Popular places to take photos in Kanagawa Prefecture

List of photography spots in Kanagawa Prefecture

Kanagawa Prefecture has many scenic spots where you can enjoy rich natural locations surrounded by the sea and mountains, historic cityscapes, and beautiful night views. All of these places are easily accessible from Tokyo and can be visited on a day trip, making them popular weekend getaways.

In spring, the cherry blossoms along the Ooka River and in Sankeien Garden are magnificent, offering a one-of-a-kind view of the collaboration of flowers and traditional architecture. In summer, the sunset views from Enoshima Island and the shoreline of Yuigahama are beautiful, and many visitors come to capture the moment when the sea and sky are tinted with color with their cameras. In the fall, the autumn leaves around Hakone and Lake Tanzawa change colors, and the reflections on the lakes are like a painting. In winter, the illumination of the Yokohama Minato Mirai area and the night view become more brilliant, creating a romantic atmosphere.

The dynamic natural scenery of the old temples of Kamakura, the sea view from Hase-ji Temple, and the cliffs and wild waves of Jōgashima are also unique attractions of Kanagawa Prefecture. The scenery changes with the seasons and time of day, so no matter how many times you visit, you will always find something new to discover.

The superb scenic spots in Kanagawa Prefecture are recommended not only for those who love photography, but also for those who want to refresh themselves in a quiet place and take the time to enjoy the seasonal scenery. We invite you to experience the unique scenery of Kanagawa, where nature, history, and urban landscapes are well balanced.

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Satoyama Garden | A Black Swallowtail Perched on a Flower

This photo was taken at Satoyama Garden and shows a black swallowtail butterfly perched daintily on a beautiful flower.
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Sagamihara Park | A Low-Angle Shot of a Single Red Spider Lily

This photo was taken from a low angle close to the ground of a single red spider lily that I spotted blooming in Sagamihara Park.
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Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) | The Contrast Between Blue Maple Leaves and Bright Green

I took this photo at Seifuku-ji Temple (Yokohama), focusing on the contrast between the blue maple leaves and the bright green visible in the background.
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Satoyama Garden | A Black Swallowtail Butterfly Flying Over a Flower Field

This photo was taken at Satoyama Garden and shows a black swallowtail butterfly flying through a field of colorful flowers.
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Sagamihara Park | Photographing Blue Maple Leaves Under a Cloudy Sky from the Back

This photo was taken at Sagamihara Park, looking up at the underside of a blue maple leaf I found early one cloudy morning.
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Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) | Orange Higanbana and Black Swallowtail Butterflies

This photo was taken at Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) and shows a black swallowtail butterfly perched on an orange-colored red spider lily.
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Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) | Orange Higanbana and Lanterns

This photo was taken at Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama), with a composition that looks up from the bottom of the stairs, capturing the orange red spider lilies and the paper lanterns.
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Sagamihara Park | Looking up and taking a photo of the maple leaves that have begun to change color

This photo was taken at Sagamihara Park, looking up from the bottom toward the top at the maple leaves, which were beginning to turn a faint shade of red in anticipation of fall.
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Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) | Stairs, Red Spider Lilies, and Lanterns

This photo was taken at Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama), capturing the lanterns, red spider lilies, and crape myrtles together, including the stairs on the temple grounds.
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Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) | Red Spider Lilies, Lanterns, and Crape Myrtle

This photo was taken at Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) and captures the beautifully blooming orange red spider lilies, the paper lanterns, and even the crape myrtle flowers blooming in the background.
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Sagamihara Park | Metasequoia Avenue Before the Fall Foliage

This photo was taken with a tripod at Sagamihara Park, showing a row of metasequoia trees just as their fall foliage is about to reach its peak.
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Yokohama English Garden | Halloween Display on the Arch

This photo shows a Halloween display inside an arch set up along the main path at the Yokohama English Garden.
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Satoyama Garden | A Field of Red Salvia Flowers

This photo was taken at Satoyama Garden and shows red salvia flowers visible from beneath a tree.
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Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) | A Single Red Spider Lily and a Paper Lantern

This photo was taken at Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama), where I focused on a single, beautifully blooming orange spider lily and included a paper lantern in the background.
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Sagamihara Park | Photo of pampas grass taken from a diagonal angle below

This photo was taken at Sagamihara Park from an angle that looks up diagonally at the tall, beautiful pampas grass.
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Satoyama Garden | Fountain Grass in the Flower Garden

I took this photo at Satoyama Garden because the fountain grass looked so beautiful in the flower field.
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Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) | Red Higan Flowers and Lanterns

This photo was taken at Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) and shows the red spider lilies alongside the paper lanterns lining the temple grounds.
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Satoyama Garden | A Black Swallowtail Resting on a Flower

This photo was taken from the side at Satoyama Garden and shows a black swallowtail butterfly perched among beautiful, colorful flowers.
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Satoyama Garden | A Bee Perched on a Salvia Plant

This photo was taken at Satoyama Garden and shows a bee perched on a salvia flower.
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Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) | Higanbana Flower Hand-Washing Ceremony

This photo was taken at Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) and shows a flower-adorned hand-washing basin decorated with red spider lilies.
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