🌊A day trip to Kanazawa Hakkei, a landscape of sea, history and tranquility

🌊 A Day in Kanazawa-Hakkei: A Scenic Journey of Sea, History, and Silence

10:00 AM
Depart Kanazawa-Hakkei Station
Snacks and cafes available around the station
10:15 AM
Hakkei Issho Stepping Stones
A small historical spot that reveals the origins of place names
10:45 AM
Kanto Gakuin University Chapel
A quiet chapel and campus stroll (advance confirmation recommended)
11:30 AM
Move to Nojima Park (10-minute walk)
Yokohama's premier natural park

🧭 Trip.com Moments: A Quiet Half-Day in Kanazawa-Hakkei, Encountering the Sea and Faith

📍 Hakkei Issho Stepping Stones

A remnant of the path traveled by travelers long ago, walking along the coast and admiring the islands. Not far from Kanazawa-Hakkei Station, a pair of stepping stones resembling a 1.8L bottle of sake remains discreetly tucked away in a residential area.
• Nowadays, a small shrine and a signboard are the landmarks. While few tourists visit, this place offers a glimpse into one of the origins of the place's name, "Hakkei."
• History buffs might also want to visit to see the Edo-period ukiyo-e prints of Kanazawa Hakkei.

📍Location: Seto, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture (5-minute walk from Keikyu Kanazawa-Hakkei Station)
🕰️Open-to-view (outdoor, free)

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⛪ Kanto Gakuin University Chapel

Kanto Gakuin University's beautiful chapel stands in the center of the Kanazawa-Hakkei campus. Built with brick, it exudes a modern yet serene solemn atmosphere.
• In addition to being used for Sunday services and campus ceremonies, it is also open to the public on certain days, so we recommend checking in advance.
• Popular among students as a place of spiritual peace. Occasional chapel events featuring chapel music and pipe organ performances are also held.

📍Location: 1-50-1 Mutsuura Higashi, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
🎓Kanto Gakuin University Kanazawa-Hakkei Campus
🕰️Visits: Reservations required or during open events (check university information)

🌿 Nojima Park
• An observation deck on a small hill offers panoramic views of the ocean at Kanazawa-Hakkei, Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, and the Boso Peninsula!
• Enjoy barbecues and clam digging on the beach. The panoramic views from Nojimayama Observatory are especially recommended.
• Historical landmarks dot the park, including the Commemorative Memorial for Commemorating Perry's Landing and the former Ito Hirobumi Villa (free interior tours available).

📍24 Nojima-cho, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
🕰️ Open all day, observation deck open until evening

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🏯 Shomyo-ji Temple
• Established in the Kamakura period, this renowned temple associated with the Kanazawa Bunko Library features a beautiful, relaxing Pure Land-style garden.
• The red Soribashi Bridge, Aji Pond, and seasonal flowers (cherry blossoms in spring and irises in early summer) make it a popular photo spot.
• The temple is often filled with quiet worshippers, creating a particularly solemn atmosphere in the mornings and evenings.

📍 212-1 Kanazawa-cho, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture (12-minute walk from Keikyu Kanazawa-Bunko Station)
🕰️ Free entry to the temple grounds, museum hours 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed Tuesdays)

☕ Cafe near the station: Blue Tree Cafe
• A glass-walled seaside cafe, located a 3-minute walk from the Kanazawa Seaside Line's "Umi no Koen South Exit."
• Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and the park's greenery from the cafe. Lunch and cake sets are popular, as you can feel the sea breeze.
• A wide variety of beach-themed dishes, including daily pasta dishes, taco rice, and coffee jelly floats.

📍 2F, 17-9 Seto, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 236-0027
🕰️ 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays)

51st Kanazawa Festival Fireworks Display / Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Scheduled)

This fireworks display will be held at Umi no Koen in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama. Approximately 3,500 fireworks will be launched over a 60-minute period. Colorful fireworks will be launched into the Yokohama night sky from the waters surrounded by Hakkeijima, Umi no Koen, and Nojima. A series of diverse star mines will add a touch of color to the display, and the annual extra-large star mine will be the finale. Admission is free, and you can enjoy the fireworks from the sand or the park's lawns. "

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