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Strawberry House Ebina

Strawberry House Ebina

Savor the taste of up to 10 strawberry varieties (depending on growth conditions)! Advance reservations are required and can be made via the website. The elevated cultivation system allows for standing strawberry picking, with wide aisles accessible for guests with strollers or wheelchairs. A kids' play area is also available so families with young children can relax. Come taste the sweet deliciousness of perfectly ripened strawberries grown right here in Ebina!

Experience & Activities Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Yugyo-no-Bon

Yugyo-no-Bon

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.

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Kurita Museum

Kurita Museum

One of the largest museums of ceramics with Imari and Nabeshima collections in the world. Here, on the outskirts of Ashikaga, on 24.5 acres chosen for its picturesque scenery and taking advantage of nature, is a garden of mainly wild grass. In the garden is the main museum building, a historical building, a memorial church for unknown potters, and the pottery hall as well as the main gate, and the Holland Hall. A large feature of the museum is that it displays only Imari and Nabeshima pottery wares of the Edo period  created by the Nabeshima clan."

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Okukinu Onsen

Okukinu Onsen

Hidden away in primeval forest, this Onsen is known as the last secret hot spring in the Kanto region. Four hot-spring facilities (Kaniyu, Teshirosawa, Nikkosawa and Haccho-No-Yu,) can be found here. Car traffic is restricted to the Onsen-kyo amidst the ancient beech woodland. Visitors can take pickup services arranged by inns or walk about 90 minutes to get there. At the moment two inns offer pickup services, and three inns (not Teshirosawa Onsen) are open to day visitors. Take your time to relax and unwind in these hidden hot spring villages.

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Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

This villa and garden used to be a retreat for the imperial prince in the 19th century. In the year 2000, they were opened to the public after renovation works. The residence, combining architectural styles of different periods, is well worth visiting. Located close to the “Shrines and Temples of Nikko”, it is easily accessible. Take a walk in the garden with seasonal charms and 100 years of majestic history. After the historic tour, relax at the teahouse serving popular Japanese treats such as a bowl of maccha. English audio guides are available.

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Shonan Wagasa Ei Yuu

Shonan Wagasa Ei Yuu

Shonan Wakasa Ei Yuu is the only studio in Kanagawa still making their wagasa (traditional Japanese umbrellas) entirely by hand. Wagasa were widely used during the Edo period (1603-1868), but quickly fell out of use during the Meiji period (1868-1912) with the popularization of Western umbrellas.The charms of wagasa are now being rediscovered, along with the traditional rituals and performances that they have long been used in. While the number of wagasa craftsmen is declining nationwide, a fascination with wagasa is growing both in Japan and overseas.

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Koidegawa Red Spider Lily Festival

Koidegawa Red Spider Lily Festival

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)

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Yokohama Hoshi-no-naru-ki

Yokohama Hoshi-no-naru-ki

[Tradition × Innovation] Japanese cuisine originating in Yokohama. Enjoy the perfect Japanese cuisine of the best local Yokohama ingredients in the luxurious private space with a spectacular view and service. The blessings of nature and product of human endeavor are plentiful here. This space of refined aesthetic is decorated around the theme of [Rinpa / Sakura]. Enjoy the magnificent view of the contrasting ocean and city lights of the port city of Yokohama from 100 m above ground on the 28th floor of the Sky Building.

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