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.

Sojiji is the headquarters of the Soto sect. The steel-reinforced concrete gates at the entrance is Japan’s largest. The Nio (two Deva kings) that is modeled on Kitano Umi (Sumo wrestler) is standing inside.

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.

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.

The "U.S.-Japan Friendship Cherry Blossom Festival" is an annual event where the U.S. army base in Zama, Japan, opens to the public. Take a stroll inside the normally inaccessible U.S. military base and admire over 300 cherry blossom trees. Many American foods, such as hamburgers, pizza, and hot dogs will be available at food stalls for you to enjoy the international flavors. There are also live bands and a DJ, as well as a kids zone, making it fun for everyone in the family!

This prefectural nature park consists of three low mountains, and hiking can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons. The view from the observatory extends from Sagami Bay to Mt. Fuji, and has been selected by the Kanto Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as one of the "100 Best Views of Fujimi in Kanto". In spring, the park is famous for its cherry blossoms, with over 1,400 cherry trees in bloom, and in 1994 it was selected as one of the "100 Best Places for Flowers in Kanagawa".

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.

We are a 70 year old Japanese confectionary shop. We strive to select only the best ingredients and produce and sell wagashi (Japanese traditional sweets) that are good for the body. Our store offers a variety of creative seasonal wagashi, including Karinto manju, a specialty of Kawasaki.

Since the opening of the port of Yokohama, this chic district was the earliest to adopt the modern western culture with its many shops aimed at foreigners. At this shopping street brimming with uniqueness, not only can you find many gourmet food, you can also find jewellery, furniture and fashion brands originating from Yokohama's Motomachi. From Autumn to Winter Motomachi is lit up brightly with colorful illuminationsMotomachi goes all-out during the year-end holiday season to create a warm and jolly atmosphere. A fun place to enjoy lights, shopping, and restaurants.

The Oiso Market started in September 2010 with the hope to preserve the currently lively Oiso for the younger generation to enjoy. The Oiso Market has about 190 craft and food shops that congregate in the port (Oiso Port), and is the largest morning market in Kanagawa Prefecture. From July to August it is a night market.Enjoy buying and eating locally caught fish, bread, and sweets. There is also a lively night market in summer.

This is the oldest temple opened by Nichiren Shonin who started Nichiren sect. The dragon sculpture at Nitenmon gate is famous for the legend that roars when you clap the hands in front of the gate.

Lake Sagami is an artificial lake, like Lake Biwa, which is renowned for being a mecca for rowing and canoeing races. The deep forests surrounding the lake, as well as activities such as fireworks and Japanese pond smelt fishing mean that the area can be enjoyed in all four seasons. Lake Sagami Park offers a sweeping view of Lake Sagami and is a great place to enjoy having lunch on the lawn. You can feel the cool breeze blow through your hair whilst you relax and enjoy the view. On holidays it is bustling with families and couples.

In the Hinata area, Equinox flowers start blossoming from mid-September and peak in late September. Accompanied by the green mountains and yellow rice flowers, they paint another layer of elegant colors for the mountains. Information about the blossom can be viewed on the homepage of Isehara Tourist Association.

Founded in 1857, Izumibashi Sake Brewery is not only a sake brewery but also a cultivator of rice. We see sake as an agricultural by-product, and make sake by growing good rice first.The rice paddies glittering with morning sunshine remind you of a good old Japanese morning. Wake up totally refreshed as you take a tasty sip of Japanese sake made of rice harvested from the rice paddy. We have a shop to sell sake in the brewery as well.Early Morning Sightseeing

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.

The main steamed fish paste store has been set up in the eaves, and you can walk around freely without walls or fences. The street used to be a fish market, and it features rows of more than 30 stores, which are not limited to steamed fish paste stores but also include dried fish stores, dried bonito flake stores, restaurants, shops serving food and drink, and Japanese confectionary stores.

Built in the March of the 2nd of the Jouou Era (1653), Kainan Shrine was awarded Shouichii (the highest rank given to a shrine) by the Yoshida Family of the Yoshida Shintō religion. In the 4th of the Kyouhou Era (1719), the shrine became the Souchinju (the protecting shrine) of the Miura Peninsula. In the 6th year of the Meiji Era it was designated a Gosha (a village shrine) and in the 40th year it was designated a Shinsenheihakuryokyoshin-sha (a type of village shrine that was able to receive fees/offering for the gods).

Traditional sake brewing company founded in 1870 (Meiji 3). ※Group tours available. ※Contact in advance required. ※Tours only available in winter (January~March).