Jouei-ji Temple
Jouei-Ji is the temple of Nichiren Shu Buddhist school, located in Shiroyama, Odawara City in Kanagawa prefecture.
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Okubo Shrine
Okubo Shrine enshrines Okubo Tadayo, the first castellan of Odawara castle, and Okubo Tadazane, the 11th lord of Odawara Han.
Literature Monument of Shinichi Makino
Shinichi Makino is a renowned writer and was born in Odawara. A passage of his famous novel "Hakusei (stuffed birds)" is engraved on this stone monument.
Literature Monument of Yasubumi Inoue
Engraved on this stone monument is a passage of "Ume (plum)", a famous poem written by Hirobumi Inoue, a renowned poet from Odawara in the Meiji Period.
Large Dry Moat of Komine Goshouno-dai
This large moat was built dividing the ridge of the hillside of Mt. Hachiman that leads to the Honmaru (castle keep) of Odawara castle.
Denjou-ji Temple
Kitahara Hakushu, a renowned poet, once stayed in this temple.
Igami Shrine
Igami Shrine is located near the former Odawara inn.
Daikyu-ji Temple
Daikyu-ji temple was founded by Lord Okubo Tadayo, who was the castellan of Odawara castle as well as the loyal subject of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Hayakawa-guchi Remains
This is part of the mounds that surrounded the town of Odawara and was the important platform to confront the headquarters of Toyotomi army.
Odawara Literature Museum
In addition to materials related to authors from Odawara, such as Tokoku Kitamura, Shinichi Makino, Kazuo Ozaki, and Chotaro Kawasaki, those of authors who lived...
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Hakushu Nursery Rhyme Museum
This building is also the annex of the Odawara Museum of Literature. This secondary residence (nationally registered tangible cultural property) of the former Minister...
Tokujoin Temple (Big Buddha Statue at Hakone's limbo of children)
Tokujoin temple and the castle town of Odawara have left their marks in history. "Enmei Jizo Bosatsu (long life jizo)", also known as "The Great Buddha of Odawara",...
Matsubara Shrine (Ujigami Shinto God Festival from the era of Odawara Hojo Clan)
Revered as Sochinju (central place to pray for local gods), Matsubara Shrine had been worshipped by successive castellans of Odawara Castle which includes lords...
Otemon Gate Historic Site
Otemon gate from the Edo period now remains and is preserved as a belfry.
Odawara Castle Ruins Park
The historical landmarks, primarily the Honmaru square with castle tower are opened to visitors. This is the tourist attraction place, symbolizing Odawara city....
Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine
This shrine was built to commemorate Ninomiya Sontoku who was born in Odawara and made all efforts to revitalize the villages everywhere. It is located near Odawara...
Tombs/ Graves of Hojo Ujimasa・Hojo Ujiteru
The graves of Hojo Ujimasa, the fourth head of the late Hojo clan, and Ujiteru, his brother, is known by the locals as a place filled with fortunate powers. Photos...
Lusca Odawara (View of Odawara Castle from the roof)
From the rooftop garden of Lusca Odawara, enjoy the view of the Odawara Castle. It's a must-see in the garden abundant with seasonal trees and flowers. This scenic...
