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.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort, a prestigious hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii that has been loved by dignitaries from around the world for more than half a century, opened in Minato Mirai, Yokohama on September 23, 2021, as the first step in the global expansion of the brand.

Sarushima is the only deserted island in the Tokyo Bay area and is also the biggest natural island. Here you can enjoy many activities such as barbecue, fishing, and strolling around major historical ruins. It takes approximately 30 minutes to get there by boat from the Keikyu Line Yokosuka Chuo Station. (The boats to Sarushima have different capacities, ranging from 80 people to 200 people maximum depending on the season.) This easily accessible sightseeing spot is designated as a National Historic Site.Sarushima was originally a defensive outpost. These brick tunnels, alongside other abandoned structures, are signs of its military history.Before or after getting the boat to Sarushima, we recommend checking out the memorial warship Mikasa, which is in Mikasa Park adjacent to the pier. Mikasa is the oldest surviving steel battleship in the world and is recognized as a Cultural Property of Japan. On board, you will find a great number of historical exhibits. Additionally, on the first floor of the Mikasa Terminal (opened in July 2020), you can buy tickets for the boat to Sarushima, as well as souvenirs and light meals. There is also a tourist information center. We recommend that you visit the Sarushima Visitor Center on the second floor while you wait for the boat. There is no reservation system for boarding, so please arrive well in advance of your desired departure time. The Mikasa Terminal is also the base for landing tours to Tokyo Bay's No.2 Sea Fort.

This is Yokohama's only park featuring a seaside swimming beach! Along the coastline, a sandy beach lush with greenery stretches approximately 1 kilometer, making the perfect space for visitors to interact with the ocean. Despite its natural appearance, this sandy beach was artificially created using sand transported from Chiba Prefecture. Today, it is home to numerous creatures such as crabs and clams. In early spring, visitors can enjoy clam digging, and in summer, the beach comes alive with the start of swimming season. The calm waves and gently sloping shoreline make it the ideal beach for sand play and windsurfing. The park also features marine sport facilities like beach volleyball courts and a windsurfing storage shed. In addition, the Nagisa Plaza hosts a grass field suitable for soccer and other fun, as well as a barbecue area, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of seaside leisure activities.

A traditional Japanese shop that offers sweets made with beans. We offer a variety of snacks ranging from salty flavors to citrus flavors.

Located at an altitude of 250m in Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and surrounded by greenery, "Only Yu Hot Spring Resort" is a hot spring overflowing with charm. It is a place where you can blissfully relax and come to enjoy hot springs more. Enjoy alternating between our baths ranging from 38°C to 42°C in the “Forest Open-air Baths.” Our sauna, made from vihta (bath broom) from this very forest, smells amazing and is so relaxing! Our water baths and showers use natural Hakone water pumped straight from 200m underground, allowing you to enjoy a different experience from tap water. Our open-air bath also provides a unique experience. Enjoy the river's rushing sound, birds chirping, leaves rustling on the trees, and the scent of the forest!

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.

This ancient temple has many old buildings, including the temple bell and the Shari-den Hall, which are both national treasures. Here you can take a quiet breath in the cool morning air and adjust yourself physically and mentally, and start your day with a refreshed feeling. Monks will guide you through the Shari-den Hall, the only national treasure building in Kanagawa Prefecture, which is not normally open to the public. In addition, at Nyoian, you can enjoy a special sutra reading for guests, participate in Zen meditation, and chat with a Buddhist monk while enjoying matcha green tea and Japanese sweets.Built in 1783, visitors must first pass through this majestic structure to enter the Engaku-ji Temple.The temple's main hall houses a wooden statue of the Shaka Buddha. Painted on the ceiling of the building is a beautiful White Dragon.Just a one-minute walk from Kita-kamakura Station. Visit in late autumn when the leaves are at their most beautiful, and the teahouse is serving delicious hot sweet sake.Breathe in the cool air of the morning to prepare yourself physically and mentally, and start your day feeling refreshed.

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!

This ancient temple in Kamakura is known for the 1,000 moso bamboo trees on its grounds. Even in the present day, the solemn atmosphere of the temple conveys the tragedy of the Ashikaga clan. It also features a beautiful bamboo grove and garden. The “Sunday Zazen-kai” (Zen meditation), which has a reputation for being strict, is held every Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. and is open to everyone. Please wear comfortable clothes to participate.This is probably the most impressive bamboo grove you will ever see. Be sure to get tickets for the temple's tranquil teahouse experience before entering.A temple in Kamakura with a beautiful garden and bamboo grove. A Sunday Zen meditation session is held at 7:30 in the morning every Sunday and is open to everyone. The session is reputed to be very strict, and be sure to wear comfortable clothing if you would like to participate.

