2025 Samukawa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#cityplaybook Sometimes the best days are the quiet ones—and a visit to Samukawa Shrine offers just that. Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, this area is known for its calming atmosphere, spacious grounds, and deep spiritual roots. I started the day with a visit to Samukawa Shrine, one of the most important shrines in the region. Surrounded by tall trees and wide paths, it’s a place that invites you to breathe a little deeper and slow down. Nearby, I also stopped by Miyayama Shrine, a smaller but equally peaceful spot tucked into a quiet corner of the town. In the afternoon, I headed to Samukawa Chuo Park for a little picnic under the trees. If you visit during cherry blossom season, this park is especially beautiful—soft pink petals falling with the breeze, kids playing, and a sense of ease in the air. Why I recommend Samukawa: ・It’s a perfect day trip if you’re looking to escape the city and recharge ・The combination of nature and tradition creates a calm you can really feel 📍Samukawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan #Samukawa #Kanagawa #SamukawaShrine #MiyayamaShrine #ChuoPark #SakuraPicnic #LocalJapan #ShrineWalk #PeacefulJapan #SlowTravel

#FuriTabi Samukawa Shrine is a shrine located in Miyayama, Samukawa-cho, Koza-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is the Ichinomiya of Sagami Province. It is a Shikinaisha (shrine within the Imperial Court) and was formerly ranked as a Kokuhei-chusha (middle-ranking shrine). It is currently a beppyo shrine of the Association of Shinto Shrines. It is one of the famous shrines in the Kanto region, and attracts approximately 2 million visitors per year. It is the second most visited shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture for New Year's worship, after Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura City. Samukawa Shrine is located near the Sagami River in Kanagawa Prefecture, between Ebina and Chigasaki. The nearest station is Miyayama Station on the JR Sagami Line. Address 3916 Miyayama, Samukawa-cho, Koza-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 253-0195

#thingstodo A nice wide open park with plenty of space for kids to run and play, picnicking, etc. Especially appealing during cherry blossom season in April. There is nice trail around the perimeter of the park that is very popular with joggers.