Key Attractions

Hakone

Hakone (箱根) is an onsen region located about 90km south-west of Tokyo, scattered with ryokan whose life-blood is…

Kamakura

Kamakura (鎌倉) is often referred to as the “Kyoto of Eastern Japan.” Located just 50 kilometers south of…

Miura Peninsula

Miura Peninsula (三浦半島 Miura-hantō) is a peninsula located in Kanagawa, about an hour on the train south of…

Yokohama

Yokohama (横浜) is a vibrant city located 30 minutes south of Tokyo. Its rapid ascent over the past…
Events & Festivals in the Area

Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival

Jul 3Jul 5
Established in 1951 to revitalize the city post-war, the Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri is now one of Japan’s…

Shonan Hiratsuka Fireworks Festival

Aug 28
The Shonan Hiratsuka Fireworks Festival (湘南ひらつか花火大会) is a spectacular summer event held along the breezy Kanagawa coastline. Because…
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