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Yokohama Station West Exit
About 1 minute on foot from Yokohama Station north-west exit, across Tsuruya Bridge.
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Kanagawa Driving Guide: Areas, Roads and Routes
Start with the Hakone and Shonan–Miura area guides to choose where to go. Use the detailed guides to check road restrictions and parking for each stop. If you need a car, continue to the Kanagawa rental comparison.
Get your bearings
Driving in Kanagawa divides into three distinct zones: the western mountain and caldera roads of Hakone, the southern Sagami Bay and peninsula coast of Shonan–Miura, and the eastern urban expressway bayfront around Yokohama and Kawasaki (including Daikoku PA). Use the map and table below to compare gateway ICs, stations and road character across the three zones.
| Driving zone | Main gateway ICs & stations | Road character | Best suited trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hakone (West: mountains, Lake Ashi & hot springs) | Odawara-Atsugi Road (Odawara-nishi IC, Hakoneguchi IC), Tomei Gotemba IC / Odawara Station | Hakone Shindo, Route 1, Route 138, Hakone Turnpike (¥900 standard car), Ashinoko Skyline (¥1,000) | Mountain ridge drives, Lake Ashi & Mt. Fuji viewpoints, Owakudani, Sengokuhara and hot-spring stays |
| 2. Shonan & Miura (Central/South coast: Sagami Bay & Tokyo Bay) | Shin-Shonan Bypass Chigasaki-kaigan IC / Yokohama-Yokosuka Road (Asahina, Zushi, Sahara, Maborikaigan ICs) / Yokohama Station | Route 134 coastal road, Yokohama-Yokosuka Road, Zuyo Shindo (¥100), Miura Jukan Road (¥310) | Coastal cruising past Enoshima, Shichirigahama and Kamakura, sunset stops in Hayama, and Jogashima / Misaki Port |
| 3. Yokohama & Kawasaki Bayfront (East: urban expressways & bay PAs) | Shutoko Bayshore Route (B), Yokohane Route (K1), Daikoku Route (K5) Daikoku JCT / Kawasaki-Ukishima JCT / Yokohama Station & Haneda area | Shutoko Bayshore Route, Yokohama Bay Bridge, Tsurumi Tsubasa Bridge, Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line connection at Kawasaki-Ukishima JCT | Shutoko night loops across Yokohama Bay Bridge and Tsurumi Tsubasa Bridge, Daikoku PA stops, and cross-bay drives |
Choose an area to explore
Two area guides are published in Kanagawa: Hakone and Shonan–Miura. Compare their scenery, road character, sample loops and seasonal/parking constraints side by side below before opening each area guide.
| Area | Scenery & road character | Suitable itinerary | Seasonal, traffic & parking notes | Primary rental base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakone | Mountain and caldera routes climbing to Taikanzan (approx. 1,000 m) and Lake Ashi. Combines toll-free highways (Hakone Shindo, Route 1, Route 138) with scenic ridge toll roads. | Toll-free 61 km loop from Odawara via Hakone Shindo to Lake Ashi, Owakudani and Sengokuhara (approx. 1 hr 50 min driving), or a 42 km loop via Hakone Turnpike and Taikanzan. | Standard ETC does not work on Hakone Turnpike (cash, ticket book or pre-registered ETCX). Owakudani road closes 17:00–9:00. Winter tyres are advised across Hakone from 1 Dec to 31 Mar. | Odawara Station (7 branches compared) |
| Shonan & Miura | Open coastal driving along Route 134 beside Sagami Bay (Chigasaki, Enoshima, Kamakura, Hayama) paired with the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road and Miura Peninsula routes. | Full 60 km coastal drive from Chigasaki-kaigan IC via Enoshima, Shichirigahama, Kamakura and Hayama to Jogashima and Misaki Port (approx. 1 hr 50 min driving), or a 16 km Kamakura–Enoshima trip. | Heavy weekend and summer traffic on Route 134 and in central Kamakura (New Year road closures around Kamakura Station). Yuigahama Underground and Hasedera car parks lock overnight after closing. | Yokohama Station (5 branches compared) |
Destination guide ·
Shonan and Miura coastal drive: Enoshima, Kamakura, Hayama and Jogashima
Plan a coastal drive from Chigasaki to Enoshima, Kamakura, Hayama and Misaki Port, with a route map, parking prices, opening hours and current road restrictions.
Destination guide ·
Hakone Driving Guide: Lake Ashi, Owakudani and Sengokuhara Route with Map
How to drive around Hakone: a one-day loop of Lake Ashi, Owakudani and Sengokuhara, tolls and hours of the Hakone Turnpike and Ashinoko Skyline (no ETC), parking at each stop, autumn leaf and pampas grass seasons, crowds and how to get there.
