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Sagami Puppet Show Federation

Sagami Puppet Show Federation

Sagami puppet show, a form of Japanese puppet show with shamisen accompaniment that was conveyed to Sagami Province in the Edo Period, is a traditional art that was originally nurtured in Kagawa Prefecture. It is characterized by san-nin zukai, referring to the operation of puppets by a trio of puppeteers, and teppozashi, which refers to the appearance similar to aiming a rifle when operating the puppet’s head. Performances can be arranged at the MICE venue.  (Reservations: 8650@city.atsugi.kanagawa.jp)

Culture & Arts Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Yokohama’s lights that appear at night〈Yorunoyo 2024〉

Yokohama’s lights that appear at night〈Yorunoyo 2024〉

One of Japan's largest citywide illumination events. A spectacular show of the harbor's waterfront, historical buildings, and modern buildings will be synchronized with light and music, and a large-scale projection mapping at the Port of Yokohama's Osanbashi International Passenger Boat Terminal and an interactive light show in Yamashita Park will create a beautifully lit Yokohama on a winter night. Please enjoy the most brilliant harbor lights of the year.

Culture & Arts Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
ichigos YOKOHAMA

ichigos YOKOHAMA

A barrier-free urban strawberry orchard run by a nursing couple.You don't have to travel far to visit and anyone is welcome.Their Spanish suspended cultivation system with wide aisles allows wheelchairs and strollers to pass through. The view of the strawberries overhead is spectacular.Even children can harvest at just the right height. Please use scissors and a basket to harvest the strawberries and enjoy them at a table.Please enjoy seeing and tasting the strawberries ripened to perfection in the sunlight.

Experience & Activities Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Nikko Coffee Nishisando

Nikko Coffee Nishisando

The popular café chain Nikko Coffee, beloved by fans across Japan, opened its Nishisando branch in March 2020! In summer, visitors can enjoy shaved ice made with natural ice, while in mid-October, the shop also offers delicious treats like wagyu beef buns. With a concept of “Good things from Nikko, good things from Japan,” Nikko Coffee not only serves rich, aromatic coffee, but also sells handcrafted goods from Nikko and Tochigi Prefecture, as well as carefully selected items delivered from all over Japan.

Nikko kaido Oshu kaido TOCHIGI
Kitagura Cafe Higano

Kitagura Cafe Higano

Housed in “Kitagura,” a building constructed in the mid-Meiji period and registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, Kitagura Cafe Higano is located along Tochigi City’s famous Kuranomachi Street, a popular sightseeing area. The café is operated by Higano Shoten, a traditional confectionery shop founded in 1922. In addition to freshly brewed hand-drip coffee and homemade sweets, visitors can purchase the shop’s signature rice crackers, Okaki, as souvenirs. For coffee lovers, this is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a quiet, charming atmosphere in the heart of historic Tochigi.

Nikko kaido Oshu kaido TOCHIGI
Nasu Stained Glass Museum

Nasu Stained Glass Museum

Surrounded by a lush green garden, the Nasu Stained Glass Museum is housed in a stone building modeled after a traditional Cotswold manor in England, exuding the charm of the English countryside. The museum is renowned for its collection of 19th-century antique stained glass. In its chapel, regular performances of antique music boxes and pipe organs are held. As you listen to the beautiful melodies and gaze at the gentle light streaming through the stained glass, you may feel as if you have stepped into a small European town. Visitors can also enjoy hands-on workshops to create their own unique stained glass crafts as memorable souvenirs. The museum features a café and gift shop offering traditional English tea and sweets, providing a relaxing space to unwind and savor the atmosphere.

