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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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Riviera Zushi Marina

Riviera Zushi Marina

The Riviera Zushi Marina, established in 1971 as one of Japan's leading marinas, is located approximately 60 minutes from central Tokyo and is an "Luxury Resort in Shonan" with a yacht harbor, hotels, restaurants, event venues, banquet facilities, resort apartments, tennis courts, stores, and other facilities on 41 acres of land. The marina, with 900 palm trees and luxury cruisers and yachts docked, offers an extraordinary view of Mt. Fuji and Enoshima, making it a popular filming location for movies and other productions. The area is also eco-friendly, with numerous environmental initiatives undertaken since 2006.Luxurious resort stay in Shonan, overlooking the sea and Mt.FujiThe Malibu Hotel, located at the Riviera Zushi Marina, is a small luxury hotel. All rooms offer magnificent views of Mt. Fuji and Enoshima and guests can enjoy activities such as private charter cruises on the Shonan Sea and relaxing spa treatments, allowing you a luxurious escape where you can relax free from time constraints. Our menu offers a complete dining experience, incorporating locally produced and consumed ingredients such as fresh seafood straight from Sagami Bay and local vegetables from Shonan. Enjoy a special moment where your mind and body will be healed by the beautiful scenery of Shonan and this sophisticated space.Early Morning Sightseeing

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The Hibuse Festival at Ryogaku-in on Mount Akihasan

The Hibuse Festival at Ryogaku-in on Mount Akihasan

On December 6th the Yamabushi (ascetic monks) in their traditional clothing pray for peace and tranquility across the country. They carry out Yamabushi-Mondou, a Buddhist ceremony in which questions in relation to Buddhism are both asked and answered.After this, they participate in the Hiwatari (fire-crossing) Ceremony, which involves the monks walking over glowing embers and praying for sound health. Firefighters, workers of the thermal power generation industry, and people of other fire-related professions come to this shrine both to worship and buy ofuda (amulets).

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Mitutoyo Museum (Numata Memorial Hall / Measuring Instrument Museum)

Mitutoyo Museum (Numata Memorial Hall / Measuring Instrument Museum)

Mitutoyo Measurement Museum is a unique museum specialising in precision measuring equipment that supported the development of the company. The history and evolution of such instruments are showcased in the Numata Memorial Hall and Measuring Equipment Hall. In the Numata Memorial Hall, you can see the history of the Mitutoyo corporation since its founding in 1934 and the evolution of measuring instruments. The Measuring Equipment Hall introduces the long transition of the world with a focus on measuring equipment. The collections in this museum have been certified as a "Modern Industrial Heritage Collection" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

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Seven Lucky Gods Meguri

Seven Lucky Gods Meguri

Previously located in the south of Hadano City, Minami Hadano Village, is home to many historic temples and shrines, as well as many spring water spots. Please feel free to visit the nine temples and shrines, some of which include the Seven Gods of Good Fortune plus cranes and turtles, to gather good fortune and enjoy a relaxing time. A special red seal map is available at each spot and at the Hadano Station Tourist Information Center, and visitors who collect all the red seal stamps on the map will receive a prize for completing the tour.

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Kumano Shrine, Manyo Park

Kumano Shrine, Manyo Park

Kumano Shrine enshrines a god of hot water, and hot water runs down the purification trough. There are 'Yukake-matsuri' on the fourth Saturday of May, and regularly held festival takes place at the same weekends. At the Manyo Park located at the center of spa town, there are so many Manyo plants (plants cited in the Manyoshu). There are also Manyo-tei modelled after ancient architecture of Manyo era, a monument engraved with a waka which is the only waka about hot water, and a monument of Doppo Kunikida, whose novels are focused on Yugawara.

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Kanagawa Yamato Old Folk Tools and Antiques Market

Kanagawa Yamato Old Folk Tools and Antiques Market

Once you exit the ticket gate, you're already at the antique market. Approximately 300 treasure-shops await you! Shops from all over the country offer antique folk implements from the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods, as well as calligraphy, paintings, hanging scrolls, porcelain replicas, crafts, vintage fabrics, and Western antiques. The Kanagawa Yamato Antique Market is sure to satisfy everyone from beginners to collectors. Many foreign visitors also visit. The market is open from 7am to 4pm, rain or shine.

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Nango Hidari-Fuji (Left Fuji)

Nango Hidari-Fuji (Left Fuji)

Along the Tokaido route from Nihonbashi to Kyoto, Mount Fuji is usually seen on the right when heading to Kyoto. However, you can see Mount Fuji on the left at this rare spot, upon the Toriidobashi Bridge located along National Route 1. The scenery of the past is captured in Hiroshige Utagawa’s (Hiroshige Ando) ukiyo-e painting “The Nango Pine Grove with Mount Fuji to the Left” (Nango no matsubara hidari fuji). Pine trees line the avenues of the path leading to the Tsurumine Hachimangu Shrine, leaving some traces of the past.

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Migawari Fudoson Kawasaki Honzan

Migawari Fudoson Kawasaki Honzan

During the outbreak of an epidemic in Ebara-gun, Musashi Province, in the Genroku era (1688-1704), Yuten Shonin (a holy priest), who was on pilgrimage, taught the local people to revere Acala, a fierce Buddhist deity. Once they began to worship Acala the plague disappeared. Migawari Fudoson Temple began when one of its halls was built to enshrine Acala in order to give thanks for such a miracle. Nowadays, worshippers visit all year round in order to pray for traffic safety and to ward off evil. Visitors can also pray at the temple for family safety, business prosperity, academic success, and general good luck. The main temple is in Kawasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture, with branches in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Suginami City, Tokyo.

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Nissan Gallery Global Headquarters

Nissan Gallery Global Headquarters

The latest Nissan Aria, GT-R, and other cars will be on display, and visitors are free to get in and test drive some of the cars on nearby city streets. Also on display will be models sold overseas that are not available in Japan. Visitors can also experience Nissan's leading-edge technology, featuring electric vehicles and driver assistance technology. In addition, events such as presentations introducing the appeal of cars and motorsports race broadcasts will be held. Visitors can also enjoy the bayfront view from the café and the wide selection of boutiques, and experience the appeal of cars in a safe and enjoyable environment.

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