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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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Hase-dera Temple

Hase-dera Temple

Hasedera Temple is a famous historical temple that enshrines the statue of Hase Kannon as its principal deity. The main temple building houses the Kannon Museum, a garden, and offers visitors a chance to become familiar with the scenic beauty of Kamakura. The solemn "Kannon-do" and the temple grounds surrounded by beautiful trees and ponds, and lanterns distributed to visitors, encase the area in a beautiful lights that offers a sense of connection. A private tour of the temple grounds is also held by the priests of Hasedera Temple. In addition to the guided tours of the Keidai required sites, visitors will be show through the museum and also have the opportunity to visit Kannon in the main hall up close and personal.Originally established in 736 when the Kannon stature was said to have washed ashore, the most recent construction dates back to 1985.Enjoy a panoramic view overlooking Kamakura's coastal city while taking a leisurely break.Opened in 1980, the Kannon Musem exhibits the Kannon Bodhisattva, the principal mage of Hasedera Temple, as well as many other ancient artefacts.According to legend, the nine-meter wooden statue of the Kannon (goddess of mercy) you can see here was carved in 721 CE in Nara, then cast into the sea, washing up in 736. In June and July, colourful hydrangeas bloom around the temple.The precincts with the majestic Kannon-do hall and lovely trees and ponds are enveloped in a light that “connects,” like the lanterns given to those who visit.

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Shizenkan Izumi

Shizenkan Izumi

We are a family-run farm, operated by two generations, located in Izumi Ward, Yokohama. For many years, we have been committed to selling safe, high-quality vegetables grown with organic fertilizers and reduced or no pesticides, as well as handmade processed products such as traditional pickles and side dishes. In recent years, we have also developed into a tourist farm, offering experiences such as strawberry picking and sweet potato digging, as well as BBQ and camping in the rich natural surroundings of the satoyama. Conveniently located just about a 10-minute walk from the nearest station, visitors can easily stop by even from afar.

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Ryoushi no Hamayaki Aburiya

Ryoushi no Hamayaki Aburiya

Located within “Odawara Hayakawa Fishing Village,” a seafood gourmet theme park overlooking Sagami Bay, Ryoushi no Hamayaki Aburiya offers an all-you-can-eat seafood BBQ experience. Enjoy unlimited fresh seafood such as turban shells, scallops, white clams, various Odawara dried fish, seafood skewers, rare cuts of tuna and shrimp, as well as grilled chicken, sausages, vegetables, rice, fish soup, seafood curry, and desserts!

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Nagashima Nouen

Nagashima Nouen

We have been farming in Yokohama for over 500 years.After cultivating rice and vegetables, raising pigs and chickens, and growing flowers, we began producing “Ohisama Shiitake” in 2012 and “Ohisama Kikurage” in 2014. In addition to prioritizing safety and quality, we aim to share the deliciousness of food, as well as the enjoyment and importance of agriculture. To this end, we offer experiences such as mushroom picking, BBQ, and at-home shiitake growing kits.We are also committed to environmentally friendly, sustainable farming. Electricity generated by solar panels and other renewable energy sources is used in our mushroom cultivation. Spent mushroom beds are not discarded but returned to the fields as compost, creating a sustainable cycle for growing delicious vegetables.At the farm, you can also try experiences such as using a hand-pumped well and entering an air-raid shelter. At our farm stand, in addition to fresh shiitake and kikurage mushrooms, we offer a variety of processed products, including tsukudani, caramel popcorn, and potato chips made with dried shiitake powder, and pasta kits packaged in collaboration with welfare facilities.

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Hands-On Experiences in Hakone with a Volunteer Guide

Hands-On Experiences in Hakone with a Volunteer Guide

Hakone offers a variety of hands-on tours covering a number of experiences, including Yosegi Zaiku (marquetry crafting), Zazen meditation, matcha tea ceremonies, glass crafts, pottery, and soba noodle making experiences.Why not take on an extraordinary challenge to create your own original piece through a hands-on workshop experience? We recommend adding an unforgettable hands-on experience as you enjoy the magnificent scenery and timeless history of the Hakone area with a volunteer guide.

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Hiking Trails in Hakone with a Volunteer Guide

Hiking Trails in Hakone with a Volunteer Guide

For those seeking solace in Hakone's nature, those fascinated by its terrain and history, and those eager to enjoy hiking—check out this course tailored to your personal preferences and fitness level, and adjust the course itself day-of according to weather and your physical condition.Come and experience Hakone's charm at a relaxed, leisurely pace, without overexertion. The following hiking course examples can be walked in either direction, or you can choose to walk all or just part of them.Easy:① Lake Ashi Lakeside Stroll (Hakone Checkpoint - Onshi Hakone Park - Hakone Shrine - Hakone-en Park - Kuzuryu no Mori Park - Kojiri)② Sengokuhara Grasslands Stroll (Hakone Visitor Center - Kojiri Water Gate - Former Farming and Grazing Site - Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands)③ Old Kamakura Road Stone Buddha Tour (Ashinoyu - Shojingaike Pond - Rokudo Jizo Statues)Moderate:④ Stone-paved Old Tokaido Road Stroll (Motohakone - Amazake Chaya - Hatajuku)⑤ Two Waterfall Tour (Hatajuku - Hiryu Falls - Yusaka Trail - Chisuji Falls - Kowakudani)Hard:⑥ Mt. Kintoki Climb (Popular among hikers)⑦ Mt. Kamiyama (Hakone's highest peak) and Mt. Komagatake Climb (Ropeway available)⑧ Mt. Myojingatake and Mt. Myojogatake Climb (The mountains for Gora's Daimonji-yaki - lighting torches to in the shape of the character Dai)

