of Tokyo, Hakone or Kamakura would be a great option. A short,scenic railway journey would take you to dozens of sightseeing
spots and fun attractions. It’s easy to get out of the city and into
the fresh air. Admire the natural greenery on a ropeway ride or thepicturesque lake by cruise — both highly recommended!
For this trip, I chose to use Odakyu’s “Hakone KamakuraPass” as it offers unlimited railway rides that are under the Odakyu Group in Hakone, Kamakura and Enoshima area for threedays. Plus, you may also receive special discounts by showing
your pass at specific tourism facilities. I find this pass is convenientand helpful for it saves me both money and time.

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Our three-day trip

with Hakone Kamakura Passy exciting trip started in the outskirt of the Kanagawa Prefecture:Day01

M Hakone. Located not far from Tokyo, Hakone is only around 80
minutes from Shinjuku Station. Hakone is a leafy town of abundantnature, where you can be in contact with the natural environment. Asidefrom the tranquil Lake Ashi and lush green valleys, there are also scenic
spots where the Mt. Fuji can be seen.

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Hakone-jinja Shrine
At the foot of Lake Ashi, you will finda large red torii gate that leads you to theShinto shrine. You may have seen images

Odakyu Electric Railway
The Odakyu Electric Railway
the best mode of transportation for
those who would like to depart fromShinjuku Station. The railway connects you to many tourist attractionsin Kanagawa, including Hakone,Kamakura (Enoden Line), Enoshima
Hakone Kamakura Passof its signature bright gate on the shores
on the Internet before. Once I got to Hakone, I took the bus to visit this shrine
first. Although it was a little crowded, I
felt calm and relaxed at the sight of it.
Motohakone (Hakone Tozan Bus)

Yunessun
Yunessun is an amusement park withindoor and outdoor hot spring baths in Hakone. There are 23 kinds of relaxing hot springbaths that you can enjoy. While you can relax
in open-air baths with stunning views, there￥ 7000 (adult), ￥ 2250 (child)
3 dayswww.odakyu.jp/english/passes/
hakone_kamakura

are also unique baths of wine, coffee, green
tea, Japanese sake and so much more. It’sa great hot spring destination that suits allages, you can wear your swimsuit, too.
2Take the Hakone Tozan bus and get off at
the Kowakien bus stop.
www.yunessun.com/global/en/

y holding the Hakone Kamakura

B Pass, you can also enjoy scenic
bus rides, sightseeing cruises andropeway rides. I chose to take a cruisefrom the port of Moto-Hakone to theport of Togendai and then switch to
Hakone Ropeway before proceeding
to Owakudani Valley.

Hakone Ropeway
Owakudani

A relaxing ride, the ropeway takes you to see
Hakone at a height of 1,000 meters. It does not only
connect the stations of Togendai and Sounzan, but

When you reachyou may also get off at any of the stations on theOwakudani, one of theway. From the Ropeway, you will be impressed by

activethe beautiful colored foliage in autumn and Mt. Fuji

Japan, you will noticeagainst the cerulean sky whenever you visit.

the smell of sulfur andvolcanoesinsee steam from afar.

Togendai-ko (Hakone Sightseeing Cruise)
Togendai (Hakone Tozan Bus, Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus)
Sounzan (Hakone Tozan Cable Car)www.hakoneropeway.co.jp/foreign/en/

The Owakudani Valley
is famous for serving
kuro-tamago, or black
eggs, which are eggs boiled in the hot
mineral waters of the area. The sulfur inthe water gives the eggshells its black
exterior. The locals believe that, by eatinga black egg, you add seven years of life
expectancy. I ate three, so I will probably live longer and visit Japan many moretimes.
Owakudani (Hakone Ropeway)

HakoneSightseeing
CruiseLake Ashi
Formed after the eruption of Mt. Hakone, Lake
Ashi is surrounded by mountains of forests that change
colors every season. Mt. Fuji
can be seen anywhere when

You can hop on this scenic cruise

you wander around the lake

and tour around the picturesque lake ator on the sightseeing cruise.

the port of Moto-Hakone and Togendai.

No matter who you are, youwill likely fall in love with thisplace.

