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Kawamura Castle Historical Park

Kawamura Castle Historical Park

Kawamura castle was in the limelight starting from the Chusei period through the Sengoku period as the residence of the Kawamura family. Starting in 1989, Kawamura castle ruins were subjected to research and development as a historical park for 6 years, and in May 1994 the "Kawamura Castle Ruins Historical Park" was born. In 1996 it became a the first mountain-castle in the prefecture to be designated as a historic site by the prefecture.

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Azumayama Park

Azumayama Park

You can always find flowers throughout the year as well as paths covered with flourishing trees in Azumayama park. Also, at the peak, there is an observatory where you can enjoy a panorama of Sagami Bay while enjoying a comfortable sea breeze from Shonan. Here, you can enjoy nature and have a relaxing time.When you visit, be mindful of the time of year so you can enjoy the park’s seasonal flowers and nature -- Rape flowers from January to February, Cherry blossoms from late March through early April, Azaleas from late April to mid May, Hydrangeas from late June to early July, and Cosmos in August. In autumn, enjoy the trees’ red vibrant red leaves.An early morning stroll is a special experience, with clear air and few people.

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Chigasaki Southern C

Chigasaki Southern C

Chigasaki Southern C is the symbol of Southern Beach Chigasaki and has even fronted the Southern All Stars CD cover. This place is famous as a matchmaking (En-musubi) spot as when one stands at the right of the C, filling the gap in “C”, a circle (“En” in Japanese) will be formed, essentially tying fates (also “En” in Japanese) together. It is also famous for being a photo spot in Chigasaki where you can snap a shot with the Eboshi Rock in the middle of the C.

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Shinbayashi Park (Stroll/Bird-watching)

Shinbayashi Park (Stroll/Bird-watching)

In this 16.2 hectare park, there is a 1.5km nature trail along the ridges of the mountains, an adventure park with playground equipment, and the Kawana Oike springs. You can find various plants such as the golden-banded lilies etc. on the nature trail which also serves as a hiking trail, and at the Kawana Oike springs, you can observe wild birds such as Kingfishers. At the wetlands area, you can find wetland plants there and at the banks of the pond, there's a traditional home from the Edo period (the former Koike Residence).

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