Vol/18 Odakyu Topics 2020/2・3 Hakone/Kamakura/Enoshima Others Recommended Spots in Kamakura and Other Areas Enjoy plum and Kawazu cherry blossoms from winter to early spring. This guide introduces sightseeing spots offering beautiful blossom-filled views in Kamakura and along Odakyu lines conveniently accessible from Tokyo. Mt. Matsuda Herb Garden 松田山ハーブガーデン Located on the slopes of Mt. Matsuda, this herb garden features some 360 Kawazu cherry blos- soms in bloom from mid-February to early March Hase-dera Temple and lit up after nightfall in the peak bloom. 長谷寺 Access About 25-minute walk from Shin-Matsuda Station Built in 736, this temple features seasonal flowering trees throughout the year. The various species of plums all blooming at different times offer visitors even more chances to enjoy the colorful blossoms. Hase-dera Temple also features an observation area boasting a panoramic view of Kamakura below. Access About 5-minute walk from Enoden Hase Station Shinjuku Tokyo Odakyu Line Sagami-Ono Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Hinata Yakushi Temple HAKONE Enoshima Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden 日向薬師 AREA Electric Line (Enoden) 新宿御苑 This majestic temple, built in 716, boasts an almost Mt.fuji Fujisawa kamakura This treasured modern western-style garden was palpable sacred atmosphere. With plum blossoms Gora Katase- built in the Meiji era as an imperial garden. Visitors from early to mid-March, Hinata Yakushi Temple is Odawara Enoshima a popular destination for enjoying delicate blooms. Hakone- can enjoy a wide variety of blossoms-including Yumoto majestic red and white plum blossoms-spread over Access Hakone Tozan ENOSHIMA 58.3 hectares.*Drinking alcohol, using sports equipment Get off at Hinata Yakushi Bus Stop, after traveling Train KAMAKURA and musical instrument in the garden are prohibited. about 2 0 minutes via the Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Bus from Isehara Station AREA Access About 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station Recommended Spots in the Hakone and Odawara Areas Both the popular sightseeing area of Hakone and its suburban setting of Odawara are also famous for their plum blossoms. Revel in the arrival of spring as you enjoy a leisurely stroll. Hakone Gora Park 箱根強羅公園 Opened in 1914, Hakone Gora Park was Japan’s first French-style gar- den. Visitors can enjoy beautiful blossoms in all four seasons, includ- ing various types of cherry trees blooming from mid-March. Access Replacement bus from Gora Station or Sounzan Station Sounji Temple Odawara Castle 早雲寺 小田原城 Sounji Temple was built at the The 250 or so plum trees make for command of a military com- a beautiful sight against the white mander in the Sengoku (Warring walls of the castle. Various events States) period. In February, red are also available from early Feb- and white plum blossoms deco- Access About 15-minute walk from Hakone- ruary to early March while the rate the dry landscape garden in Yumoto Station plum trees are blooming. the enchanting temple precincts. Visitors can also enjoy cherry Access blossoms in late March. About 10-minute walk from Odawara Station NEWS Full Reopening of Operations for the Hakone Ropeway! Column Hakone Ropeway Hakone Tozan Cable Car What are Onsen? The Hakone Ropeway, which had halted service due to a raising Operation of the Hakone Tozan of the volcanic eruption warning level, has now fully resumed op- Cable Car will be suspended be- Onsen are Japanese-style bathing facilities that use erations along its entire line. tween Gora and Sounzan Station spring water warmed by magma and See the following URL for more (entire line) until late March 2020. geothermal heat. The source hot information! A dedicated bus will be available springs often contain elements https://www.hakonenavi.jp/ during this period. *Note that believed to have positive international/en/status_information the construction period may be effects on health and skin. Vis- extended as necessary. iting an onsen is one of Japan’s most popular leisure activities. How to Enjoy Early Spring in the Hakone and Kamakura Areas Despite the breathtaking blossoms, the local weather is still rather cold. Take a break from your stroll and warm up with a hot meal. Hakone Hakone Hakone Nakamuraya Yubadon Naokichi はこね中村家 湯葉丼 直吉 Available from October to May, Hakone Nakamu- Access Yubadon Naokichi is home to a dish of tofu skin Access raya’s specialty dish is the hot “Mushi Sushi.” About 4 -minute walk and egg with bonito-flavored broth served over About 4 -minute walk This sushi dish is made with 13 different