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Kanagawa Prefectural Ofuna Botanical Garden

Kanagawa Prefectural Ofuna Botanical Garden

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.

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Enoshima Aquarium

Enoshima Aquarium

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!

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Kureha Environment Westec Kanagawa

Kureha Environment Westec Kanagawa

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.

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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.

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Kannonzaki Prefectural Lighthouse

Kannonzaki Prefectural Lighthouse

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).

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The Canvas Hayama Park

The Canvas Hayama Park

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.

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Ooyama-cable

Ooyama-cable

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.

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Manazuru Port

Manazuru Port

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.

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