Odawara Castle was first built in the 15 th century. I think it’s very beautiful and I have been to it many times. Enjoy the photos! In front of the shrine A Shinto shrine [...]
Short Video of Hakone by Jonah Kishiya Tokyo-Hakone Ekiden: (Annually-January 2nd & 3rd) It’s a long distance marathon relay race done by university teams. It is [...]
The best sports bars in the Odawara-Hakone area are in downtown Odawara. If you want to watch rugby or soccer, these are the places to go: Celts Just a five minute walk from [...]
I mini-documentary about our area, Kevin’s Guest House, and a short interview of me is on YouTube. Watch it! The video includes: Daiyuzan Temple (Saijoji), Only Yu Hot [...]
The Daiyuzan line trains stop running after 11: 34 PM from Odawara towards Daiyuzan Station. Therefore, the last train from Odawara Station to our guest houses leaves at [...]
Hayato is an Odawara resident and offers bicycle tours from Odawara to Mount Fuji. Along the tour, you will enjoy a sake brewery, and of course, fantastic views of Mount [...]
There are often small shops that resell tickets to movies, concerts, and train tickets. These shops are located near major train stations like Odawara Station. Another way to [...]
This aerial course, is built through a pristine forest and is comprised of ladders, bridges, swings, nets, and giant zip lines. You are equipped with a harness and attached [...]
Lusca is a big shopping center that is inside Odawara Station. Odawara Shopping: There are over 90 stores. Many of which are tax free! There are many restaurants too. Be sure [...]
El Borracho is a Spanish restaurant in Odawara, across the street from Lacco Ameno (pizza restaurant). Koji Matsumoto is the friendly, talented owner and chef here. There are [...]