The collection of Shintaro Hara, a model railroad manufacturer and collector, is on display. Don't miss the world's largest railway diorama!For model train lovers, Hara Model Railway Museum is the place to go. Enjoy watching the HO scale cars travel around several platforms, and it is only a few blocks from Yokohama Station.

Thirty mins by car from the center of Kamakura City. Hojo Kanezawa’s family constructed in the Kamakura Period by Sanetoki Hojo. The Jodoshiki Teien Garden centred around the Ajiike Pond in front of the main building is a sight to behold. The garden, with its crimson arched and flat bridges, is beautiful.Visitors can enjoy seasonal scenery such as cherry blossom in spring, yellow irises at the beginning of summer and the changing colours of the leaves in autumn. In addition, there is the adjoining Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa-Bunko Museum which exhibits national treasures such as Shomyoji Temple sacred teachings and Kanazawa-Bunko documents.Noh theatre is performed at night by a fire each year at the beginning of May.

Bordering Matsuda and Kaisei, the Sakawa River will light up with about 1,600 fireworks in this brilliant display. Look up at the night sky in the Ashigara area and enjoy the beautiful sparkling landscape.A fireworks display is held every year in late August. The venue is accessible by foot from Shin-Matsuda Station on the Odakyu Line. Partake in viewing the colorful fireworks bursting across the night sky.

SNOVA SHIN-YOKOHAMA is an indoor skiing ground where you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding all year round. The course has an overall length of 60 m, width of 30 m, and a gradient of 10 to 14 degrees. A full-scale half pipe, large and small ramps are provided in spite of its size. This is the course that anyone can enjoy, from beginners to ones aiming to be a professional. A moving walkway will help you get to the upper part of the slope easily. The temperature is set 3 degrees below zero throughout the year, so you can go skiing and snowboarding even in summer. Anyone can go to SNOVA whenever he/she wants without preparation, becase they have ski wear and ski/snowboard equipment rental service. Skiing/snowboarding school are offered to beginners, so it is a perfect place for getting started before the peak season.

SCAPES THE SUITE is a compact design hotel located on the Morito-kaigan in Hayama, a quiet stretch of sandy beach only an hour from central Tokyo. With a front view of Mt. Fuji and Enoshima, SCAPES THE SUITE offers a space and service that will "color the sensibility of adults" by addressing the time that guests truly want to spend. There are only four guest rooms. Sound, light, sea, and sky unique to Hayama are expressed in four color themes. Please enjoy the time spent here with your loved ones, the beautiful landscape, and the luxurious blessings of Hayama in Morito's vast sea and sky, a location with a spectacular view.

The Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival was started as a postwar commercial revitalization initiative, and is characterized by the vibrance of its Tanabata decorations, said to be the most lavish in Japan, made possible by the city's commercial power. Approximately 300 ornaments fill the streets of the city center, centered in the main venue, Shonan Star Mall, with gorgeous decorations, some reaching over 5 meters in height! In the evening, the decorations are lit up, creating an even more beautiful and impressive sight. During the festival, various events are held, including a Tanabata decoration competition and a parade. The festival has developed into one of Japan's most representative summer traditions, with the Shonan Hiratsuka Orihime, chosen through a contest, participating in various events, such as parades and visits to the city, further livening up the Tanabata festival.Held every July, Tanabata is a vibrant festival celebrating the one annual meeting of two celestial lovers. The bright colours of the decorations around the city and the night-time illuminations are rivaled by the beautiful kimonos worn by visitors.The Tanabata Festival, which announces the arrival of summer in Shonan, is one of the largest in Japan, along with the Sendai City Tanabata Festival in Miyagi Prefecture. About 500 gorgeous decorations are presented in the center of Hiratsuka, and at night, they are lit up to create a magical atmosphere. A parade and more than 400 stalls—selling a wide variety of things, such as Shonan gourmet foods—make the festival even more exciting.

Our exhibit of "Life of the Earth and Stars" spans 4.6 billion years and presents the history of the Earth from creation to the present day in an easy-to-understand way. You can also view over 10,000 specimens, from great dinosaurs and meteorites to pea-sized insects.

