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Noborigumo: Sano Natural Hot Springs

Noborigumo: Sano Natural Hot Springs

Sano Natural Hot Springs well up from 800m underground. The water contains sodium chloride, which is effective for heat retention and skin moisturization. Since its alkaline water removes sebum and unwanted substances resulting in beautiful skin, this hot spring is known as the “Spring of Beauty” or “Beautiful Women Spring”. One dip in this hot spring will leave you feeling refreshed and your skin smooth. With a bedrock bath, rock salt sauna, and more, it is no wonder that the facilities are loved by those of all ages and genders.

Onsen & Stay Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Meigetsu-in Temple

Meigetsu-in Temple

Meigetsu-in Temple in Kita-Kamakura is also known as The Temple of Hydrangeas. For hydrangea season around June, many people flock here to view approximately 2,500 hydrangeas. The hydrangeas planted at Meigetsu-in are all a uniform blue color, dubbed "Meigetsu-in Blue."Visitors can admire the dry zen garden year-round. It is said to represent the mythical Buddhist Mount Shumi.The inner garden hosts a beautiful variety of shrubbery and foliage, and is beautiful all year round. Visitors can only enter the garden twice a year — otherwise, they can only get a peek of the garden through the Main Hall's Window of Enlightenment.The window of enlightenment is a circular window that can be seen when looking into the Main Hall. This window is said to symbolize enlightenment, reality, and the vastness of the universe.Lined with tatami, the minimalistic main hall fills visitors with a sense of calm, and perfectly frames the Window of Enlightenment.

Temples & Shrines Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Amazake Chaya Teahouse

Amazake Chaya Teahouse

Located next-door to the Hakone Tokaido Museum, Amazake Chaya Teahouse has been in business for 12 successive generations since it was established in the Edo era. They serve homemade, all-natural, sugar-free amazake, a sweet drink made from fermented rice, and hand-pounded, char-grilled bincho mochi rice cakes, which are very soft and tasty. Experience the time-honored delicacies that the travelers passing along the steep mountain highway enjoyed years ago in the rustic grass-thatched teahouse.

Eat & Drink Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
DREAM DOOR YOKOHAMA HAMMERHEAD

DREAM DOOR YOKOHAMA HAMMERHEAD

This experience-based themepark is a gateway to the real outdoors, where visitors can experience the attractions of the outdoors through an outdoor BBQ experience. The park is divided into three areas with different concepts: the Tree Land Circle, a symbolic circular promenade deck on the Yokohama Hammerhead Side; the Fire Forest, a glamping experience area making use of the forest on the Goddess Bridge Side; and the Wonder Field, a multipurpose field sandwiched between the two areas. Each offers a different way to enjoy the area.You can enjoy an authentic BBQ while taking in the night view of Yokohama.

Eat & Drink Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya Kappabashi

Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya Kappabashi

There are number of unique and fun items made by the technique of making food models. You can have an experience to use food models using wax. Kappa-bashi dogu-gai has been flourished in catering and reataurant business by supplying utensils and tools. Kappa-bashi dogu-gai has long history like this Ganso Shokuhin Sample-Ya. "Food model making experience" and many trials of unique items are one of their features.

Experience & Activities Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Cafe Yoridokoro

Cafe Yoridokoro

Located about a four-minute walk from the scenic Inamuragasaki Park, Cafe Yoridokoro is a cozy eatery that aims to share the extraordinary moments of daily life in Kamakura. The wooden building features a welcoming interior filled with natural tones, soft lighting, and plant life—making it a perfect representation of the area’s quaint vibes. The restaurant is also popular for its unique position along the Enoden Line and offers tableside views—inside and outside—of the retro electric train. In terms of food, Cafe Yoridokoro serves breakfast, lunch, and cafe cuisine from 7am–6pm (LO 5:30pm). The meals are simply prepared with delicious ingredients. The restaurant’s speciality is dried fish paired with rice, miso soup, pickles, and a small side dish. For the cafe menu, you can savor freshly brewed coffee, lattes, or espresso paired with ice cream, homemade cheesecake, and more! Thanks to the restaurant’s unique setting and deliciously crafted cuisine, Cafe Yoridokoro is a perfect addition to your Kamakura itinerary.

Eat & Drink Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Dobuita Street

Dobuita Street

It is a shopping district with a unique atmosphere that blends American and Japanese cultures, and many stores offer shopping in U.S. dollars. It is also famous as a shopping street where you can buy the "Yokosuka jumper," or "Sukajan," and eat Yokosuka's gourmet "Yokosuka Navy Curry" and "Yokosuka Navy Burger".Take advantage of Dobuita Street’s Yokosuka Navy Burger Map to help guide your Japanese-American food experience. The map highlights all the hamburger spots with images and descriptions of the delicious dishes. If you are staying in the area for a few days, try to hit all the restaurants!

Shopping Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Enoshima Iwaya Cavern

Enoshima Iwaya Cavern

These Enoshima caves were formed within the island by wave erosion. The complex consists of two caves: the First Cave (with a depth of 152m) and the Second Cave (with a dept of 56m). It is said that Kobo Daishi and Minamoto no Yorimoto once visited the caves as to pray to the Goddess Benzaiten as they are considered the origin of Benzaiten worship. There is also a gallery introducing Enoshima history and culture inside the caves, allowing visitors to explore history with a sense of thrill.

Nature & Views Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Umi no koen (Marine Park)

Umi no koen (Marine Park)

This is Yokohama's only park featuring a seaside swimming beach! Along the coastline, a sandy beach lush with greenery stretches approximately 1 kilometer, making the perfect space for visitors to interact with the ocean. Despite its natural appearance, this sandy beach was artificially created using sand transported from Chiba Prefecture. Today, it is home to numerous creatures such as crabs and clams. In early spring, visitors can enjoy clam digging, and in summer, the beach comes alive with the start of swimming season. The calm waves and gently sloping shoreline make it the ideal beach for sand play and windsurfing. The park also features marine sport facilities like beach volleyball courts and a windsurfing storage shed. In addition, the Nagisa Plaza hosts a grass field suitable for soccer and other fun, as well as a barbecue area, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of seaside leisure activities.

Nature & Views Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA