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Kanagawa
Kanagawa (神奈川県) is a prefecture in the Kanto region of Japan; its capital is Yokohama (横浜市).
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Kanagawa in numbers
In 2025 about 3.8 million foreign visitors came to Kanagawa — 6th of the 47 prefectures. They spent an average of 54,000 yen each in the prefecture and stayed 2.9 nights there on average.
Foreign guests accounted for 18.4% of all guest nights booked in Kanagawa in 2025, up 11.5% on 2024 and +51.7% against 2019.
Visitors from France are the most likely to include Kanagawa in a trip (23.4% did in 2025), followed by Germany (21.5%) and Italy (19.9%).
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Foreign visitors in 2025 | 3.8 million (rank 6 of 47) |
| Average spend per visitor in the prefecture | 54,000 yen |
| Total spend by foreign visitors | 206.9 billion yen |
| Average nights spent in the prefecture | 2.9 |
| Foreign guest nights in 2025 (hotels, ryokan and other lodging) | 4,927,440 |
| Share of all guest nights that were foreign | 18.4% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2024 | +11.5% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2019 | +51.7% |
| Share of surveyed visitors who went to Kanagawa | 9.3% |
| Nationalities most likely to visit | France 23.4%, Germany 21.5%, Italy 19.9% |
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) (都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: visitors_10k = 10,000 persons; spend_per_person_10k_yen = 10,000 yen; spend_100m_yen = 100 million yen; nights = average nights.
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) (都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: guest nights (person-nights).
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) (表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: percent of respondents.
Climate in Kanagawa, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snowfall | Sun hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 4 cm | 193 |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 4 cm | 167 |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 0 cm | 169 |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) | 0 cm | 181 |
| May | 23°C (74°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 153 mm (6.0 in) | 0 cm | 187 |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) | 0 cm | 136 |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 0 cm | 171 |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) | 0 cm | 206 |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 0 cm | 141 |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 240 mm (9.5 in) | 0 cm | 137 |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 108 mm (4.2 in) | 0 cm | 151 |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 0 cm | 178 |
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) (station page). Snowfall is the monthly total of fresh snow.
Nearby prefectures
- Tokyo Kanto region · capital Tokyo (Shinjuku)
- Yamanashi Chubu region · capital Kofu
- Shizuoka Chubu region · capital Shizuoka
- Chiba Kanto region · capital Chiba
Sources
Official and primary sources used for this page. Checked October 8, 2026.
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) – 都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) – 都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値 — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) – 表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) — monthly climatological normals 1991–2020
To cite or link to this page: Kanagawa — Japan Pocket Guide, https://japanpocketguide.com/prefectures/kanagawa/