Culture Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu 2026 Early Nov This is an annual Daimyō procession in the city of Hakone, with a parade with 170 persons in traditional costumes
12 Gardens & Parks Hokokuji Bamboo Garden in Kamakura Jessica A Paje The 2,000 Moso-bamboo garden at Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura is not only a great alternative to the iconic Sagano Bamboo Grove ..
Festivals Miura Kaigan Fireworks Festival 2026 Early Aug The fireworks were spectacular at the annual Miura Kaigan festival.
Culture Hasedera Temple Kamakura’s Hasedera Temple, a sister temple to Nara’s temple of the same name, is renowned for its 11-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy...
Museums Kurihama’s Perry Park Tomoko Kamishima Since Perry came on shore at Kurihama in 1853, the history of Japan suddenly and forever changed. Perry Park is the starting point..
11 Gardens & Parks Yokohama's Minato-no-mieru-oka Park Tomoko Kamishima There are six pleasant parks alongside Yokohama Bay. The park furthest to the east is Minato-no-mieru-oka Park.
Museums Yokohama History Museum Harumi Inouye If you want to learn about the history of Yokohama, visit the Yokohama History Museum near the so-called “Kohoku New Town”.
Culture Taura Plum Grove Festival 2027 Early Feb - Early Mar Plum blossoms signal spring's impending arrival in Japan, and one great place to enjoy them in Kanagawa Prefecture is at the..