Kanagawa Prefecture, located in southwestern Kanto region facing Sagami Bay, represents a naturally rich prefecture. Known for diverse attractions from ancient capital Kamakura to modern city Yokohama, while having no World Heritage sites, it possesses 19 national treasures, particularly rich in Kamakura period cultural heritage.

Kamakura Great Buddha (bronze seated Amida Buddha statue) at Kotoku-in Temple, approximately 13.35 meters tall weighing about 121 tons, was created around 1252. Originally housed within Great Buddha Hall, the building was lost to Muromachi period tsunamis, leaving the statue in open-air state. Its serene expression and magnificent form inspire many people, beloved as Kamakura's symbol.

Kencho-ji Temple Shariden (relic hall), built around 1285, represents a Zen architectural masterpiece designated as national treasure. Originally Minamoto Sanetomo's personal Buddha hall later relocated, it preserves precious pure Kamakura period Zen-style architecture.

Kamakura, where Minamoto Yoritomo established Kamakura Shogunate in 1185 as Japan's first warrior government capital, served as Japan's political center for approximately 150 years. Many temples and shrines including Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kencho-ji, Engaku-ji, and Hase-dera remain, with "Ancient Kamakura" attracting numerous tourists. Particularly beautiful during June hydrangea season at Meigetsu-in and Hase-dera.

Enoshima, tied island floating in Sagami Bay, features tourist spots including Enoshima Shrine, Enoshima Sea Candle observation lighthouse, and Iwaya caves. Summer brings beach-goers, while winter offers fantastical illuminated worlds through "Enoshima Illuminations." Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoden), streetcar connecting Kamakura and Enoshima, remains popular among tourists.

Hakone, designated as Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, represents international tourist destination known for Lake Ashi, hot springs, and museums. "Hakone Golden Course" connecting mountain railway, cable car, ropeway, and cruise boats is beloved by many tourists. Gora Park, Hakone Glass Forest Museum, and Hakone Open-Air Museum also remain popular tourist spots.

Yokohama, developing as international city supporting Japan's modernization since 1859 port opening, creates beautiful port town scenery harmonizing modern high-rise buildings with historic red brick warehouses in Minato Mirai 21 district. Yokohama Chinatown, Japan's largest Chinatown, offers authentic Chinese cuisine.

Kanagawa's food culture prominently features siumai as Yokohama specialty. Kiyoken siumai, beginning as railway bento, now represents standard Yokohama souvenirs. Iekei ramen also originated in Kanagawa, featuring rich pork bone soy sauce-based soup.

Shonan region, warm Sagami Bay coastal area, is known for shirasu rice bowls. Fresh raw shirasu from spring through autumn and year-round boiled shirasu offer fresh seafood flavors. Additionally, Kanagawa Prefecture actively produces sake, with breweries like Izumibashi Shuzo and Kubota Shuzo manufacturing high-quality local sake.