Things to Do in Kiyokawa (清川村), Kanagawa: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Kiyokawa (清川村) in Kanagawa Prefecture (Kanto, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園), Yokohama Dōbutsu no Mori Park (横浜動物の森公園), Mishōtai Zan (御正体山) and served by Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km) via the regional hub at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station. Set at 524 m elevation (35.4871°N, 139.2290°E), Kiyokawa offers travelers a base for sampling regional Yokohama Chinatown steamed buns & shumai, Yokohama Iekei tonkotsu-shoyu ramen, Shonan shirasu (whitebait bowls) cuisine and exploring neighboring Aikawa (愛川町) (7.9 km), Isehara (伊勢原市) (13.2 km), Hadano (秦野市) (13.4 km), Atsugi (厚木市) (13.8 km).

Set in a highland landscape at roughly 524 m above sea level in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kiyokawa is anchored by local landmarks including Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園), Yokohama Dōbutsu no Mori Park (横浜動物の森公園), Mishōtai Zan (御正体山) and connects to neighboring Aikawa, Isehara, Hadano via Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km). Within Kanagawa Prefecture, Kiyokawa (清川村) serves as a village (村) in kanagawa prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Yokohama Minato Mirai & Chinatown, ancient temples and Great Buddha of Kamakura, Enoshima Island, Odawara Castle, and Hakone hot springs overlooking Mt. Fuji.

What to See & Do in Kiyokawa (清川村): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Kiyokawa (清川村) from Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km) at 524 m elevation (35.4871°N, 139.2290°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Kiyokawa):

• Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園) — local sightseeing landmark near Kiyokawa (清川村).
• Yokohama Dōbutsu no Mori Park (横浜動物の森公園) — local sightseeing landmark near Kiyokawa (清川村).
• Mishōtai Zan (御正体山) — local sightseeing landmark near Kiyokawa (清川村).
• Meijinomori-Takao-kokutei Park — local sightseeing landmark near Kiyokawa (清川村).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Kiyokawa: Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km) (connecting to Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Kiyokawa

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Kiyokawa (清川村) and Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanto:

• Aikawa (愛川町) — 7.9 km from Kiyokawa (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Isehara (伊勢原市) — 13.2 km from Kiyokawa (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Hadano (秦野市) — 13.4 km from Kiyokawa (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Atsugi (厚木市) — 13.8 km from Kiyokawa (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Matsuda (松田町) — 13.8 km from Kiyokawa (Kanagawa Prefecture)

Getting to Kiyokawa & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Kiyokawa (清川村) via Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km): 25–30m from Tokyo Station to Yokohama or Kawasaki on JR lines; 35m to Odawara on the Tokaido Shinkansen; 55m to Kamakura on the JR Yokosuka Line. From Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station, transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km) to reach central Kiyokawa (35.4871°N, 139.2290°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Yokohama with Kiyokawa (清川村) and neighboring Aikawa, Isehara, Hadano. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Kiyokawa, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Kiyokawa between Yokohama and Aikawa can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Kiyokawa: While Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km) anchors public transit for Kiyokawa, picking up a rental car at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station makes it easy to link Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園) and Yokohama Dōbutsu no Mori Park (横浜動物の森公園) with nearby Aikawa (愛川町) (7.9 km), Isehara (伊勢原市) (13.2 km), Hadano (秦野市) (13.4 km), Atsugi (厚木市) (13.8 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Kiyokawa (清川村) & Kanagawa

Dining near Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km) and across Kiyokawa (清川村) highlights the regional food culture of Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanto. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Kiyokawa:

• Yokohama Chinatown steamed buns & shumai — regional specialty enjoyed across Kiyokawa (清川村) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Yokohama Iekei tonkotsu-shoyu ramen — regional specialty enjoyed across Kiyokawa (清川村) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Shonan shirasu (whitebait bowls) — regional specialty enjoyed across Kiyokawa (清川村) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Odawara kamaboko fish cakes — regional specialty enjoyed across Kiyokawa (清川村) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Yokosuka Kaigun curry — regional specialty enjoyed across Kiyokawa (清川村) and Kanagawa Prefecture.

If you are dining in Kiyokawa (清川村) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km).

Where to Stay in Kiyokawa (清川村)

Visitors staying overnight in Kiyokawa (清川村) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km), or base at major rail hubs in Yokohama (Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station) or neighboring Aikawa, Isehara, Hadano for quick train access into Kiyokawa. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Kiyokawa & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Kiyokawa (清川村, 524 m elevation at 35.4871°N, 139.2290°E): Late March–April for cherry blossoms in Kamakura & Yokohama Sankeien; June for Kamakura hydrangeas; October–December for crisp Mt. Fuji views from Hakone & Enoshima.

Wider sightseeing across Kanagawa Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園) in Kiyokawa (清川村) includes: Yokohama Minato Mirai & Chinatown, ancient temples and Great Buddha of Kamakura, Enoshima Island, Odawara Castle, and Hakone hot springs overlooking Mt. Fuji.

Practical Travel Tips for Kiyokawa (清川村)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Kiyokawa: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station or Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km) for local bus schedules to Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園) and walking maps of Kiyokawa (清川村).
• Cash & ATMs in Kiyokawa: Convenience stores and major hotels around Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Kiyokawa accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Kiyokawa: Around Afuri Jinja Station (阿夫利神社駅) (6.2 km) and neighboring Aikawa, Isehara, Hadano, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.