Across from Yamashita Park is the historical Hotel New Grand. This was the first western-style hotel in Japan . You will want to visit the café that serves treats using the same recipes from opening day. Try the very tasty rum ball with your tea.

The Ayu Matsuri Grand Fireworks Display is held on the first night of the festival, and the viewing area and the firework launch site are close together so that visitors can enjoy the powerful fireworks. The number of fireworks launched is one of the most in the prefecture, at about 10,000, and the finale, the Niagara, is a must-see. The fireworks festival takes place on the first night of the Atsugi Ayu Matsuri held over two days on the first Saturday and Sunday of August every year. The varied program features about 10,000 fireworks. Paid seating is available from one month in advance.

Kanagawa Prefecture Sagamihara City's Asamizodai area has been popular for poultry farming since long ago and there are currently seven houses. The poultry farmers formed the Asamizo Livestock Industry Association. We call the road where poultry houses and markets are located as "Tamago Kaido" and are working on revitalizing local commerce. At the market we are working on our sixth industry, confectionaries and cafes.

Please visit the facility's website for the latest information.This museum has information of Kanagawa related and/or born writers and literature. It is used both as a library of Japanese modern literature and event site. They have more than 1.2 million collections. Some of them are entitled famous writers' names, such as Yasushi Inoue library, Shohei Ooka library and Soseki Natsume special collection. They usually exhibit Kanagawa literature. The museum also displays personal exhibitions of Sosuke Natsume, Ryunosuke Akutagawa and other Kanagawa related writers.

With the call of "Yassah, Mossah", children, adults and geisha parade through the town in their stylish costumes. Flower carts, portable shrines, and music add to the festive atmosphere.

Eria YOH is a healing space surrounded by olive trees in the Yamate area of Yokohama. The Chinese cooking world champion displays the traditional skills of Chinese cooking to deliver numerous wondrous and delicious foods comprising new sensations. Please enjoy a gorgeous time that features cuisine accompanied by Japanese seasonal vegetables together with Eria YOH’s hospitality in a superlative space with sunshine filtering through the foliage of a garden with around 50 fully grown olive trees.

Ichijo Nisshutsu founded the Hongakuji in 1436 (Eikyo 8). Ashikaga Mochiuji built the temple where there was Ebisudo and donated to Nisshutsu. The second chief priest was Niccho Shonin, so the temple is known familiarly as “Niccho-sama”. The temple is also called as “Higashi Minobu”, because Minobusan shared out part of remains of Nichiren to the temple.

To this day, the working-class shopping district of Misaki still maintains a Showa-era atmosphere. Here you can find delicious tuna dishes and other tasty morsels. There are also special events with open participation. Enjoy a night in Misaki with a lot of eating, walking, and interesting things to do.

The shrine has been widely loved by local people as "Iizuna Incarnation of Sagami" since the olden days. The head shrine is Iizuna Shrine in Nagano Prefecture. The shrine ground lead into Zama Park, which is famous for cherry blossoms. You can enjoy a spectacular view of Oyama, Tanzawa, and Hakone mountains over the cherry trees.

It was founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo to invite the spirits of Mishima Taisha and has a beautiful evening view, selected as one of the 50 most scenic spots in Kanagawa. Come and enjoy the view of the sun setting against Mt. Fuji! It was famous as a sacred place, used for exorcism since ancient times, especially during the Kamakura period. It is now a sacred place for children, visited by many people from all over Japan.

The shrine enshrines Okuninushi no Mikoto, the deity of Izumo Taisha, Shimane Prefecture. It formally became a branch of the Izumo Taisha sect in 1888. It has a unique wooden shrine building that combines Taisha-zukuri and Gongen-zukuri styles and features a long hall called the "Winged Hall". The shrine itself is known as the "Izumo of Kanto" and features the 1,000-year-old zelkova tree, which towers over the grounds rich in nature, and the famous Hadano spring. The Yuzuri no Mizu (Yuzuri Water) drawn from 50m below the forest is also very popular among visitors (it is drinkable, and health inspections are carried out yearly). Seasonal events are often held, and many worshippers come throughout the year, as well as visitors for Goshuin (shrine stamps). (Free parking available for up to 130 cars. Tour buses require reservations.)

This is a modern Japanese-style residence that combines a Western-style building and a Japanese-style building. Yokohama City has restored the house as much as possible to its original appearance and opened it to the public as "Negishi Natsukashi Park: Former Yanagishita Residence.” In November 2002, it was designated as a Tangible Cultural Property by Yokohama City.

This Benzaiten (Buddhist Goddess) is located upstream Osawa River. It is said to be enshrined to pray for rain.

Yokohama Yasohachi is a long-standing, traditional Japanese restaurant that has been in operation for over a century. All the ingredients they use are the finest selected from all over Japan. The eel they serve is of a prized domestic brand and can be enjoyed all year round. The atmosphere, a blend of the modern and traditional, only makes the food more delicious. You can enjoy superb cuisine created by masterful cooks.

This museum is located in Hiratsuka. Exhibits focus on the nature and culture of the Sagami River basin. A planetarium is attached to the museum and is popular among children for its interesting constellation stories, the latest space information, and various other contents (note the projection dates and times).

Centered around Hiratsuka Station, it is an event that is about 8 kilometers and takes about 2-3 hours of walking. You can stroll around Tokaido's historic sites.(Taken from Hiratsuka Tourist Assocation official website)

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.

"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.