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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.

Nature & Views Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
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.

Experience & Activities Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa-Bunko Museum

Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa-Bunko Museum

The Kanazawa Bunko was a samurai library built by Hojo Sanetoki, a member of the Hojo clan (Kanazawa Hojo) in the middle of the Kamakura period (1185-1333). The collection covers a wide range of subjects, including politics, literature, and history, and the policy of collecting books was continued by three successive generations of the Hojo family: Akitoki, Sadaaki, and Sadamasa, further enriching the collection. The Kanazawa-Hojo clan shared the same fate with the fall of the Kamakura shogunate, and the collection was administered by the adjacent family temple, Shomyoji Temple, which has continued to manage it into the modern era. The present Kanazawa Bunko was restored as a Kanagawa Prefecture facility in 1930, and since 1990, it has been a museum of history. The Prefectural Kanazawa Bunko is dedicated to preserving for future generations the valuable cultural assets that have handed down the legacy of the Kamakura period, exhibiting the results of its research and studies, and providing public access through lectures and other programs.

Culture & Arts Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Sano Ramen Noodles

Sano Ramen Noodles

Home to one of Japan’s most famous local ramen noodles, Sano City is in the south of Tochigi. Sano Ramen is made with water of the finest quality listed in the 100 best spring waters in Japan, and wheat especially suited for noodle-making. Beaten by a green bamboo stems, these noodles are aerated for good thermal conductivity. As a result, they are cooked in a second and maintain a chewy but smooth texture. The clear broth, having a taste of soy sauce and a rich flavour, is distinctive and never boring for its simplicity. Sano Ramen has admirers of all ages.

Nikko kaido Oshu kaido TOCHIGI
YOKOHAMA MINATO MIRAI HALL

YOKOHAMA MINATO MIRAI HALL

This concert hall is located in the Minatomirai area of the Nishi ward of Yokohama City. Since its opening in 1998, the concert hall has been well known as a "concert hall with a view of the sea" not only to the citizens of Yokohama but also to artists from Japan and abroad. It has a large hall (2020 seats) with a large pipe organ, a small hall (440 seats) suitable for chamber music concerts, and a reception room for parties and small-scale presentations.

Culture & Arts Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Koganei Brewery

Koganei Brewery

Koganei Sake Brewery, established over 200 years ago, is the official brewery for Sakarimasu sake. Situated near the entrance to Nanasawa Onsen in the lush city of Atsugi, it produces sake using the famous mineral waters at the eastern foot of Mount Tanzawa, along with carefully selected sake rice. The brewery also produces a large number of other products using locally sourced ingredients, such as shochu (a Japanese distilled spirit), Sagami Beer (a craft beer range), craft gin, and liqueur, and there is a shop on the premises where you can purchase these. You can also book a tour of the brewery, complete with a tasting session (minimum of 6 people, reservation required).Sakarimasu is a local sake that has been made for over 200 years since the company was founded in 1818, using carefully selected sake rice from all over Japan and quality spring water from the eastern foothills of Mt. Tanzawa. There is also a shop on the premises.

Sake & Breweries Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
JAXA Sagamihara Campus

JAXA Sagamihara Campus

The Communication Hall of Space Science and Exploration building is a visitor facility operated by the JAXA Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS). Visitors can see exhibits up-close, including an authentic M-V rocket that completed ground combustion tests, test models of scientific satellites, and displays related to the asteroid explorer "Hayabusa2". Wall-mounted monitors display information alongside staff-guided tours. (Please see the website for start times.)

Culture & Arts Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA