9 Gardens & Parks Fun at Odawara Castle Larry Knipfing Odawara is a rather sleepy town in Kanagawa except for its castle, which is beautiful in the spring around cherry blossom season, and full of life year
8 Historical Odawara Castle's Cherry Blossoms Hana Joy In the springtime, Odawara Castle becomes a popular destination because of its cherry blossoms.
11 Culture Dencho-ji Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Dencho-ji is a small but charming neighbourhood Buddhist temple.
10 Culture Matsunaga Memorial Hall in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Matsunaga Memorial Hall is a well-preserved old Japanese residence, with displays
11 Culture Rensho-ji Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Rensho-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, home to some interesting statues and carvings
14 Culture Hoanji Buddhist Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Odawara close to Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Hoanji is a Buddhist temple with a contrasting mix of old and new
10 Temples & Shrines Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine, Odawara Larry Knipfing A shrine near Odawara Castle, dedicated to a local hero
Museums Fascinated by Odawara Castle Abby Rodriguez Odawara Castle was built in the 15th Century and was used as the Hojo Clan residence. It soon became the largest castle in medieval Japan.