Activities BIOTOPIA Me-byo Valley in Odawara Sandra Isaka Located on a hillside overlooking the Ashigara Plains, BIOTOPIA me-byo valley is a hidden treasure near Odawara.
Activities Odawara Flower Garden Plum Festival 2026 Jan 24th - Mar 1st The annual Odawara Flower Garden Plum Festival showcases the beauty of early, mid, and late blooming plum tree varieties, along with other fun activities
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
Activities Wind Chimes in Odawara Hannah Warren Metal cast wind chimes are an important part of Odawara’s culture, and at the Kashiwagi shop, just a short walk from Odawara Station, you can make your
6 Culture Odawara Castle in the Summertime Hoyee Tse Odawara is a Edo-style castle with an informative museum and shrine in the castle grounds.
10 Culture Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine, Odawara Larry Knipfing A shrine near Odawara Castle, dedicated to a local hero
Activities Lantern making in Odawara Shehzad Lokhandwalla It is believed that lanterns were made in Odawara since 1573. The unique feature of these lanterns is that they are cheap and foldable.
Culture 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.