Since its opening in 1995, the Sagamihara City Museum has been a beloved community institution serving as a comprehensive museum dedicated to the history and nature of Sagamihara City. By 2024, its total number of visitors topped 3.5 million. Through its collaboration with the adjacent JAXA Sagamihara Campus, the museum has hosted a number of world-first exhibitions, including the return capsule of asteroid probe "Hayabusa" in July 2010 and "Hayabusa 2" in March 2021. Futhermore, the July 2025 reopening unveiled the renovated planetarium, offering the world's first experience of viewing one billion stars simultaneously, in 8K video.

Sanoya is a Japanese sweet shop that sells seasonal Japanese sweets. Its signature sweet ‘Oyama Koma Monaka’ has the status of being a designated confectionary of the Kanagawa Prefecture. ‘Oyama Koma Monaka’ has a 300-year history and has been known as one of the best souvenirs to bring back from visiting Oyama Afuri Shrine. Since the firm axis of Koma-shaped ‘Oyama Koma Monaka’ signifies the steady circulation of money and its round shape signifies affability, ‘Oyama Koma Monaka’ has been loved by visitors as a sweet that brings good luck, and is bought as a wedding gift, baby gift or housewarming gift.

Founded in 1972, the Oi Matsuda Horse Riding Club has a long history of fostering countless numbers of horse riding champions and horse lovers. We provide lessons not only for equine competitions but also for beginners, as well as for people who want to keep fit. We also provide trial lessons and serious training lessons regularly. Oi Matsuda Horse Riding Club can be enjoyed by all people, from beginners to experienced riders.

This port is a base for the local industries in Manazuru, fishing boats, cargo ships carrying stone materials, and so on. Besides that, there is a fish market nearby where the catch of the day is sold. The Kaijo Togyo (shrine procession in the sea) of the Kibune Festival, an important intangible folk cultural property of Japan, is also held here at the Manazuru Port.There is a fish market nearby that sells the fresh catch of the day. Sales end as soon as the fish is sold out, so going early in the morning is recommended.

Hakone museum of art is the oldest museum in Hakone. The museum opened in Hakone-cho Gora in 1952. The museum displays Asian and Japanese ceramics that have been collected by the founder of the museum Mokichi Okada before his death. The exhibition mainly consists of “Japanese Yakimono (ceramics)”.Collections are: Mino wares such as Shino, Oribe, and Kiseto from Momoyama to Edo era, pots and jars of Six Old Kilns of Japan (Tokoname, Seto, Shigaraki, Tanba, Bizen, and Echizen) from Kamakura to Muromachi era, and earthenware and haniwa (a hollow clay) from Jomon era.There is Japanese garden with “Koke Niwa”, “Hagi no michi”, “Take Niwa”. There are over 130 kinds of mosses and 200 Japanese maples, which create beautiful scene in all four seasons. Any visitors are welcomed to view the garden.It is rare to see the place like Hakone museum since they have great ceramics and Japanese gardens at the same time. People who are interested in traditional culture of Japan must visit here.Admire this spacious garden known for its grassy area, large rocks and stream that cuts through the middle. Take in the panoramic view of Mt Myōjō and Mt Asama.Designed by Okada Mokichi and completed in 1952, explore collections of ancient Asian earthenware, porcelains and ceramics.The museum displays are interesting, but its beautiful Japanese garden and wonderful moss garden are what most people come to see!

This shrine is dedicated to Prince Shinno Morinaga, the son of Emperor Godaigo, who devoted himself to overthrowing the Kamakura Shogunate. In 1869, Emperor Meiji built a shrine at the place where Prince Morinaga passed away and named it "Kamakura Shrine" in honor of him.

A beer hall dining restaurant where visitors can enjoy ingredients and dishes that envoke the history and stories of Kanagawa and Yokohama, coupled with beer fresh from the on-site factory. Here you can enjoy all of our original Kanagawa cuisine, made with ingredients obtained directly from local producers. We have a number of private rooms which can accommodate a variety of groups and parties, as well as a full lineup of all-you-can-drink plans featuring delicious Yokohama beer and food. We are a restaurant where you can always find new dishes and different ways to enjoy beer.Come and visit us to find your favorite beer!  There are five types of beer brewed in-store: pilsner, alto, Weizen, pale ale, and Yokohama lager. Enjoy the crisp, fresh taste.

Odawara Castle Ruins Park, centered on Honmaru Square where the castle tower is situated, is designated as a National Historic Site and is one of Odawara's most popular tourist attractions. The park is well known for its cherry and plum blossoms, and the numerous events held there throughout the year.