Ashigara Area

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Ashigara Area

The Ashigara Area, located north of Odawara and Hakone, is home to diverse nature, as well as urban development. Nature lovers can go on hikes near Mt. Ashigara with views of Mt. Fuji, enjoy barbequing at the 23-hectare forest park Maruta-no-Mori, or admire traditional architecture against ancient cedar trees at Daiyuzan Saijo-ji Temple. With its various outdoor destinations, the Ashigara Area serves as a perfect place to unwind comfortably in nature.

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Kaisei

The smallest town in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kaisei is known for its clean and pure water and charming local festivals. One such festival, which receives a lot of attention and press is the Kaisei Machi...

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Yamakita

Located in the mountain ranges of western Kanagawa Prefecture, Yamakita is an agricultural hub due to its large and spacious terrain. Much of Yamakita is situated within the boundaries of the Tanzawa-Oyama...

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Matsuda

In Kanagawa Prefecture's mountainous western region is the town of Matsuda which actually sits within the Tanzawa mountains. Due to the rich nature in the area some of the town's top attractions are fishing...

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Minamiashigara

Located at the foot of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Tanzawa-Oyama Quasi-National Park, Minami-Ashigara is a city famous not only for its rich history, but also its mandarin oranges and Japanese tea...

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Nakai

In the hills of western Kanagawa Prefecture and famed for its fresh and delicious natural produce is the town of Nakai. Nakai is blessed with oodles of space and lush mountain scenery, explaining its...

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Oi

Bordering the Tanzawa mountains in western Kanagawa Prefecture, Oi is one of the region's agricultural centers and is renowned for gourds (hyotan) which even has its own festival named Oi Yosakoi Hyotan....

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Trips in Ashigara Area

Local Odawara Seafood

20 Full day, Ashigara Area

Sakawa River Hydrangea Hike in Summer

10 Full day, Ashigara Area

Enjoy Japanese Cuisine at a Traditional Brewery and Historic House

2 Half day, Ashigara Area

Witness Fields of Vibrant Hydrangeas and Visit an Edo-Period Residence

9 Half day, Ashigara Area

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Kaseimachi Hydrangea Festival

14 Kaisei

Ashigari-go Seto Residence

11 Kaisei

Seto Shuzo-Ten (Japanese Sake Manufacturer)

-1 Kaisei

Kaiseimizube Sports Park

1 Kaisei

Kaisei Town Awa Odori

Kaisei

Sakawagawa River Culture Museum

2 Kaisei

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