Kibune Shrine’s Kibune Festival, set in Manazuru, is considered one of Japan’s three major ship festivals and occurs annually in late July. It is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.During this two-day event, numerous boats—including one carrying a mikoshi (portable shrine)—are adorned with vibrant flower decorations and towed by oar-operated boats called Kaidenma in Manazuru Port. Both the daytime and illuminated nighttime visuals, which are accompanied by traditional songs and instruments, are mesmerizing. Manazuru celebrates this festival for prosperity in fishing and good health.The festival also features traditional Kashima dancing and mikoshi processions. It is a unique cultural experience you won’t want to miss!

Katase Enoshima Station is the last stop on the Enoshima Line and its unique design represents Ryugujo, an undersea palace from a Japanese folklore

The Uiro family has been making medicine and sweets for over 650 years, so they are both named "uiro" after the family. Uiro is a steamed rice flour confectionery that was invented during the Muromachi period (1336-1573) for entertaining foreign envoys and is characterized by its springy texture and subtle sweetness. It is loved by people of all ages and was selected as one of Kanagawa's top 100 specialties. Due to its wide range of medicinal effects, many anecdotes have been spread about the medicinal uiro, including the "Kabuki Uirouri.” The traditional eight-building structure is worth seeing. The museum is in an old storehouse and exhibits different craft items (admission is free and includes a guide). You can also enjoy handmade seasonal Japanese sweets in the sweets shop.

The Kamakura Owl's Forest is accessible from Kamakura Station. Visitors can interact with 20 owls of 14 different species, from the popular Barn Owl to the Great Horned Owl. There is no time limit and reservations are not required, so feel free to drop by.

Ikuta Ryokuchi Park is the largest natural environment in the capital. In spring Masugatayama has cherry blossoms, and at the beginning of summer irises are in season. Autumn is a good time to see the maple leaves. Every season has something to enjoy. The Japan Open-air Folk House Museum, the Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, the Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum and many other sites are also located in Ikuta Ryokuchi Park.Visitors can fully enjoy the lush, green nature in the quiet morning air.

Miura City has many scenic spots, including views of Mt. Fuji across Sagami Bay and the atmospheric Misaki Shitamachi, an old Showa-era area. To fully enjoy taking your time to explore, we recommend renting a bicycle. As well as normal bicycles, we offer some electrically assisted bicycles.

A landmark dome built in the style of an Islamic mosque. Fondly known as the "Queen", this tower stands at 51 meters tall, making it the tallest of Yokohama's three towers. The current building is the third version (having been destroyed and reconstructed twice), and was completed in 1934. The customs materials exhibition room on the first floor, "Queen's Square," is packed with information on the history and role of Yokohama Customs, genuine and counterfeit goods, the Washington Convention, and smuggling methods. Look for Custom-kun (the customs mascot) at the entrance!

The Zama sunflower was established as the city flower of Zama City in 1969, and was selected as one of the "100 best places for flowers in Kanagawa" in 1994. A total of 550,000 flowers bloom over a total area of 5.5ha, and a sunflower festival is held every year.Add an artsy touch to your photos during the Kurihara festival by posing with props supplied by the festival. Model with picture frames and hats to immortalize the fun moment.

A festival unique to this hot spring area where hot spring water is thrown over four mikoshi (portable shrines) as they are paraded through the hot spring town. One of the four mikoshi has open recruitment for those who want to experience being a mikoshi-bearer, so check it out.

Previously home to the Japanese painter Hoshun Yamaguchi, this mansion is open to the public as an art museum and boasts of being the place where he produced many masterpieces. Come and peruse his paintings and antique collection in our exhibit! The studio was designed by Isohachi Yoshida, a master of modern sukiya architecture, and the garden contains seasonal plants, a must-see if you're in the area. The main building and studio were registered as a national cultural property in 2023.

We currently offer a tour course for each of the "Ajinomoto", "Hondashi", "Cook Do" and Oyako (parent and child) "Knorr" soups. Visitors can see how each product is made, including arranging raw materials, manufacturing processeses, and quality control checks with consideration for safety and security. Board our "Aji Panda" bus to be taken to the factory.

Stay in simple and comfortable lodgings at Kannon-in Temple, with a history dating back more than 350 years. Start your day early, chanting sutras at 6 am before a relaxed day of contemplation, meditation and Buddhist immersion. This serene experience provides you the opportunity to learn calligraphy under a skilled teacher’s instruction and learn about etiquette in a tranquil temple. Please note that meditation and Buddhist immersion activities are suitable only for those who understand Japanese. Rooms are modern, with western-style toilets and beds. A kitchen for self catering, and dining room are shared with other guests for a sociable, stress-free stay.

A promenade made by overhauling a dead track used by the former Japan National Railways that opened in 1911. It consists of three bridges connecting the Nihonmaru Memorial Park to the Shinko area. Skyscrapers of the Minatomirai area can be viewed from this 500-meter long boardwalk. Rubblework constructed at the time of the opening of the railways, a US-made railroad bridge and other historical structures are left in their original places. The Unga Park located at the end of Kisha Michi in the Shinko area has a plaza facing the promenade.

This hot spring theme park consists of two areas: The "Yunessan" area where visitors can have fun in swimsuits, and the "Morinoyu" area where they can relax and enjoy hot spring baths in the nude. The park also features an authentic coffee bath, an open-air bath with a spectacular view, a flowing pool, and the only water slide in Hakone. Visitors can also experience the mysterious sensation of a "doctor fish footbath", all in the comfort of a bathing suit. The "Morinoyu" area boasts a landscaped open-air bath with a view of the Hakone mountain peaks. Private baths have been added and are getting ever popular. There is an additional rest area and a relaxation room where you can receive esthetic treatments and massages. Come enjoy this all-weather facility at any time of year!

Located 5 minutes on foot from Kamakura Station, KOTOWA Kamakura Tsurugaoka Kaikan is situated along Wakamiyaoji Street and Dankazura pathway. In spring, cherry blossoms abound in front of the hall. It is an excellent venue for compiling a travel itinerary and strolling around tourist spots such as Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine and Komachi-dori.