Sakae-ku, Yokohama

Name: Sakae-ku
Address: Yokohama, Japan

#143 among attractions in Yokohama

City, Neighbourhood

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

Sakae-ku is one of the 18 wards of the city of Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the ward had an estimated population of 124,845 and a density of 6,750 persons per km². The total area was 18.55 km². ()

Local name: 栄区 Area: 7.16 mi²Coordinates: 35°21'42"N, 139°33'40"E

Address

栄区 (rong qu)Yokohama Japan

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Yokohama

Day trips

Sakae-ku – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kenchō-ji, Engaku-ji, Kamakura Museum of National Treasures.

2.5 miS
19th-century traditional Shinto shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kamakura
64 min walk • Nestled in the historical city of Kamakura, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural past. This Shinto shrine, established in 1063, has been a focal point of spiritual life and a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists alike.
2.1 miS
Longtime Zen temple complex with garden
Kenchō-ji, Kamakura
53 min walk • Kenchō-ji is a beacon of serenity and a pinnacle of Zen Buddhism in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan. As the foremost of the Five Great Zen Temples of Kamakura, Kenchō-ji has a heritage that dates back to the 13th century, making it the oldest Zen training...
1.9 miSW
13th-century Zen Buddhist temple complex
Engaku-ji, Kamakura
48 min walk • Engaku-ji, a serene and historic Buddhist temple, is nestled in the verdant hills of Kamakura, Japan. Founded in 1282 by the ruling regent Hojo Tokimune to commemorate the fallen soldiers from the Mongol invasions, Engaku-ji stands as one of the most important Zen...
2.6 miS
Museum, History museum
Kamakura Museum of National Treasures, Kamakura
66 min walk • Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the ancient city of Kamakura, Japan, the Kamakura Museum of National Treasures stands as a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage. This museum, dedicated to preserving Japan's historical artifacts, provides a captivating...
1.9 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Meigetsu-in, Kamakura
50 min walk • Nestled in the tranquil city of Kamakura, Japan, Meigetsu-in is a Zen Buddhist temple that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Known as the "Temple of the Clear Moon," Meigetsu-in is renowned for its beautiful gardens and the distinct...
2.5 miS
Cemetery
Tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo, Kamakura
63 min walk • Tucked away in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, lies a solemn and culturally significant site: the Tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo. As the final resting place of the founder and the first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate, this cemetery holds a pivotal place in...
2.5 miS
Temple
Kamakura-gū, Kamakura
64 min walk • Nestled in the historical city of Kamakura, Japan, Kamakura-gū stands as a serene testament to the nation's rich cultural heritage. This Shinto shrine, while not as widely known as the iconic Tsurugaoka Hachimangū, offers a tranquil retreat steeped in history...
2.5 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Zuisen-ji, Kamakura
65 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of Kamakura, Japan, Zuisen-ji Temple offers a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. This Zen Buddhist temple, established in the 14th century by the famous Zen priest Musō Soseki, is celebrated for its exquisite rock...
2 miSW
13th-century temple and women's sanctuary
Tōkei-ji, Kamakura
52 min walk • Tōkei-ji, also known as the "Divorce Temple," is a historic site nestled in the serene city of Kamakura, Japan. This Buddhist temple, which was founded in 1285, once served as a sanctuary for women seeking to escape troubled marriages.
2.2 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Chōju-ji, Kamakura
55 min walk • Nestled in the tranquil city of Kamakura, Japan, Chōju-ji is a serene temple that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling urban life. This Zen Buddhist temple is part of the Engaku-ji school of the Rinzai sect and is known for its quietude and spiritual atmosphere...
1.9 miW
Temple with an enormous Buddhist icon
Ōfuna Kannon, Kamakura
49 min walk • Ōfuna Kannon Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The statue stands at 25 meters/82 feet tall and weighs nearly 2,000 tons. It depicts the East Asian bodhisattva known as Guanyin or Kannon.