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.

Fresh fish landed at Hiratsuka fishing port in the morning can be eaten locally on the same day. The smiling faces of the fishermen and the fish are brought directly to the customers' tables, and smiles and deliciousness are spread throughout the community. This is the concept of the Hiratsuka Fishing Port Restaurant.

Originally flourished as a post station in the 17th century， Tochigi city later developed into a merchant city on the banks of the Uzuma River. The river was an important trade route to and from Edo (Tokyo). The black merchant houses and white-walled storehouses can still be seen along the Uzuma River and on Kura-no-Machi Oh-dori (the main street). Go for a stroll and feel the classical atmosphere!

Hakonekogen Hotel has great spas. Its hot spring water contains a large amount of carbon (hydrogen carbonate ions and free oxygen). Because the iron ions subside into the water, the water has a brownish-red color.*Day trip to spa 12pm-4pm (Reception closes at 15:30)

Located at Shinnase Beach in Hayama, Kanagawa, Hayama Ocean Sports offers year-round standup paddleboarding (SUP) lessons. But these aren’t just any ordinary SUP lessons. While paddling, students get to enjoy a picturesque view of Mount Fuji. The nearby Najima Island, a small island with a torii gate, can also be seen. The 2-hour classes are kept to a small number and are led by instructors with over 10 years of SUP-teaching experience. Instructors closely guide participants through the basics for about an hour and a half, before students are given free time to paddle on their own. Included in the package are required SUP equipment, a wet suit, as well as a life vest. Participants are also welcome to use the shower facilities inside the clubhouse after the session. If you’re looking to try your hand at a new water sport, try out a SUP lesson with Hayama Ocean Sports. And if you need a break, you could always take one on your board and appreciate Mount Fuji’s beautiful silhouette.

In the Hinata area, Equinox flowers start blossoming from mid-September and peak in late September. Accompanied by the green mountains and yellow rice flowers, they paint another layer of elegant colors for the mountains. Information about the blossom can be viewed on the homepage of Isehara Tourist Association.

You will walk on the road along the mountain fields. From Kotakuji Onsen, you will walk on the forest trail and see the impressive waterfall, Ogama Benzaiten, and then enter the mountain trail. After passing the curved path, you will hike up a ridge that ascends 400 meters of Hinata-yama.

On entering this guesthouse situated on a small hill, you will enter a sophisticated resort space. Including a relaxing lounge where the sound of water will soothe you, and a sky walk that affords outstanding views, this is a special place that provides healing and relaxation.

This was the location for the movie "Hidamari no Kanojo." Dango and other Japanese sweets are sold here.

On the southern side of Matsuda-yama, there are many farmhouses where you can pick mandarin oranges. You can eat mandarin oranges while overlooking Mount Fuji. You can become an owner of a mandarin orange tree.

This was the private residence of silk trader Mr. Ellisman and was built in 1926 at 127 Yamate-cho and designed by A. Raymond, the "Father of Modern Japanese Architecture" who profoundly influenced Japan's architectural world. While possessing elements of a foreign-style mansion, it also shows the influence of Raymond's mentor, F. L. Wright, such as an emphasis on the horizontal lines of the eaves. It was relocated and restored to its current location in Motomachi Park in 1990. The first floor features a reception room with a fireplace, a combined living and dining room, and a sunroom overlooking the garden furnished with pieces designed by Raymond, while the second floor houses an exhibition on Western-style houses in Yamate. The basement is available for rental as a free-use space and includes a tea room utilizing the former kitchen area.One of eight restored Western Houses in the Yokohama, Yamate area, this is most beautiful in autumn and during the Christmas season. Take a break in its lovely little cafe.

Our restaurant proudly boasts six different types of lunch. Part of the fun of our store is choosing from over 20 types of oden additions while basking in the aroma of dashi enveloping the restaurant. At night our selection expands to over 45 varieties of oden! Satisfy both your soul and stomach with our delicious side dishes unique to Odawara. We also have a tea room and an annex (reservations required) at the back of the long, narrow grounds, so there are multiple ways to enjoy our store.

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

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.)

Given Kamakura’s beauty, tranquil atmosphere and relative size, getting around by bicycle is a recommended way to see the best of Japan’s ancient capital.At this bicycle rental shop, which has been in operation since 1974, choose between standard-, multi-speed- and electric-assist bicycles. Prices start at 600 yen (standard bike / 1 hour). For an additional 300 yen, you can also choose to drop off your bike at Enoshima Station (by 4pm) but advance registration is required. After exploring Kamakura’s leafy side streets and stopping off at some of its Buddhist temples, ride along the coast towards Enoshima, enjoying the views of the ocean and Mt. Fuji along the way.

Baby-Star Land, nestled in the heart of Yokohama’s Chinatown, is a shop that celebrates the nationally renowned snack—Baby Star Ramen. This crispy treat originated in the 1950s and is essentially a pack of fried and flavored instant ramen that you can enjoy without cooking.Through glass windows, watch workers steam, fry, and cut noodles to create this umami-filled snack. Once you have stimulated your appetite with the savory aromas, enjoy a cup of freshly made Baby Star Ramen. You can even add additional toppings, such as cheese and corn.Aside from food, the shop also sells original goods and merchandise. Peruse cute bags, mugs, and shirts adorned with smiling characters. The brightly colored interior creates a playful environment that all ages can enjoy, and it is free to enter!

Mashiko is dotted with a number of relaxing cafés serving treats and drinks in Mashiko-ware. Many of these cafés are off the beaten path, so they often go unnoticed by those who haven’t done their research.

Ashikaga Flower Park is the only place in Japan chosen as one of ten “Dream Destinations” for global travel by the American news site, CNN. The park holds an illumination event in wintertime. Amazingly, for seven years in a row the park has garnered first place in the illumination category for Japan's "Illumination Award” selected by certified professionals knowledgeable about night tourism throughout Japan. This illumination event was also recognized as a Night View Heritage of Japan in 2011 and one of the three major illumination events in Kanto in 2012. This illumination event is very popular every year.