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Negishi Forest Park

Negishi Forest Park

Negishi Forest Park was established in 1866 as the first permanent facility in Japan where Western-style horse racing was held and sponsored by a foreigner's club. It was the largest racecourse in the East and was always crowded with people until it closed in 1943 due to the war. It was later opened in 1977 as a forest park and featured a large lawn at its center. Come watch the four seasons pass with the changing foliage. The park becomes especially crowded during cherry blossom season.Negishi Park is a happening place during cherry blossom season, however, no matter what time of year you need to visit the Equine Museum of Japan. This museum is not only about history, but also houses the imperial carriage and many retired racehorses.

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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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Kanei Sake Brewery

Kanei Sake Brewery

Founded in 1868, this is the only sake brewery in Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture. In addition to the traditional "Shirasasa Tsutsumi " and "Sasano-Tsuyu" sake, the brewery also produces the famous "Mozart" series of sake, in which Mozart is played by the koji mold. Sake brewery tours are available by advance reservation.  In addition to the old-fashioned Shirasasa Tsutsumi and the original Sasanosu sake, this brewery mixes modernity and tradition in its sake production. Experience the famous Mozart series, in which koji mold ferments while listening to Mozart. Advance reservations for sake brewery tours are available.

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THE BBQ GARDEN in Yokohama Joinus

THE BBQ GARDEN in Yokohama Joinus

Directly connected to Yokohama Station! Garden BBQ on the sofa. The rooftop of the station building, which has excellent access, is a rooftop garden with a great view and lush greenery. The Scandinavian style sofa seats are comfortable and even small children can enjoy the barbecue next to you. You can bring your own food and drinks, or come empty-handed by ordering a set menu or all-you-can-drink service! The fresh food market on the first basement floor (Uoriki, Sawako Grocery, and Takagi Meat Market) offers a wide variety of fresh foods such as meat, seafood, vegetables, and more. Meat, seafood, and vegetables are all conveniently available. Enjoy a BBQ on your way home from shopping or work.You can enjoy a BBQ with a view of Yokohama at night.

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Konica Minolta Planetaria Yokohama

Konica Minolta Planetaria Yokohama

A planetarium dome theater with Japan's first LED dome system, "DYNAVISION®-LED." Experience "healing" and "comfort" in the starry sky and full-dome images. We have a limited number of premium "planet seats" available (only four available). We hope you'll enjoy the experience, almost as if you are floating in space. We also offer a cafe and shop on the premises, with original snacks and drinks which aren't just delicious, but also fun to look at. Why not enjoy your experience more with your chosen drink or snack on hand? Our gift shop, "Gallery Planetaria," has items themed around the stars and space, most of which are only available here. Why not treat yourself or buy some souvenirs? It is also possible to go to the shop and cafe without going to the planetarium.Visitors can enjoy the screening with a cocktail purchased at the attached cafe.

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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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Koboyama Park

Koboyama Park

This prefectural nature park consists of three low mountains, and hiking can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons. The view from the observatory extends from Sagami Bay to Mt. Fuji, and has been selected by the Kanto Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as one of the "100 Best Views of Fujimi in Kanto". In spring, the park is famous for its cherry blossoms, with over 1,400 cherry trees in bloom, and in 1994 it was selected as one of the "100 Best Places for Flowers in Kanagawa".

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