Things to Do in Manazuru (真鶴町), Kanagawa: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

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

Overview & City Profile

Manazuru (真鶴町) in Kanagawa Prefecture (Kanto, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Ten Province Pass (十国峠), Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳), Dōryōson Hakone Betsuin (道了尊箱根別院) and served by Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km) via the regional hub at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station. Set at 132 m elevation (35.1656°N, 139.1334°E), Manazuru 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 Yugawara (湯河原町) (4.9 km), Odawara (小田原市) (9.5 km), Atami (熱海市) (9.6 km), Hakone (箱根町) (10.2 km).

Situated across rolling inland terrain at 132 m elevation in Kanagawa Prefecture, Manazuru is anchored by local landmarks including Ten Province Pass (十国峠), Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳), Dōryōson Hakone Betsuin (道了尊箱根別院) and connects to neighboring Yugawara, Odawara, Atami via Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km). Within Kanagawa Prefecture, Manazuru (真鶴町) serves as a town (町) 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 Manazuru (真鶴町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Manazuru (真鶴町) from Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km) at 132 m elevation (35.1656°N, 139.1334°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Manazuru):

• Ten Province Pass (十国峠) — local sightseeing landmark near Manazuru (真鶴町).
• Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳) — local sightseeing landmark near Manazuru (真鶴町).
• Dōryōson Hakone Betsuin (道了尊箱根別院) — local sightseeing landmark near Manazuru (真鶴町).
• Hakone Komagatake (箱根駒ヶ岳) — local sightseeing landmark near Manazuru (真鶴町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Manazuru: Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km) (connecting to Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Manazuru

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Manazuru (真鶴町) and Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanto:

• Yugawara (湯河原町) — 4.9 km from Manazuru (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Odawara (小田原市) — 9.5 km from Manazuru (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Atami (熱海市) — 9.6 km from Manazuru (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Hakone (箱根町) — 10.2 km from Manazuru (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Kannami (函南町) — 13.9 km from Manazuru (Shizuoka Prefecture)

Getting to Manazuru & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Manazuru (真鶴町) via Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 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 Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km) to reach central Manazuru (35.1656°N, 139.1334°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Yokohama with Manazuru (真鶴町) and neighboring Yugawara, Odawara, Atami. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Manazuru, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Manazuru between Yokohama and Yugawara 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 Manazuru: While Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km) anchors public transit for Manazuru, picking up a rental car at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station makes it easy to link Ten Province Pass (十国峠) and Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳) with nearby Yugawara (湯河原町) (4.9 km), Odawara (小田原市) (9.5 km), Atami (熱海市) (9.6 km), Hakone (箱根町) (10.2 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Manazuru (真鶴町) & Kanagawa

Dining near Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km) and across Manazuru (真鶴町) highlights the regional food culture of Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanto. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Manazuru:

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

If you are dining in Manazuru (真鶴町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km).

Where to Stay in Manazuru (真鶴町)

Visitors staying overnight in Manazuru (真鶴町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km), or base at major rail hubs in Yokohama (Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station) or neighboring Yugawara, Odawara, Atami for quick train access into Manazuru. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Manazuru & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Manazuru (真鶴町, 132 m elevation at 35.1656°N, 139.1334°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 Ten Province Pass (十国峠) in Manazuru (真鶴町) 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 Manazuru (真鶴町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Manazuru: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station or Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km) for local bus schedules to Ten Province Pass (十国峠) and walking maps of Manazuru (真鶴町).
• Cash & ATMs in Manazuru: Convenience stores and major hotels around Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Ten Province Pass (十国峠) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Manazuru accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Manazuru: Around Manazuru Station (真鶴駅) (1.0 km) and neighboring Yugawara, Odawara, Atami, 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.