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.

Biggest feature is the outdoor art museum. With the beautiful scenery and mountains of Hakone in the background, you can enjoy art. There are approximately 120 modern and contemporary pieces of artwork made by famous sculptors displayed here.The Picasso Pavillion houses 319 works in the museum's Picasso Collection, of which a curated set of artworks are rotated for display for unique exhibitions.By Fernand LégerBy Emilio GrecoBy Emilio GrecoBy Emilio GrecoOf all the great museums in Hakone, the kids will probably enjoy this one the most. Lots to do and see, and it's outdoors!

Herbivorous animals such as koalas, elephants, and giraffes are raised here, as well as rare animals such as rhinos and Arabian oryx. Our gray kangaroo walk-through exhibit allows visitors to walk through and observe them up close. At the "Familiar Life Museum," we preserve the natural environment in and around the lush garden, a place where children and adults alike can learn about animals, from insects to small mammals. The adjoining Kanazawa Nature Park has a 100m roller slide which is popular with children, and a BBQ area.The zoo will extend its opening hours on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 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. The zoo will be decked out with projection mapping and bamboo lanterns, and visitors will be given a chance to experience a view of the animals at night, more active than in the daytime!

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.

This spooky, sulphury, power spot in Hakone is a must visit. Be sure to check out the black eggs – it is said that eating just one will add 7 years to your life.

Located in Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki City, this is the only prefectural park in Kawasaki City. It is home to a Kanagawa Prefecture natural treasure, a Japanese white oak forest, and the Higashitakane Ruins (ancient lawn square), which are the remains of a Yayoi Period settlement. The park also has many floral attractions, including a wetland botanical garden, where visitors can see the natural cycle of the seasons.

An ume (plum) specialty store originating from the Chinryutei restaurant, a restaurant founded in 1873 by the last head chef of Odawara Castle. We sell umeboshi (pickled plum), processed ume products, ume sweets, and umeshu (plum wine). With more than just the old-fashioned sour and salty umeboshi, we offer 10 different types for you to try, with samples available in-store. We also offer non-ume products locally to Kanagawa Prefecture, including yaezakura and red perilla, as well as baked sweets using lemons and cherry blossoms from Odawara. Our "ume brownie" is our most popular item and is often featured in the media. We are extremely proud of our lineup of umeshu-based products, made with love with local ingredients.

Visitors can play and have fun in nature. An ingenious athletic facility enables you to get in touch with nature in a healthy way.

Step back into 1958 Japan and enjoy ramen at 9 different shops. Ryu Shanghai Honten's spicy miso ramen is to die for!The world’s first food-themed amusement park. Branches of renowned ramen shops from across Japan and around the world are packed in this ramen museum, with an interior that replicates a retro streetscape.

A railway museum that both adults and children can enjoy. Exhibits of the Odakyu Line cars (from the opening to the present day) and the "romance cars" are very popular photo spots. We also offer other experiences, including the "Romance Car Simulator," where you can enjoy a driving simulation in a real train driver's seat, and the "Kid's Romance Car Park." Our "Diorama Park" reproduces the Odakyu line from Shinjuku to Odawara, Hakone, and Enoshima. The giant diorama truly is a masterpiece, with about 190㎡ using both retired and presently active cars and features original songs and projection mapping. The cafe attached to the museum is free to enter and relax in. Conveniently located next to Ebina Station on the Odakyu Line, it is a museum that can be enjoyed by train enthusiasts, families, friends, and couples.

Ooyama cable car will take you to a great scenic spot that is located at a height of 700 m above sea level in 6 minutes. The cable car is 0.8 km long and the difference of elevation between stations is 278 m. Passengers can fully enjoy grand views from a large window of the cable car: a view of Enoshima spreading below the cable, seasonal sceneries of Oyama and other superb prospects. The cable car won a Good Design Award in 2016. Passengers are allowed to have a stopover at the intermediate station, Oyamadera station.There are many hiking routes to the top, some of which are quite challenging. The cable car is fastest and offers great views. Autumn is most beautiful.

Azalea, named after the "Western azalea," is one of the largest underground shopping malls in Japan directly connected to Kawasaki Station.

This dancing festival is iconic of Yamato, which is considered one of Kanto’s top three Awa Odori festivals. Dancers wearing brightly colored outfits move in time with the echoing gongs and drums. If you find yourself wanting to dance, you’re welcome to join in for the “Niwakaren”!

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.

When Yokohama port opened, many foreign travelers decided to settle in the area. It later became a popular shopping district attracting many tourists.

Stare in awe at the fireworks display over the Sakawa River, flowing through Odawara. Fireworks will shower down from the sky like Niagara Falls. View them up close or from the riverbank for an exceptional attraction. Cool down while looking up at these fireworks.

This flea market is held on the third Saturday night of the month, usually from April to July and from September to October. The Fureai-dori Arcade has shops for eating and drinking, and the shopping street has several locations for live music, dance performances, and shows by street performers.

The observatory lighthouse in Enoshima's Samuel Cocking Garden was reopened after renovations on April 29, 2003. With a height of 59.8m (119.6m above sea level), its innovative construction has become familiar as a new symbol of Enoshima. Mt. Fuji and the Tanzawa mountains are visible from the observation deck, with the 360 degree panorama making for a truly spectacular view.