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Kenchoji Temple (Main temple of Kenchoji school of Rinzai sect)

Kenchoji Temple (Main temple of Kenchoji school of Rinzai sect)

This ancient temple is ranked first among the Kamakura Gozan. It features many old buildings, with a temple bell designated the national treasure. Our zazen experience, which has explanations available in English, is popular with foreign visitors. Enjoy a different travel experience by taking your time to relax and enjoy the clean air.Kamakura's greatest Zen temple. Enjoy the tranquility of the Zen garden, and view of Mt. Fuji from the observation deck up the hill on clear days in winter.How about starting your day with zazen meditation? The cool air will help you feel refreshed, and a leisurely breakfast and sightseeing trip will make for a different kind of travel experience.

Temples & Shrines Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
YOKOHAMA MINATO MIRAI HALL

YOKOHAMA MINATO MIRAI HALL

This concert hall is located in the Minatomirai area of the Nishi ward of Yokohama City. Since its opening in 1998, the concert hall has been well known as a "concert hall with a view of the sea" not only to the citizens of Yokohama but also to artists from Japan and abroad. It has a large hall (2020 seats) with a large pipe organ, a small hall (440 seats) suitable for chamber music concerts, and a reception room for parties and small-scale presentations.

Culture & Arts Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Yokohama Strawberry Park

Yokohama Strawberry Park

We reopened as Yokohama Strawberry Park on April 23rd, 2022, with a new reservation system and only open on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. We allow you to enjoy fresh, delicious strawberries regardless of the season. The strawberries at our facility are carefully grown by people with disabilities under the guidance of strawberry cultivation experts. You can enjoy our strawberry juice and parfait, which both use strawberries harvested at our facility, at our cafe, which can be used without a reservation.

Experience & Activities Koshu kaido Tokaido KANAGAWA
Aikawa Park

Aikawa Park

Prefectural Aikawa Park is located on a river terrace directly below the Miyagase Dam. The 51-hectare expanse includes the "Flower Slope," where 44,000 colorful azaleas of 40 varieties bloom all over in spring, and "Wind Hill," which offers an excellent view of the Yokohama Landmark on a clear day! You'll be amazed by the impressive scenery from all seasons! In addition, the "Adventure Forest" and the "Fluffy Dome" are equipped with large playground equipment that allow children to play all day long, and during the water season, the "Jabu-Jabu Pond" is filled with the sound of children's cheers all year round. From April to November, the park is used as a base for observing the dynamic discharge of the Miyagase Dam, and the "Ai-chan-go" road train, popular with children, runs from in front of the Park Center to below the dam. The "Craft Workshop Village" in the park is operated as a base for disseminating information on the traditional crafts of the local town of Aikawa to the rest of the prefecture and beyond, as well as a place to increase local interest and promote interaction between visitors and the community through creative experiences that allow visitors to come into contact with traditional crafts. Please make reservations in advance.

Nature & Views Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA