List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Kanagawa)

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This list is of the Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan that are located within the Prefecture of Kanagawa.[1]

National Places of Scenic Beauty[edit]

As of 1 January 2021, six Places have been designated at a national level.[2][3][4]

Site Municipality Comments Image Coordinates Type Ref.
Engaku-ji Gardens
円覚寺庭園
Engakuji teien
Kamakura also a Historic Site 35°20′12″N 139°32′43″E / 35.33677183°N 139.54539308°E / 35.33677183; 139.54539308 (Engakuji Gardens) 1, 8 [1]
Kenchō-ji Gardens
建長寺庭園
Kenchōji teien
Kamakura also a Historic Site 35°19′56″N 139°33′20″E / 35.33218681°N 139.55554868°E / 35.33218681; 139.55554868 (Kenchōji Gardens) 1, 8 [2]
Sankei-en
三溪園
Sankei-en
Yokohama 35°25′00″N 139°39′34″E / 35.41670715°N 139.65953823°E / 35.41670715; 139.65953823 (Sankei-en) 1 [3]
Yamate Park
山手公園
Yamate kōen
Yokohama 35°26′06″N 139°38′54″E / 35.43486506°N 139.64822258°E / 35.43486506; 139.64822258 (Yamate Park) 1 [4]
Zuisen-ji Gardens
瑞泉寺庭園
Zuisenji teien
Kamakura 35°19′38″N 139°34′32″E / 35.32722829°N 139.57546612°E / 35.32722829; 139.57546612 (Zuisenji Gardens) 1 [5]
Shinsenkyō
神仙郷
Shinsenkyō
Hakone 35°14′53″N 139°02′36″E / 35.248130°N 139.043200°E / 35.248130; 139.043200 (Shinsenkyō) [6]

Prefectural Places of Scenic Beauty[edit]

As of 1 May 2020, three Places have been designated at a prefectural level.[4][5]

Site Municipality Comments Image Coordinates Type Ref.
Tenjinjima, Kasajima, and Surrounding Waters
天神島、笠島及び周辺水域
Tenjinjima, Kasajima oyobi shūhen suiiki
Yokosuka also a Prefectural Natural Monument 35°13′19″N 139°36′12″E / 35.221944°N 139.603306°E / 35.221944; 139.603306 (Tenjinjima, Kasajima, and Surrounding Waters) [7]
Enoshima
江ノ島
Enoshima
Fujisawa also a Prefectural Historic Site 35°17′59″N 139°28′49″E / 35.299722°N 139.480278°E / 35.299722; 139.480278 (Enoshima) [8]
Shasui Falls
洒水の滝
Shasui-no-taki
Yamakita 35°21′09″N 139°03′41″E / 35.3525°N 139.061389°E / 35.3525; 139.061389 (Shasui Falls) [9]

Municipal Places of Scenic Beauty[edit]

As of 1 May 2020, five Places have been designated at a municipal level.[6]

Registered Places of Scenic Beauty[edit]

As of 1 January 2021, six Monuments have been registered (as opposed to designated) as Places of Scenic Beauty at a national level.[7][8]

Place Municipality Comments Image Coordinates Type Ref.
Onshi Hakone Park
恩賜箱根公園
Onshi Hakone kōen
Hakone 35°11′46″N 139°01′35″E / 35.19622°N 139.02630°E / 35.19622; 139.02630 (Onshi Hakone Park) [10]
Gōra Park
強羅公園
Gōra kōen
Hakone 35°14′55″N 139°02′42″E / 35.24860°N 139.04500°E / 35.24860; 139.04500 (Gōra Park) [11]
Shinsenkyō
神仙郷
Shinsenkyō
Hakone 35°14′53″N 139°02′36″E / 35.248130°N 139.043200°E / 35.248130; 139.043200 (Shinsenkyō) [12]
Nihon Ōdōri
日本大通り
Nihon ōdōri
Yokohama 35°26′47″N 139°38′33″E / 35.44651°N 139.64240°E / 35.44651; 139.64240 (Nihon Ōdōri) [13]
Yamashita Park
山下公園
Yamashita kōen
Yokohama 35°26′44″N 139°39′00″E / 35.44567°N 139.65000°E / 35.44567; 139.65000 (Yamashita Park) [14]
Yokohama Park
横浜公園
Yokohama kōen
Yokohama 35°26′37″N 139°38′25″E / 35.44371°N 139.64020°E / 35.44371; 139.64020 (Yokohama Park) [15]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Cultural Properties for Future Generations". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  2. ^ 史跡名勝天然記念物 [Number of Monuments of Japan by Prefecture] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Database of National Cultural Properties: 史跡名勝天然記念物 (名勝, 特別名勝 神奈川県)" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  4. ^ a b 文化財の指定等の状況 [Status of Cultural Properties] (in Japanese). Kanagawa Prefecture. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  5. ^ 都道府県別指定等文化財件数(都道府県分) [Number of Prefectural Cultural Properties by Prefecture] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  6. ^ 都道府県別指定等文化財件数(市町村分) [Number of Municipal Cultural Properties by Prefecture] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  7. ^ 登録文化財 [Number of Registered Cultural Properties by Prefecture] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Database of National Cultural Properties: 登録記念物(名勝地関係 神奈川県)" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 January 2021.

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