Yagura are square, horizontal caves dug into rock cliffs where tombstones housing bones of the deceased were erected for memorial services. They are unique structures built primarily in Kamakura and its surrounding areas from the late Kamakura period (1185-1333) to the early Muromachi period (1336-1573). The Mandarado Yagura Caves can be found on the historic Nagao Kishidori Pass, and boasts of one of the largest known clusters, comprising over 150 confirmed caves. Few other locations within Kamakura City offer such a concentrated view of well-preserved yagura. Enjoy the unique, spectacular view of the rows of caves spanning multiple layers.

Roughly a 10 minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station, this 85-year-old traditional Japanese house is surrounded by a spacious garden and lush greenery and offers reservation-based workshops, such as pottery experiences, cooking classes, dyeing workshops, and yoga. Pottery experiences are held daily. Experience fees are as follows: Leaf plate making: 3,400 yen, bowl making: 5,000 yen and up (shipping seperate). Private rentals are available depending on group size. Lunch boxes or meals can be provided alongside workshops. The attached gallery is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as holidays, from 11AM to 4PM (no reservation required). You can also enjoy drinks in the garden on sunny days. Check the website calendar for events, such as the monthly Handmade Market and Weekend Cafe.

This facility provides a place and opportunity for local people and organizations where they can casually interact and discuss things. It also hosts a variety of events, such as lectures, hobby classes, practical workshops, and others to improve knowledge and education, health, social welfare as well as to promote lifestyle and culture. Local literature and documents of Uraga are displayed in the center as well.

People of all ages can enjoy the experience of improving "unwellness" through three concepts: "food" that gathers the blessings of nature, "exercise" that regulates the body, and "healing" that opens up the five senses.

The Hase Ceramics Workshop gives you the valuable experience of using an electric potter's wheel in an authentic workshop. Even beginners will be able to make their own original piece in about an hour with the help of an instructor, who will teach you how to use the potter's wheel and how to shape your pottery into your desired form. Your finished piece will be sent to you by post after it has been dried and fired.

With the concept of "organic" and "hemp", Magokoro opened in the summer of 2002. We offer food made with fresh vegetables, fresh fish, nutritious grain, and hemp seeds. We will do our best to provide for vegetarians, those who consume halal meat, and those who have allergies. Please contact us beforehand.

Shiki no Sato (Village of Four Seasons) is a facility surrounded by nature where you can have first-hand agricultural experiences. It is a place where urban residents and locals can mingle and use it as a base facility for experiencing work by hand, such as rice planting, rice harvesting, making pizza from scratch, etc. You can purchase freshly picked local fresh vegetables and special products at the Shiki no Sato shop on grounds of the facility.

Yumoto Fujiya Hotel offers relaxation in the nature of Hakone. The large convention hall and hot springs boast high-grade facilities and make for attractive options.This hotel is a hot spring resort reasonably accessible from central Tokyo, located 3 minutes on foot from Hakone-Yumoto Station at the gateway to Hakone. It can be reached in 85 minutes by train without any transfer from Shinjuku.

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.

The name "Ishigaki-yama" comes from Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who built a castle in 1590 with a fully stone wall as his headquarters during the siege of Odawara Castle. It is a national park area and also a designated national historic site.

You can walk along Miura's long beaches on horseback, or even gallop into the waves together. Cherish the feeling of being at one with your horse, and enjoy your time in the great expanse of nature. Relax knowing that our staff can arrange your days activities for any level from beginners to experts.

OCEANS.Club is a stand up paddle surfing SUP school. We also lend out supplies.

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.)

From Confections to Crafts, the Best Selection of Tochigi’s Local Goods All in One PlaceThe Tochibiyori Store is a local specialty shop directly managed by the Tochigi Prefecture Tourism and Local Products Association. It is located on the 2nd floor of the JR Utsunomiya Station building, PASEO, within Tochigi Grand Marché. Conveniently situated right by the station, it is the perfect place to pick up souvenirs and gifts before heading off. The store offers a wide range of Tochigi’s signature products, such as confectioneries made with fresh local fruits, including Tochigi strawberries, as well as yokan (sweet bean jelly), Nikko yuba (tofu skin), local sake, pickled vegetables, and more. Visitors can also find Mashiko ware pottery and other traditional crafts. Limited edition goods and popular local snacks are also available, making it easy to take home the “taste of Tochigi.”

The complex is a home of around 180 stores with renowned domestic and international brands. Enjoy shopping and dining in the wide-open space! Convenient direct bus services to Nasu-Shiobara station and Tokyo are available. The mall turns to a bejeweled wonderland illuminated with festive LED lights during the winter season.

Suzukien Fruit Garden is a tourist orchard that keeps the height of trees low on a flat land. A wide range of visitors ranging from small children to elderly people and also those who are in wheelchairs can enjoy picking fruit in a safe environment. Enjoy picking organic fruits such as grapes, Japanese pears, persimmons and kiwis. There are also chestnuts.

Maedagawa is a clean stream that is 1.4 km long with evergreen and deciduous trees surrounding it. There are many wild birds and water creatures and is a rare promenade in the Kanto area. It is also a part of the hiking course leading up to Mount Ogusu. *Partially closed