Located in the center of Yokohama City, Kanagawa Ward has a history of thriving as a post town on the Tokaido. The coastal area is reclaimed land and is part of the Keihin Industrial Zone. Kanagawa Ward is also famous for being the location of the fairy tale Urashima Taro. In recent years, construction of office buildings and high-rise apartment buildings has progressed in areas such as Ono-cho and Kinko-cho, also known as the Yokohama Portside district, and The Yokohama Towers was also built in this area. There are also large commercial facilities and many major supermarkets, making it convenient to shop for daily necessities. Tourist attractions include Mitsuzawa Park and Yokohama Portside, which are equipped with facilities such as ball fields and athletic stadiums.