Tour Odawara

"Yosegi Zaiku" is a traditional Japanese marquetry technique originating from Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. This craft involves creating intricate geometric patterns by combining pieces of wood of different natural colors and grains. Let's make own traditional "Yosegi Zaiku"coaster! My son, he is 6years old, he enjoyed making coaster. Do not worried, It is easy to make coaster.

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Discover the history and stories of the samurai and ninja at Odawara Castle on this exploration and experience into Japanese culture and history. Odawara Castle is the centerpiece for this walking tour that will include historic insight, local goods, craft shops, and much more. This castle was the grounds for some of Japan's most famous samurai and ruled over a large part of central Japan during the Sengoku Period of Japanese history. The city of Odawara still has many connections to the traditions and culture of the time of the samurai. Learn about the history of the samurai, architecture of Japanese castle, and all about the mysterious ninja. A short stop by a local shrine is also included as we explore this historic city on foot. Odawara is conveniently located just south of Tokyo, nestled between the shores of the Pacific Ocean and mountains of Hakone.

Two day Private trip starting from Tokyo through the Mt. Fuji region (Local Lunch Hotto)and Hakone area , with one night at a traditional Onsen Ryokan (Tōnosawa Ichinoyu is a long-standing Japanese inn that was established in 1630. It is built in the modest, refined architectural style of “sukiya-zukuri” (tea ceremony building style). You can experience Hakone’s history in this calm four-story building. or same level's Ryokan) including dinner. On the return, visit the hakone region, Odawara Castle, the Kanagawa Daibutsu, Yokohama China town if the time is enough.. and all the iconic spots that will leave you with unforgettable memories. If you have specific places you'd like to visit, we can also customize the itinerary to suit your preferences.

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In this tour, you will start from my hometown, Minamiashigara 神奈川県南足柄市. 1) pick up at Odawara Station at 9am 2) go to the temple with 600 years old history by train and bus 3) forest bath in the path up the temple with the centuries old cedar and cypress trees along the way 4) visit the temple with the folklores being told 5) lunch at the nearby temple cafe 6) onsen (hot spring) near the temple, the facility is famous for healing your body and soul 湯冶温泉. 7) finish at Odawara station. Please note that the tour price doesn’t include lunch, (around 2000 yen), transportation fee or onsen fee (around 2000yen). Lunch could be at a Japanese tea house within the temple or in the onsen facility. Please bring comfortable walking shoes and warm clothes for walking in the forest. There’s luggage storage in Odawara station which you can use. Meeting point: Beck’s Coffee, 3Fl of Odawara station Ending point of this tour: Odawara station

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A meditation experience with a Japanese monk at the top of Odawara Castle Main Keep. This experience is held outside of business hours, so the venue is reserved for exclusive use. Forget about your daily life as your monk guides you through this special space and activity. Spend some time relaxing and reflecting during the meditational experience. You can also enjoy a spectacular view from the top of the castle. A scenic beauty surrounded by the sea and mountains from the exclusive access to the top floor of Odawara Castle while you discover traditional techniques to find peace and balance in our lives. 5:00pm: Meet at the entrance of Odawara Castle Main Keep 5:15pm: Experience to start 6:45pm: Experience to finish A person must be 18 years old or above to join this experience.

Explore Odawara Castle, the stronghold of the powerful Hojo clan, with a professional guide and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Sengoku era. Known for its formidable defenses, this castle withstood numerous attacks from famous warlords. From the top of the main keep, enjoy panoramic views of Odawara and, on clear days, see as far as the Boso Peninsula across Tokyo Bay. Experience the ambitions of the Hojo clan and step back in time to the heart of Japan's turbulent history.

Let's play "Koto", Japanese traditional stringed instrument! Come join to my class of "Koto" . You can enjoy Japanese culture with experience by playing a traditional instrument in Odawara city. Odawara is a castle town, and easy to access before / after visiting Hakone. The outline of this experience is as below -Explanation about a Koto -Instruction how to play the Koto by using special attachment nails -Try playing the Koto -Collaboration with the instructor -Performance playing the Koto by the instructor -Photo session I am qualified to teach Koto.

Embark on a flavorful journey through Odawara with a visit to two iconic ramen shops, each offering its own take on the region's distinctive ramen. From thick, frizzy noodles with chashu pork and wontons to rich fish broth reflecting the coastal influence, you'll experience the true essence of Odawara-style ramen. This tour is perfect for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Japan's beloved ramen culture, away from the typical tourist spots.

Experience a unique bar hopping tour in the charming town of Odawara, away from the bustling downtown of Tokyo. Explore traditional izakayas near Odawara Station and indulge in a variety of sake paired with local delicacies like oden, ramen, and other popular Japanese dishes. Whether you’re enjoying the tour solo or with a companion, the atmosphere in Odawara offers a taste of authentic Japanese nightlife that you won’t find in the city’s tourist spots. Over the course of 1.5 hours, visit some of the town’s favorite hidden gems and enjoy a one-of-a-kind local experience.

