Explore History, Experience Culture
The Offical Guide to Odwara
Discover Odawara
History, Culture, and Traditional Experiences
EXPERIENCES
Discover Culture and Activities
FOOD
HISTORY
61st Hojo Festival 5/3 Sat
Join us for the biggest festival of the year in Odawara as we celebrate the city's connection to its castle past. Enjoy parades of samurai, live taiko drumming, local food, ninja shows, and much more!
Exclusive Experiences
See, Feel, and Taste the Best of Japan
An New Exclusive Experience
Become Lord of Odawara Castle. Introducing the exclusive overnight Odawara Castle Lord experience. Over two days wear samurai armor, be entertained by traditional music, shows and geisha while enjoying the finest culinary tastes of the area and Japan. An unique and memorable experience in Japan.
Things to Do
History, Culture, and Traditional Experiences
Castles, Samurai, and Ninja
Odawara is a city rich in history, culture, and nature. Located 40 min from Tokyo, a large part of central Japan was ruled from this castle. Modern activities, goods, and people continue the traditions and goodwill since long ago. The castle city on the sea welcomes you to discover the history and culture of Japan.
Food, Festivals, and People
The castle town is located between the Hakone Mountains and Pacific Ocean. The easy access and plentiful activities make Odawara a destination for you to experience the food, culture, and people of Japan. Not too big, not too small, and packed with places and people to discover.
Exclusive Experiences
Train with a ninja, tour the castle, enjoy green tea on the beach, meet geisha, and much more. The activities and sites in Odawara are a wonderful combination of new and old, traditional and modern. Odawara has been a place to travelers to stay for centuries. We welcome you to discover and experience more of Japan.
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Upcoming Events
Odawara Fish Auction Tour
Join an exclusive guided tour of the Odawara Fish Market and port. See an exciting morning fish auction, see local fish off to market, and learn about this important part of Japanese culture and history.
2/1-2/24 Ume Japanese Plum Festival
Odawara Ume Festival WHEN February 1st to 22nd WHERE Shimosoga Bairin Area, Plum Blossom Groves WHAT Shimosoga comes alive with the scents and beauty of
10/14 Odawara Lantern Festival
Odawara Lantern Festival WHEN Monday, October 14th (National Holiday) WHERE Odawara Castle Park WHAT Celebrating one of Odawara’s most famous local crafts, the chochin. Chochin
Plan your Visit
Odawara is a short distance from Tokyo
A trip to Odawara is a chance to discover and experience what makes Japan special. Odawara is a traditional castle town conveniently located just 40 minutes SXSW of Tokyo. The Shinkansen, JR Tokaido line, and Odakyu line all stop here. Odawara is your gateway to Hakone and memorable experience in Japan. Odawara is located on the way from Tokyo to Kyoto on the historic Tokaido Road.
Odawara Highlights
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Castle
Ninja & Samurai
Festivals
Local Crafts
Food
