Things to Do in Samukawa (寒川町), Kanagawa: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

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

Overview & City Profile

Samukawa (寒川町) 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), Inamuraga Saki (新田義貞徒渉伝説地) and served by Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km) via the regional hub at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station. Set at 14 m elevation (35.3769°N, 139.3859°E), Samukawa 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 Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) (5 km), Atsugi (厚木市) (6.5 km), Hiratsuka (平塚市) (7.4 km), Ayase (綾瀬市) (7.6 km).

Set across coastal plains and river valleys at 14 m elevation in Kanagawa Prefecture, Samukawa 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), Inamuraga Saki (新田義貞徒渉伝説地) and connects to neighboring Chigasaki, Atsugi, Hiratsuka via Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km). Within Kanagawa Prefecture, Samukawa (寒川町) 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 Samukawa (寒川町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Samukawa (寒川町) from Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km) at 14 m elevation (35.3769°N, 139.3859°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Samukawa):

• Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園) — local sightseeing landmark near Samukawa (寒川町).
• Yokohama Dōbutsu no Mori Park (横浜動物の森公園) — local sightseeing landmark near Samukawa (寒川町).
• Inamuraga Saki (新田義貞徒渉伝説地) — local sightseeing landmark near Samukawa (寒川町).
• Yokohamashi Jidō Yūenchi (横浜市児童遊園地) — local sightseeing landmark near Samukawa (寒川町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Samukawa: Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km) (connecting to Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Samukawa

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Samukawa (寒川町) and Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanto:

• Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) — 5 km from Samukawa (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Atsugi (厚木市) — 6.5 km from Samukawa (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Hiratsuka (平塚市) — 7.4 km from Samukawa (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Ayase (綾瀬市) — 7.6 km from Samukawa (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Ebina (海老名市) — 7.7 km from Samukawa (Kanagawa Prefecture)

Getting to Samukawa & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Samukawa (寒川町) via Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 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 Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km) to reach central Samukawa (35.3769°N, 139.3859°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Yokohama with Samukawa (寒川町) and neighboring Chigasaki, Atsugi, Hiratsuka. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Samukawa, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Samukawa between Yokohama and Chigasaki 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 Samukawa: While Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km) anchors public transit for Samukawa, 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 Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市) (5 km), Atsugi (厚木市) (6.5 km), Hiratsuka (平塚市) (7.4 km), Ayase (綾瀬市) (7.6 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Samukawa (寒川町) & Kanagawa

Dining near Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km) and across Samukawa (寒川町) highlights the regional food culture of Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanto. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Samukawa:

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

If you are dining in Samukawa (寒川町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km).

Where to Stay in Samukawa (寒川町)

Visitors staying overnight in Samukawa (寒川町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km), or base at major rail hubs in Yokohama (Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station) or neighboring Chigasaki, Atsugi, Hiratsuka for quick train access into Samukawa. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Samukawa & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Samukawa (寒川町, 14 m elevation at 35.3769°N, 139.3859°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 Samukawa (寒川町) 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 Samukawa (寒川町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Samukawa: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station or Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km) for local bus schedules to Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園) and walking maps of Samukawa (寒川町).
• Cash & ATMs in Samukawa: Convenience stores and major hotels around Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 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 Samukawa accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Samukawa: Around Miyayama Station (宮山駅) (0.8 km) and neighboring Chigasaki, Atsugi, Hiratsuka, 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.