Vol/17 Odakyu Topics 2020/1 /Kamakura/Enoshima Others

Recommended Spots in the Hakone and Other Areas In the new year, various areas will be engulfed in exciting atmosphere. Why not try some uniquely Japanese experience this January such as visiting a shrine or viewing Mt. Fuji? We recommend watching the first sunrise in 2020!

Hakone Shrine 箱根神社 芦ノ湖 A that has a history of over 1,260 This expansive lake sits to the west of Mt. Ha- years. The shrine is said to bring good fortune kone. In early mornings in winter, when the air and safety on the road. Next to Hakone Shrine is is clear, you can see Mt. Fuji’s reflection resting Kuzuryu Shrine, famous for its effectiveness in upside down on the lake. It’s the kind of view blessing romantic relationships. It has an espe- that is really worth getting up early for! cially large number of visitors in the new year! Access Access Right by Motohakone-Ko Bus Stop,after traveling 10-minute walk from Hakone-jinja-iriguchi Bus Stop, after about 3 5 minutes via the Hakone Tozan Bus from traveling about 35 minutes via the Hakone Tozan Bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station Hakone-Yumoto Station Mt. Oyama NEWS 大山 It has long been believed that gods dwell in this Full Reopening of Operations mountain. The Oyama Afuri-jinja Shrine Shimosha, for the Hakone Ropeway!

Shinjuku Tokyo with its elevation of roughly 70 0 meters, allows The Hakone Ropeway, which had halted service Odakyu you to enjoy the beautiful scenery. If you are climb- due to a raising of the volcanic eruption warning Line ing in the early morning to watch the first sunrise, level, has now fully resumed operations along its Sagami-Ono it is highly recommended that you make safety entire line. preparations and wear warm clothing, a headlamp, See the following URL for more information! HAKONE Enoshima AREA Electric Line etc. https://www.hakonenavi.jp/international/en/ (Enoden) Mt.fuji status_information Fujisawa Access kamakura Isehara Station north exit Gora Katase- Odawara Enoshima bus 30minutes + Hakone- walk 15minutes Yumoto Oyama Cable Station Hakone Tozan ENOSHIMA Oyama Cable Car 2 minutes Train KAMAKURA Oyama-dera Station AREA walk for about 3 minutes Oyama-dera Temple Recommended Spots in the Enoshima / Kamakura Area Let’s introduce some popular Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples Winter flowers bloom in the areas around them, so why not look out for them when you are visiting the shrines?

Enoshima-jinja Shrine Tsurugaoka Hachimangu 江島神社 Shrine This Shinto shrine on Enoshima 鶴岡八幡宮 Island, resting off the coast of This is the most iconic Shinto Shonan is said to have a pow- shrine in Kamakura with magnifi- erful force for bringing couples cent shrine buildings. Worshippers together. It is comprised of throng here every January. The three buildings—Hetsumiya, gardens come alive with “New Year Nakatsumiya, and Okutsumiya— peonies” whose blossoms are in dedicated to three goddesses of full bloom at this time of year—so the sea. The lamps are lit up after much red, white, and pink! the sun goes down, creating a Access mystical atmosphere. Access 10-minute walk from Kamakura Station 15-minute walk from Katase-Enoshima Station

Column Zuisenji Temple What is “Hatsuyume”? 瑞泉寺 Literally “first dream,” this refers to the This old Buddhist temple boasts dream one has on the night of January 1, as beautiful flowers for all four sea- Japanese did not tradition- sons. In January, you can enjoy the ally sleep on the night narcissus that produces pure white of December 31. The flowers and the lovely dream’s contents can flowers of the winter- foretell good fortune sweet. Take note also of in the coming year. the garden made by hol- Particularly auspi- lowing out the bedrock. cious symbols are Mt. Fuji, the hawk, and Access the eggplant. 15-minute walk from Otonomiya, after traveling about 15 minutes via the Keihin Kyuko Bus from Kamakura Station

2019 2020 Railway Event Schedule Jul.→ May. *The date and content of the events may change.

2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 Jul. Jan. Oct. May. Late Mid Nov. Feb. 20→ 30 ©Fujiko-Pro 24→ 6 *Check the official website → Doraemon 50th Anniversary Exhibition YomiuriLand Jewellumination® The Jewel of Shonan Place:Fujiko・F・Fujio Museum (Kawasaki City) ~Jewelry Olympos~ Place:Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, etc. The first of a three-part exhibit to introduce Place:Yomiuriland This winter tradition is celebrating its 20th year the wonders of Doraemon. See a comparison This popular amusement park on the outskirts this year. Enoshima will be lit up with illumina- of different versions of the original concept of Tokyo will be lit up like a jewel with multi- Access tions at various venues! 5:00-8:00 pm (extended for Chapter 1 of the famous manga, as well as colored LED lights. Special limited-edition food Right by Fujiko・F・Fujio to 9:00 pm on weekends). the original drawings of the first appearances and merch will also be available! Museum Bus Stop, after Access of Doraemon’s many gadgets. Entry is by traveling about 10 min- Access 25-minute walk from Katase-Enoshima Station reservation only, with the date and time set in utes via the Kawasaki Right by Yomiuriland Bus Stop, after traveling advance. City Bus from Noborito about 10 minutes via the Odakyu Bus from Yo- Station miuriland-mae Station

Hakone Freepass Hakone Kamakura Pass Valid Period/2 days or 3 days Valid Period/3 days This is the pass to get maximum enjoyment in the Hakone area. Unlimited access to Hakone, Enoshima and Kamakura with this one ticket! It comes with a return ticket from Shinjuku to Odawara, and provides ➊ Unlimited use of Odakyu trains on the entire Odakyu network, including the GLOBAL SITE unlimited access to 8 rides in the Hakone area such as the Hakone Odakyu Odawara Line, Odakyu Enoshima Line and Odakyu Tama Line. https://www.odakyu.jp/english/ Ropeway and the Hakone Pirate Ship! ➋ Hakone Area: 8 Rides in the Hakone area (the same as the Hakone Freepass) ➌ Unlimited useof Enoden trains between Fujisawa and Kamakura.

https://www.odakyu.jp/english/passes/hakone/ https://www.odakyu.jp/english/passes/hakone_kamakura/