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Enoura Observatory

Enoura Observatory

The Enoura site, situated on a hilly citrus grove in the Kataura district of Odawara, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay of Sagami. The facility was envisioned by contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto as a forum for disseminating art and culture both within Japan and to the world and comprises a gallery space, two stages, a tea house, and other features that make the entire premise into a truly magnificent landscape.A guide familiar with the Enoura Weather Station will give you a special tour of each building and explain the various garden themes to you.Luxury in KanagawaIn August, enjoy the evening view of Enoura on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. During the “Full Moon Party,” which the observatory holds several times a year, you can admire the moon on the horizon as it casts a silvery glow on the tide. During the event, knowledgeable guides will give special tours of the Enoura Weather Station, including each building, garden theme, etc.

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Sagamigawa Fureai Science Museum

Sagamigawa Fureai Science Museum

Sagami River Fureai Science Museum Aquarium Sagamihara is an aquarium that mainly exhibits creatures that inhabit the Sagami River. Children and adults alike can enjoy the "flow aquarium," which recreates the Sagami River from upstream to the mouth, the "walking water tank," where you can observe the fish swimming at your feet, and the "fish with food," where you can feed the fish. Guided tours and workshops are also available!

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Yokohama Customs (The Queen’s Tower)

Yokohama Customs (The Queen’s Tower)

A landmark dome built in the style of an Islamic mosque. Fondly known as the "Queen", this tower stands at 51 meters tall, making it the tallest of Yokohama's three towers. The current building is the third version (having been destroyed and reconstructed twice), and was completed in 1934. The customs materials exhibition room on the first floor, "Queen's Square," is packed with information on the history and role of Yokohama Customs, genuine and counterfeit goods, the Washington Convention, and smuggling methods. Look for Custom-kun (the customs mascot) at the entrance!

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Hakone Museum Of Art

Hakone Museum Of Art

Hakone museum of art is the oldest museum in Hakone. The museum opened in Hakone-cho Gora in 1952. The museum displays Asian and Japanese ceramics that have been collected by the founder of the museum Mokichi Okada before his death. The exhibition mainly consists of “Japanese Yakimono (ceramics)”.Collections are: Mino wares such as Shino, Oribe, and Kiseto from Momoyama to Edo era, pots and jars of Six Old Kilns of Japan (Tokoname, Seto, Shigaraki, Tanba, Bizen, and Echizen) from Kamakura to Muromachi era, and earthenware and haniwa (a hollow clay) from Jomon era.There is Japanese garden with “Koke Niwa”, “Hagi no michi”, “Take Niwa”. There are over 130 kinds of mosses and 200 Japanese maples, which create beautiful scene in all four seasons. Any visitors are welcomed to view the garden.It is rare to see the place like Hakone museum since they have great ceramics and Japanese gardens at the same time. People who are interested in traditional culture of Japan must visit here.Admire this spacious garden known for its grassy area, large rocks and stream that cuts through the middle. Take in the panoramic view of Mt Myōjō and Mt Asama.Designed by Okada Mokichi and completed in 1952, explore collections of ancient Asian earthenware, porcelains and ceramics.The museum displays are interesting, but its beautiful Japanese garden and wonderful moss garden are what most people come to see!

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Mitutoyo Museum (Numata Memorial Hall / Measuring Instrument Museum)

Mitutoyo Museum (Numata Memorial Hall / Measuring Instrument Museum)

Mitutoyo Measurement Museum is a unique museum specialising in precision measuring equipment that supported the development of the company. The history and evolution of such instruments are showcased in the Numata Memorial Hall and Measuring Equipment Hall. In the Numata Memorial Hall, you can see the history of the Mitutoyo corporation since its founding in 1934 and the evolution of measuring instruments. The Measuring Equipment Hall introduces the long transition of the world with a focus on measuring equipment. The collections in this museum have been certified as a "Modern Industrial Heritage Collection" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

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Sagamihara City Museum

Sagamihara City Museum

Since its opening in 1995, the Sagamihara City Museum has been a beloved community institution serving as a comprehensive museum dedicated to the history and nature of Sagamihara City. By 2024, its total number of visitors topped 3.5 million. Through its collaboration with the adjacent JAXA Sagamihara Campus, the museum has hosted a number of world-first exhibitions, including the return capsule of asteroid probe "Hayabusa" in July 2010 and "Hayabusa 2" in March 2021. Futhermore, the July 2025 reopening unveiled the renovated planetarium, offering the world's first experience of viewing one billion stars simultaneously, in 8K video.

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Ashigari-go Seto Residence

Ashigari-go Seto Residence

Located in Kanaijima, in the northern part of Kaisei Town, this old private house has a history spanning over 300 years. It was built by the Seto family, a family who served as the head of Kanaijima for generations during the Edo period. You can experience using a kamado (a traditional Japanese stove) and hearth here. We also have a fermentation-themed cafe, a shop selling local vegetables, and a shop selling ice cream made with local specialties.

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Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

An exhibition of Venetian glass masterpieces that fascinated European royal aristocrats during the Renaissance. There are various facilities in the museum, such as a cafe restaurant where you can enjoy Italian cuisine and original sweets made with seasonal ingredients, and a museum shop where you can find glass products directly imported from all over the world.Magical atmosphere for lovers of glass and Venice, but don't expect to see anything Japanese here. Good on both sunny and rainy days.

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