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Harukimichi and Shiawasemichi

Harukimichi and Shiawasemichi

In 2026, there will be a tour bus that operates between Minamiashigara's popular cherry blossom spots, including Haruki Path and Happiness Road (Harukimichi and Shiawasemichi). The bus will operate on March 14 (Sat), 15 (Sun), 20 (Fri), 21 (Sat), and 22 (Sun), 2026.Harukimichi Happy Sakura Festival is a spring festival that takes place on the riverside walk along the Kari River in Minami Ashigara City. When spring comes, the 171 or so cherry trees on the riverbank bloom in unison. Visitors can enjoy strolling along the riverside walk admiring the wonderful view of cherry trees, field mustard flowers and the blue sky with the magnificent Mt. Fuji in the background. There are food stalls lined up along the riverside walk and visitors can enjoy shopping for local farm products and more. Many people also enjoy the bustling fleamarket.

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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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Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History

Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History

This place is temporarily closed. Please check the official website on reopening, operational information and more.This comprehensive themed permanent exhibit divides the history of Kanagawa into five eras. From ancient times and the Middle Ages to the Yokohama port opening and modernization, the exhibit looks at various historical perspectives under the theme of modern and traditional Kanagawa, taking into account people's lives and beliefs, political and economic changes, the influence of foreign cultures, etc. In addition, we regularly hold special exhibitions that are different from the permanent exhibits based on the research results of curators. Special exhibitions are held based on materials in the museum and collection exhibitions.

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Only You Hot Spring Resort

Only You Hot Spring Resort

Located at an altitude of 250m in Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and surrounded by greenery, "Only Yu Hot Spring Resort" is a hot spring overflowing with charm. It is a place where you can blissfully relax and come to enjoy hot springs more. Enjoy alternating between our baths ranging from 38°C to 42°C in the “Forest Open-air Baths.” Our sauna, made from vihta (bath broom) from this very forest, smells amazing and is so relaxing! Our water baths and showers use natural Hakone water pumped straight from 200m underground, allowing you to enjoy a different experience from tap water. Our open-air bath also provides a unique experience. Enjoy the river's rushing sound, birds chirping, leaves rustling on the trees, and the scent of the forest!

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Cape Kannonzaki

Cape Kannonzaki

The whole of Cape Kannonzaki is maintained as a park and there, you can find an art museum with scenic landscapes and the Kannonzaki Lighthouse where you can enjoy a view of the Boso Peninsula. There are also wartime ruins you can visit the whole year round, and in summer, you can spend a day at the beach or enjoy a delicious barbecue. This place is also famous for its hydrangeas, and is selected as one of Kanagawa’s Top 100 Flower Spots.

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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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