Wi-Fi and Travel Information in Kanagawa, Japan: Your Ultimate Guide

If you want to fully enjoy sightseeing in Kanagawa, it is a good idea to secure a comfortable internet environment first. Using free public Wi-Fi is one option, but renting a Wi-Fi is a safer way to enjoy the internet.
In this article, we will explain in detail the free Wi-Fi services available in Kanagawa, and also our recommended Wi-Fi rental service called "WiFiBOX".

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Free Public Wi-Fi Services in Kanagawa

Municipalities in Kanagawa Prefecture provide a public wireless LAN service called "Machi Wi-Fi Solution" with the full support from NTT East Japan. As of February 2023, it is available mainly at public facilities such as evacuation centers, tourist facilities and shopping streets in Yokohama, Yokosuka, Kawasaki, Fujisawa, Kamakura, Sagamihara Cities, and Oyama areas (Oyama summit and Isehara, Hadano and Atsugi Cities). For a detailed overview of the "Machi Wi-Fi solution", please check the following.

Link to the official site of "Machi Wi-Fi solution" (in Japanese)
https://business.ntt-east.co.jp/service/wifisolution/

List of SSIDs of "Machi Wi-Fi solution" in Kanagawa

The SSIDs of "Machi Wi-Fi solution" in Kanagawa are as follows:

• YOKOHAMA Free Wi-Fi (Yokohama City): YOKOHAMA_Free_Wi-Fi
• Yokosuka Wi-Fi (Yokosuka City): YOKOSUKA-CITY-WiFi
• Kawasaki Wi-Fi (Kawasaki City): Kawasaki City Wi-Fi
• FUJISAWA Free WiFi (Fujisawa City): FUJISAWA_Free_WiFi
• Kamakura Free Wi-Fi (Kamakura City): Kamakura_Free_Wi-Fi
• SAGAMIHARA Tourism Free Wi-Fi (Sagamihara City): SAGAMIHARA_Tourism_Free_Wi-Fi
• OYAMA Wi-Fi (Oyama area): Oyama-Free-WiFi

How to log in to the Wi-Fi of "Machi Wi-Fi Solution"

Please check the following for the procedure to use public Wi-Fi in Kanagawa Prefecture:

1. Open the Wi-Fi setting screen of your device and turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Select the corresponding SSID from the network list.
3. Open your internet browser (Google Chrome, Safari, etc.) , and follow the on-screen instructions to agree to the terms of use and register your email address. (The procedure varies depending on the public Wi-Fi you use)
4. Tap "Start connection" to complete the connection to the internet.

Other Free Wi-Fi Services Available in Kanagawa

© Fujisawa City Tourist Association.

In Kanagawa Prefecture, it is possible to connect to the internet using free Wi-Fi that stores and facilities prepare independently. We'll provide details about free Wi-Fi other than public Wi-Fi available in Kanagawa.

Cafes

There are many cafes scattered throughout Kanagawa Prefecture that offer their own free Wi-Fi. The major cafe chains with free Wi-Fi are as follows:

• Starbucks Coffee: at_STARBUCKS_Wi2
• Tully's Coffee: tullys_Wi-Fi
• Doutor Coffee: DOUTOR_FREE_Wi-Fi
• Komeda Coffee: Komeda_Wi-Fi
• Ueshima Coffee Shop: Free_UESHIMA_Wi-Fi
• Renoir group (Coffee Room Renoir, Cafe Renoir, etc.): Renoir_Miyama_Wi-Fi
• PRONTO：PRONTO FREE Wi-Fi

Some places require your email address and/or date of birth to use the service, but others only require agreement to the terms of use. The length of time you can connect at one time and the number of times you can connect differs depending on the cafe, so it is important to check in advance.

Hotels

Many hotels in Kanagawa Prefecture also have free Wi-Fi. However, some hotels offer Wi-Fi connection services for a fee, so it would be a good idea to check if there is free Wi-Fi when making a reservation.
Free Wi-Fi at hotels is generally used by entering a designated ID and password. The ID and password are often written around the desk in the guest room, but if you can't find it, ask the front desk and they will tell you.

Stations

Free Wi-Fi is often available at major stations in Kanagawa Prefecture. For example, you can use JR East's "JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi" at Yokohama Station, Kawasaki Station, and Sagamihara Station.
The connection method is almost the same as other free Wi-Fi. First, turn on "Wi-Fi" on the "Settings" screen of your device and select "JR-EAST_FREE_Wi-Fi" from the network list. After that, enter your email address and agree to the terms of use to complete the connection.

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There are many free Wi-Fi spots in Kanagawa Prefecture, but you can only connect to the internet around those spots. Also, since communication via free Wi-Fi is not encrypted, there are risks such as unauthorized access and virus infection.
If you want to use the internet safely and comfortably, why not use "WiFiBOX", a leading Wi-Fi rental service in Japan? This convenient service allows users to secure a Wi-Fi environment easily and quickly, with all procedures such as reservation, pickup, and return all done without any human contact.
Let's take a look at the flow of using and setting up WiFiBOX, and where to pick up and return the Wi-Fi unit.

