Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Kanagawa
Summary
Kanagawa Prefecture, located in the south of Tokyo, boasts a population of about 9.2 million, the second largest population in Japan after Tokyo, and is not only a thriving industry such as automobiles and robots, but also a prefecture rich in nature such as the sea and mountains. In Kanagawa Prefecture, there are Yokohama with Chinatown, Yamashita Park, Red Brick Warehouse; Kawasaki with a wonderful night view of the factory; Kamakura with many temples where you can touch the history; and, Hakone, a popular tourist destination in the western part of the prefecture. There are many places to visit and to enjoy.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by train
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From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
25 minutesYokohama Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Ashinoko
Ashinoko is located in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is a popular tourist spot where you can see Mt. Fuji. Why don't you enjoy the wonderful view from the lake on a pleasure boat or a pirate boat?
Kotokuji-temple
The Great Buddha of Kotoku-in is a 7-minute walk from Hase Station on the Enoden Line. The image height is about 11.3 m and the weight is about 121 tons. This Buddha statue was built in 1252. You are allowed to enter the "body" of the Great Buddha (Fee-charging).
Foods recommended by locals
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Shirasudon
"Shirasudon" made from "Shirasu" caught in Sagami Bay is famous as a regional gourmet, and if you come to the area around Kamakura and Enoshima, you should definitely try it. April, May, July and October, when the catch is high, are recommended months!
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Iekei ramen
The family ramen that originated in Yokohama originates from the Yoshimura family in the photo. A ramen featuring thick straight noodles with pork bones and a soy sauce base soup. Please try it when you come to Yokohama.
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Kanagawa Prefecture has a warm and rainy Pacific climate, with the mountains of Tanzawa and Hakone to the northwest, plains and the ocean to the east and south, and the influence of the Kuroshio Current in the Pacific Ocean. Temperatures in July to August often exceed 30 degrees Celsius, so short-sleeved clothing is recommended. In the winters, cold winds blow due to the presence of the mountains on the eastern border of the prefecture. As such, down jackets and other cold-weather gear will be necessary in the middle of winter.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
61,917 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
8,592 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
677 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
558 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
241 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
China
Nepal
Vietnam
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Kanagawa Prefecture: 12,256
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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