can be tasted.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Owakudani
Address: Hakone Sengokuhara, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa 250-0631
Telephone number: 0460-84-5201 (Owakudani Information Center)
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Ropeway Togendai Station - Owakudani Station Adults 1,250 yen/children 630 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is a valley in Hakone where steam is constantly gushing out. Kuro-tamago (black eggs) have become a specialty, and you can eat black boiled eggs.

Immobile



Fudo Falls, where water falls from 15 meters above, is enshrined with the deity Izusedaikokuson right next to it, so that visitors can enjoy the forest and the waterfall as a set. The waterfall is bathed in negative ions, giving visitors the feeling of being at a resort. The waterfall is surrounded by a 360-degree forest, and is a must-see.

There is also a teahouse at the foot of the waterfall



Visitors can also enjoy a cup of tea while soaking up the negative ions.
There is also a footbath, which is unique to hot spring resorts, and you can eat oshiruko (sweet red-bean soup), a specialty of the area. There are also eggs boiled in hot spring water and amazake (sweet sake), making it a relaxing place to enjoy. On the way home, visitors can take a day trip to a hot spring, making this a spot that is easy to enjoy.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Fudotaki Waterfall
Address: Miyaue, Yugawara-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa 259-0314
Phone number: 0465-64-1234
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This waterfall falls from a height of 15 meters in the forest. You can also eat delicious oshiruko (sweet red-bean soup) while bathing in negative ions in the forest.

three important Rinzai temples, second in significance to the Kyoto Gozan



It is a reef made of three stones in the sea at Cape Manazuru. It is part of the Kanagawa Prefectural Manazuru Peninsula Nature Park, a spot with many spectacular viewpoints. It was formed naturally by lava that erupted about 150,000 years ago.
It is also famous for looking like a daruma (a Japanese doll) formed by the winter sunrise overlapping the surface of the sea. There is a promenade along the shore from Mitsuishi, which allows visitors to enjoy the many faces of the sea. At low tide, visitors can walk across to Mitsuishi from the beach, so it is recommended that you cross the beach while watching your step.

The view is spectacular even during the daytime.



It is famous for sunrise, but of course it can be seen beautifully in the daytime as well.
Coral anemones also inhabit the area, making it a perfect place for nature observation. It is also a popular place for playing on the shore and observing sea creatures. The Hakone Geopark Geo Site is also located here, with an observation plaza, a coffee shop, and a store.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Mitsuishi
Address: Manazuru, Manazuru-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa 259-0201
Phone number: 0465-68-2543
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: At the tip of the Manazuru Peninsula is a reef that looks like three stones, naturally formed by lava that erupted about 150,000 years ago.

Senshigahara Highlands



The Sengokuhara Plateau is famous for its autumn soot spots.
The meadow is open not only in the fall but all year round, making it a popular open-air spot as well. A boardwalk runs through the middle of the meadow, making it a recommended sightseeing spot where visitors can feel like they are walking in the middle of the meadow. There are also restaurants around the area, where you can enjoy a meal while looking at the meadow. It is a very relaxing spot because it is not often that you can see a grassland as far as the eye can see.

golden-pink soot



Especially popular with tourists is the Susuki (Japanese pampas grass) season, which is a highlight from late September to early November, with the Susuki Festival held in between. The course is designed to walk to the end of the trail and turn back so that visitors can enjoy the sooty perennials. There are also many marshland plants, allowing visitors to enjoy nature while viewing rare plants.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Sengokubara Kogen (Sengokubara Plateau)
Address: Sengokuhara, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa 250-0631
Phone number: 0460-85-7410
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The Susukino Plateau stretches all over the area. It is beautiful during the Susuki season, but it is a spot that can be enjoyed all year round.
URL:http://www.town.hakone.kanagawa.jp/index.cfm/8,267,37,156,html


summary

If you get tired of the crowds in the city, we recommend going to see nature. We recommend seeing waterfalls, being surrounded by forests and soaking up the negative ions, or crossing over to an island to enjoy nature. If you are going sightseeing, you can also enjoy eating foods that are unique to the area and becoming immersed in the local culture.
There are many natural tourist destinations in Kanagawa, so please enjoy them.

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