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KAMAKURABORI MUSEUM

KAMAKURABORI MUSEUM

The Kamakurabori Museum, on the 3rd floor of the Kamakurabori Kaikan, is the only museum that introduces the history and works of Kamakurabori (a form of Japanese lacquerware). This museum is used by many people as a place for history and culture, experience, and exchange. About 50 works and materials of Kamakurabori, a traditional craft boasting a history of about 800 years, are on display in the permanent exhibition. Relax and enjoy masterpieces from the Muromachi period (1336-1573) to the present while learning about the production process and its history. In the two-hour hands-on class, you can experience Kamakurabori making under the careful guidance of a full-time instructor. It is a program that even beginners can easily enjoy.

Culture & Arts Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Odawara Castle and City Walking Tour with a Volunteer Guide

Odawara Castle and City Walking Tour with a Volunteer Guide

Odawara is home to a number of attractions, including Odawara Castle—the centerpiece of its castle ruins park, Miyuki Beach, Kamaboko Street (part of the historic Old Tokaido Road), and Odawara Fishing Port, as well as traditional crafts like Odawara lacquerware and Odawara Chochin (paper lanterns). At the fishing port, you can enjoy fresh sashimi, fried seafood, and the local variation of Kamaboko (a steamed fish paste product). The Odawara Castle & City Walking Tour (approx. half-day) takes you to Odawara Castle's main keep for panoramic views of the city and Sagami Bay, immerses you in history, and guides you through the historic streetscape. Explore the castle town where you can enjoy crafts and local cuisine. Itinerary: Odawara Station → Odawara Castle → Miyuki Beach → Fureai Exchange Center (Kamaboko Street Rest Area) → Lacquerware & Pottery Gallery (Odawara Lacquerware Shop) → Odawara/Ejima (Washi Paper & Japanese Tea Shop) → Odawara Station

Experience & Activities Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel

Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel

Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel, situated at the highest point in Hakone (935m above sea level), is a heavenly inn encircled by nature. Surrounded by stars and hot springs, from the hotel’s penthouse rooms, you can admire views of the distant Sagami Bay, Miura Peninsula, and Boso Peninsula, as well as a dreamy nighttime scene of the city. The secluded inn is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown. Immerse yourself in a romantic experience enriched by stars and the tranquil mountaintop air. The facility’s milky-white, open-air hot spring bath, nestled closest to the Hakone sky, serves as a gateway to a mountain oasis, a haven of tranquility and relaxation.

Onsen & Stay Koshu kaido Tokaido KANAGAWA