One of the pleasures of traveling is to taste the food of the place you are visiting. Here we will introduce you to the many delicious foods and products of Kanagawa, so rich in fare from both the ocean and the mountains. Come and savor the flavors of kanagawa!
Misaki Tuna "Maguro"
Misaki Port is where the most tuna is landed in Japan. In addition to fresh sashimi, there are such famous dishes as "kabuto yaki"(whole grilled tuna head).
Japanese Rice Wine "Nihon-shu"
"Nihon-shu" is Japanese wine made from rice, and Kanagawa produces some fine local rice wines using high quality water and rice from Fuji and Tanzawa regions.
Odawara Boild Fish Paste "Kamaboko"
Kamaboko is white fish paste formed into blocks and boiled. Odawara Kamaboko is famous nationwide . Have a go at making it yourself !
Oyama Tofu Cuisine
Tofu is made from soy beans and is a low-calorie, healthy food. Oyama uses its pure water to make tofu and you can try some delicious tofu dishes here.
Ashigara Tea
This is green tea harvested in Tanzawa and Hakone. This tea is renowned for its superlative flavor and fragrance.
Tanzawa Soba
Soba are Japanese noodles made from buckaheat flour. Tanzawa soba noodles are made with the region's high-quality water and are renowned for their firm texture. There are places where you can try your hand at making soba too.
Ramen
Ramen is an original Japanese dish developed from Chinese-style noodles. In Kanagawa, there are many popular ramen restaurants. Many people also visit the Ramen Museum at Shin-Yokohama.
White-bait Rice Bowl
Fresh white-bait (young sardines) are used to make this rice bowl dish, which you can try in Enoshima and other parts of the Shonan region.
Pork Cuisine
Kanagawa is famous for its high-quality pork such as Koza pork and Yamayuri pork. You can enjoy various dishes like pork cutlet,pork rice bowl and pork with beanpaste.