Sagami no Ookite Center (Renge no Sato Araiso)
The Odako is one of the traditional event of Sagamihara city started in Tenpou period (around 1830) in the Edo era. Size of the Hachi (eight)-ken (Japanese unit...
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Giant Kite Museum and Views of Sagami Valley
“Hachikendako” is one of the traditions in Sagamihara City which was passed down during the Tenpo era (around 1830). Known to be the largest kite in all of Japan, it measures 14.5 meters (47.6 ft) each side, and weighs around 950kg (2,094lbs). It is also impressive to witness the entire process of making the kite, from the framework to lettering, which are done all by hand.
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Large Kites of Zama
The festival of flying kites in Zama started in the Edo period as an event to celebrate Boys' Festival. Every year on May 4th and 5th, the Ookite Festival, selected...
Sandan-taki Waterfall Observation Plaza
From the observatory, visitors can look down on the beautiful scenery of the Sagami River. There is also a plaza on the riverbed downstream, where various sports...
