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International Stadium Yokohama (Nissan Stadium)

International Stadium Yokohama (Nissan Stadium)

Nissan Stadium, Japan's largest stadium with a capacity of over 72,000, is located within Shin-Yokohama Park, Yokohama City's largest sports park. It serves as the home stadium for the J. League club Yokohama F. Marinos and the Japan Rugby League One team Yokohama Canon Eagles. In addition to hosting international soccer and rugby tournaments, it also stages events such as track and field competitions and concerts. It is also one of the three Final Stadiums (Final Stadiumx3) that hosted the finals of three major international tounaments: the 2002 FIFA World Cup™, Rugby World Cup 2019™, and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games men and women's soccer. On days without matches or events, visitors can enjoy stadium tours (check the official website for dates) that let fans experience what it's like to be a player. In addition, there are days when the athletics track, a certified Japan Association of Athletics Federations Class 1 Track and Field Stadium, is available for free use.Venue for the 2002 Soccer World Cup Final, Nissan Stadium is an impressive modern 72,000-seat arena. Enjoy the walk out onto the pitch as part of the stadium tour, catch a music or athletic event, or join the chanting crowds at a home game with local club Yokohama F Marinos.

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Hakone Shrine, Kuzuryu Shrine

Hakone Shrine, Kuzuryu Shrine

The Kuzuryū Shrine is an outer precinct shrine of the Hakone Shrine, worshipping the guardian deity of Lake Ashinoko and Kuzuryū Shrine. This shrine, located in the forest of Lake Ashinoko, has a small Torii(shrine gate) in the lake and is known for its dragon deity (Ryujin-sama) who is said to have strong powers in bringing fortune, business prosperity and love. During the Tsukinami Festival (festival of the months) held on the 13th of every month, many people come to visit via boats departing from the Moto-Hakone Port. Near the main Kuzuryū Shrine is the Benzaiten Shrine which worships Benzaiten (Goddess of Fortune), one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan. Please feel free to also visit the Benzaiten Shrine when visiting the Kuzuryū Shrine.

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Kirin Brewery Yokohama

Kirin Brewery Yokohama

A factory with a long history, originating from Spring Valley Brewery (Yokohama Yamate), one of Japan's first breweries. During the hour-long factory tour, you can learn about the process of making beer, including preparation, fermentation, and packaging. At the end of the tour, you can taste freshly brewed beer and experience the mini-seminar on how to fully enjoy Ichiban Shibori. In addition to the tour, you can enjoy seasonal plants in the factory garden. Reservations are required for the tour.Head over to the Kirin Yokohama Beer Village tour and find out what it takes to make a high-quality beer. Enjoy the free beer tasting at the culmination of the tour.

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Nikko Futarasan-jinja Shrine / Shinkyo Sacred Bridge

Nikko Futarasan-jinja Shrine / Shinkyo Sacred Bridge

History of Futarasan Shrine About 1,200 years ago, a famous monk Shodo Shonin found Shihonryu-ji Temple (belong to Rinno-ji Temple) and Futarasan Shrine (today’s “Hongu Shrine” belong to Futarasan Shrine). It symbolized the begin of the mountain beliefs of Mount Nantai. Since then, Futarasan Shrine was called “Ichinomiya (first shrine) of Shimotsuke Province” and became the center of faith in Nikko.   What makes Futarasan Shrine different? The main deity of Futarasan Shrine is Okuniushi, who is known for good luck and success in love. Many people come here to pray for the success of their interpersonal relationships.   The wooden vermillion bridge “Shinkyo” located at the entrance of Mount Nikko is belonging to the shrine, welcomes visitors to the world heritage site “Shrines and Temples of Nikko”.   You can also visit the Oku-no-miya located at the summit of Mount Nantai and the Middle Shrine located on the shore of Lake Chuzenji, both are famous power spots in Nikko.   The shrine holds famous festival “Yayoi Festival” every April, you can see many beautiful mikoshi and enjoy traditional music during the event.   ※World Heritage Site “Shrines and Temples of Nikko” includes Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Nikko Rinno-ji Temple and Nikko Futarasan Shrine.

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