About the best of our town, Kanagawa

In order to preserve, protect, and pass on the unique charm of Kanagawa Ward and unique to Kanagawa Ward to the next generation, the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama's opening, this comprehensive collection of attractive resources from various fields, including nature, culture, history, lifestyle and industry. In 2008-21, it was approved by the Kanagawa Ward Asset System Promotion Committee, which consists of inhabitants of a ward, businesses, and the government, as well as the results of applications and popularity voting by residents of the ward. （List of Kanagawa Prefecture's best list (PDF: 325KB)）

In addition to walking guides, the appeal of Kanagawa Ward, we will also post event information as needed.

　One of our best town in Kanagawa – Attractive transmission of Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi (kanagawa-totteoki.com (outside site)

This is a two-dimensional barcode on the homepage dedicated to "My Town Kanagawa Top".
If you read and read it on your smartphone or tablet, you will be connected to a dedicated site.

Explains how to read a QR code (two-dimensional barcode) with a smartphone, etc.
If you don't know how to read it, please refer to it.
Click the above "How to read QR Code (Created by Sayama City community hall Liaison Council)" (PDF: 754KB)
※This text has been published with the consent of the Sayama City community hall Liaison Council.

As a project commemorating the 90th anniversary of the constituency system, we held a popular vote for "My town Kanagawa special" in 2017.

• Voting period: July 24, 2017 to September 18, 2017 (57 days)
• Total number of votes: 4,522 votes (total of 4 divisions)

No. 1 Kougaya Park 106 votes
A great night view spot for cherry blossoms. During the Warring States period, it became the stage of "Gongenyama Battle".
Since the end of the Tokugawa period, steep mountains have been cut off to reclaim Kanagawa Daiba and railway land.
・Living & Culture Division
1st place Urashima Legend 180 votes
According to a legend from the ward, Taro Urashima learned that his parents had died on his way home from Ryugu Castle.
It is said that he arrived at the peak of Shirohata, where his parents' grave is located, and became a guardian deity of the people with Otohime while protecting the tomb.

1st place Urashima Legend 180 votes
According to a legend from the ward, Taro Urashima learned that his parents had died on his way home from Ryugu Castle.
It is said that he arrived at the peak of Shirohata, where his parents' grave is located, and became a guardian deity of the people with Otohime while protecting the tomb.
　
　

No. 1 Rokukakubashi Shopping Street 199 votes
Retro air reminiscent of the 1930s and distinctive events such as Dokiri Yami Market, Shopping Street Pro-Wrestling, and flea market
It is a shopping street where the new breath lives together.

No. 1 Tokaido Kami Nagawa-juku 133 votes
During the Edo period, the Tokaido was developed, and the third post town from Nihonbashi, Tokaido Kami Nagawa-juku, was established.
As a result, it prospered as a key point for land transportation such as Tokaido and Kanagawa Roads.
Please refer to the list of voting results for the second and lower ranks in each category.

From 2018, a newspaper contest was held to convey the appeal of Kanagawa Ward for elementary school students living and studying in the city.
The purpose of this contest is for elementary school students to rediscover the various attractions of the ward, both inside and outside the school district, and to raise interest in the community by creating handmade newspapers.