Each of the eight western style buildings will decide on a country theme and introduce their country of choices' Christmas decorations and culture. During the event, Yamate 234 will feature holiday lights and Yamate Italia-Yama Garden will host a candlelight garden. Other Christmas-related events (some with fees) will be held at each building.

Homma Yoseki Museum is an art gallery that exhibits a collection of Yosegi Zaiku wooden mosaic work, a traditional craft from Hakone that has been continued since the Edo period. Visiting will help you to understand the beauty of this historical art. It holds around 500 pieces, of which at least 200 are always on display. The exhibits change with the seasons, with the Yosegi Gakujin-Bina dolls that are on display in spring being especially worth seeing.

Memorial Ship MIKASA is a battle ship that was built in England 1902 (Meiji 35). In 1905 (Meiji 38), MIKASA was led by Admiral Heihachiro Togo, Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet, and battled as a Falg ship of the Combined Fleet in the Battle of Tsushima. Japan won an overwhelming victory in the battle against Baltic Fleet of Russia. Japanese are proud of MIKASA's unsurpassed accomplishment, and the ship is the symbol of our pride.Listed as one of the worlds three great memorial ships, Mikasa was used defensively to defeat the Russian Baltic fleet during the Japanese-Russo War. Below deck is a great museum filled with excellent presentations about the ship's history.

This place is temporarily closed. Please check the official website on reopening, operational information and more.This comprehensive themed permanent exhibit divides the history of Kanagawa into five eras. From ancient times and the Middle Ages to the Yokohama port opening and modernization, the exhibit looks at various historical perspectives under the theme of modern and traditional Kanagawa, taking into account people's lives and beliefs, political and economic changes, the influence of foreign cultures, etc. In addition, we regularly hold special exhibitions that are different from the permanent exhibits based on the research results of curators. Special exhibitions are held based on materials in the museum and collection exhibitions.

These remains consist of three empty moats: the east moat, the west moat, and the middle moat, which is now a road. The east moat, which is the best preserved of the period, is approximately 20 to 30m wide and 12m deep from the top of the earthen mound, and the slope of the moat is as steep as 50 degrees, making it one of the largest empty moats in Japan.

Find out how Momofuku Ando, penniless at the age of 48, made noodles into a global industry. Watch how cup noodles are made, then make your very own cup noodles to take home as a souvenir.

The Kaisei Awa Odori dance festival is held in mid-September and features spectacular dances performed by local residents' associations and companies, as well as by local dancers from out of town. The streets around the Kaisei Town Hall, the venue of the festival, are filled with 1,200 enthusiastic dancers.

This is Odawara City's largest festival to honor the Hojo clan, a set of feudal lords who reigned over the Kanto region for five generations for about 100 years during the Warring States Period, a time of fierce rivalry between the warriors, and who created a nation with the ideal of the well-being of its people. A total of 1,700 people parade in the city in a heroic procession of warriors, mainly modeled after the five successive lords of the Hojo clan, with the participation of local brass bands, the Ground Self-Defense Force, and other musical groups, as well as portable shrines and other town groups. In addition, there will be a firing performance by the Hojo Tepposhu and a performance by the Fuuma Ninjas in the streets.

Our exhibit of "Life of the Earth and Stars" spans 4.6 billion years and presents the history of the Earth from creation to the present day in an easy-to-understand way. You can also view over 10,000 specimens, from great dinosaurs and meteorites to pea-sized insects.

Katsushika Hokusai, a world-renowned ukiyo-e artist, was born in Honjo-Wari-Gesui (presently the Kamezawa area in Sumida Ward, Tokyo) in 1760 and spent almost his entire 90 years of life in Sumida Ward where he created a large number of masterpieces. In honor of this outstanding artist whom many local citizens are truly proud of, the Sumida Ward opened the Sumida Hokusai Museum as a base to invigorate the local community and contribute to the region’s industry and tourism. The collection features an exhibit of Hokusai and his disciples. Exhibitions of research and many other activities of relationships between Hokusai and Sumida are held.　

A base facility that distributes information on Odawara tourism and provides content for visitors to experience the traditional culture of the region. This facility also features various hands-on workshops, a café, museum store, bicycle rentals, and rental space. The building itself is made of Odawara cypress and Japanese cedar.Visitors can experience Odawara's traditions and culture through the “Odawara Chochin,” “Yosegi-zaiku,” “Kaisendon,” and a variety of other content that both adults and children will enjoy through same-day reception (no reservations required).

Kibune Shrine’s Kibune Festival, set in Manazuru, is considered one of Japan’s three major ship festivals and occurs annually in late July. It is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.During this two-day event, numerous boats—including one carrying a mikoshi (portable shrine)—are adorned with vibrant flower decorations and towed by oar-operated boats called Kaidenma in Manazuru Port. Both the daytime and illuminated nighttime visuals, which are accompanied by traditional songs and instruments, are mesmerizing. Manazuru celebrates this festival for prosperity in fishing and good health.The festival also features traditional Kashima dancing and mikoshi processions. It is a unique cultural experience you won’t want to miss!

Illumination event that started in 2007 and is opened from November until February.

This museum specializing in dolls can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The museum boasts a collection of over 10,000 dolls from 140 countries, including some historically valuable ones. The venue also regularly holds events and exhibitions where guests can enjoy looking at, touching, and playing with the exhibits.

This is a light-up illumination event held from the last weekend of November to the end of February of the new year at Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden and other locations on Enoshima Island. It is one of the three major illumination events in the Kanto region, and has been recognized as a heritage site of illuminated night scenery.All of Enoshima is the stage. The creative production places highly in many rankings of decorative lighting displays.

Known as the Novelist Kaiko, Kaiko Takeshi moved from Suginami, Tokyo to this location just south of the eastern shores of Chigasaki in 1974, and was active at this location until he passed away in 1989. This Kaiko Takeshi Memorial House was built in memory of his accomplishments and character which many are moved by.

Yokohama Arena makes the realization of a variety of events that will be filled with such a sense of unity ever more convenient and pleasant. In addition to excellent, world-class accessibility, numerous facilities, which have been further enhanced, will escort all participants at a variety of events as co-stars.

Approximately 2,200 fireworks are launched against the backdrop of the Sagaminada Sea. While sitting on the beach and watching the fireworks amidst the sounds of the ocean, you can enjoy a powerful yet relaxing summer night. Experience this classic summer tradition of Japan!