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Odawara

Not too far by train from central Tokyo, Odawara is a beautiful and historic town which lies on the sea and gives visitors the chance to witness some pretty dramatic scenery from the surrounding mountains to the stony beaches. It’s dominated by Odawara Castle which was originally built in the mid-15th century and has a fascinating and tempestuous history. The surrounding area of the castle is also worth exploring with many curious stores and stalls selling a spectrum of local goodies and souvenirs.

Odawara is also home to some lovely plum groves as well as the internationally acclaimed Enoura Observatory designed by one of Japan's leading artists, Hiroshi Sugimoto. Alongside Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami, he is considered the shining light of global contemporary art. Enoura Observatory is essentially an opulent gallery space but one which gives visitors an incredible view over Sagami Bay and surrounding areas of Kanagawa Prefecture in all its glory.

See & Do

Odawara Castle Ruins Park

Odawara Castle Ruins Park

Odawara
Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine

Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine

Odawara
Ishigakiyama Castle

Ishigakiyama Castle

Odawara
Odawara Castle

Odawara Castle

Odawara

Recommended events

Soga Plum Festival

Soga Plum Festival

Odawara
Odawara Hojo Godai Festival

Odawara Hojo Godai Festival

Odawara
Iizumi Kannon Daruma Fair at Iizumizan Shofuku-ji Temple

Iizumi Kannon Daruma Fair at Iizumizan Shofuku-ji Temple

Odawara
Odawara Plum Blossom Festival and Mounted Archery

Odawara Plum Blossom Festival and Mounted Archery

Odawara

Restaurants in Odawara

Yamayasu, Haneo Main Factory

Yamayasu, Haneo Main Factory

Odawara
Hayakawa Gyoko

Hayakawa Gyoko

Odawara
Uirou

Uirou

Odawara
ErennaGosso

ErennaGosso

Odawara

Odawara Trips

A Taste of Odawara with Museums and Cherry Blossoms

A Taste of Odawara with Museums and Cherry Blossoms

Full day, Odawara
Dynamic Kanagawa History Tour

Dynamic Kanagawa History Tour

Odawara
Soga Shrine and Plum Festival

Soga Shrine and Plum Festival

Half day, Odawara
Get Sporty in Kanagawa

Get Sporty in Kanagawa

Multi day, Odawara

Odawara Inspiration

Exploring the Old and New: Odawara in One Day  

Exploring the Old and New: Odawara in One Day  

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