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Kashi-no-Mori Park

Kashi-no-Mori Park

Kashi-no-Mori Park is an oasis for both children and adults throughout the year and is easily accessible by car. A wide range of events are held in the park in early April when visitors come for the “Sakura Festival” in spring. The park is also popular for a fantastic night time viewing of illuminated cherry blossoms. The streets around Kashi-no-Mori Park are lined with cherry blossom trees (north-south 2.3km, east-west 1.3km). Be sure to walk through the stunning cherry blossom tunnelled street with approximately 650 Yoshino cherry trees!

Nikko kaido Oshu kaido TOCHIGI
Nasu Heisei-no-Mori Forest

Nasu Heisei-no-Mori Forest

Nasu Heisei no Mori is a forest park that was originally part of nearby Nasu Imperial Villa. The forest opened to the public in 2011 as part of Nikko National Park. Nasu Heisei-no-Mori Forest consists of two areas: the Forest Recreation Zone and the Forest Learning Zone. You can stroll freely through the forest. There are three loop trails in the Recreation Zone. The longest, about 3 kilometers, leads to the Komadome Waterfall Observation Deck. At Nasu’s Komadome Waterfall, the scene created by the dynamic, seasonal landscape of the mountains and the contrast of the waterfall’s stunningly clear, blue water is simply breathtaking. In contrary, entering the "Forest Learning Zone" is limited to people with guide reservations in advance, but is definitely a valuable experience, since a guide will walk you through the forest while providing you interesting knowledge about the surrounding nature. During the winter months when the Forest Learning Zone is closed to the public, the Field Center offers guided snowshoe walks through the Recreation Zone.

Nikko kaido Oshu kaido TOCHIGI
Soshu Manazuru Kibune Shrine

Soshu Manazuru Kibune Shrine

Okuninushi, the deity of Kibune Shrine, is a god who bestows the “divine virtue of knots,” which is indispensable in our lives. Since ancient times, he has been known as the god of good fortune, and, as seen in the myth of the white hare of Inaba, he is believed to have paved the way for the beginning of medicine and medical science. He is always pouring out boundless love so that people can live happy lives. The Kibune Shrine Festival is held for two days in July every year. It is famous for its magnificent boat festival and has been designated as Japan's important folk cultural property.

Temples & Shrines Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Karasuoyama

Karasuoyama

Atop Mt. Karasuo, one can enjoy a fully panoramic view of Hadano city over the San-no-tou Ridge and the mountains of the Omote Ridge, such as San-no-tou and Tonotake. The origin of the name "Mt. Karasuo" is said to have come from an ascetic practitioner on this mountain, who prayed to a crow that flew over during his asceticism for blessings and the fulfillment of his ascetic practices.Please use the "Tanzawa Omote Ridge Traverse Course" as a reference and plan your hike accordingly.Early morning trekking allows you to enjoy a special experience with fewer people and clear air.

Nature & Views Koshu kaido Tokaido KANAGAWA
Hotel Enmichi

Hotel Enmichi

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.

Onsen & Stay Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Kamakura Rent-a-Cycle Shop

Kamakura Rent-a-Cycle Shop

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.

Experience & Activities Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Itsukushima Shissei Park

Itsukushima Shissei Park

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.

Nature & Views Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Hirugatake Hut

Hirugatake Hut

Every citizen of the Kanagawa Prefecture talks about climbing up to the highest peak in the prefecture at least once. Between Inugoetouge and Hinokiboramaru the rhododendron wadanum flowers (azaleas) are the first to bloom, followed by the rhododendron quinquefolium (also a type of azalea) in the beginning of May. In autumn the Japanese larch show off their golden leaves. Mount Hiru allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and feel the mountain in your soul. In summer majestic constellations visible from the summit appear so close that they could almost be reached. In winter you can feel on top of the world as you enjoy the fresh mountain air and a 360 degree night panorama.

Onsen & Stay Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA