10 Culture En-no-ji Temple in Kita-Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima En-no-ji Temple in Kita-Kamakura enshrines the ten Kings of Hades—whom we meet when we die.
Culture Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, Kawasaki Sarah Mathews Visit the Doraemon Museum and learn all about its creator, eat Doraemon-themed food in the cafe, and walk through a life-size...
Activities Scenic Cycling Road in Odawara Joseph Kelley The Sakawa River Cycling Road is a paved route along the historic river front which makes for many scenic views of the surrou...
12 Culture Hiratsuka Hachimangu Shrine Carrie Jacobs Bonbori Matsuri (500 Lanterns festival) at Hiratsuka Hachimangu Shrine in Hiratsuka-City
Culture Manazuru's Mitsu-ishi (Three Rocks) Tomoko Kamishima Mitsu-ishi, (the Three Rocks) is located at Cape Manazuru. Three large, sacred rocks sit in the sea, very close to shore. The...
Culture Japanese Tea Experience in Odawara David Maher Enjoy strolling through the quiet Matsunaga Estate in Odawara, viewing the lush grounds, multiple teahouses, and a former res...
Nightlife Mike's Tex-Mex Catherine Hagar Mike's Tex-Mex serves authentic Tex-Mex food and drinks at several locations around Japan. Order a margarita and nachos as yo...
11 Activities Hakone "Freepass" Circuit Nicole Bauer The Hakone Freepass circuit is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the major sights in the Hakone area, especially for peo...
12 Culture Fireworks Festival in Rinko Park Tomoko Kamishima Port city Yokohama holds a few fireworks festivals each year. And on that night, young girls usually dress up and show off th...
