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.

Various events are held here in the exchange center to promote understanding of the water source environment and to revitalize the surrounding community. It has an observation hall overlooking the Miyakase lakeside park, a training conference room, and other facilities.

This shopping area, developed into a Tokaido route, is also known as the Ameyoko of Yokohama, and is nearly as lively as the Hodogaya-shuku. How about taking a stroll in this warmhearted downtown shopping area?

The area around the Hatsuyama district of Ikuta Ryokuchi, Tonmori Tanito, where you can enjoy the scenery of the satoyama, which includes the Tonmori river and its fireflies, rice and other farming fields.

Forested area that has walking paths and benches.

This spooky, sulphury, power spot in Hakone is a must visit. Be sure to check out the black eggs – it is said that eating just one will add 7 years to your life.

Araiya's signature dish "Gyu-nabe (beef pot)" has been loved by customers through years ever since we opened the restaurant 120 years ago. Our Gyu-nabe is a fruit of tradition and ingenious attempts. It is simmered with our secret stock made of sugar, soy sauce, mirin (sweet rice wine), sake and more.

Built in the March of the 2nd of the Jouou Era (1653), Kainan Shrine was awarded Shouichii (the highest rank given to a shrine) by the Yoshida Family of the Yoshida Shintō religion. In the 4th of the Kyouhou Era (1719), the shrine became the Souchinju (the protecting shrine) of the Miura Peninsula. In the 6th year of the Meiji Era it was designated a Gosha (a village shrine) and in the 40th year it was designated a Shinsenheihakuryokyoshin-sha (a type of village shrine that was able to receive fees/offering for the gods).

Enoki Terrace located in Koajiro no Mori (Koajiro forest) is a precious natural environment in the Kanto region where forests, wetlands, tidal flats and seas facing Sagami Bay reside.

The museum opened in May 2017 as a place where children and adults alike can learn about, experience, and interact with Kamakura's historical and cultural heritage. The history of Kamakura, from primitive and ancient to modern times, is displayed, centering on artifacts excavated in Kamakura. The museum utilizes buildings designed by Foster + Partners, represented by the world-famous architect Norman Foster. Even first-time visitors can enjoy learning about Kamakura through diorama projection mapping and the latest video exhibitions, such as VR. From the special building materials to the medieval landscape garden and the sea view, there is plenty for you to enjoy.

Itsukushima Shissei Park, in Kanagawa Prefecture, was built to restore and preserve wetland (which is considered rare because of the freshwater produced there). Inside the park, there is a large pond surrounded by greenery. There is a wooden walkway that stretches over the pond, and visitors can freely walk on it whilst enjoying the surrounding plants. Fireflies can be spotted over the pond in summer, which makes the park a popular spot for firefly viewing.

Ryugeji is one of the old temples that was founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo and Mongaku Shonin in the outer harbor area. It enshrines and is famous for Boke-fuji Kannon (dementia prevention). It also enshrines Jizobosatsuzazo and Daikokuten (the God of Wealth), which is one of the Yokohama Kanazawa Seven Deities of Good Fortune. The temple is also known as the temple of peony.

The park is located on an island called Nojima at the entrance to Hirakata Bay in the southernmost part of Yokohama City. The area is famous for "Nojima no Sekisho" (a brocade picture depicting a sunset over the fishing village of Nojima)—part of the "Kanazawa Hakkei" (Eight Famous Views of Kanazawa) collection painted by Hiroshige Utagawa, an ukiyoe artist active in the late Edo period. Centered on Mount Nojima, 57m above sea level, the park features a number of facilities such as an observatory, barbecue area, campground, and baseball field, and from the observatory, you can see the sea of Yokohama, Boso Peninsula, and Mount Fuji. Other historical spots include the former Kanazawa residence of Ito Hirobumi, a Yokohama City-designated Tangible Cultural Property, and the Nojima Shell Mound.

This sightseeing boat allows visitors to enjoy an easy underwater walk. In the observation room, the bottom of the ship is made of glass, allowing you to see what is going on under the sea. You will be able to feel as if you are swimming with the fishes.

Viewing Period: late September to early October (best time for viewing: when the equinox flowers blossom). In the Endo area of northern Fujisawa, equinox flowers grow in groups along a small river for around 3km in length. Enjoy the view of flowers surrounding you everywhere as you take a walk. On sunny days it is also an excellent spot for viewing Mount Fuji in the distance. ※Uchimodori Festival site (1,100m downstream from the Daikoku Bridge)

The Mount Kamakura Residential area was developed as a high class suburban area during the early Showa period, making a name out of Kamakura across the nation. While preserving the mountain range as much as possible, this residential area was built in the middle of greenery, with Japan’s first road for vehicles linking the area to Ofuna Station. Along the road, there are many sakura trees planted from a long time ago, making the area one of Kamakura’s famous sakura spots.

Visitors do not have to pay an entrance fee for the island and are free to dine at the area’s restaurants, peruse its shops, and stroll through the grounds. However, tickets are required for the aquariums and amusement parks.With four themed aquariums, 16 attractions and lots of places to eat and shop, you can easily spend all day here at this amusement park. Don’t miss LIGHTIA, a show created by the strong bond between dolphins and humans, and the other night shows!

Yokohama Sky Cruise provides a sightseeing flight by helicopter and cruise service. Any group, including couples celebrating anniversary, families and friends, can enjoy the night view and town scape from the sky. The helicopter flies over Yokohama port area at an altitude of 450 to 600 m and at a speed of 200 km an hour. You can enjoy refreshing flight with a top-down view of Yokohama, such as town scape and Bay bridge, from before sunset to after dark.Take to the air with a helicopter. You’ll get a special experience looking down on the port city with the night view spread out below. There are 5 to 10-minute plans that tour Yokohama Port as well as 20 to 30-minute flights over the Tokyo city center or out towards Enoshima.