ingredi- from Hakone-Yumoto rice. The unique melt-in-your-mouth texture of from Hakone-Yumoto Station ents, including conger eel, squid, and shrimp. Station the tofu skin is particularly notable. Hakone Hakone Tamura Ginkatsutei Yamaga 田むら銀かつ亭 山臥 Made with minced pork-stuffed tofu that has Access Enjoy the distinct flavor of handmade soba noo- Access been deep-fried and simmered in dashi broth with About 3 -minute walk dles. In addition to a popular duck and soba dish, About 15-minute walk egg, Tamura Ginkatsutei’s “Simmered Tofu Cutlet” from Gora Station Yamaga’s fried smelt from Lake Ashi are a must- from Tougendai Sta- tion is popular enough to often draw a line of diners. try in winter. Kamakura Kamakura Binya Coffee, Kamakura Store Ramen Hanabi 備屋珈琲店 鎌倉店 らーめん HANABI Binya Coffee’s most popular dish is its beef Access Experience the exquisite combination of flavors Access stew, slow-cooked over an entire day. Made About 12-minute walk in Ramen Hanabi’s seafood, chicken, and pork About 5 -minute walk with highland vegetables and delicious meat, from Kita-kamakura broth. The inside of the restaurant itself is also from Enoden Yuiga- Station hama Station this dish is noted for its rich flavor. brightly lit for a stylish atmosphere. Recommended Hakone Kamakura Pass Courses Enjoy the Enoshima and Kamakura Area! The areas along the Odakyu lines offer not only sightseeing spots where visitors can enjoy nature and culture but also commercial facilities with various shopping opportunities. Start Enjoy all the route has to offer with convenient accessibility using the Hakone Kamakura Pass! Kamakura Komachi-dori 小町通り Leading from the East Gate of Ka- makura Station toward Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, this street About 3 minutes by train + About 5 min- is popular with visitors thanks to utes on foot numerous restaurants and souvenir shops. Access Kamakura Right by Kamakura Station (east gate) Enoshima Kamakura Shimokitazawa 江ノ島 Tegamisha Kamakura Shimokitazawa The land-tied island of Enoshima is 手紙舎鎌倉店 下北沢 a popular sightseeing destination This store and cafe features a wide Shimokitazawa is a cultural town with a long history notable for the variety of simple and cute prod- where secondhand stores and live island’s protection status as a sanc- ucts—including lifestyle goods and music houses co-exist. The town tuary with Enoshima-jinja Shrine at paper-based products—made by is also home to numerous restau- its center. independent creators. rants, most notably curry shops. Access Access About 10-minute walk from Katase- About 5 -minute walk from Enoden Access Enoshima Station Get off at Shimo-Kitazawa Station Yuigahama Station About 5 minutes on foot + About 18 minutes by train + About 10 minutes on foot Enoshima Hase-dera Temple About 7 minutes on foot About 10 minutes on 長谷寺 foot + About 1 hour The ancient Hase-dera Temple is by train a perfect place to enjoy seasonal blossoms. Other temple highlights include Japan’s largest wooden Access Buddha and a cave with Buddha About 5 -minute walk from statues carved right into the walls. Enoden Hase Station Railway Event Schedule Jan. Jul. *The date→ and content of the events may change. Feb. Mar. Feb. July Jan. Mar. © 1976, 1990, 2005, 2020 ©Fujiko-Pro Feb. Mar. 1→ 1 SANRIO CO., LTD. 8→ 6 Odawara Plum Festival 10→ 10 Doraemon 50th Anniversary 15→ 3 Place: Odawara Castle Ruins Park, Sweets Puro Exhibition Setoyashiki Doll’s Festival Soga Plum Forest, etc. ~very berry sweets party~ Place:Fujiko・F・Fujio Museum Place:Ashigarigo Setoyashiki Various yabusame horseback archery Place:Sanrio Puroland (Kawasaki City) Built 3 0 0 years ago, this old Japanese and local performing arts events are Sanrio Puroland is home to numerous The theme for this exhibit introducing the house is home to antique Hinaningyo held just as the plum blossoms reach limited-time shows and character-based wonders of Doraemon—the second of ornamental dolls and more than 7,000 their peak. Stalls selling food and other sweets. During this period, strawberry a three-part series—is gags and horror. stuffed hanging figures. themed shows and sweets can be local products can also be found. Entry is by reservation only, with the date Access enjoyed. Access and time set in advance. 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Kaisei Sta- (To Odawara Castle Park) About 10 Access Access tion (shuttle bus services available during minutes walk from Odawara Station About 5-minute walk from Odakyu Tama- About 10 minutes by shuttle bus from the festival only) Center Station Noborito 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.