*This plan is sold by vehicle basis, not by number of guests. Please inform us of how many guests your group are, after booking. Greetings, from Viator site. We are travel agency named Global Guide& Transport Service., Co.LTD. We are specialist of Tokyo and Yokohama basis excursion, mainly treating private tour. Our selling point is that the drivers are not only qualified as professional drivers, but also certified as guides & interpreters. Mt.Fuji and Hakone Tour is among popular courses for international visitors. There are many sightseeing spots depending on guests. We can flexibly design the course according to the customer's wishes. And our vehicle's line-up is also flexible from 2 guests up to 12 guests.

Hosted by one of Japan's leading ninja experts and a bilingual local guide, this experience lets you meet and learn from a ninja scholar and take a tour of the Odawara Castle grounds and practice some of the fundamental techniques used by the ninja. The experience will start with a guided walking tour of Odawara Castle by a local bilingual expert, visiting the Samurai Museum and the castle grounds to see some authentic artifacts and learn about their role and culture. You will move through the Ninja Museum and learn and practice some of the techniques together with the ninja expert, such as meditation, movement, real tools and weapons used by ninja. Odawara is your gateway to Hakone and memorable experience in Japan. 3:30pm: Meet at the Ninja Museum in Odawara Castle Park 3:30pm: English guided tour in Odawara Castle Park 5:00pm: Ninja training experience at the Ninja Museum 6:00pm: Experience to finish

Kamakura is such a compact city that you can see the whole area within a day. One of the representative sight-seeing spots is Big Image of Buddha in Kotokuin temple. From there, you can travel almost all the famous temples for six hours. Many historical sites are covered in public transportation services. On the way to Hachimangu, we can enjoy shopping on KOMACHI street. While walking through the street, we can feel something different from the western culture. In this area, there are many valuable temples and shrines within a walk. So, we can visit many historical temples and shrines such as so-called hydrangea temple and bamboo grove temple. All these temples are located in calm environment, so you will feel like being in KAMAKURA ZEN Buddhism style. About 1 hour from JR Kita Kamakura station, we will visit the 2nd largest city YOKOHAMA. This time, we will stop over at China town in ISHIKAWA cho in Yokohama. We can enjoy a variety of Chinese cuisines for reasonable prices.

Begin your unforgettable journey from Odawara Station, where a world of natural beauty and tranquility awaits in Hakone. After arriving comfortably by bus, embark on the scenic Hakone Tozan Railway, offering stunning views as you ascend through lush landscapes. Continue your adventure with a cable car and ropeway ride, showcasing magnificent vistas of volcanic landscapes and green mountains. Marvel at the sight of smoke rising from volcanic vents as you approach higher altitudes. Finally, reach Lake Ashi, where you’ll board a relaxing sightseeing boat, cruising across the serene waters with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji in the distance. This guided tour perfectly combines the vibrant energy of Tokyo with the peaceful beauty of Hakone, creating an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Join our tour to Odawara! Enjoy a scenic Shinkansen ride, explore Odawara Castle, try on samurai armor, and visit local shops and the beach. All-inclusive experience awaits!

Hakone is a famous hot spring resort and Fuji view spot just an hour away from Tokyo. Let us enjoy varied sceneries made by the active volcano. Please choose one or two destinations besides Lake Ashi and Owakudani Valley: Hakone Open Air museum, Hakone Shrine, Hakone Park, Onsen hot spring bathing, Hakone Checkpoint.

Step out of Tokyo and experience Japan’s Castle and Craft Town, Odawara. A seaside town buzzing with culture, nature and local flare. If you want to get off the beaten tourist path and experience something new on an easy day trip from Tokyo, then this tour is for you! On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see one if Japan’s top 10 castles, Odawara castle and park (now the closest castle to Tokyo), learn all about the history of the city and the Samurai, the art of the Ninja, try the freshest Sushi and seafood at Odawara’s harbour, have a go at making two traditional local crafts, and finally pay a visit to a popular observatory with a relaxing foot bath to take in breath taking views of the landscape and surrounding ocean. The tour will provide guests with a well balanced itinerary including a historical landmarks, food, nature and craft experiences.

In this tour, you can experience Japanese traditional geisha play culture. You can enjoy Kaiseki cuisine prepared by the head chef. For those alcoholics, you can order and taste Japanese local sake from Hakone and Odawara (Not including in the package. Customers need to pay separately in the restaurant). Besides, you can try to grill sweetfish on the hearth in the 260-year-old traditional house which provides you a Japanese traditional cooking lifestyle. Finally, you can enjoy tea in the tearoom in order to clear and refresh your mind.

Odawara Castle invites you to an exclusive experience becoming a lord of the castle. Get suited in a samurai armor, walk the castle grounds, be entertained and enjoy ninja experience during your time. This will be a private experience and you will have an exclusive access to the castle main keep and the Ninja Museum after its business hours. This unique experience is specially curated for you. Enjoy this luxurious and special itinerary only in Odawara. Dinner at Seikantei can be arranged with an additional fee if asked ahead of time.

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