Discover a cafe where you can feel the spirit of Ninomiya Sontoku, the deity of Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine. Sip on Italian coffee while you try an Edo-period meal called gojiru (miso soup with mashed soybeans) while surrounded by the beauty of nature.
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Located just 8 mins from Odawara central station, this is a perfect place to stopover during your visit to the Odawara-Hakone
I stayed at their oldest inn, Ichino-yu Honkan (一の湯本館) in mid winter. It is the best season to see snow covered Mt. Fuji in a crystal clear sky! The main
At Pan no Mimi, you can try some truly delicious and unique bread-based food. Along with their assortment of hot sandwiches like tuna-cheese or ham and cheddar, don't look over the bread gratin—seafood gratin and cheese baked into half a loaf of fresh bread.
Box Burger serves some of the best Ashigara-beef hamburgers in the prefecture. When you order one of their juicy, thick burgers, don't forget to grab one of the handmade shakes to go with it. Try Vancouver Coffee here, a local Atsugi brand and made from Kyoto arabica beans, which will also be sure to keep you going for the rest of your trip!
If you'd like to get your hands on some oden this spring, be sure to check out the Odawara Oden Summit. The two-day event is set to include oden types from around the country available for purchase, presenting a great opportunity to try a few and pick a favorite!
Odawara Castle was built in the 15th century by Daimyo Hojo Soun. It was demolished by the Meji government in the 19th century. It was rebuilt in 1960 and today the 5-story castle sits on the top of a hill that overlooks Odawara. Inside the castle there are exhibits on the history of the building as well as exhibitions of armor and swords. The top floor offers a beautiful view of the park and the surrounding city. The castle is also famous for its cherry blossoms and many other flowers, including plum blossoms, azaleas, hydrangeas and lotus blossoms. There is a ninja museum on the castle grounds. There is also a small samurai museum there.
Daiyuzan Saijoji is a temple with a deep connection to the tengu, those creatures who occupy a special place in Japanese folk religion. For example, folklore has it that the tengu, in a variety of different ways, supported the Zen priest who first built Saijoji TempleThe Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple in Minamiashigara is a breathtaking temple of Soto Zen Buddhism. The temple grounds, which were built more than 620 years ago, contain around 30 ceremonial halls and other temple buildings. The temple is surrounded by an impressive cedar forest. In the temple the novices receive their formal religious training to become monks. There are 3 impressive halls on the temple grounds that are worth visiting: the Hondo, Kaisando and Myogaku halls. The temple has a deep connection to the mythical creatures of the Tengu, those creatures that have a special place in Japanese folk religion. For example, it is said in folklore that the Tengu supported the Zen priest who built the Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple in various ways.
Yunessun is a hot spring leisure facility in central Hakone, offering a range of themed baths and outdoor pools suitable for both families and friends. The Yunessun area offers a fun way to access Japan's bathing culture, with unique wine and sake baths to experience. The neighbouring Mori no Yu area offers a more traditional hot spring experience.