Every year, about 5,000 people come to the Bon Odori in early August to remember and give thanks to their ancestors. In addition to a Bon Odori dance on the temple grounds, there is a Bon Odori parade by dance teachers from Honmonji-dori shopping street to the main temple gate in the evening.

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

From Confections to Crafts, the Best Selection of Tochigi’s Local Goods All in One PlaceThe Tochibiyori Store is a local specialty shop directly managed by the Tochigi Prefecture Tourism and Local Products Association. It is located on the 2nd floor of the JR Utsunomiya Station building, PASEO, within Tochigi Grand Marché. Conveniently situated right by the station, it is the perfect place to pick up souvenirs and gifts before heading off. The store offers a wide range of Tochigi’s signature products, such as confectioneries made with fresh local fruits, including Tochigi strawberries, as well as yokan (sweet bean jelly), Nikko yuba (tofu skin), local sake, pickled vegetables, and more. Visitors can also find Mashiko ware pottery and other traditional crafts. Limited edition goods and popular local snacks are also available, making it easy to take home the “taste of Tochigi.”

Kijihiki (traditional craft to make wooden bowls and trays on a pottery wheel) started more than a thousand years ago and has been passed on to the present day. Takumi-kan displays and sells a variety of wooden products such as puzzle boxes, wooden plates, and more.

Please visit the facility's website for the latest information.There are various flowers beds in the park, with the seasonal flowers blooming in profusion all year round. There are different areas for different flowers such as the rose garden or Chinese peony garden. There are sometimes exhibitions inside the greenhouse. There is also a lawn area, a pond, and a Japanese garden. Enjoy relaxing amongst the beautiful and cute flowers.

The brick and granite building is designated as an important national cultural property. The clock tower is situated in the southeast corner. It is affectionately known as “Jack,” with an octagonal dome in the southwest and a square dome in the northwest. The stained glass on the second floor is also a must-see! ※ Currently under renovation and so cannot be seen until March 2024.

Kureha Ecology Management Wastech Kanagawa incinerates waste to both render it harmless and reduce its volume while simutaniously generating electricity using the heat from waste incineration, thus supplying surplus power to the local community. In addition, efforts to attain decarbonization are being made through various initiatives, including maximized power generation efforts, energy conservation within the plant, and transition to carbon-free electricity and fuel for plant operations. Visitors can tour each step of the process, from waste reception to crushing, incineration, and post-incineration residue treatment. Factory tours are available for groups of 10 or more.

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.

It is a river park built upstream where the three rivers, the Sagami River, the Nakatsu River, and the Koayu River meet. Enjoy the views of the slow-flowing river against the wide, unobstructed sky. On sunny days it is possible to see views of the beautiful mountains of Tanzawa and Daizan.

This aquarium boasts a fantastic location with Sagami Bay stretching out in front of the aquairum, Japan's highest mountain, Mt. Fuji, to the right, and the scenic Enoshima Island to the left. It centers around the theme of "Sagami Bay and the Pacific Ocean", featuring many of the local creatures. This is an "edutainment-style aquarium" where you can learn about the ocean and its surrounding environment while having fun. There are plenty of attractions to see, including the Sagami Bay Zone, the Jellyfish Fantasy Hall, and the Sea Turtle Beach. The dolphin show, performed against the backdrop of Sagami Bay, is one of the most popular shows. You can even observe Asian short-clawed otters up close!

The Kannonsaki Lighthouse is Japan's first Western-style lighthouse, designed by the Frenchman, F.L. Verny. He was invited in 1977 from his home country as a foreign engineer and pioneer of Western culture in Japan. The lighthouse collapsed later in an earthquake and was rebuilt, with the current being the third version. Located in the scenic Kannonsaki Park, it features views of boats sailing in Tokyo Bay, as well as the Boso Peninsula on the opposite shore. The lighthouse has an exhibition and reference room, where valuable materials such as lighthouse lenses are displayed. Please contact Tokokai for any inquiries (see website).

Opened in 2018 as a sister facility of Forest Adventure Odawara in Tsujimura forest, this is a mountain bike park where you can casually enjoy trails based on the concept of symbiosis between the forest and mountain biking. Instructors will give you detailed instructions at the first training session, so you can ride safely. There are also a wide variety of trails of different levels for mountain bikers to enjoy.

A single building rental villa limited to just 3 groups per day, located in Hayama about 30 minutes by car from Kamakura and 1 hour from central Tokyo. The villa is a 2 minute walk from Ohama Beach and Hayama Park, and nearby the Hayama Imperial Villa, the oldest imperial residence in Japan that still retains its special atmosphere. The villa has views of Mt. Fuji on clear days and "Diamond Fuji" is able to be seen in both spring and autumn. The beach is also a great space to walk your dog, windsurfi, and SUP. Our spacious area of 75 square meters is fully equipped with a kitchen and plenty of cooking utensils and tableware. There are a number of different food options, including fresh vegetables and fish which are locally sourced, casual and Michelin-starred restaurants, delicious dry-cured ham and deli, as well as natural wine stores. Why not stay overnight and savor the fresh early morning air you can't experience with just a day trip? The quiet starry sky is sure to leave a lasting impression on you. We hope you enjoy your "living stay" here in Hayama.

Ooyama cable car will take you to a great scenic spot that is located at a height of 700 m above sea level in 6 minutes. The cable car is 0.8 km long and the difference of elevation between stations is 278 m. Passengers can fully enjoy grand views from a large window of the cable car: a view of Enoshima spreading below the cable, seasonal sceneries of Oyama and other superb prospects. The cable car won a Good Design Award in 2016. Passengers are allowed to have a stopover at the intermediate station, Oyamadera station.There are many hiking routes to the top, some of which are quite challenging. The cable car is fastest and offers great views. Autumn is most beautiful.

As one of the eight villages that offered seafood to the Shogun during the Edo era, Namamugi holds the event, the Namamugi Kyutokaido Festival, during which children and adults can eat all they want. The anago tempura is very popular.

A 10-minute walk from Sagamiko Station. It is a cultural facility where various exchange activities can be held while experiencing the magnificent nature of Lake Sagami. It has a multipurpose hall, art gallery, training rooms, coffee shop, etc., and is equipped with a parking lot. For details, please visit the official website.

After 120 years, the former British Embassy Villa opened its doors to the public as the British Embassy Villa Memorial Park on 1 July 2016. Ernest Satow, a British diplomat who contributed to Japan’s Meiji Restoration, built a private villa at the south bank of Lake Chuzenji in 1896. He loved Oku-Nikko, especially Lake Chuzenji as the area reminded him of the natural landscape of his home country. The villa was used as the British Embassy summer residence until 2008 before being donated to Tochigi prefecture in 2010 to be opened to the general public. In the early years of the villa, Satow’s friend Isabella Bird stayed here for a month and wrote of the impressive landscape of the villa. The British Embassy Villa Memorial Park presents exhibitions on British culture and the history of Oku-Nikko as an international summer resort. Visitors can immerse themselves in this historic setting while enjoying teatime in the villa (additional charges apply) and take in the picturesque view of Lake Chuzenji from the spacious veranda on the upper floor.