Soba Noodle Restaurant "Shirakawa-go" is on the 1st floor of the Yamashita House located in the center of Nihon Minka-en. This house is an old folk house with a large gassho-zukuri-style thatched roof, which is designated an important cultural property of Kanagawa prefecture. The soba noodle served here is made of spring water obtained from Oshino village in Yamanashi prefecture.

Odawara is home to a number of attractions, including Odawara Castle—the centerpiece of its castle ruins park, Miyuki Beach, Kamaboko Street (part of the historic Old Tokaido Road), and Odawara Fishing Port, as well as traditional crafts like Odawara lacquerware and Odawara Chochin (paper lanterns). At the fishing port, you can enjoy fresh sashimi, fried seafood, and the local variation of Kamaboko (a steamed fish paste product). The Odawara Castle & City Walking Tour (approx. half-day) takes you to Odawara Castle's main keep for panoramic views of the city and Sagami Bay, immerses you in history, and guides you through the historic streetscape. Explore the castle town where you can enjoy crafts and local cuisine. Itinerary: Odawara Station → Odawara Castle → Miyuki Beach → Fureai Exchange Center (Kamaboko Street Rest Area) → Lacquerware & Pottery Gallery (Odawara Lacquerware Shop) → Odawara/Ejima (Washi Paper & Japanese Tea Shop) → Odawara Station

Enjoy a spectacular view of the Kanto Plains while taking Kanto's largest gondola—which can accommodate up to 111 passengers—up to the 9th station of the active volcano, Mt. Chasu. The following about a 40-minute trek will take you right up to Mt. Chasu's crater.

The most renowned shrine of “the Shrines and Temples of Nikko”-a UNESCO world heritage site where Ieyasu Tokugawa, the great Shogun who started the Edo Period, is enshrined. Most of the shrine complex you see today was rebuilt in 17th century. The shrine contains 55 buildings including 8 national treasures and 34 listed buildings. The highlights are many colorful buildings which are richly decorated with gorgeous carvings. Do not miss the symbol of peace “Sleeping Cat”, and the “Three Monkeys” with the “see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil” poses!

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.

This is an "interactive museum" where visitors can enjoy, with all five senses, various works of art by Taro Okamoto, an artist associated with Kawasaki City, and others.Celebrating the life and distinctive art of Okamoto Taro, this museum is an interesting, entertaining place to visit. Enjoy the art, have a snack at the airy cafe, then buy some unique gifts at the shop.

This place is temporarily closed. Please check the official website on reopening, operational information and more.The museum is located in Kannonzaki, an area rich in nature and on the eastern side of Miura Peninsula. Around 5000 contemporary Japanese artwork is kept here. In addition to a variety of exhibitions, the unique architecture that harmonizes with its surroundings as well as the outstanding view is appealing. The Italian restaurant with a famous chef is also popular.A striking modern building in an attractive seaside location, this museum showcases a diverse range of Japanese and international art. After exploring the galleries, you can enjoy Italian food at the restaurant while admiring the stunning view across Tokyo Bay.

Tokyo Tower has two observatories, with the main deck standing at 150m and the top deck standing at 250m. Get a taste of one of the world’s leading metropolises right from its center and enjoy panoramic views of the whole city. Foot Town is the multipurpose facility at the foot of the tower. Here, you can find souvenir shops, a food court and an event space. Keep your eyes open for the charming spots in the facility.

An area with lots of vintage bars about a 1-minute walk from Yokosuka-chuo Station. It’s packed with about 70 shops including long-established snack bars, karaoke bars, and Japanese-style pubs with great food. This place is also known as the birthplace of the Yokosuka Brassiere, a cocktail of brandy cut with ginger ale.

A park surrounded by greenery and colorful flowers, with a place where you can interact with animals. Clematis flowers bloom in spring, and in early summer, you can enjoy a view of the various hydrangeas.

Chigogafuchi is selected as one of Kanagawa's 50 scenic spots. It is also a perfect fishing spot. The scenery of the sun setting at Mount Fuji is extraordinary. You can also play with rocks at the sea.