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Shichirigahama Beach

Shichirigahama Beach

Shichirigahama Beach can be found on Kanagawa’s southern Shonan coastline, between the areas of Enoshima and Kamakura.It’s a popular destination with surfers throughout the year and is also known for its views of Mt. Fuji — especially at sunset. Given the beautiful panoramas that can be enjoyed here, it was covered by famous ukiyo-e artists Hokusai and Hiroshige and featured in both their Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series. In modern days, the area has even been celebrated in song and film by local music group, Southern All Stars.Enjoy a walk along the beach or gaze out at the sunny beach views from the train window of the coastal Enoden railway, which connects Kamakura to Fujisawa.

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Yamashita Park

Yamashita Park

Yamashita Park is a seaside park that was opened in 1930 as a reconstruction project after the Great Kanto Earthquake, using rubble and other materials to reclaim the sea. There are many tourist attractions, such as the Red Brick Warehouse, Osanbashi Bridge, Chinatown, and the harbor sightseeing boat terminal in the vicinity. Inside the park itself is a statue of a girl wearing red shoes, inspired by Ujo Noguchi's nursery rhyme "Akai Kutsu" (Red Shoes), as well as the monuments of "the statue of the guardian god of water", donated by the city of San Diego, USA, the "seagull sailor monument" and the "Indian water tower". The luxury cruise ship "Hikawa Maru," which was called the "Queen of the North Pacific," is moored in the park, and visitors can not only enjoy an overview of the ship but can also tour the interior for a fee during the daytime. The park is also a famous spot for roses, a place to enjoy 1,900 roses of 160 varieties twice a year, both in spring and autumn. It is also a popular spot for sightseeing and date nights, attracting tourists and families during the day and couples at night throughout the year. The sunrise from the sea is the perfect cue for strolling, jogging, exercising, yoga, tai chi, and other activities. The morning view of Yamashita Park with Minato Mirai 21 in the background is one of Yokohama's most famous morning scenes.With the sun rising over the sea as your landscape, experience physical activities in Yamashita Park, which includes walking, jogging, exercising, yoga, Tai Chi, and more. A Yamashita Park morning with Minato Mirai 21 in the background is an iconic morning view of Yokohama.

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Tahara-Furusato Park: Soba Restaurant Shinonome

Tahara-Furusato Park: Soba Restaurant Shinonome

You can experience making soba here even if you don't go to Nagano (known as Shinshu in the past). In the soba restaurant Shinonome next to the workshop, you can enjoy the unique taste of the soba you made, be it with friends, family, or even by yourself! Furusato Park is surrounded by rice fields and farms and has a water mill as well. It is also well-known for its farmers market which sells vegetables freshly harvested on the day.

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Kannon Coffee Kamakura

Kannon Coffee Kamakura

Kannon Coffee opened in 2017, as the second branch of this chain originally from Nagoya. This small cozy cafe, inside a renovated former kimono shop, offers great hand drip coffee alongside a delectable sweets selection. They’re known for their miniature Big Buddha biscuits, which top the menu’s crepes and parfaits which come in seasonal varieties too.There are always at least 5 types of coffee prepared, including a seasonal blend and monthly single origin speciality coffee. For teas, they use leaves direct from Shizuoka’s Sasama region for their Hojicha Latte, Matcha Latte, and Japanese Black Tea.Its proximity to Hase-dera Temple and Kotoku-in (home to Kamakura’s Great Buddha) make it an excellent refueling point after any visit to one of these nearby attractions. The affiliated Ekiyoko Bake is also just minutes away in the direction of Hase Station.

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Oyama-dera Temple

Oyama-dera Temple

Known affectionately as "Fudo-san in Oyama," this is one of the three major fudo in the Kanto region. It is also the first of the 36 fudo (immovable buddhas) in the Kanto region. The temple was founded in 755 by Priest Rouben, who was a separate head priest of Todaiji Temple in Nara. The main image of Fudo Myoo, an iron statue of Fudo Myoo, and Nidoko (two children) are designated as national important cultural properties. In November, the leaves in front of the gate change color and are illuminated, creating a different atmosphere than seen during the daytime.Observe the autumn leaves along the temple’s tree-lined steps or ride the cable car to the summit for spectacular aerial views. For a different perspective, visit the temple at night when the autumn colors and grounds are illuminated.

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Yoshiike Ryokan (Japanese-style inn)

Yoshiike Ryokan (Japanese-style inn)

Yoshiike is proud of its hot springs, boasting 6 in-house sources and an abundant flow of hot water of up to 720 liters per minute. The elaborately designed large public bath, the garden-like open-air bath, and the relaxing private bath are all filled with 100% private hot spring water. On the ryokan's premises, there is a 10,000 tsubo (about 355,800 square feet) pond garden, "Sangetsu-en," a cherry blossom light-up event, "Light Garden," as well as firefly and autumn leaf seasonal events. We highly recommend taking a stroll in the garden at night!*For non-overnight guests, facilities are available from 1pm.

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Kamakura Seaside Park Yuigahama Area

Kamakura Seaside Park Yuigahama Area

The Kamakura Seaside Park faces the coastlines of Yuigahama Beach and Inamuragasaki. The area is divided into three districts: The Yuigahama area with an open grassy square and playground equipment, the Inamuragasaki area which is a historical site with an observation deck, and the Sakanoshita area which is right by the sea. Loved by many people, the area offers views of Izu Oshima Island and the Izu Peninsula on sunny days. The Inamuragasaki area makes use of the natural geography and has an open grassy lawn where visitors can enjoy beautiful views. In the winter, Mt Fuji is sometimes visible in the background behind views of Enoshima. It is also a designated historical site well known for the legendary story of Nitta Yoshisada’s campaign.

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