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Shogetsuan Kawasaki (Soba)

Shogetsuan Kawasaki (Soba)

The natural fragrance, springiness and texture of soba noodles come from two masterful hands working in a kibachi kneading bowl. The crisp clearness of the dipping sauce is a product of upholding traditional methods. This natural culture of taste has been passed from generation to generation. The restaurant aspires to bring a modern sensibility to soba, all while paying respects to memories of the past. It is a small-scale store built on Kawasaki Daishi land in 1884, and they have protected the tradition of Edo noodles ever since.

Eat & Drink Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
3 STARS PANCAKE

3 STARS PANCAKE

3 Stars Pancake can be found nestled away in the Musashi-Kosugi area of Kawasaki. Here they serve up sweet doses of happiness through their thick, fluffy pancakes that are double-cooked: grilled first on the teppan, then baked second in the oven.Try from their menu of classic pancakes, including their signature Mitsuboshi (3-star) Pancake (using Hokkaido vanilla cream, raw cream and Canadian maple syrup) or the decadent chocolate pancake (using 70% Belgian cocoa and served with berry sauce and vanilla ice cream), or try from their seasonal specials.

Eat & Drink Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Jogashima Park

Jogashima Park

Jogashima Park occupies the eastern half of Jogashima, located at the southernmost tip of Miura Peninsula. When you pass through the forest in the park, you will come across a unique prarie landscape. As this area was created due to the strong winds that blow from the Pacific Ocean and the strong sun, most of the plants are unable to grow tall. For this reason, black pine is grown in the inland areas of the island to avoid the strong winds.Bird lovers should visit the park between November and April when the Japanese cormorant, a protected species, nests on the island. There is an excellent view of the bird sanctuary along a hiking trail on the southern side of the island.

Nature & Views Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
N’s YARD

N’s YARD

N's YARD is a private modern art space displaying the works of modern artists and was created with the intention of making a space available for visitors to casually see the works of the artist and sculptor, Yoshitomo Nara. The museum has a café and a museum shop, too. Five exhibition rooms showcase not only Nara’s works including paintings, drawings, and 3D art pieces, but also Nara’s collections of other artists’ works, records, and dolls. Exhibitions are planned and designed by Nara. Besides the exhibition rooms, there is also a café, which offers light meals, drinks, and desserts, made with carefully selected ingredients, and a museum shop that sells items produced exclusively for this museum. Photo: Mie Morimoto ※The images may differ from the current facility appearance.

Nikko kaido Oshu kaido TOCHIGI
Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival

Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival

The Miura Kaigan Sakura Festival is held along the railroad from Miurakaigan Station to Komatsugaike Park from the middle of February to the middle of March. There are approximately 1000 kawazu-zakura trees planted along the railroad. Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms are known to bloom early and have large pink flowers. Flowers also bloom at the same time so you can enjoy the beautiful colorful scenery. At the tents in front of the station, local products such as fresh vegetables are sold.For a scenic view, stand on the overpass near Miurakaigan Station where you can observe the cherry blossoms and passing trains from above. The juxtaposition of the red trains against the soft pink flowers is a coveted view. Trains run fairly frequently, so you will have many opportunities to snap the perfect shot.During the cherry blossom festival, enjoy the fantastic illuminated night cherry blossoms that emit a different atmosphere from daytime. In particular, the 1km illumination along the railroad track that runs from the station to Komatsugaike Park is spectacular. Please check the Miura City website for details on the light-up.

Culture & Arts Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Kanuma Country Club

Kanuma Country Club

Opened in 1964, Kanuma Country Club (鹿沼カントリー俱楽部) is a golf club featuring a total of 45 holes, the highest number in Tochigi, on vast land surrounded by lush green trees. The highly strategic course layout features very thrilling and challenging greens. Kanuma Country Club (鹿沼カントリー倶楽部) is also recognized for its maintenance quality and is particularly proud of its greens maintenance.   Between rounds, enjoy exquisite yakiniku at the clubhouse yakiniku restaurant Kashoen (鹿翔苑). Or, at the main restaurant, you can try Kanuma Kalbi Ramen, which has been the restaurant’s best-selling dish for over 50 years.   During the summer, Rokumaru Terrace (ろくまるテラス) offers shaved ice made with Nikko natural spring water, which is popular in the local area.   With these features, you are sure to have a fulfilling day.

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Scene of the Namamugi Incident and Monument

Scene of the Namamugi Incident and Monument

This is the scene of the Namamugi Incident in 1862, where British merchants were slashed when they interrupted the procession of Shimazu Hisamitsu, the feudal lord of Satsuma. As revenge, the British bombarded Kagoshima, resulting in the Anglo-Satsuma War. However, as a result of the war, ties between Satsuma and Britain were strengthened, encouraging modernization. These Anglo-Satsuma ties became the centre of the Meiji Restoration.

Culture & Arts Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA