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Osanbashi Pier

Osanbashi Pier

The Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal is a major port where foreign cruise ships dock during international cruises. With a maximum height of 70m and width of 15m, the steel construction was designed by Alejandro Zaera Polo and Farshid Moussavi (a UK-based architect). The rooftop plaza provides beautiful scenery of Yamashita Park, the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse district, and the landscape of Minato Yokohama.Standing at 296.3 metres tall, the Yokohama Landmark Tower houses an observatory that offers a 360-degree view of the city, a five-star hotel and 48 floors worth of shops, restaurants, and offices.Purposefully shaped like a sleek, sailing yacht, the InterContinental Yokohama Grand Hotel is an iconic structure in Yokohama's Bay Area.The NYK Hikawa Maru is a cargo-passenger liner turned museum ship. Built in Japan before World War II, the ship is extremely well preserved and offers a unique perspective into the cruise ships of history.Located near Yokohama Chinatown, the Yokohama Marine Tower is a perfect post-meal spot to take in 360-degree views of the city.Osambashi Hall is found on the first floor of Osanbashi Pier. It is a 2,000-square meter hall that can house up to 1,100 people. It is commonly used for large meetings and exhibitions.Cosmo World is a theme park located along the Yokohama Bay area. It is home to the Cosmo Clock 21, one of the tallest Ferris wheels in the world.The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse houses a multitude of unique shops based on Yokohama's charms. It also opens an illuminated skating rink in winter.It is dusk and you are standing on top of the Osanbashi Pier when the lights of Yokohama come on. No matter which direction you stand there is a spectacular view.

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Sagamiko ILLUMILLION

Sagamiko ILLUMILLION

Sagamiko Illumillion is Kanto's largest illumination event with 6 million shining orbs. It is also certified as one of the three major illuminations in the Kanto region.For a memorable and less rushed experience stay overnight at PICA Sagami Lake (formerly known as the Paddington Bear Campground), which is located on Sagamiko Resort MORIMORI grounds. This facility is filled with quaint cabins and a nearby barbeque area where you can cook and purchase ingredients on-site.An illumination event at the Sagamiko Resort MORIMORI outdoor complex. It is certified as one of Kanto’s top three illumination events.

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Mount Nabewariyama

Mount Nabewariyama

Mt. Nabewari, or Nabewariyama, (1,273 meters above sea level), sits nestled within the Tanzawa mountains of Kanagawa Prefecture and is a popular climbing spot for its beautiful mountain views and local specialty, "nabeyaki" udon noodles. Many climbers aim for the summit in the clear morning air. The trail is diverse and offers spectacular seasonal views such as fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and icy mist in winter. From the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Fuji and Sagami Bay, giving you a great sense of accomplishment. The hot "nabeyaki" udon noodles served at the mountain lodge are a blissful treat that will relieve climbers of their fatigue. From beginners to experienced climbers, Mt. Nabewari offers something for everyone. Why not start your day with a refreshing early-morning climb?Trekking early in the morning, when the air is clearer and there are fewer people, is a special experience.

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Nasu Alpaca Farm

Nasu Alpaca Farm

The first and largest alpaca farm in Japan.This alpaca farm is located along Prefectural Route 305 in Oshima, Nasu Town. About 400 alpacas are being raised on the expansive grounds of the ranch. Throughout the four seasons, you can enjoy watching the alpacas amidst the natural scenery of Mt. Nasudake. Fluffy four-legged friends are waiting for your visit, you can feed them, take a stroll with them, and take many unique photographs together with them. Enjoy watching and petting lovely wonder alpacas!"

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Miura Coast Noryo Matsuri Fireworks Festival

Miura Coast Noryo Matsuri Fireworks Festival

The Miura-Kaigan Noryo Festival Fireworks Display is a summer tradition held every year on the Miura Peninsula in early August. The venue, Miura Beach, is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Miurakaigan Station on the Keihin Kyuko Line. Visitors can sit on the vast sandy beach and look up at the fireworks in a relaxing and open setting. The underwater fireworks, nicknamed "underwater peacocks," are launched from a barge and are a spectacular sight sure to wow. The colorful lights brightly illuminate the surface of the sea.

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Hase-dera Temple

Hase-dera Temple

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.

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Discover the Zen Spiritual Experience with a Volunteer Guide in Saijoji Temple

Discover the Zen Spiritual Experience with a Volunteer Guide in Saijoji Temple

Welcome to Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple, a sacred Zen sanctuary where tranquility and solemnity reside. Located in Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple stands as an important Zen temple of the Soto sect, preserving its long history and deep faith to this day.The main hall was designed by Ito Chuta, the first Japanese architecture historian, and embodies the traditional Japanese aesthetic of finding the beauty in shadows. The approach leading to it is lined with approximately 20,000 cedar trees, many over hundreds of years old, enveloping visitors in a quiet, mystical atmosphere.A beautifully proportioned pagoda welcomes worshippers, evoking a sense of being transported to ancient Japan. The legendary ascetic Tengu (a type of Shinto spiritual being) stands guard before Kekkai-mon (the sacred barrier gate), and is said to ward off evil spirits and protect worshippers while also guiding the path to enlightenment.Atop 354 stone steps lies the sacred sanctuary Okunoin, quietly standing to offer deep healing and insight to visitors. This space, woven from the natural beauty of the four seasons and the spirit of Zen, is the perfect place for a journey away from daily life to center your mind.We invite you to experience the “authentic Japan” where tranquility and strength coexist at Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple. Zen practice through zazen meditation and sutra copying awaits you.

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Miyagase Furusato Festival Fireworks Display

Miyagase Furusato Festival Fireworks Display

This fireworks display is held at Miyagase Lake, located amid rich natural surroundings. The inspiration for this event was to create a way for residents who moved to Miyagase and those who remained in Miyagase to get together and remember their hometowns following the construction of the Miyagase Dam. On the day of the festival, approximately 2,000 fireworks are shot off.The Miyagase Furusato Fireworks Festival is a great opportunity to enjoy the loud sounds echoing off the mountains and the vivid contrast between the fireworks and the night sky, which is unique to Miyagase's rich natural environment. *Please check the official website for the latest information.

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Relax FUJINO

Relax FUJINO

This is Hibiya Kadan's, a long-established florist, first glamping facility. Here, visitors can enjoy a high-quality relaxing time. Located only an hour and a half from central Tokyo, in the rich natural setting of Fujino, Sagamihara City, visitors can indulge in the ultimate in relaxation, made possible by Hibiya Kadan's meticulous attention to detail. In addition to Western-style rooms where you can relax and unwind as if you were in your own living room, there are also Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats, a rarity in campgrounds. In addition to glamping, you can also experience activities such as barbecue, farming, flower arrangement, coffee roasting, yoga, and blueberry picking in the outdoor recreation area.

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