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Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum

Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum

Feel the wonders of leading scientific technology. There are rockets, ships, airplanes, environmental, and energy related technologies on display. You can hop on board a real-size cockpit of the first domestic production regional jet plan “MRJ” and enjoy the “MRJ flight challenge” flight simulator. In the “discoveries of day to day life” zone, you can discover the amazing technologies that surround you in day to day living! Let’s take a look at what the future lifestyle holds for us. Space food, experiment kits, models, and souvenirs are for sale in the museum shop.

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Sarushima

Sarushima

Sarushima is the only deserted island in the Tokyo Bay area and is also the biggest natural island. Here you can enjoy many activities such as barbecue, fishing, and strolling around major historical ruins. It takes approximately 30 minutes to get there by boat from the Keikyu Line Yokosuka Chuo Station. (The boats to Sarushima have different capacities, ranging from 80 people to 200 people maximum depending on the season.) This easily accessible sightseeing spot is designated as a National Historic Site.Sarushima was originally a defensive outpost. These brick tunnels, alongside other abandoned structures, are signs of its military history.Before or after getting the boat to Sarushima, we recommend checking out the memorial warship Mikasa, which is in Mikasa Park adjacent to the pier. Mikasa is the oldest surviving steel battleship in the world and is recognized as a Cultural Property of Japan. On board, you will find a great number of historical exhibits. Additionally, on the first floor of the Mikasa Terminal (opened in July 2020), you can buy tickets for the boat to Sarushima, as well as souvenirs and light meals. There is also a tourist information center. We recommend that you visit the Sarushima Visitor Center on the second floor while you wait for the boat. There is no reservation system for boarding, so please arrive well in advance of your desired departure time. The Mikasa Terminal is also the base for landing tours to Tokyo Bay's No.2 Sea Fort.

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Forest Adventure Odawara

Forest Adventure Odawara

Forest Adventure is a leisure facility that originated in France. As the name "Forest Adventure" in Japanese implies, it is a nature-symbiotic outdoor park where visitors can enjoy full-scale ziplines wearing special harnesses. The Discovery Course is 10 meters high and over 100 meters long, and the zipline is a sight to behold. The course takes more than two hours to complete. Anyone can enjoy the zipline with peace of mind, as you will receive a thorough safety course beforehand. Shoes and other equipment are available to rent, making it easy to participate.

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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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Aikawa Park

Aikawa Park

Prefectural Aikawa Park is located on a river terrace directly below the Miyagase Dam. The 51-hectare expanse includes the "Flower Slope," where 44,000 colorful azaleas of 40 varieties bloom all over in spring, and "Wind Hill," which offers an excellent view of the Yokohama Landmark on a clear day! You'll be amazed by the impressive scenery from all seasons! In addition, the "Adventure Forest" and the "Fluffy Dome" are equipped with large playground equipment that allow children to play all day long, and during the water season, the "Jabu-Jabu Pond" is filled with the sound of children's cheers all year round. From April to November, the park is used as a base for observing the dynamic discharge of the Miyagase Dam, and the "Ai-chan-go" road train, popular with children, runs from in front of the Park Center to below the dam. The "Craft Workshop Village" in the park is operated as a base for disseminating information on the traditional crafts of the local town of Aikawa to the rest of the prefecture and beyond, as well as a place to increase local interest and promote interaction between visitors and the community through creative experiences that allow visitors to come into contact with traditional crafts. Please make reservations in advance.

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Tsukuihamakankono Orchards

Tsukuihamakankono Orchards

The Miura Peninsula is blessed with a mild climate and rich soil. Tsukuihama Tourist Farm offers visitors the experience of picking strawberries, mandarin oranges, and sweet potatoes. At the information center, seasonal vegetables are available for sale.Located in a hilly area well known for its farm produce. Have a go at mandarin orange-picking in autumn and strawberry-picking in spring, and enjoy the taste of your freshly picked fruits right there and then.

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Japan Open Air Folk House Museum

Japan Open Air Folk House Museum

Located 30 minutes from Tokyo and 40 minutes by car from Haneda Airport, this municipal Japanese folklore park in the northern part of Kawasaki City is an outdoor museum that features 25 structures, including traditional Japanese houses, watermills, and Kabuki stages. The buildings are scattered amongst a lush green environment, and you can enjoy the nature of all four seasons. Popular events are also held at the traditional folk houses. In one of the facilities, the traditional crafts building, you can experience indigo dyeing.A gasshō-zukuri house with tall, steep roof and home to the Yamashita family known for their silkworm cultivation and fire farming on the mountain slopes.Similar to the Yamashita House, there was also space under the floors used for the manufacturer of gunpowder.Silkworms were raised in the large attic and papermaking took place on one of the earthen-floored areas.This house was used as both farmhouse and a dye-house.

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Fujiko F. Fujio Museum

Fujiko F. Fujio Museum

This cultural facility conveys the world of manga artist Fujiko F. Fujio, creator of many works including "Doraemon" and "Perman," and his messages are conveyed to all generations through his original drawings and other works.It is necessary to purchase entry tickets in advance from Lawson. Entry is hours happen 7 times a day, on the hour (10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm). As long as you’re within the 60 minutes indicated on your entry ticket, you can enter the building any time.

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Nogeyama Zoological Gardens

Nogeyama Zoological Gardens

Since its opening in the 26th year of the Showa period (1951), Nogeyama Zoological Gardens has been popular as a familiar zoo. Admission is free and the zoo has a long history of breeding approximately 65 species of animals.The zoo will extend its opening hours on Saturdays and Sundays in August, and will hold a special summer evening event where the zoo will open to the public at night, an experience otherwise unavailable to the public. Visitors can enjoy a different view of the zoo at night when the zoo is decorated with illuminations and the animals are more active!

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