Exploring Kanagawa Prefecture.
#Yokohama
The principal city of Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama is often done as a day trip from Tokyo. However, with it's wealth of attractions, visitors may like to consider spending more than just a day.
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Highlights: Cup Noodles Museum, Kisha-Michi Promenade, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Yokohama Marine Tower, Gundam Factory Yokohama, Harbour View Park Observatory, Yokohama Chinatown (pictured), Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street, Yamate Italian Garden.
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Transport: The Shinkansen runs directly between JR Tokyo and JR Shin-Yokohama and take less than 20 minutes.
#Kawasaki.
The city of Kawasaki offers plenty of sightseeing opportunities. Its proximity to Tokyo also makes it easily accessible to those staying in the capital.
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Highlights: Shinshuen, Kawasaki Daishi, Kawasaki Daishi Omote-Sando (pictured), Via Cinecitta, La Citadella, Fujio. F. Fujio Museum, Nihon Minka-en, Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Tōgaku-in, Higashi-Takane forest park.
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Transport: From JR Tokyo and JR Ueno, one can reach JR Kawasaki in around 20 to 30 minutes.