Cherry blossom viewing spots in Kinugawa Onsen, “Gokoku Shrine” and “Onsen Shrine” Located at the foot of the Kinugawa Cable Car, Gokoku Shrine and Onsen Shrine are one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Kinugawa Onsen and Tochigi Prefecture. During the cherry blossom season, a week-long cherry blossom lighting event called “Kinugawa Mangekyo” is held. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the cherry blossoms are lit up, creating an otherworldly, beautiful scene that is sure to mesmerize. In addition to night lighting events, the venue also hosts mini concerts, cherry blossom banquets, and other events that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the world of nighttime cherry blossoms with their friends and family.   Convenient transportation During the event period, there are two main ways to get to the venue from Kinugawa Onsen's various lodging facilities. The first is to take the shuttle buses prepared by the event organizers (contact the official website for details on how and where to take them), while the second is to call a cab from your hotel and tell the taxi driver to “鬼怒川万華郷・定額タクシー利用 (Kinugawa Mangekyo, flat-rate cab use)”, and you will be able to go to the venue with a fixed fare of 1,000 yen.

From Iiyama Kannon Chokokuji Temple it is about a 25 minute climb to reach the Hakusan Observatory. It is located at the top of Hakusan Mountain on the Hakusan Hiking Course and Hakusan Jyunrei Toge Hiking Course routes. The panoramic view from the 284-meter-high observatory includes Yokohama Minato Mirai on the right, Shinjuku buildings and Tokyo Sky Tree in front, and Mount Tsukuba on the left. We hope you will enjoy the breathtaking and inspiring view.

The Tsurugizaki Lighthouse was built on Tsurugizaki Cape in 1866 and rebuilt after the Great Kanto Earthquake. When you walk down the sidewalk from the lighthouse, there is a beautiful reef zone/area and around the area you can see sea creatures. It has been selected as one of Kanagawa's 50 scenic spots.

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!

Koraizan Park, which includes Shonandaira, is a scenic park bordering Hiratsuka City and Oiso Town, and consists of the "Shonandaira Zone" where visitors can enjoy spectacular views and the "Sengenzan Zone" where they can enjoy pure nature. The park has also been designated as one of the "50 Best Scenic Spots in Kanagawa," "50 Best Parks in Kanagawa," "100 Best Places for Flowers in Kanagawa," "100 Best Night Views," "Eight Views of Hiratsuka," and many others.

One of the family temples of Ashikaga City. The precincts of the temple has been designated as a national historic site and you can observe the karesansui (rock garden) while you drink matcha tea. At the Ishigama Garden Terrace, you can enjoy meals as well as observe the English garden.

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.

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

Located on the second floor of the fish market, Uoza offers fresh seafood with a beautiful view of Manazuru. BBQ is also now available on the terrace, where you can enjoy your food without having to bring anything (advance reservation required).

Enoshima is an island with a circumference of around 4 km and you can enjoy the popular sightseeing spots throughout a year, such as Enoshima Shrine, Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, Enoshima Sea Candle, Dragon Bell, Chigogafuchi Marine Plateau, and Enoshima Iwaya Cave. The Enoshima Yacht Harbor was the sailing competition venue for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020. The area is abundant with seafood such as shirasu, Ise Shrimp, sashimi, sazae and clams, all of which are very popular local cuisines to the tourists.When the tide is low, people flock to Chigogafuchi Abyss to take in the panoramic views of the sea and the magnificent skyline.The Chigogafuchi Rest House is a two-story building offering visitors a place to sit down and have a bite to eat before or after exploring the Iwaya Caves.Connected to the Chigogafuchi Abyss is the Sunset Reef. As the name suggests, it offers a stunning view of the sun setting into the sea. During the seasons of low tide, various marine life can be seen swimming amongst the reef, making it a popular fishing spot.The First Cavern is 152 metres long, and can be accessed by taking the left-side path where the cave splits at the entrance. When you walk further into the cavern, the cave splits again into two. Because of the extremely cold winds that sometime blow from the left-side path, it is rumored that the cave is somehow connected to Mt. Fuji, but this cannot be confirmed as it is closed to the public.On scenic Enoshima Island you can see historical temples, stroll around a botanical garden, take in the view from the lighthouse, or cool off in a cave created by the sea. In summer, the neighbouring beaches are lined with fun temporary bars.

Wife and son, Morotoki, of Shogun Hojo Munemasa built this temple in 1281. In this temple there is a 'Kanro no I (well)' , one of the 10 Kamakura Wells. This temple ground is designated as a historic spot of Japan.The Donge-Den houses the Three Statues of Buddha. The leftmost statue represents the past, the center the present, and the right the future (as seen from the main entrance).Built in 1924, the thatched-roof Shoin offers a beautiful view of the gardens throughout the seasons.

The "Mashiko Gion Festival" held at Kashima-jinja Shrine every July 23, 24, and 25. Kicking off the first night of the festival, an impressive rain of sparks falls from tezutsu fireworks shot up to 8 meters into the night sky from a combination of large and small cylindrical tubes. The handheld fireworks(Tezutsu Hanabi) are said to have originated in Toyohashi city. Tokugawa Ieyasu, who became the first Shogun of the Edo Period, brought that technology to his home in Mikawa province (current Aichi Prefecture). At the time gunpowder was strictly forbidden throughout Japan, but the villagers of this region were allowed to use Tezutsu Hanabi as a part of Shinto rituals offering to the gods in exchange for rich harvests, good health, family fortune and prosperity, and good luck in battle.

Mobility Resort Motegi Fireworks Festival will be held at the International Racing Course of Mobility Resort Motegi where the world-class games are held. You can see the synchronized fireworks with music being launched one after another up and down from the grandstand seats. Also an amusement park and a playground are located nearby in the woods. You can enjoy the whole day. "

According to her wishes, the land and building is preserved as it is.

At this restaurant you can savor the taste of homemade sausages and bread, handmade pasta and Fujisawa cured ham together with Shonan Beer. There are 12 frothy varieties of beer of tap, delivered directly from the local brewery each morning.A must-visit spot after sightseeing in Enoshima and Kamakura. In addition to fresh, unfiltered, unheated beer with live yeast, enjoy sake made with local ingredients.

This museum specializing in dolls can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The museum boasts a collection of over 10,000 dolls from 140 countries, including some historically valuable ones. The venue also regularly holds events and exhibitions where guests can enjoy looking at, touching, and playing with the exhibits.

We display and sell parquetry, wooden geometric mosaic art which is a traditional craft of Hakone. We also hold hands-on classes.

Opened on April 3, 1928, Kamakura Kokuhoukan is a museum of history and art. It displays and preserves a variety of cultural properties such as sculptures, paintings, artifacts, calligraphy, ancient documents, and archeological materials, which have been donated to the museum by temples and shrines in Kamakura City as well as in the neighboring areas.