Minamiashigara
Daiyūzan Saijo-ji Temple
Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple is a 20 minutes’ drive from Odawara, and 30 minutes’ drive from Hakone Yumoto. It belongs Soto sect of Buddhism and has over...
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Minamiashigara
Rural escape known as the home of folklore legend Kintaro
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 cultivation. Come experience history and enjoy the beautiful outdoors in wonderful Minami-Ashigara!
Saijoji Temple, built in 1394, is true power spot of Minami-Ashigara and is popular for its beauty and the 500-year old cedar trees that line the approach to the complex. The temple is also known as Tengu Temple, which references a type of supernatural creature in Japanese folklore.
Outdoor enthusiasts also won’t want to miss the area's beautiful nature spots, such as Mt. Yagura and Sunset Falls.
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Trip Reports
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MinamiashigaraSoothing 2-Day Onsen Tour of Hakone
Enjoy Kanagawa's most famous hot spring resort, Hakone, to your heart's content. You'll be relaxing...
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MinamiashigaraA Leisure Day in Matsuda: Meditation Followed by Fishing
This is a plan that allows you to fully enjoy both stillness and movement all in one day, combining...
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MinamiashigaraTwo-Day Excursion Filled with Mountain Hikes, Hot Springs, Castles, and More!
This lovely hike will give you carefree views from Miharashidai of Mount Fuji, the Ashigara Plains,...
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MinamiashigaraGourmet Trip: Seafood in Odawara then Yokohama Ramen
Visit Japan’s first fish station, where seafood from Odawara Fishing Harbor and the marketplaces is...