Motohakone-ko, Hakonemachi-ko, Togendai-ko(Hakone Sightseeing Cruise)www.hakone-kankosen.co.jp/foreign/en3

Every one-way trip takes about 30 minutes. There is plenty of food, beverages
and souvenirs sold on the cruise, too.

Day02ye DanokaHs
Today iam still in Hakone because

I there are just so many

interesting things I have yet todiscover. Not only do I find thediversity of natural and cultural
attractions intriguing, but theThe Naraya Café is a bakery,as well as an art gallery.
The view of Hakone fromhere is just excellent. Thereis a footbath free-of-charge,too.

special way of life also stirs mycuriosity. For that reason, I decided
to stay in Hakone a little longer.

10:30-18:00
Wed, 4th Thu of the month
Miyanoshita (Hakone Tozan
Cable Car, Hakone Tozan Bus)
naraya-cafe.com

Miyanoshita Station
What a cute train station! I think Miyanoshita is a
chic area that gathers a collection of stylish bakeries,cafés and zakka* shops. The shopfronts may not be
extravagantly decorated but they still draw me into ex-

There is a store in the Ajisai-zakaslope area that sells a variety ofcute zakka*.

plore more. It was an enjoyable walk. If you are looking
for a cool area to wander around, I highly recommend
Miyanoshita Station. There are also small shrines and*Zakka: miscellaneous goods to improve one’s home, life and appearance.

interesting museums for you to check out.

Gotemba
Premium Outlets®

Gotemba Premium Outlets®
(Hakone Tozan Bus)
www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/en/

Gotemba, Japan’s first premium outlets, houses more than
200 popular brand stores. For the ease and convenience of shoppers, Gotemba is divided into two zones by the different valleys. Theoutlets are connected by bridges, from west to east. It has alreadyopened a new hill side in June 2020, showcasing up to 290 shops
in total. If weather permits, you will also see Mt. Fuji towering in thebackground, making the shopping experience even more worthwhile.
4Mishima Skywalk
The longest suspension bridge in Japan, the Mishima Skywalk boasts a length of 400 meters that stretches
across the valley 70 meters above the ground. This place
is another great spot to observe Mt. Fuji. As the skywalk is
supported by sturdy steel that helps reduce the wind force,it’s unlikely you’ll feel the butterflies in your stomach. Theskywalk is much wider than normal bridges, allowing visitors with wheelchairs to see the 360° views without the fearof inconvenience. Aside from the lovely skywalk, there arealso other activities such as ziplining, food market strolling,greenhouse visiting, café hopping and wandering throughthe Kicoro trails.
Mishima Skywalk (Tokai Bus)
www.mishima-skywalk.jp

Gotemba Premium Outlets (HakoneTozan Bus)www.gotemba-hotelclad.jp/en/

HOTEL CLAD

This is the new hotel located within Gotemba
Premium Outlets®, the largest outlet mall in Japan.
HOTEL CLAD provides a comfortable stay as well as
relaxing natural hot spring baths. More than half of thehotel guestrooms offer breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji,
too. Wouldn’t it be great if you could go shopping andthen retreat to a relaxing stay at the end of the day?
5Day03llingacsiaruka
K amfor you.

Ⓒ鎌倉市観光協会

Kamakura-kokomae
I believe that many of you mayn the next day, I traveled

O from Hakone to a town

recognize this particular scene where
there is a train intersection against a
blue backdrop of the clear sky andcalled Kamakura that embodies

sparkling sea as it is often featured

hundreds of years of history. The

as a destination in animated movies.

atmosphere of this old town exudes

If timing is good, you may catch theJapanese traditional culture. While
Kamakura is nestled by the shores,
it also boasts mountain views,
which adds to the slow pace oflife. If you have extra time, I would
like to suggest checking out thedifferent places and sampling tasty

No matter where I go,
I want to see the sunsight of the green Enoden train. The
Kamakura-kokomae Station is notthat far, so you can probably walkthere. While it is not so crowded on
weekdays, it can get pretty busy on
weekends.
Kamakura-kokomae (Enoden)

bites in Kamakura.

