Kamakura has many good fortune spots such as Kotokuin, famous for the Kamakura Daibutsu, Genjiyama Park, and Sasuke Inari Shrine. Blessed with delicious food-gathered from the mountains and the sea, it is also a town with a line of shops with a focus on local produce. "Zeniarai Benten Shrine" (Ugafuku-jinja Shrine) is a small shrine in Kamakura, full of the atmosphere of the … [Read more...] about Zeniarai Benten Shrine (Ugafuku-jinja Shrine), Kanagawa
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Yokohama Sankeien Garden, Kanagawa
Yokohama is one of the top sightseeing spots in Japan. Especially noteworthy is "Sankeien Garden" which has a long history and is designated as an important cultural property. The vast site of about 18 hectares changes from season to season, giving it a unique attraction. “Sankeien Garden” is a pure Japanese garden located in Naka Ward, Yokohama. Originally privately owned, it … [Read more...] about Yokohama Sankeien Garden, Kanagawa
The Hakone Open-Air Museum, Kanagawa
The "Hakone Open-Air Museum" is the first open-air art museum in Japan, opened in 1963 in Ninodaira, Hakone. In the facility designed to make use of the rich nature of Hakone, about 120 works of masterpieces representing modern and contemporary sculptors are on permanent display. The "Hakone Open-Air Museum" lets you experience art in the wilderness. The permanent exhibition … [Read more...] about The Hakone Open-Air Museum, Kanagawa
Yokohama Minatomirai21, Kanagawa
The "Yokohama Minatomirai 21" area, which spreads over the waterfront area of Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a popular outing area that you can easily access from within Tokyo. Development began in the 1990s, and after the opening of the Yokohama Landmark Tower and the renovation of the red brick warehouse as a commercial facility, the new facility continues to be … [Read more...] about Yokohama Minatomirai21, Kanagawa
Meigetsuin Temple, Kanagawa
"Meigetsuin Temple" is an ancient temple nestled in the greenery of Kita Kamakura. The temple is based on Meigetsuan, which was founded in 1160. The entire site is a national designated historic site. It is a site with many historically valuable attractions such as "Yagura", one of the largest in Kamakura, and the Hokyoin-to pagoda, which is linked to the tomb of Hojo … [Read more...] about Meigetsuin Temple, Kanagawa
Pola Museum of Art, Kanagawa
The “Pola Museum of Art”, located in Sengokuhara, Hakone, is a museum that houses 10,000 collections collected by the former president of the POLA ORBIS group. Some of the visitors to the site are impressed by the fullness of the museum, and some say it's not a tourist destination, but like an urban museum. Why is the Pola Museum of Art not in a convenient city, but in the … [Read more...] about Pola Museum of Art, Kanagawa
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise by Pirate Ship, Kanagawa
Lake Ashinoko is one of the most visited tourist spots in Hakone. With the Hakone Pirate Ship, you can enjoy luxury cruises while enjoying the view of Lake Ashinoko. Hakone pirate ship that 2 million people use every year since its opening in 1950. The Hakone Pirate Ship is active as a sightseeing boat where you can enjoy Lake Ashinoko surrounded by rich nature. Hakone pirate … [Read more...] about Hakone Sightseeing Cruise by Pirate Ship, Kanagawa
Ashinoko (Lake Ashi) Sightseeing Cruise, Kanagawa
If you see the spectacular view of Lake Ashinoko, one of the highlights of sightseeing in Hakone, be sure to use a pleasure boat or a pirate boat that can explore on the water. There are two types of tourist vessels operating on Lake Ashinoko. One is "Hakone Ashinoko sightseeing cruises", which is managed by the Izu Hakone Railway Group. There are 4 in all: Jyukoku-maru, … [Read more...] about Ashinoko (Lake Ashi) Sightseeing Cruise, Kanagawa
Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoshima dentetsu or Enoden), Kanagawa
“Enoshima Electric Railway”, nicknamed “Enoden” and loved by locals and tourists, is a convenient train to travel to the major tourist destinations in Kamakura and Enoshima. The train, which creates a retro atmosphere, connects 10 kilometers from Kamakura Station to Fujisawa Station, and from the inside of the train windows you can admire the beautiful sea and views of the … [Read more...] about Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoshima dentetsu or Enoden), Kanagawa
Engakuji Temple, Kanagawa
"Engakuji Temple" is the most popular spot in Kamakura now. It is a hidden spot in Yamanouchi, which is the countryside of Kamakura. Many people don't visit the Engakuji Temple, as it is not well known. This temple is the Kamakura Engakuji school, a historical temple built by Zuyuan WUXUE (Sogen MUGAKU in Japanese) and Tokimune HOJO. It is worshiped as the second rank of … [Read more...] about Engakuji Temple, Kanagawa