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.
upcoming events
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 the Japanese Ume blossoms. These famed flowers rival their more famous counterparts, the Sakura, in beauty, history, and practicality. There will be food, entertainment, and blossoms all around. Make sure …
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 …