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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 Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Tsurumaki Onsen (Hot Spring) Motoyu Jinya

Tsurumaki Onsen (Hot Spring) Motoyu Jinya

JINYA is a traditional Japanese style ryokan that owns a 10,000 Tsubo (1 Tsubo = 3.3 m2) garden and stands there with its back against Tanzawa Mountains. The ryokan has traditions and 100 years of rich history. Rich dishes of the season and hot spring that well up from deep under the ground of Tanzawa Mountains will be provided to its guests.If you feel like moving your body after unwinding in the hot springs, be sure to check out nearby One Park. The park is about a 15 minute walk from the ryokan and features a heated pool, tennis court, sports plaza, and skating ground. After you have had your fill of physical activity, head back to Jinya and resume your relaxation!

Onsen & Stay Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Lake Sagami Park

Lake Sagami Park

Lake Sagami is an artificial lake, like Lake Biwa, which is renowned for being a mecca for rowing and canoeing races. The deep forests surrounding the lake, as well as activities such as fireworks and Japanese pond smelt fishing mean that the area can be enjoyed in all four seasons. Lake Sagami Park offers a sweeping view of Lake Sagami and is a great place to enjoy having lunch on the lawn. You can feel the cool breeze blow through your hair whilst you relax and enjoy the view. On holidays it is bustling with families and couples.

Nature & Views Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA