Shining jewelries and glass art crafts. A French artist, René Lalique's works of a lifetime welcome visitors at Lalique Museum Hakone. Enjoy your holiday at Lalique Museum Hakone.Lalique was a genius and that makes this museum a must visit. Throw in a great garden, fascinating architecture, and the beauty of Hakone and you can't go wrong.

At the center of the park, there is a park center that serves as both a management office as well as an exhibition facility Remnants of the castle during the Warring States Period can be found throughout the park. At the 水の苑地, you can find a fountain and at the 花の苑地, you can find a garden terrace with herbs and perennial plants. Photos provided by: Sagamihara Tourism Association

Mt. Oyama has been a theme for rakugo "Oyama Mairi" and a subject matter of Ukiyoe. Afuri Jinja (Shinto shrine) and Aburisan Oyamadera (Buddhist temple) were deeply believed in by the common people in Edo and this religious development had led to prosperity of shukubo (pilgrims' lodging) and souvenir shops at Mt. Oyama.About 50 shukubos are still in business and their specialty are tofu dishes. Clear spring water is used in making tofu. Each shukubo provides a variety of tofu dishes. Tamagaki (a fence around a shrine), Temizuya (place to wash hands and mouth), and Kabukimon (gate) create an atmosphere and liveliness of Edo period. The view from Oyama Afuri Jinjya was published on Michelin Green Guide Japon in June 2015 (Heisei 27) as a two-star scenic spot. Furthermore, "Oyama Mairi" was registered as Japan Heritage in April 2016 (Heisei 28). Mt. Oyama will draw many visitors/tourists' attention.

Reservation is required for this strawberry farm. 6 types of strawberrys are grown here currently. Unlike other farms, to ensure the safety of the strawberries, the use of agricultural chemicals are avoided by using UV light and introducing natural predators for pest control. Tel: 080-1984-9293

The Ōfuna Kannon in the west of Ōfuna Station in Kamakura City is an eye-catching huge white statue of Kannon. Although there were instances where the construction of this statue had to be stopped due to WWII, it was completed in 1960 (Showa 35) and is now a symbol of Kamakura City Ōfuna Ward, gently protecting the many visitors who come to pray.This modern temple is home to the Ofuna Kannon, a 25-meter statue of the Buddhist goddess of mercy, watching serenely over visitors. At the Yume Kannon Festival held in autumn each year, you can watch performances of music and dance from around Asia.

【Forest Promenade】This 300-meter-long promenade stretches out in the direction of the cape from the Nakagawa Museum of Art. Midway there is a hut for bird-watching. 【Forest Therapy Promenade】 As opposed to the Forest Promenade, this promenade stretches out towards the south and is 850 meters long. 【Banbaura Promenade】 This promenade is about 450 meters long and stretches from Kamegasaki to the Banbaura car park along the coastline.Going in the morning is recommended. As you stroll along this course, enjoy the crisp air and feel the sea breeze during any season.

Hakone Shrine is an ancient shrine celebrating its 1266th anniversary. Founded in 757, the first year of the Tenpyo-Hoji Era, at the beginning of the Nara Period (710-794), when Mamaki Shonin, who was in ascetic training on Mount Hakone, was entrusted by the Great God of Hakone to the shrine at its current location by Lake Ashi. During the Kamakura period, Minamoto no Yoritomo deeply worshipped Hakone Shrine, giving birth to the custom of nishomode (pilgrimage to two shrines). Since then, the shrine has flourished as a place of reverence for warriors such as the regent Hojo and the warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu, as well as a sacred place for Shugen (Japanese mountain asceticism). In modern times, with the construction of the Hakone Road, Hakone became a sacred place of worship for the common people, and belief in Mount Hakone as a deity highly virtuous for protecting against bad luck, fulfilling one's desire, and ensuring traffic safety became even more popular. The approach from the Heiwa-no-torii (peaceful gateway) by Lake Ashinoko to the main shrine is flanked by rows of cedar trees more than 600 years old, giving the shrine a majestic appearance, behind the vermilion-lacquered Gongen-zukuri main shrine building is a pure forest of himeshara, a natural treasure of Kanagawa Prefecture, and the Gongen Mitarashi pond and Lake Ashi below reflect the vermilion Peace Gate and the sacred Mount Fuji, surrounding the shrine with beautiful nature. Many visitors from around the world come to pay their respects at the Kuzuryu Shrine (Shingu and Hongu), which is a shrine revered not only for its good fortune and prosperity, but also for its protection of money, prosperity in business, and match-making, particularly during the Tsukinamisai held at the main shrine on the 13th of each month. [Divine virtues] Good luck repelling of bad luck, fulfillment of one’s desires (protection against bad luck), traffic safety, match-making, family safety, and business prosperity On July 31st, the shrine organizes the Ashinoko Kosui Matsuri Festival to celebrate a legendary dragon. Monks sail the lake on pirate ships offering red rice to the depths below. Floating lanterns illuminate the lake waters while fireworks light the skies above.Lake Ashinoko Summer Festival Week: Hakone Summer Festival offers a variety of events such as the biggest annual festival of Hakone Shrine with Shinto celebrations and rituals, fireworks, and more. Many fireworks will be launched at a total of six fireworks festivals, adding color to the summer Hakone sky.

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

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.

Beer bike is a vehicle originated in the Netherlands that is pedaled by several people while drinking beer. Tours are offered to visit two breweries on a beer bike. (Reservations required through the official website.)

It is a sake brewery located in Matsuda-cho, Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is a long-established sake brewery founded in 1825 which focuses on Japanese sake under the brand name "Matsumidori". Using water from the Tanzawa mountain range, the sake is soft on the palate and has a gentle taste. Off-season (May-October) sake brewery tours are available; please make a reservation through the Sake Brewery Tours page on the website.A long-established sake brewery dating back to 1825. Using subsoil water from the Tanzawa Mountains, the sake has a silky texture and mild flavor. Brewery tours are available even during the off-season (May to October).

Please visit the facility's website for the latest information.There are various flowers beds in the park, with the seasonal flowers blooming in profusion all year round. There are different areas for different flowers such as the rose garden or Chinese peony garden. There are sometimes exhibitions inside the greenhouse. There is also a lawn area, a pond, and a Japanese garden. Enjoy relaxing amongst the beautiful and cute flowers.

This farm in Chigasaki City is home to 100 cross-bred and 40 pure-bred cattle. Reared on seaweed and minerals, their meat is delicious, lean and tender. One of the main draws here is that you can purchase the beef directly from the producers. Japanese-style "Chigasaki curry," prepared with Chigasaki beef, is also on sale.

It is said that the ume (plum) groves were first planted by the Hojo clan during the Warring States period to provide food for the troops (some theories exist). Among the three plum groves: Bessho, Hara and Nakagawara, around 35,000 plum trees are in full bloom during the correct season and are framed by Mt. Fuji and Hakone. During the Ume Festival from early February to early March, events such as Odawara Chochin Odori, a local performing art, and lion dances are held. (Photo by photolibrary)

Known as the Novelist Kaiko, Kaiko Takeshi moved from Suginami, Tokyo to this location just south of the eastern shores of Chigasaki in 1974, and was active at this location until he passed away in 1989. This Kaiko Takeshi Memorial House was built in memory of his accomplishments and character which many are moved by.

The association comprises 13 breweries located in and around northwestern Kanagawa Prefecture. They introduce activities together with Japanese sake made by using the underground water of the Tanzawa Mountains, regarded as one of the three great wells of Japan. With all 140 varieties of local sake produced by Kanagawa Kuramotoya (inside Kanagawa Sake brewing association) on hand, we look forward to welcoming you. You can also make your own original sake tasting book.

Join our cruise and explore Yokohama. You can view landmarks of Yokohama such as the Landmark Tower, ferris wheel, and Bay Bridge.Marine Rouge offers a romantic night cruise with fantastic views of Minato Mirai and Yokohama Bay Bridge.

The former Hirobumi Ito Kanazawa Villa in Nojima Park is a building with a thatched roof built in 1898 by Hirobumi Ito, a man who served as the first Prime Minister of Japan. The villa features views of Hakkeijima and the sea.