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Hakone Circle Route Tour with a Volunteer Guide

Hakone Circle Route Tour with a Volunteer Guide

Hakone, an area shaped by volcanic activity, is dotted with captivating natural attractions: craters spewing smoke, a majestic caldera lake, and historic ruins surrounded by forests. Volunteers guide visitors around Hakone's main sights, and a dedicated guide will accompany your group of family and friends. Locations, itinerary details, and tour duration can be adjusted to your preferences through advance consultation.The standard tour includes visits to the following locations: ・Ride the Hakone Tozan Cable Car ・View the crater and Mount Fuji at Owakudani ・Ride the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise (a pirate ship on Lake Ashi) ・Visit historical monuments such as Hakone Shrine, Hakone Checkpoint, and the Old Tokaido Road

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Odawara Castle and City Walking Tour with a Volunteer Guide

Odawara Castle and City Walking Tour with a Volunteer Guide

Odawara is home to a number of attractions, including Odawara Castle—the centerpiece of its castle ruins park, Miyuki Beach, Kamaboko Street (part of the historic Old Tokaido Road), and Odawara Fishing Port, as well as traditional crafts like Odawara lacquerware and Odawara Chochin (paper lanterns). At the fishing port, you can enjoy fresh sashimi, fried seafood, and the local variation of Kamaboko (a steamed fish paste product). The Odawara Castle & City Walking Tour (approx. half-day) takes you to Odawara Castle's main keep for panoramic views of the city and Sagami Bay, immerses you in history, and guides you through the historic streetscape. Explore the castle town where you can enjoy crafts and local cuisine. Itinerary: Odawara Station → Odawara Castle → Miyuki Beach → Fureai Exchange Center (Kamaboko Street Rest Area) → Lacquerware & Pottery Gallery (Odawara Lacquerware Shop) → Odawara/Ejima (Washi Paper & Japanese Tea Shop) → Odawara Station

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Discover the Zen Spiritual Experience with a Volunteer Guide in Saijoji Temple

Discover the Zen Spiritual Experience with a Volunteer Guide in Saijoji Temple

Welcome to Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple, a sacred Zen sanctuary where tranquility and solemnity reside. Located in Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple stands as an important Zen temple of the Soto sect, preserving its long history and deep faith to this day.The main hall was designed by Ito Chuta, the first Japanese architecture historian, and embodies the traditional Japanese aesthetic of finding the beauty in shadows. The approach leading to it is lined with approximately 20,000 cedar trees, many over hundreds of years old, enveloping visitors in a quiet, mystical atmosphere.A beautifully proportioned pagoda welcomes worshippers, evoking a sense of being transported to ancient Japan. The legendary ascetic Tengu (a type of Shinto spiritual being) stands guard before Kekkai-mon (the sacred barrier gate), and is said to ward off evil spirits and protect worshippers while also guiding the path to enlightenment.Atop 354 stone steps lies the sacred sanctuary Okunoin, quietly standing to offer deep healing and insight to visitors. This space, woven from the natural beauty of the four seasons and the spirit of Zen, is the perfect place for a journey away from daily life to center your mind.We invite you to experience the “authentic Japan” where tranquility and strength coexist at Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple. Zen practice through zazen meditation and sutra copying awaits you.

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The Westin Yokohama

The Westin Yokohama

The Westin Yokohama is the newest lifestyle hotel located in Minato Mirai. It boasts an excellent location, with easy access from Haneda Airport and central Tokyo, and is within walking distance of Pacifico Yokohama.Under the Westin brand's concept of 'well-being,' the hotel offers a stay that nourishes both body and mind. All rooms are over 42 square meters in size and are equipped with the Heavenly® Bed, which provides 'cloud-like' comfort for deeply relaxing, quality sleep.The wellness floor, with a total area of over 1,000 square meters, includes a spa, indoor pool, and fitness studio, allowing guests to enjoy a healthy and comfortable experience even while traveling. In addition, a variety of restaurants and bars that are designed to indulge the five senses, along with offerings of locally sourced cuisine, welcome guests to a luxurious dining experience that enriches both body and soul.Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a quality hotel experience that will restore your mind and body.

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Hotel Enmichi

Hotel Enmichi

A path to life that connects local life with travelers.Hotel Enmichi is located on the site of what was once the approach to Inage Shrine, the main shrine, from Kawasaki-juku, the second post town on the Tokaido Road's 53 Stations, during the Edo period. It is believed to have been a place where travelers and pilgrims came and went, fostering various "connections." Here, we cherish the history of Kawasaki-juku, and believe in modern times, too, that the daily life of the local area is a tourism resource to be proud of. To this end, we aim to be an inn where various new "connections" are born of intersections between our community and the daily lives of travelers.Endo Restaurant Business Hours: Breakfast: Tuesday-Sunday, 7am–9am (closes once sold out) Lunch: Weekdays, 11:30am–2:30pm (Last order at 1:30pm); Weekends and holidays, 11:30am–3pm (Last order at 2pm) Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday, 5pm–9:30pm (Last order at 9pm) *Closed for dinner on Sundays and Mondays *Subject to change without notice on the day of operation.

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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.

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