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Hakone Museum Of Art

Hakone Museum Of Art

Hakone museum of art is the oldest museum in Hakone. The museum opened in Hakone-cho Gora in 1952. The museum displays Asian and Japanese ceramics that have been collected by the founder of the museum Mokichi Okada before his death. The exhibition mainly consists of “Japanese Yakimono (ceramics)”.Collections are: Mino wares such as Shino, Oribe, and Kiseto from Momoyama to Edo era, pots and jars of Six Old Kilns of Japan (Tokoname, Seto, Shigaraki, Tanba, Bizen, and Echizen) from Kamakura to Muromachi era, and earthenware and haniwa (a hollow clay) from Jomon era.There is Japanese garden with “Koke Niwa”, “Hagi no michi”, “Take Niwa”. There are over 130 kinds of mosses and 200 Japanese maples, which create beautiful scene in all four seasons. Any visitors are welcomed to view the garden.It is rare to see the place like Hakone museum since they have great ceramics and Japanese gardens at the same time. People who are interested in traditional culture of Japan must visit here.Admire this spacious garden known for its grassy area, large rocks and stream that cuts through the middle. Take in the panoramic view of Mt Myōjō and Mt Asama.Designed by Okada Mokichi and completed in 1952, explore collections of ancient Asian earthenware, porcelains and ceramics.The museum displays are interesting, but its beautiful Japanese garden and wonderful moss garden are what most people come to see!

Culture & Arts Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Kamakura Samurai Experience Center

Kamakura Samurai Experience Center

At the Kamakura Samurai Experience Center, we offer a samurai experience service in Kamakura, the ancient capital of the samurai class. ・Experience the costumes of the Genpei War (Heian and Kamakura periods). ・Archery experience ・Bow and arrow making experience (crafts for children) ・Armor making experience (crafting a piece of armor) ・Yabusame (horseback archery) experience (dates and locations fixed) ・Samurai meal experience And more!

Experience & Activities Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA
Kirin Brewery Yokohama

Kirin Brewery Yokohama

A factory with a long history, originating from Spring Valley Brewery (Yokohama Yamate), one of Japan's first breweries. During the hour-long factory tour, you can learn about the process of making beer, including preparation, fermentation, and packaging. At the end of the tour, you can taste freshly brewed beer and experience the mini-seminar on how to fully enjoy Ichiban Shibori. In addition to the tour, you can enjoy seasonal plants in the factory garden. Reservations are required for the tour.Head over to the Kirin Yokohama Beer Village tour and find out what it takes to make a high-quality beer. Enjoy the free beer tasting at the culmination of the tour.

Sake & Breweries Tokaido Koshu kaido KANAGAWA