Located in one of Yokohama City's largest green areas, this facility allows visitors to experience nature while walking through a rich forest. Visitors are able to become familiar with insects and wild birds. Admission is free.

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.

Please make sure you obey the rules and act appropriately when visiting.Located in "Kamakura's hidden village", with red torii gates and white foxes enshrined throughout the grounds, the area is a place filled with a mysterious atmosphere. Also known by the name "Inari of success", it is a famous 'power spot' where many go to wish for promotions and good luck.Torii represent a dividing line (kekkai) between worlds. The entrance to the sacred Sasuke Inari Shrine sees 49 Torii — each step through one represents an individual's growing distance from the secular.

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.

Close to Landmark Tower in Minato Mirai, this museum showcases modern and contemporary art in its spacious galleries. You can also admire the sculptures in the lofty-ceilinged Grand Gallery, then pick up some artsy gifts in the museum shop.

Anest Iwata Turnpike (toll road) is a scenic spot at the edge of Hakone with 360-degree scenic views. From here you can see Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi on the mountain side, Hatsushima and Oshima, and Miura Peninsula and Boso Peninsula on the sea side.

A spacious dog run where you can soak in nature and four seasons. We offer seven different areas suited for different dog sizes and play styles, including a covered area for rainy days and a water area to make wonderful memories with your dog. The adjoining cafe also has a doggy menu.

Kanagawa Fishery Cooperative Association’s Misaki Processing Plant is located at Misaki Harbor, a harbor famous for its tuna, and they are one of the world’s largest tuna processing plants. A store is set up right on the plant grounds, where you can buy tuna and marine produce from the Miura Peninsula.

Through zazen, we offer programs promoting calmness in an office environment, improve physical and mental health, and support businesses. Historical methods and scientifically-backed zazen programs are offered in the office, online, or at temples to suit various needs. Experience a zazen session at the temple any time.

Founded in 1868, this is the only sake brewery in Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture. In addition to the traditional "Shirasasa Tsutsumi " and "Sasano-Tsuyu" sake, the brewery also produces the famous "Mozart" series of sake, in which Mozart is played by the koji mold. Sake brewery tours are available by advance reservation.  In addition to the old-fashioned Shirasasa Tsutsumi and the original Sasanosu sake, this brewery mixes modernity and tradition in its sake production. Experience the famous Mozart series, in which koji mold ferments while listening to Mozart. Advance reservations for sake brewery tours are available.

The Metasequoia Avenue is located within Ikuta Ryokuchi Park, which also features cultural facilities such as the Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum, the Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, and the Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum, making it the ideal destination for visitors who enjoy both nature and culture. (Photo courtesy of photolibrary)

Hasedera Temple is a famous historical temple that enshrines the statue of Hase Kannon as its principal deity. The main temple building houses the Kannon Museum, a garden, and offers visitors a chance to become familiar with the scenic beauty of Kamakura. The solemn "Kannon-do" and the temple grounds surrounded by beautiful trees and ponds, and lanterns distributed to visitors, encase the area in a beautiful lights that offers a sense of connection. A private tour of the temple grounds is also held by the priests of Hasedera Temple. In addition to the guided tours of the Keidai required sites, visitors will be show through the museum and also have the opportunity to visit Kannon in the main hall up close and personal.Originally established in 736 when the Kannon stature was said to have washed ashore, the most recent construction dates back to 1985.Enjoy a panoramic view overlooking Kamakura's coastal city while taking a leisurely break.Opened in 1980, the Kannon Musem exhibits the Kannon Bodhisattva, the principal mage of Hasedera Temple, as well as many other ancient artefacts.According to legend, the nine-meter wooden statue of the Kannon (goddess of mercy) you can see here was carved in 721 CE in Nara, then cast into the sea, washing up in 736. In June and July, colourful hydrangeas bloom around the temple.The precincts with the majestic Kannon-do hall and lovely trees and ponds are enveloped in a light that “connects,” like the lanterns given to those who visit.

The store is located just before the entrance to the grounds of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. The company was founded here, and the store is filled with affection for Kamakura Beniya. It has the widest selection of products out of all Kamakura Beniya stores, including both standard items and limited edition items unique to the Hachimangu-mae main store.

A boardwalk of about 600 meters where you can enjoy walking while watching the ocean.At the Kannonzaki Boardwalk, enjoy a refreshing early morning walk while watching the sun rising from the sea.

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.

Atop a small hill, this Kawasaki City-operated zoo is free to enter and open year-round. Visitors can observe roughly 50 species of animals up close, including red pandas, lemurs, and even animals rarely see in Japan, such as Hartmann's mountain zebras and the large-horned markhor! Aquatic creatures are also a big hit, like Humboldt penguins and Chilean flamingos. Inside the zoo there are open spaces and playground equipment, making it the perfect spot to relax and spend time with young children.

Yokohama Hakurankan is a shopping complex where entertainment and food are blended together in one place. It houses one of the biggest gift shops in Yokohama Chinatown; Baby Star Land where you can eat freshly-made Baby Star Ramen; the Garden Terrace Cafe that provides a foot-bath experience for visitors; and much more.

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!