Best around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

[Takes around two hours 20 minutes at a regular pace (or two hours and 30 minutes if walked in the reverse direction) - suitable for regular walkers] A course where you can enjoy the view while touring historic relics dating back to the days when Yugawara was called Doi-go. You will get a feel for the close ties between Yugawara and Yoritomo Minamoto as you take in sights such as Joganji Temple, Sanehira’s family temple, the Doi castle ruins (at the peak of Mt. Shiroyama), and Shitodo Cave. The grassy meadow of the picnic area is a best place to stop and have lunch. The superb view from the top of Mt. Shiroyama enables you to look over Sagami Bay, as well as the Izu Peninsula, and even as far as Hatsushima and Oshima islands.

A fully equipped onsen ryokan just two minutes on foot from the station, with a natural hot spring, radon hot spring, a sauna, a waterfall hot spring and a cypress open air bath with a view. Offers shuttle services to the beach in the summer. The onsen baths are open for day visitors as well.

Sanehira Jiro Doi is famous for protecting Yoritomo Minamoto from Kagechika Oba’s army after he had lost the Battle of Ishibashiyama. Joganji Temple is the family temple of the Doi clan. The temple grounds contain many sights of historic interest, including Shichikido, a hall which keeps the seven wooden statues depicting Yoritomo and each of his samurai warriors who played an active part in the revival of the Minamoto family, as well as the Doi family’s burial ground (designated as a Kanagawa cultural property). A Chinese juniper tree planted by Sanehira himself (estimated to be 800 years old and designated as a national natural monument) is the largest and oldest in Kanagawa Prefecture, and its straight, vertical trunk is an impressive sight thought to be extremely rare in Japan.

Each guest rooms are uniquely designed like a room of boutique hotel in NY, small hotel in Europe or resort hotel in Asia to offer a relaxing stay. It's located in the town of Jiyugaoka and handy for shopping.

A 2-minute walk from Yuigahama Beach. 2 types of rooms, Japanese style and Western style are available. All guest rooms except single rooms have an ocean view. Atami hot spring water is supplied to its large communal baths. A broad range of facilities including tennis courts and an indoor swimming pool is available.

The artist Kyotaro Nishimura visited Yugawara to rest and recuperate, and he was so enchanted by its climate and people that he decided to live here. The Nishimura Kyotaro Museum was opened in honor of him. In addition to more than 300 of his creations, we also exhibit items that represent his life as a writer, including handwritten manuscripts, large dioramas and his secret collection. Please stop by and get a new insight into the life and work of Kyotaro Nishimura. Access: From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Okuyugawara or Fudo-Taki for about 5 minutes We are three minutes' walk from the Shogakko-Mae bus stop

With the latest ice crushing system it is now possible to ski from November.

It stands by a quiet seashore, adjacent to Hayama imperial villa. You can see the great sunset over Mount Fuji, and have a beautiful view. It is convenient as a starting point for a trip towards the history, literature and flowers of Miura peninsula or Kamakura.

Featuring a hot tub, Shinjuku Gyoen House II is located in Tokyo. The property is close to Tenryu-ji Temple, Shinjuku SanPark Shopping Mall and Yaso Saijo Monument. The property is 400 metres from Taiso-ji Temple, and within 3.2 km of the city centre. Opening onto a balcony, the air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom. The accommodation is non-smoking. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Full Gospel Tokyo Church, Shinjuku Subnade Shopping Mall and Nakamuraya Salon Museum of Art. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 22 km from Shinjuku Gyoen House II.

A Japanese style inn appreciated for its subtle considerations. The mountains of Hakone and the garden can be seen from the guest rooms. The open-air bath and salon have an outstanding view as well. It is a hidden inn which prides itself on its simple kaiseki (traditional Japanese course) meal made from the best local ingredients.

Surrounded by beautiful Togakushi Mountains and known for great powder, it is one of the ideal places for you to ski. You can also visit the nearby Jinja Shrines and enjoy our famous Togakushi Soba.

One of the biggest ski resorts in Western Japan. The number of courses, open hours, and all aspects are outstanding! Purchasing a common ski pass with a neighbor ski resort "Takasu SP" makes your skiing availability bigger!

The guest rooms have a relaxing atmosphere, all with different interior designs. All rooms can be stayed in with pets. They have two baths in the woods for private bathing beside a river flowing out of the lake.

A small but practical hotel. All guest rooms are equipped with a bath and a toilet. Nice European style rooms and Japanese style rooms for 3-6 people are available. It is located in a quiet area just behind Kamakura Station and very convenient to stay for sightseeing.

An inn located close to Futtsu Misaki (Cape Futtsu) where you can enjoy clam digging, wading, fishing, and beach seining. A hot spring, Kohaku no Yu (Amber Hot Spring), wells up naturally from the tsukiyama (tiny hill) in front of the entrance. Refresh yourself in the natural hot spring, and enjoy the hotel's much-talked-about seafood meals.

A brewery in Chichibu that produces the sake, Bukou Masamune. The store is in a building that is over 200 years old and is a registered tangible cultural property.