Bellmare Futsal vs Tachikawa Athletic FC WHEN Saturday, November 2nd 14:00 WHERE Odawara Arena WHAT Enjoy exciting professional futsal with the Shonan Bellmare Futsal team of the first division in Japan. Bellmare take on Tachikawa Athletic FC in their hometown of Odawara. Enjoy the electric atmosphere that is fan and family friendly with food trucks …
Odawara Gospel Concert WHEN Monday, September 23rd (National Holiday)14:30 (doors open 14:00) WHERE Sannomaru Hall WHAT A music celebration hosted by Mari with guest teacher and performer Ronnie Rucker. This evening of gospel music features groups from Tokyo, Shizuoka, and the local area. There is a workshop on Sunday, September 22nd as well for those …
Odawara Oden Festival WHEN October 5th (Sat) and 6th (Sun) 10:00-16:00 WHERE Odawara Castle Park WHAT Oden is a local speciality dish for Odawara that is enjoyed all over Japan especially in the winter months. It is made of a light and savory broth with different foods simmered inside. Kamaboko, a local fish product, is …
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 is the Japanese word used for traditional lanterns. These lanterns were a popular product in the region sold to travelers along the old Tokaido Road as they journeyed from Kyoto …
Odawara is a city with a long and colorful history. There are things and people to enjoy all over town, but here are some highlights of the area. 1. Visit Odawara Castle Odawara Castle is a wonderful place to gain insight and feel Japanese history. Just minutes from the station, this is a great place …
Getting to Odawara Odawara is a beautiful city just south of Tokyo. It is only two Shinkansen stops from Tokyo station and many people use Odawara Station as a transit stop on their way to Hakone. Odawara can be reached in less than 40 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo. Hakone is one of Japan’s most …