Kamakura: Things to Do on a Day Trip From Tokyo
Just south of Tokyo is Kamakura, a very popular day trip destination — and it's easy to see why! Chock full with shrines, temples, beautiful mountains, beaches, and a bustling town of culture.
Articles about Yokohama and Kanagawa
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Festival of Lights: Top 6 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's where you can see this natural phenomenon.
Day Trip from Tokyo: Hitting Up Hakone
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
Yokohama and Kanagawa Attractions
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Hakone Sekisho Checkpoint
Hakone Sekisho Checkpoint is a historical site located in Hakone, Japan along the Old Tokaido …
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Tokaido Kawasaki Shuku Kohryukan
Situated on the old Tokaido (the road that linked Edo and Kyoto along the coast), the Tokaido …
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World’s Shortest Escalator Kawasaki
Known officially as the Petit Escalator (shortened to puchi-kareta in Japanese), this is a tiny …
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Toshiba Science Museum
Located adjacent to the giant Lazona shopping mall to the northwest of JR Kawasaki Station, the …
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Bookoff Super Bazaar No. 409 Kawasaki Minatocho Store
Book Off is a well known chain of stores that buys and sells second hand goods. Not all Book …
Events in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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Aloha Yokohama
Back to it's original home at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, enjoy yourself in a Hawaiian paradise with live music and dancing, while snacking on some authentic treats and drinks.
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Stilla Havet Far East Tour 2023
The Swedish New Wave outfit Stilla Havet kick off their Japan and Thailand tour with a party in downtown Tokyo at Ruby Room.
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Nerd Nite Tokyo #50: Quantifiably Experienced
Do you like TED Talks? Do you want to listen to an intellectual discussion with a glass of wine or a pint of beer? Then head to Nerd Nite Tokyo.
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Enoshima Tenno Festival
This festival begins at 9:30 in the morning at Enoshima’s Hetsunomiya Shrine. A large mikoshi (portable shrine) from Yasaka Shrine is carried across the bridge from Enoshima to Koyuguri …
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Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival
Hiratsuka’s Tanabata is the biggest in the Kanto region, attracting around 1.7m visitors over the three days of the festival. The colourful festivities will be centered around the shopping …
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Kamakura Fireworks Festival
The Kamakura Fireworks Festival takes place at Yuigahama on the coast of Kamakura City. This would probably be a good finish to a day trip to the area to either enjoy the beach or visit the …
Popular Tours & Activities
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Save with the Klook Pass Tokyo
Get up to 48% off your tickets to Tokyo’s popular attractions, including Tokyo Disney, teamLab …
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Flexible Travel Insurance For Japan
SafetyWing offers travel medical insurance at affordable rates, from just under 1.5USD per day. …
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Cellular Voice and Data Plan – No Contract Required
Get a Japanese cell phone number, with voice calling and 30GB of monthly data, quickly and …
Restaurants in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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Osone Izakaya
Osone Izakaya is a small izakaya restaurant just a short walk from Hakone Yumoto Station. Run …
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Bakery & Table Hakone
Bakery & Table is a popular bakery and café in Hakone near the shore of Lake Ashi. And we …
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Club Citta
Club Citta is 1,300-person capacity club in Kawasaki that has hosted many music legends in its …
Eating & Drinking in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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The Cheeriest Christmas Markets in Tokyo
If you too like your holiday season with a bit of European flair.
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Try Famous Canadian Noodles at Yokohama’s Ramen Museum
Visit the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum for a taste of these famous Canadian noodles.
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Things To Do in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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April 2023: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
A chance to see the infamous penis festival, puppies, a courtesan parade and more!
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Spring Escapes: Top Day Trips from Tokyo
Must-see cherry blossom, tulip, and wisteria locations easily accessible from Tokyo.
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February 2023: Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
If you made a New Year's resolution to go out and explore more of the city, here are 5 events to help you do just that …
Shopping in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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Haul away from Home: Import Stores in Tokyo to Cure Your Cravings
If you're in Japan long enough to start missing your favorite foods, fear not, these Tokyo import stores are stocked!
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How to Buy a Kimono in Tokyo Without Breaking the Bank
Kimono never go out of style—read our insider tips and tricks to buying one of the most sought-after Japanese souvenirs.
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Getting Around in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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Tokyo to Hakone: Getting There and Back
Planning a trip to Hakone? Here are the cheapest, fastest, and easiest ways of getting there from Tokyo.
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Find the Best Transport from Narita Airport to Tokyo
How to get from the plane to your accommodation.
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Tokyo to Yokohama: Trains, Buses and Day Passes
Yokohama is a stone’s throw from Tokyo, but aside from catapults, how do you actually get there?
Itineraries in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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Making the Most of Business Trips to Tokyo: An Itinerary
Make your business trip to Tokyo more than just meetings and networking. Add some culture and …