Komachi-dori Street

Situated in the

Kotoku-in Temple

heart of the old town,
Komachi-doriStreetIn this ancient town of Kamakura,

is not far from Kam-

there are a number of temples and shrines.

akura Station. There is an array of stores

Kotoku-in Temple is a famous one that

here, including restaurants, souvenir shops,houses the green bronze statue of the

lovely cafés, bookstores and handicraft

Great Buddha of Kamakura. Recognizedstores. I spent more than half a day, simply

as one of the many national treasures ofwandering around.

Japan, Kotoku-in attracts plenty of tourists.

Kamakura (Enoden)

Hase (Enoden)
6Simpl e Eat s inKamakura

If you enjoy trying new foodstuffs,
head to any of these places for a nice meal at Kamakura.

Kannon Coffee
One of the many branches of thefamous coffee shop originatedfrom Nagoya,Kannon Coffee

does not only have good coffee. I
would recommend their DaibutsuCrêpe, which includes seasonal
fruits and yogurt. It is only sold at
this particular Kamakura branch.
Don’t forget to order the daibutsu
buddha cookie as well.

10:00-18:00
kannon-coffee-kamakura.
business.site
Hase (Enoden)

Mushin-anLocated within a hundred-yearold Japanese wooden house by
the railroad, Mushin-an showcases a series of Japanese
sweets and more. My favorite
would be the Fruit Yogurt, whichis simple yet delicious. The locaFri-Wed 10:00-17:00
Thumushinan.chobi.net
Wadazuka (Enoden)

Oxymoron Komachi
A nice curry restaurant that turns
the freshest ingredients into novel flavor combinations. The menu
makes me want to try every single dish. Aside from popular curry creations, the desserts just as
tempting and delicious. By theway, the shop is always crowded,
so expect to queue up if you want
to try it.

Thu-Tue 11:00-18:00
Wed
www.oxymoron.jp
Kamakura (Enoden)
7tion is also very convenient as it
is only a few steps away from thestation.

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(Tokyo)Karakida Sta.
OdakyuTama-Center Sta.

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Shin-Yurigaoka Sta.

Yomiuriland-maeSta.

Sagami-Ono Sta.

attractions

Along the Odakyu LineFujisawa Sta.
Mt.Fuji

HakoneYumoto Sta.

A Yomiuri Land

EnodenLine

Kamakura Sta.

D
Katase-Enoshima Sta.

HakoneTozan Line

Noborito Sta.

COdawara
Sta.

B Sanrio Puroland

Are you looking forfun attractions? You
can dive into a newadventure at Tokyo’s

Meet Hello Kitty andher friends, who arebeloved characterslargest amusementpark, Yomiuri Land.
From thrilling rollercoasters to family-friendly rides, Yomiuri Land does not
only feature a number of exciting activities
but it also hosts a range of events throughout the year. Expect a splash of fun in thepool during summer and illumination celebrations in the winter. This is a must-visit!

in the world of Sanrio Puroland. Thisis an indoor theme
park in Tama cityof Tokyo. This is a
fun attraction for allages. This would bea great activity, especially on rainy days.
Odakyu Tama Center station
en.puroland.jp/Approx. 10 minutes by bus from the YomiuriLand-mae Station www.yomiuriland.com/en/©’13,’20 SANRIO S/D G©’76,’90,’96,’99,’01,’10,’20 SANRIO APPROVAL No.P1103241

C Fujiko•F•Fujio Museum

D Enoshima Aquarium

Situated in Kawasaki of Kanagawa Prefecture, Fujiko•F•Fujio Museum honors
the creator of Doraemon, Fujiko•F•Fujio. The museum
features a range offacilities from exhibition halls and atheater room to a manga corner and a rooftop playground, all showcasing the works ofFujio. There is also a café and souvenir shopwhere you can rest and shop. You’ll likely fillyour heart with Doraemon’s dreams and be
fuelled with his miracles after the visit!

This is a good place
to visit when you aretraveling in Enoshima. This modern
aquarium lets you
enjoy dolphin andsealion
shows
against the beautiful backdrop of theshimmering ocean.
Plus, there are other aquatic attractions
including deep water fish, arctic penguins,rare jellyfish and much more.
Approx. 3 minutes on foot from the KataseEnoshima stationwww.enosui.com/en/©Fujiko-Pro•2011 Fujiko-Museum

Approx. 9 minutes by bus from the Noborito
Station fujiko-museum.com/english/

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