Flow of usage and setting

The flow of using and setting up WiFiBOX is as follows:

1. On the official site of WiFiBOX (https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/en), select your travel destination ("Japan", if you are going to use it in Kanagawa), select the desired usage period and plan, and tap "Proceed to checkout".
2. If you are using WiFiBOX for the first time, create a new account. Log in if you already have one.
3. Complete the payment procedure with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, or American Express) or a debit card.
4. After reserving, you will receive an email with the subject "How to Pick Up Your Wi-Fi Unit". When you are in front of the rental machine, open the "QR code (*) scanning page" from the email, and scan the QR code at the top right of the display on the rental machine.
   (* "QR Code" is a registered trademark of Denso Wave)
5. Tap "Pick-up" on your smartphone, and pull out the Wi-Fi unit from the slot to receive it.
6. Turn on the power of the unit , then on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your device, select the SSID written on the back of the unit, and enter the password to.

Please refer to the following for more detailed usage procedures:
(Link to WiFiBOX quick guide)
https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/en/pages/guide

Wi-Fi router pickup/return location

As of April 2023, WiFiBOX rental machines are installed at Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Kansai Airport, Chubu International Airport, Fukuoka Airport, and Tokyo Station. It is also now available in Shinjuku and Shibuya Station area.
We recommend you to pick up your Wi-Fi unit at the airport or station you plan to pass when traveling to Kanagawa.

Please check the following for details on the locations of WiFiBOX
WiFiBOX Location List

About Kanagawa

© Fujisawa City Tourist Association.

Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the southwestern part of the Kanto region, south of Tokyo. The mountains of Hakone and Tanzawa extend majestically in the west, while the southern part of it faces the seas of Sagami Bay and Tokyo Bay.
While it has such a calm climate, it offers excellent access to various locations and convenient shopping environments. In addition, the relatively warm climate throughout the year is also a big attraction, and it is a prefecture that has a reputation for being comfortable to live in.

Highlights of Kanagawa

Kanagawa Prefecture is also known as one of Japan's leading tourist cities, and has a variety of sightseeing spots such as "Kamakura", where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the ancient city, and "Yokohama" with its Chinatown. Here, we will introduce our top-pick attractions that we particularly recommend.

Minatomirai

Photo provided by "（一社）横浜みなとみらい２１"

Minatomirai is a redeveloped area facing Yokohama Port. Its official name is "Yokohama Minato Mirai 21", and it is divided into three areas: the "Central Area", where office buildings are lined up, the "Shinko Area", where the Red Brick Warehouse and Cosmo World are located, and the "Yokohama Station East Exit Area", where Sky Building and Sogo are located.
While it is an urban area dotted with modern buildings, it also has a calm face, with parks where you can feel the sea breeze, art museums with a calm atmosphere, and event plazas where you can watch street performances. A particularly popular attraction is the Sky Garden on the 69th floor of the Landmark Tower, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Yokohama. On a fine day, visitors there can enjoy vast and spectacular views of Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Boso Peninsula, and Mt. Fuji.

Official site:https://goyokohama.jp/

Owakudani

Owakudani is a landform formed by the collapse of a mountain caused by the phreatic explosion of the Hakone Volcano that occurred approximately 3,000 years ago. Currently, it is maintained as a tourist spot, and you can see a desolate landscape with rising fumarolic gas and a fantastical sight enveloped in sulfur.
If you visit Owakudani, you definitely want to try the black eggs boiled in the hot spring at about 80 degrees. Also you can enjoy other delicious foods in Owakudani.

Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

The Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum is a facility where you can enjoy a wide variety of ramen collected not only from Japan but from all over the world. About 7 to 9 restaurants are open at any given time, and you can enjoy comparing different types of ramen.
There are also corners where you can experience making original cup noodles and an area where you can learn about the history of ramen, so you can experience the charm of ramen from various angles. The museum shops sell souvenir ramen supervised by the restaurants' owners, and they are very popular because you can easily enjoy the taste of famous restaurants at home.

Cup Noodles Museum

The Cup Noodles Museum is a hands-on facility where you can enjoy learning about instant noodles. In addition to the extensive exhibition that shows the history of instant ramen, you can also immerse yourself in the history surrounding the development of the first "Chicken Ramen" in the laboratory.
One of the most popular areas is the "Chicken Ramen Factory," where you can knead flour to make Chicken Ramen. Also, "My Cup Noodles Factory", where you can make your own original cup noodles, is very popular as well. There, you can arrange your own cup noodles by putting soup and ingredients in a container of your own design.

Enoshima

© Fujisawa City Tourist Association.

Enoshima is an island located in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, that is directly connected with the main island. It is a small island with a geographical shape that juts out from the Shonan coast into Sagami Bay. It has many attractions such as "Enoshima Shrine", which is famous as a "power spot" for good luck and love, "Enoshima Sea Candle", a lighthouse which overlooks the sea of Shonan, and "Enoshima Iwaya", where you can explore caves.
Benzaiten Nakamise Street, which is lined with souvenir shops, restaurants, and inns, is rich in local gourmet food unique to Enoshima. There, you can fully enjoy exquisite seafood such as the specialty "raw whitebait bowl", "Shonan Burger" with plenty of whitebait, and freshly grilled turban shells.

Wrap-up of Internet and Wi-Fi situation in Kanagawa

In Kanagawa, a popular tourist destination, free Wi-Fi is available mainly in public facilities, cafes, and hotels. However, since free Wi-Fi has security risks, you should consider using Wi-Fi rental if you want to use the internet safely.
WiFiBOX is very convenient, as it can be used not only as Wi-Fi but also as a power bank . With this service, you can enjoy sightseeing in Kanagawa while using the internet whenever you like, while also staying juiced up. You might want to rent one!