The Kanazawa Bunko was a samurai library built by Hojo Sanetoki, a member of the Hojo clan (Kanazawa Hojo) in the middle of the Kamakura period (1185-1333). The collection covers a wide range of subjects, including politics, literature, and history, and the policy of collecting books was continued by three successive generations of the Hojo family: Akitoki, Sadaaki, and Sadamasa, further enriching the collection. The Kanazawa-Hojo clan shared the same fate with the fall of the Kamakura shogunate, and the collection was administered by the adjacent family temple, Shomyoji Temple, which has continued to manage it into the modern era. The present Kanazawa Bunko was restored as a Kanagawa Prefecture facility in 1930, and since 1990, it has been a museum of history. The Prefectural Kanazawa Bunko is dedicated to preserving for future generations the valuable cultural assets that have handed down the legacy of the Kamakura period, exhibiting the results of its research and studies, and providing public access through lectures and other programs.

The theme park you can't cover in just one day! Sagami Bay, Mount Fuji, and other breathtaking views; seasonal flowers blooming throughout the park; attractions for both kids and adults; dining options ranging from authentic Italian to unique fast food; camping under the open sky; encounters with countless creatures; educational vegetable harvesting experiences that spark a love for agriculture; relaxing baths while gazing at Mount Fuji: the possibilities for enjoyment are endless. Create your "AWESOME" memories here at Soleil Hill!From mid-December to the end of March, the rape blossoms are in bloom for more than a hundred days. On a clear day, you can see Mount Fuji over Sagami Bay. Those who like sunflowers should consider a visit the park during July and August to see the vibrant flowers in full bloom and enjoy the sunflower-inspired menu.

Kanagawa Fishery Cooperative Association’s Misaki Processing Plant is located at Misaki Harbor, a harbor famous for its tuna, and they are one of the world’s largest tuna processing plants. A store is set up right on the plant grounds, where you can buy tuna and marine produce from the Miura Peninsula.

Hakusekiinari Shrine, lined with red and white torii gates, constructs a beautiful harmony with the temple grounds filled with flowers and a tunnel of torii gates and the surrounding mountains. In 1966, the temple enshrined the spirit of the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. Rows of more than 50 torii gates are rare on the Miura Peninsula.

A nature park with an athletic field along the river and a plum grove of 4,000 trees on the mountain slope. During the plum blossom season in early spring, visitors can enjoy the dynamic scenery of the plum grove. Take the bus from Yugawara Station to Makuyama Park. This is a hike from Makuyama Park to the peak of Makuyama. From the summit, enjoy a beautiful view of Sagami-nada, the Manazuru Peninsula, and Hatsushima.

What is the dancing nembutsu at the Yugyo-ji Temple? It is said that during the Kamakura era, when Ippen Shonin of the Jishu Buddhism branch was performing nembutsu across the country, at one point, one of his disciples suddenly started dancing during the chanting. People who saw this followed him and started this dancing tradition, which has now evolved into all sorts of Bon festivals and folk arts incorporating cultures and characteristics from all kinds of places. People of Fujisawa embrace the culture that is passed down to them and use the dancing nembutsu as a theme to hold the brand-new Bon of Yugyo event, containing the Yugyo Dance.

Night horse races held from April to December are most popular. The last race starts around 8:50 PM, so you can stop by on your way home from work. Please check the website for details!About 64 days of horse races are held annually, including night horse races held from April to December, where you can watch the races in a dramatic atmosphere.

This is the former residence of Shigeru Yoshida (1878-1967), who was the prime minister after the war. Originally, around 1884, his adoptive father Kenzo Yoshida bought the land and built the villa, but he took it over after his father's death. From around 1945, he made this his main resident and spent the rest of years here. This facility is a restoration of the former residence.

Located in an area where you can overlook the Miura Peninsula and Mount Fuji, it is the most historic marina in Japan.

We are a sports bike rental store with locations in Yokohama, Shonan, and Shinjuku. You can enjoy Minato Mirai in Yokohama, Kamakura, and Kugenuma Beach in Shonan, and Shibuya, Yoyogi Park, Meiji Shrine, and Shinjuku Gyoen in Shinjuku. We also have cross bikes and road bikes available.

In this 16.2 hectare park, there is a 1.5km nature trail along the ridges of the mountains, an adventure park with playground equipment, and the Kawana Oike springs. You can find various plants such as the golden-banded lilies etc. on the nature trail which also serves as a hiking trail, and at the Kawana Oike springs, you can observe wild birds such as Kingfishers. At the wetlands area, you can find wetland plants there and at the banks of the pond, there's a traditional home from the Edo period (the former Koike Residence).

Timeslip into the past at this historic sake brewery that has continued from the Edo Period.

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

The area came to be known as Kanuma as the area was covered with a reed-filled swamp in days past. It is said that the footsteps of the legendary giant Deirabotchi turned the area into a swamp. Today it is a place for relaxation, with many carp and ducks inhabiting the area.

One of Japan's leading tuna fishing ports, Misaki Fish Market, offers a spectacular tour of bidding for large tuna. Famous for trading in frozen tuna, we sell between 400 and 1,000 tuna per day! We have irregular closing days, so please check our website for more information on our tours. You can watch the bidding from the second floor of the low-temperature wholesale market for frozen tuna. 

Seiryu no Sato lends visitors a space to relax while taking in the rich nature of the Sagami River and the changing seasons. It also features the Gallery Corner, which displays a number of works, including paintings and photographs, as well as Restaurant Seiryu, where guests can dine aside the Sagami River (also open to use by non-staying guests).

Soar over Sagami Bay and admire the seaside city of Hiratsuka with a thrilling paragliding experience hosted by Blue Air Park! This paragliding school uses motorized paragliders and pairs visitors with an experienced instructor for safe and visually mesmerizing adventures. The school offers 10- and 20-minute sessions that are suitable for people of all ages.During the experience, you will reach heights of 100 to 200 meters! The crisp winds, coupled with the expansive panoramas of the sea, the beach, and Hiratsuka’s cityscape, create an unforgettable experience. Your instructor will even snap a photo of you to immortalize the heart-pounding, yet peaceful journey.For those who desire to take to the skies, Blue Air Park in Hiratsuka is an excellent way to satisfy your inner adventurer.

Opened to the public in 1949, this sports park has been the site for national sporting events and the Tokyo Olympics. Along with Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium, where J.League and Rugby Top League matches are held, and the JAAF (Japan Association of Athletics Federations) certified class 2 track stadium, this park has a wide variety of sports facilities including tennis court, horse riding area, Hiranuma Memorial Gymnasium, Kanagawa prefecture sports center.