🌊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) ⸻ ⛪ 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 ⸻ 🏯 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. " #SummerVacation #TokyoTrip #PaintingTrip #DomesticTravelTricks #MyTravelPlan #SummerVacationTrip #SeasonalOverseasPlaces #OverseasTravelTricks #OverseasTravel #CommentCircle #in #AbsolutelyFreeTrip