Haneda Airport 39 min
Meigetsuin (28 min) Completed in 1383, this Rinzai Zen temple features a large round window & hydrangeas on the grounds. Hokokuji (19 min) Old temple noted for its dense bamboo grove, plus a tea house offering a matcha reception. Engakuji (29 min) Zen Buddhist complex, founded in 1282, with gates, temples, a giant bell & a relic of the Buddha. Osanbashi Pier Building (31 min) Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū (25 min) Shinto shrine established in 11th century, built in 1828 in the traditional Edo architectural style. Kenchoji (26 min) Large Zen temple complex in a serene setting featuring gardens & a trail with views of Mt. Fuji. Yokohama Chinatown (32 min) Japan's largest Chinatown, with around 250 Chinese-owned stores & eateries & a colorful entry gate. Yokohama Landmark Tower (30 min) This huge tower with a hotel, mall & offices also has an observation area with 360-degree views. Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (12 min) Opened in 1993, this amusement park offers an aquarium with sealife shows, rides & a marina. Enoshima (46 min) Cozy island offering hot springs, an English-style garden, a sacred shrine, caves & a lighthouse. Hasedera (33 min) Buddhist temple & gardens dating from the 8th century, with a huge wooden statue of the god Kannon. Kamakura Yuigahama Beach (30 min) Long stretch of sandy beachfront offering swimming, a public sea house & eateries. Sankeien Garden (26 min) Traditional Japanese garden opened in 1906, featuring historic buildings from around the country. Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse #2 (32 min) Former brick warehouse, now a shopping & cultural center with stores, cafes & seasonal events. Kōtoku-in (33 min) Tranquil temple known for a monumental, outdoor bronze statue of the Buddha in the seated position. |