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Odawara is a regularly ignored entryway to nature and history. Sightseers searching for places or towns rich in Japanese conventional culture regularly settle on Hakone or Karuizawa, however why travel so far when this excellence is on Tokyo’s doorstep?

Most celebrated for Odawara Castle, initially implicit the mid fifteenth century and held by the Hojo tribe, Odawara is a fortune trove for those intrigued by Japan’s tremendously discussed Warring States Era. It likewise happens to be Tokyo’s nearest stronghold and keep mix, a little more than a hour away via prepare.

The château isn’t Odawara’s just distinguishing strength. It is additionally the main town inside the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, which is acclaimed for its hot springs and unimaginable perspectives of Mt Fuji. Standard transports gone through Odawara taking you to well known climbing goals, and the station is likewise served by six diverse prepare lines including the Tokaido Shinkansen.

Crisp fish is gotten and sold regular at Odawara Harbor. Kamaboko, steamed fish meat framed on a wooden piece, is a mainstream sustenance of decision for Japanese individuals, in spite of the fact that not as acclaimed outside of Japan as sushi or takoyaki. On the off chance that you get yourself snared, the Suzuhiro Kamaboko Museum gives data on Kamaboko’s history and permits guests the likelihood of making their own.

A prime area for fish and ocean sees, Odawara additionally spends significant time in salted plums and paper lamps (so frequently observed at Japanese celebrations amid the mid year months).

Make like local people and make a beeline for Seikantei. Initially the estate of an once distinguished family, it offers a look into the way of life of the old-school Japanese world class and highlights the staples of Japanese home stylistic theme. It’s staggering ocean side perspectives of Sagami Bay disregard a consummately organized conventional garden. Unwind and take in the all-common fragrance of the tatami tangle flooring while you loosen up with tea and scones.

For those going with kids, Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History is a most loved for its broad accumulation of dinosaur fossils and bug displays. At just 510 yen for each individual, this gallery offers amusement and instruction on a financial plan. In the event that the children would rather a more dynamic outing, Odawara Wanpaku Land is a free play area with discretionary paid highlights, for example, a creature stop and little themed rides; the ideal place for a family cookout.

The JR Tokaido Shinkansen takes thirty minutes from Tokyo or Shinagawa Station to Odawara. The Shinkansen is prescribed on the off chance that you need to complete a half-day or entire day stumble on a tight schedule, costing ¥3500 one way.

On the other hand, on the off chance that you have additional time or need to spare cash, you can get to Odawara from Tokyo in around 70-a hour and a half by nearby or fast prepares on the JR Tokaido Main Line (going through Tokyo, Shimbashi and Shinagawa Stations) or the JR Shonan Shinjuku Line (going through Ikebukuro, Shinjuku and Shibuya Stations) for a large portion of the cost.

These trains are secured by the Japan Rail Pass, JR Tokyo Wide Pass, JR East Nagano Niigata Area Pass, JR East Tohoku Area Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Pass however the Shinkansen is just secured by the Japan Rail Pass.