Photo credits
- Shichirigahama beach and, in the distance, Enoshima, seen from Inamuragasaki in Kamakura, Kanagawa, photographed in 2008. Route 134 runs along the shore.：Photographed 2008-10-16 · Urashimataro · Source · Public domain
- Mt Fuji and Lake Ashi viewed from Mt Taikanzan on the Hakone-Izu border.：Photographed 2016-05-18 · Quercus acuta · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Find roads to drive and places to stop
Explore the published road and stop guides inside Kanagawa: Hakone Turnpike & Taikanzan (a mountain toll road and viewpoint lounge) and Daikoku PA (an expressway parking area on the Shutoko network).
- Scenic toll road & viewpoint: Hakone Turnpike and Taikanzan: Tolls, Hours and ETCX — A 13.782 km mountain toll road climbing from Odawara Hayakawa to Taikanzan (¥900 standard/kei car, open 5:30–22:30, last entry 22:00).
- Expressway rest stop (PA): Daikoku PA: Access, Closures and Rules for Visitors — A Shutoko expressway parking area inside Daikoku JCT in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama. Accessible only by expressway vehicle and subject to unannounced closures.
Place guide ·
Daikoku PA: Access, Closures and Rules for Visitors
Daikoku Parking Area in Yokohama can only be entered by car from the Shutoko expressway. You cannot walk in, there is no taxi stand or bus stop, and it can close at times that are not announced. Access, facilities, tolls and ETC, closures and enforcement, from official sources.
Place guide ·
Hakone Turnpike and Taikanzan: Tolls, Hours and ETCX
Drive from Odawara to Taikanzan: the ¥900 Hakone Turnpike toll, opening hours, cash and ETCX payment, vehicle restrictions, Sky Lounge hours, cherry blossoms and fog.
Photo credits
- Daikoku Junction on the Shuto Expressway from the air (photographed in 2020).：Photographed 2020-04-25 · Hovering Cat · Source · CC0 1.0
- Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi from Mount Taikan (photographed in 2016).：Photographed 2016-05-18 · Quercus acuta · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Choose your route and itinerary
Choose between the Shutoko night loop via Yokohama Bay Bridge and Daikoku PA, the Kanto day-drive comparison (including the Miura course), or the step-by-step model routes with time breakdowns inside the Hakone and Shonan–Miura area guides.
| Route / guide | Start, return & key stops | Driving & stay time | Guide link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shutoko Night Drive Loop | Ueno entrance/exit loop via Rainbow Bridge, Haneda, Yokohama Bay Bridge, Tsurumi Tsubasa Bridge and Daikoku PA (or Tatsumi No. 1 PA if closed) | Approx. 110 km total; about 1 hr 40 min driving (approx. 2 hours with a PA break) | Read Shutoko Night Drive → |
| Three Day Drives in Kanto (Miura course & others) | Compares the Miura course (Jogashima walk & Misaki Port lunch), Kisarazu course (via Umihotaru PA) and Nagatoro course with return-time planning | Day trip (work back from target return time, reviewing schedule before departure and after lunch) | Read Three Day Drives in Kanto → |
| Routes inside the Hakone Area Guide | (1) Odawara → Hakone Shindo → Lake Ashi, Owakudani & Sengokuhara (toll-free, approx. 61 km) / (2) Odawara → Hakone Turnpike → Taikanzan → Onshi-Hakone Park → Hakone Checkpoint (approx. 42 km) | (1) Approx. 1 hr 50 min driving + stops (full day) / (2) 30–45 min at Taikanzan, 60–90 min at Onshi-Hakone Park, 45 min at Hakone Checkpoint (half to full day) | See Recommended drives in Hakone guide → |
| Routes inside the Shonan & Miura Area Guide | (1) Chigasaki-kaigan IC → Enoshima → Shichirigahama → Kamakura → Hayama → Jogashima & Misaki Port (approx. 60 km) / (2) Asahina IC → Tsurugaoka Hachimangu → Yuigahama/Hase → Shichirigahama → Enoshima (approx. 16 km) | (1) Approx. 1 hr 50 min driving + stops (full day) / (2) Approx. 30 min driving + stops in Kamakura and Enoshima (6–8 hours total) | See Recommended drives in Shonan–Miura guide → |
Compare driving routes ·
Three Day Drives from Tokyo in Kanto: Miura, Kisarazu and Nagatoro by Purpose
Choose a Kanto day drive by what you want to do: walk Jogashima and Misaki on the Miura coast, stop at Umihotaru for Kisarazu, or park and walk Nagatoro's Iwadatami. Includes parking notes and return-time planning.
