Kanagawa Prefecture is a diverse region south of Tokyo offering everything from the cosmopolitan port city of Yokohama to the ancient temples of Kamakura and the volcanic hot springs of Hakone. It combines urban sophistication with natural beauty, including stunning views of Mount Fuji and the rugged Shonan coastline.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Gora Kadan Ryokan
Originally built as an Imperial Villa, Gora Kadan is widely considered Japan's most exemplary luxury ryokan. Private outdoor onsen baths (rotenburo), 12-course kaiseki dinners, and immaculate omotenashi service.
Hakone Retreat fore/rest
Ultra-luxury private forest villas, each with indoor and outdoor onsen baths, in deep cedar forest. Modern Japanese minimalist design with curated art collection. The ultimate Hakone seclusion experience.
Fujiya Hotel
Japan's oldest Western-style hotel (1878), a National Cultural Property combining Victorian architecture, Japanese garden onsen, and a storied guest history including Charlie Chaplin and John Lennon.
InterContinental Yokohama Grand
Yokohama's most prominent luxury tower with harbor-view rooms, premium spa, and the acclaimed Sirius rooftop restaurant. The apex of contemporary urban luxury in Kanagawa.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Ryokan Onsen
Many Hakone ryokan offer private outdoor onsen baths (kashikiri roten-buro) for 1–2 hours at around 3,000–10,000 JPY. Soaking alone in a volcanic hot spring in a cedar-framed outdoor bath in Hakone's forest is one of the world's great luxury moments.
Tea Ceremony at Gora Kadan
Private tea ceremony in an authentic chashitsu (tea room) with a master tea practitioner. Learn the philosophy of wabi-cha — the Japanese aesthetic of finding beauty in imperfection — through the ritual of matcha preparation.
Yokohama Yacht Charter
Private yacht charter from Yokohama Bay, circling the Minato Mirai skyline at sunset with champagne, sushi, and a personal crew. One of the most impressive ways to see Yokohama.
Hakone Romancecar Special Express
First-class travel on the Odakyu Romancecar (VSE or GSE class) — wide panoramic windows, reserved seats, and an almost art-deco elegance. The premium way to arrive in Hakone from Tokyo.