Culture Tokeiji Temple Tokeiji, a Rinzai-sect temple of Zen Buddhism, is a branch temple of nearby Engakuji, which is a short 5-minute walk away. This important temple/nunnery..
Culture Shomyoji Temple Shomyoji Temple (称名寺), was founded by Hojo Sanetoki in 1258 and has been declared a National Treasure in 1922.
11 Museums Lalique Museum, Hakone Tomoko Kamishima Lalique Museum exhibits stunning jewelry and glass art of René Jules Lalique, a prominent French artist. He also designed inte..
11 Traditional Inside a Kanagawa Sake Brewery Larry Knipfing The Kanei sake brewing company has been creating wonderful tasting sake for 150 years. The brewery is not large (but colorful!),..
7 Historical Bluff No.18 Tomoko Kamishima With its orange roof, white walls and green window frames, Bluff No.18 is a very cute house. The garden is beautifully yellow when..
10 Culture Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine Lily “Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine” is a shrine in Kamakura famous for granting wealth. Minamotono Yoritomo, first shogun of t..
Culture Fun at the Beach in Kamakura! Tomoko Kamishima Have fun at the beaches in Kamakura! There are nice swimming beaches, surf area, and sunset viewing points!
11 Museums Museum of the Little Prince, Hakone Tomoko Kamishima This charming museum in Hakone is devoted to "The Little Prince" and Saint-Exupéry’s life, displaying his hand-written letters..