Driving itinerary ·
Shutoko Night Drive: A 2-Hour Loop from Ueno
A two-hour night loop on Tokyo's Shutoko expressway from Ueno and back: Rainbow Bridge, Haneda Airport, Yokohama Bay Bridge, Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower. Five highlights, junction-by-junction directions, and what visitors need: an IDP, an ETC card, tolls and where to stop.
Photo credits
- The Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line at night from Umihotaru Parking Area (photographed in 2016). The Kisarazu course stops here before crossing to Kisarazu.：Photographed 2016-08-12 · aotaro · Source · CC BY 2.0
- Tokyo and Tokyo Tower at night.：maxine guo · Source · Unsplash License
Check seasonal conditions, traffic and road restrictions
Review the key operating hours, toll payment rules, winter tyre advisories, parking curfews and unannounced PA closures verified across our published Kanagawa guides. Always check the official road and facility notices before departure.
| Road section / facility | Verified conditions, restrictions & notes | Official source & checked date |
|---|---|---|
| ANEST IWATA Turnpike Hakone (Odawara Hayakawa to Taikanzan, 13.782 km main line) | Open 5:30–22:30 (last entry 22:00; subject to weather). Standard/kei car toll is ¥900 on the main line and ¥200 on the Hakone–Izu connecting line per one-way passage. Standard ETC is not accepted; pay by cash, prepaid tickets, or pre-registered ETCX (stop at gate). Motorcycles 125 cc or under, mopeds, bicycles and pedestrians are prohibited. Sky Lounge opens 9:30–16:00 weekdays, 8:00–17:00 weekends/holidays. | ANEST IWATA Turnpike Hakone official guide · |
| Hakone winter snow/ice, Owakudani gate hours & heavy-rain closures (Routes 1, 138, 75, 732) | From 1 December to 31 March, Kanagawa Prefecture advises winter tyres across Hakone and issues snow-tyre/chain requirements during snowfall. The road beyond Owakudani Junction closes 17:00–9:00 (car park open 9:00–16:20; until 16:00 in Dec–Jan). Designated mountain sections close when hourly rainfall reaches 50 mm or cumulative rainfall reaches 200 mm. | Kanagawa Prefecture road & winter driving notices · |
| Shonan, Kamakura & Enoshima traffic, parking curfews & tunnel works (Route 134, Kamakura, Routes 209 & 217) | Expect weekend and July–August congestion along Route 134 and central Kamakura; Kamakura offers Yuigahama Underground Park & Ride (¥1,700 for 5 hours parking + Enoden/bus pass, except Jul–Aug and 1–3 Jan). Vehicles are restricted around Kamakura Station on 31 Dec (23:00)–1 Jan (17:00) and 2–3 Jan (9:00–17:00). Night lane restrictions apply at Route 134 Iseyama Tunnel (through late Nov) and Route 217 Shinzawa Tunnel (through 25 Dec), with a partial closure and detour on Route 209 near Kannonzaki. | Kamakura City & Kanagawa Prefecture traffic notices · |
| Shutoko Daikoku PA (Bayshore Route B & Daikoku Route K5, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama) closures & access rules | Daikoku PA may close without advance notice—especially on weekend nights—for police enforcement, security, snow forecasts or roadworks; toilets, shops and EV chargers close when the PA closes. Entry is strictly by expressway vehicle (no pedestrian, bicycle, bus or taxi access), and the ordinary-road Daikoku-futo ramps do not connect to the PA. | Shutoko & Shutoko Service Daikoku PA guide · |
Arrange a car and prepare for the drive
Use the gateway summary below if you are driving your own car, or compare rental branches across Kanagawa, Odawara Station and Yokohama Station if you need a rental vehicle.
Expressway gateways if driving your own car
- For Hakone: Take the Tomei Expressway to Atsugi IC and continue on the Odawara-Atsugi Road to Odawara-nishi IC (about 600 m from the Hakone Turnpike tollgate, or connecting to Hakone Shindo) or Hakoneguchi IC. From the west, exit Tomei Gotemba IC onto Route 138 for Sengokuhara.
- For Shonan & Miura: Use Shin-Shonan Bypass Chigasaki-kaigan IC for Route 134 and Enoshima. On the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road, use Asahina IC for Kamakura, Zushi IC + Zuyo Shindo for Hayama, Kinugasa IC + Miura Jukan Road or Sahara IC for Misaki/Jogashima, and Maborikaigan IC for Kannonzaki.
- For Yokohama & Kawasaki bayfront (Daikoku PA): Use Shutoko Bayshore Route (B), Yokohane Route (K1) and Daikoku Route (K5). Many Shutoko entrances are ETC-only, so confirm your ETC card is inserted before entering.
