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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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Kamakura Donabe gohankaedena

Kamakura Donabe gohankaedena

Kamakura earthen pot restaurant Kaedena is in Hase, Kamakura. It serves you special earthen pot Japanese menu. At lunch time "Donabe gohan", rice menu will be cooked in the earthen pots. They serve for each guest an earthen pot cooked rice in slowly cooked seaweed broth. The rice are from contracted farmer in Shinoyama, Tanba, Hyougo prefecture. At dinner time, you can enjoy the chef's special originals. This place is near from Hase Buddha and Kamakura Daibutu.

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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.

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SCAPES THE SUITE

SCAPES THE SUITE

SCAPES THE SUITE is a compact design hotel located on the Morito-kaigan in Hayama, a quiet stretch of sandy beach only an hour from central Tokyo. With a front view of Mt. Fuji and Enoshima, SCAPES THE SUITE offers a space and service that will "color the sensibility of adults" by addressing the time that guests truly want to spend. There are only four guest rooms. Sound, light, sea, and sky unique to Hayama are expressed in four color themes. Please enjoy the time spent here with your loved ones, the beautiful landscape, and the luxurious blessings of Hayama in Morito's vast sea and sky, a location with a spectacular view.

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Yokohama Triennale (Triennial International Exhibition of Contemporary Art)

Yokohama Triennale (Triennial International Exhibition of Contemporary Art)

Important note: The last event was held in 2024, so the next one will not occur until 2027Held once every three years, this is Japan's leading international exhibition of contemporary art. It presents a wide range of the latest trends in Japan and abroad, from the works of internationally renowned artists to those of emerging artists.The appeal of this open art festival, which is held throughout the city of Yokohama, is that anyone can casually experience and enjoy art, even those who have few opportunities to come into contact with it. The entire city of Yokohama will be involved in the arts each time "From Yokohama to the World" is held. The 8th exhibition will be held from March 2024. Nick Cave The Rotating Forest, 2016 (re-created in 2020) ©Nick Cave Installation view of "Yokohama Triennale 2020" Photo by Keita Otsuka Photo courtesy of Yokohama Triennale Organizing CommitteeVenue: Yokohama Museum of Art, Former Daiichi Bank Yokohama Branch, BankART KAIKO

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Sky Garden Observation Floor (Yokohama Landmark Tower 69th Floor)

Sky Garden Observation Floor (Yokohama Landmark Tower 69th Floor)

Located 273m above ground, this observatory floor prides itself as one of the tallest in Japan. The magnificent panorama is breathtaking. You can enjoy a 360 degree view of an estimated 80km ahead, which includes of course, the beautiful scenery of Yokohama’s Minato Mirai, and if the weather is clear, Tokyo Skytree, Mount Fuji and the Boso Peninsula. The stunning nightscape is also a sight not to be missed.For a panoramic view of Yokohama take the 40-second elevator ride to the 69th floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower. Sip a cup of tea at the café with window-facing seats while enjoying the scenery.

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Samukawa Shrine

Samukawa Shrine

This shrine pays worship to the nations only guardian deity that protects all eight cardinal and ordinal directions, and removes misfortunes originating from geographical features, house layout, cardinal direction or daily bad luck. After undergoing purification, visitors can enter the “Kantakeyama Shinen" located in the inner garden of the main shrine. The Japanese garden features "Namba no Koike," which has a long history, a teahouse where you can enjoy green tea, and also a museum.

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Kawasaki Factory Night View Cruise

Kawasaki Factory Night View Cruise

Go aboard a Yakata boat from Shiohama, Kawasaki and enjoy the night view of the factory while going around Shiohama Canal, Tanabe Canal, Minami Watarida Canal, Keihin Canal, Daishi Canal, Suehiro Canal, Chidori Canal, and others.There is a pick up service from Shiohama to the dock. A guide from "Kawasaki Factory Night View Navigator" will accompany the tour and explain each spot. (Quoted from Kawasaki City Tourist Association HP).

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Cosmo Clock 21

Cosmo Clock 21

Standing at 112.5 meters, Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel is considered the symbol of Yokohama. It’s located in the Wonder Amuse Zone of the urban amusement park, Yokohama Cosmo World. Cosmo Clock 21 is the world’s largest ferris wheel with a clock function and can hold up to 480 people. From the 15-minute ride on this attraction, you can enjoy a stunning panorama in the daytime and see the city lights sparkling like jewels at night.

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