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Enoura Observatory

Enoura Observatory

The Enoura site, situated on a hilly citrus grove in the Kataura district of Odawara, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay of Sagami. The facility was envisioned by contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto as a forum for disseminating art and culture both within Japan and to the world and comprises a gallery space, two stages, a tea house, and other features that make the entire premise into a truly magnificent landscape.A guide familiar with the Enoura Weather Station will give you a special tour of each building and explain the various garden themes to you.Luxury in KanagawaIn August, enjoy the evening view of Enoura on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. During the “Full Moon Party,” which the observatory holds several times a year, you can admire the moon on the horizon as it casts a silvery glow on the tide. During the event, knowledgeable guides will give special tours of the Enoura Weather Station, including each building, garden theme, etc.

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Hoshun Yamaguchi Memorial Museum

Hoshun Yamaguchi Memorial Museum

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.

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Tsujimura Botanical Park

Tsujimura Botanical Park

Tsujimura Botanical Park is an expansive botanical garden that is around 4.7 hectares in size. The park has an area for trees and shrubs from abroad, giving it an exotic feel. The plum grove takes up the majority of the space in the park. In spring, approximately 350 trees that make up the plum grove come into full bloom and many sightseers come to visit. You can also have picnics on the hills in the higher areas of the park and enjoy fantastic views. The adjacent Wanpaku Land offers playground equipment that you can enjoy with your children.

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Ashigari-go Seto Residence

Ashigari-go Seto Residence

Located in Kanaijima, in the northern part of Kaisei Town, this old private house has a history spanning over 300 years. It was built by the Seto family, a family who served as the head of Kanaijima for generations during the Edo period. You can experience using a kamado (a traditional Japanese stove) and hearth here. We also have a fermentation-themed cafe, a shop selling local vegetables, and a shop selling ice cream made with local specialties.

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Minaka Odawara Convention Hall

Minaka Odawara Convention Hall

The Convention Hall is located on the 4th floor of Minaca Odawara, which opened in December 2020. Conveniently located with just a three-minute walk from Odawara Station, and with easy access from Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, it accommodates a wide range of events, from conferences and meetings for 10 people to seminars and lectures for 300 people, as well as exhibitions and sales meetings, with a flexible layout to suit various group sizes and purposes. A variety of equipment can be rented, and banquet plans with buffets are also available.

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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.

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Hakone Museum Of Art

Hakone Museum Of Art

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!

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Yokohama Beer Main Store: Restaurant UMAYA

Yokohama Beer Main Store: Restaurant UMAYA

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.

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