Nikko kaido Oshu kaido TOCHIGI
Ashikaga Kankou Koryukan (Ashi-Navi)

Ashikaga Kankou Koryukan (Ashi-Navi)

Ashikaga local gift shop / tourist information center welcomes you with a warm heart of Japanese hospitality “Omotenashi”. Best place to start your discoveries during your stay here. ■Tourist Information Tourist Information of Ashikaga is provided here ■Gifts Local Gifts and Ashikaga Brand products offered here ■Rest Area Coffee and other beverages are sold here. Good for a short break time ■Bicycle Rental Availability: 18 Bikes(11 of them are assisted with motor) Available Time:AM9:00 to PM4:00 Return:Must return by PM5:00 Price: Conventional Bike 400 yen for the first 3 hours(100yen for every additional hour) One Day use 800yen Motor Assist Bike 600yen for the first 3 hours(200yen for every additional hour) One Day use 1200yen ※Must show one piece of government issue ID before rental ※Reservation not accepted"

Nikko kaido Oshu kaido TOCHIGI
Oiso Dragnet Fishing Experience

Oiso Dragnet Fishing Experience

There are many places that you can try dragnet fishing in the Kanagawa Prefecture. The traditional method of dragnet fishing involves the net being put out in advance and later pulled in to reveal what has been caught. When participating in dragnet fishing as a tourist activity, you will be experiencing pulling in the net that fisherman have put out. The fish which have been caught are often cooked on a BBQ soon after.You can experience traditional seine fishing from April to October. A BBQ grill set is also available for borrowing so you can cook and eat your freshly caught fish on the spot.

Experience & Activities Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Hands-On Experiences in Hakone with a Volunteer Guide

Hands-On Experiences in Hakone with a Volunteer Guide

Hakone offers a variety of hands-on tours covering a number of experiences, including Yosegi Zaiku (marquetry crafting), Zazen meditation, matcha tea ceremonies, glass crafts, pottery, and soba noodle making experiences.Why not take on an extraordinary challenge to create your own original piece through a hands-on workshop experience? We recommend adding an unforgettable hands-on experience as you enjoy the magnificent scenery and timeless history of the Hakone area with a volunteer guide.

Experience & Activities Koshu kaido Tokaido KANAGAWA
Shiroyama Park in Motegi

Shiroyama Park in Motegi

This is the site of Motegi Castle during the Kamakura Period, and today it is a park that is the symbol of Motegi Town. From the small hill overlooking the center of town, you can see Sakasa River and the steam locomotives running behind the smoke. In spring, various types of cherry blossoms bloom one after another, allowing you to enjoy flower viewing for about a month. In autumn (mid-September to early October), the entire southern slope of Shiroyama Park is dyed bright red with approximately 550,000 red spider lilies, a delight to visitors. It is rare to see a cluster of red spider lilies growing on a slope, and many photographers gather here as they can take photos from a different angle than on the flat land.

Nikko kaido Oshu kaido TOCHIGI
Mashiko Yuwakan     Gozasho (imperial chamber) and Peace Gallery

Mashiko Yuwakan Gozasho (imperial chamber) and Peace Gallery

Mashiko Yuwakan was originally established in Meiji 15 (1882) in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture as the Nanma Hotel. His Majesty the Emperor Emeritus stayed there during the war as evacuating school children when he was Crown Prince . The Gozasho, where he heard the Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the War over the The Jewel Voice Broadcast at the end of the war, remains to this day. The Mashiko-ware pottery kiln in Mashiko was relocated to its current location in Showa 48 (1973), and was donated to the town in Heisei 28 (2016). The building was renovated and re-opened as Mashiko Yuwakan with the hope to pass on the value of this building not only as a town treasure, but also as a national treasure to future generations. Currently, the Peace Gallery is exhibiting newspapers from the end of the war and panels showing the relationship between Tochigi Prefecture and the Imperial Family. In the Gozasho, which retains the appearance of those days, the full audio of the The Jewel Voice Broadcast is available to be listened. ※Masaiko Yuwakan has been renovated while keeping the original charm of the time it was built, so there are steep stairs and steps. Please be aware that the facilities are not barrier-free. We thank you for your understanding.

Oshu kaido Nikko kaido TOCHIGI