Choosing a rental pickup base in Kanagawa (3 guides)
- Car Rental in Kanagawa: Odawara and Yokohama Compared — Compare Odawara Station and Yokohama Station side by side, including hours, reference rates and one-way return rules.
- Odawara Station Car Rental: 7 Branches Compared — Best when arriving by Shinkansen or Odakyu Line at Odawara to head straight up into Hakone.
- Yokohama Station Car Rental: 5 Branches Compared — Best for starting in Yokohama, joining the Shutoko Bayshore Route toward Daikoku PA, or driving south to Kamakura, Shonan and Miura.
International driving permits, JDM rentals and guided tours from Tokyo
- Check your driving documents first: Driving in Japan with a Foreign License: IDP and Translation Guide — confirm whether you need a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP or an official Japanese translation (for licences from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco or Taiwan) before booking any car.
- No valid driving permit for Japan, or prefer a guided tour to Daikoku PA: JDM Self-Drive and Daikoku Tours in Tokyo: 7 Compared — compares passenger-ride experiences, lead-car self-drive tours and van tours from Tokyo to Daikoku PA.
- Renting a JDM or sports car yourself in the Tokyo / Haneda area: JDM Car Rental in Tokyo: 7 Places to Rent a GT-R or Supra — compares specialist JDM rental companies near Haneda, Shibuya and surrounding areas for drives toward Yokohama or Hakone.
Local rental guide ·
Car Rental in Kanagawa: Odawara and Yokohama Compared
Compare 12 rental branches at Odawara and Yokohama stations: pickup access, opening hours, one-way returns and reference rates for Hakone, Shonan and Miura.
Local rental guide ·
Odawara Station Car Rental: 7 Branches Compared
Compare seven rental branches at Odawara Station for Hakone and Izu, with west- and east-exit pickup directions, Toyota counter details, closing times and reference rates.
Local rental guide ·
Yokohama Station Car Rental: 5 Branches Compared
Compare five rental branches at Yokohama Station: west- and east-exit access, opening hours, car-park height limits, return MAPCODEs and branch-specific One's rates.
Photo credits
- Enoshima seen across Sagami Bay from Kugenuma Beach, Kanagawa.：Photographed 2016-07-29 · Quercus acuta · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odawara Station building in Kanagawa (photograph from the time it was taken; check the guide body and official branch pages for current rental pickup locations).：Photographed 2016-12-23 · 663highland · Source · CC BY 2.5
- Yokohama Station in Kanagawa. Check the guide body and official branch pages for current rental pickup and return locations.：Photographed 2024-06-30 · Sakura Torch · Source · CC0
Pickup locations in Kanagawa
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Shin-Yokohama Prince PePe
Building photo ↗Photo: 運転太郎 (CC BY 3.0)
About 2 minutes on foot from Shin-Yokohama Station.
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Keikyu Kawasaki Station
About 2 minutes on foot from Keikyu Kawasaki Station central exit.
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Sakuragicho Minatomirai
About 1 minute on foot from JR Sakuragicho east exit or subway North Exit 2, opposite the Washington Hotel.
Sources and checked dates
Road tolls, operating hours, winter tyre advisories, parking rules and PA closure policies on this hub are grounded in the primary official sources verified for our published Kanagawa guides below. Conditions can change due to weather, roadworks or police enforcement; check the official notices before setting out.
- ANEST IWATA Turnpike Hakone: official hours, toll schedule, ETCX and Sky Lounge guide (in Japanese) ·
- Kanagawa Prefecture: road restriction information & Hakone winter tyre advisory (in Japanese) ·
- Hakone Town & Hakone Tourist Association: traffic conditions and municipal parking guide (in Japanese) ·
- Kanagawa Park Association: Owakudani, Onshi-Hakone Park and Kannonzaki Park parking guides (in Japanese) ·
- Kamakura City: Park & Ride, Yuigahama Underground Car Park and New Year traffic restrictions (in Japanese) ·
- Fujisawa City Tourist Association & Shonan Nagisa Park: Enoshima parking guide (in Japanese) ·
- Kanagawa Prefectural Road Corporation & Jogashima Park: Miura Jukan Road, Zuyo Shindo and Jogashima parking (in Japanese) ·
- Shutoko & Shutoko Service: Daikoku PA guide, PA closure FAQ and October 2026 toll revision (in Japanese) ·
- Umihotaru official & NEXCO East Drive Plaza: Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line (Kisarazu, Chiba) access and tolls (in Japanese) ·
- Mt Fuji and Lake Ashi viewed from Mt Taikanzan on the Hakone-Izu border.：Photographed 2016-05-18 · Quercus acuta · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0