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Ashio Copper Mine

Ashio Copper Mine

With a 400-year history, Ashio Copper Mine is a tourist attraction built out of the industrial remains of what used to be the largest copper mine in Japan. A trolley train transports visitors 700 metres underground to displays of the mine’s chronology and history and demonstrations of the harsh working conditions through life-like wax figures. You can learn more about this industrial property at the three on-site museums including the copper museum with displays of traditional copper processing methods. Then relax at the traditional cafe or enjoy a leisurely walk along the nearby Watarase River. Between 1610 and 1868, the copper mined here was an important resource for the prosperity of the nation. It was used to produce tiles for castles and shrines and was exported to China and the Netherlands. Among the coins of the years 1600 to 1867, coins produced in Ashio were known as “Ashiji-sen” with the Chinese character of “Ashi (foot)” on the back. Today the coin-shaped local Japanese sweet “Ashiji-sen Monaka” is a popular souvenir.

Oshu kaido Nikko kaido TOCHIGI
Brewery Shop “Shuyu-kan”

Brewery Shop “Shuyu-kan”

Be sure to check out Shuyukan, Izumibashi Shuzo Brewery's on-site shop and pick up limited items only available here! In March 2025, this store located in an old storehouse was renovated to add a dining area. You'll want to try the "Rice Flour Pizza", made with rice flour produced during the rice polishing process, along with tasing sets, and more. Visitors can enjoy enjoy the cintunously broastcast videos about rice production and sake brewing, adding an extra depth to the experience by allowing you to see, taste, and experience Izumibashi's cultivation and brewing firsthand. English videos are also available.

Shopping Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
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.

Culture & Arts Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Tokaido BEER Kawasaki Factory

Tokaido BEER Kawasaki Factory

Only a 7-minute walk from Kawasaki Station on the Keihin Electric Express Railway line, this beer brewery and beer bar stands majestically on the former site of the Kawasaki-juku on the Tokaido road. This hideaway-like space for adults was selected for the Japan Space Design Award, and from the counter seats equipped with beautiful Edo Kiriko lighting you can enjoy 14 types of beer, from standard to seasonal, while overlooking fermentation tanks that resemble the night view of Kawasaki's factories.Located near Kawasaki Station, this brewery and beer bar is quietly nestled within the former site of Kawasaki-juku on the Tokaido road. Enjoy freshly brewed craft beer from the counter seats, beautifully lit with Edo Kiriko glass that was selected for the Japan Space Design Award, while gazing at beer fermentation tanks that resemble the night view of Kawasaki factories.

Sake & Breweries Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
America Yama Park ROOFTOP ILLUMINATION ~20th Anniversary of the Minato Mirai Line STAR TRAIN~

America Yama Park ROOFTOP ILLUMINATION ~20th Anniversary of the Minato Mirai Line STAR TRAIN~

"ROOFTOP ILLUMINATION - Minatomirai Line 20th Anniversary STAR TRAIN" will be held at America Yama Park, a multi-story urban park located on the roof of Motomachi-Chukagai Station, where visitors can enjoy the historical atmosphere of Yamate and the bustling Motomachi area. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Minato Mirai Line on February 1, 2024, a beautiful "blue" illumination that blends in with the night sky will be illuminated, and a photo spot with a train motif will be available for visitors to enjoy. Come and enjoy our calming, magical space away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Nature & Views Koshu kaido Tokaido KANAGAWA
Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park

Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park

From the mid Meiji to the early Showa periods, the area around Lake Chuzenji was home to foreign embassies and villas and flourished as summer resorts. The villa was built as a summer house for the Italian ambassador in 1928 and used by successive ambassadors until 1997. Along with the main building reconstructed with the original floor, fittings and furniture, the cottage is now open to the public as a history museum of the local international summer resorts. In addition to the buildings, the park pleases the eye with a lovely view of Lake Chuzenji.   The villa was designed by Czech architect Antonin Raymond (1888-1976). Raymond moved to the United States when he was 22 years old where he took up architecture. His first visit to Japan was during the New Year’s period in 1919-20 to work on the project of the Imperial Hotel with his mentor Frank Lloyd Wright. Raymond was advised by local craftsmen on traditional architectural materials. He made a good use of the local Nikko cedar on the walls and his chequered design creates a beautifully modern exterior to the two-storey wooden villa. The whole ceiling of the ground floor was made with cedar bark by wickerwork, a popular technique in the traditional Japanese Sukiya style of architecture. The space of the living room and study is skilfully divided by wickerwork patterns.

Nikko kaido Oshu kaido TOCHIGI
SNOVA SHIN-YOKOHAMA

SNOVA SHIN-YOKOHAMA

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.

Experience & Activities Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA