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Symbol of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture,
Odawara Castle
Odawara Castle, a symbol of Odawara City and a nationally designated historic site, is famous as a cherry blossom spot in spring and is the center of Odawara tourism, with numerous events held throughout the year. Within the park, there are a variety of experiential facilities where you can learn about history, including the Odawara Castle castle tower and a history museum, so people of all ages can enjoy it. It's only an hour away from Tokyo, so it's great for a nearby trip.
The closest medieval castle to Tokyo
Odawara Castle
Odawara Castle's castle tower is a symbol of Odawara City that was restored in 1960, and was renewed in 2016 with new exhibitions, and the easy-to-understand history and cultural explanations using videos are also well-received. If you download the guide app on your smartphone, you can view exhibition information and listen to commentary in multiple languages. From the 60m top floor, you can see Sagami Bay at a glance, and on a clear and sunny day, you can even see the Boso Peninsula.
Tokiwaki Gate Samurai Hall
The Odawara Castle Tokiwaki Gate exhibition was renewed and opened as a new historical tourism facility, “Tokiwaki Gate SAMURAI Hall,” in 2016. An exhibition specializing in weapons such as armor and swords is being held, introducing the spirituality of warriors and the artistry of weapons.
History Experience Museum (Ninja Museum)
In April 2019, it was renovated and opened as a facility where you can learn about the history of Odawara while experiencing ninja. You can experience and experience ninjas with the motif of the Fuma ninja, who are said to have secretly helped the Hojo family during the Warring States Period. Videos and hands-on exhibitions using the latest digital technology can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to foreigners.
Enjoy a ninja experience
At Odawara Castle, you can also enjoy a traditional Japanese medicine rental service. The armor experience, where you can wear traditional armor and ninja costumes, is popular. Feel like a samurai by taking photos wearing armor with the castle tower in the background. (costume rental fee)
Beautiful flowers at Odawara Castle ruins
Odawara Castle is especially well-known as the ruins of Odawara Castle. With plum trees, cherry trees, and azaleas filling the garden, the Odawara Castle ruins are great to visit at any time of the year. A small amusement park with a mini train and a zoo makes the Odawara Castle ruins a space for families.
address :
Odawara Castle
6-1 Jonai, Odawara, Kanagawa 250-0014 Japan
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*How to get there: 10 minutes on foot from Odawara Station
You can reach Odawara in 90 minutes by taking the JR Tokaido Line train from Tokyo Station. The high-speed train takes approximately 30 minutes.
operating time :
09:00 AM - 17:00 PM (Last entry: 16:30 PM)
Please refer to the official website for detailed operating hours and closing days. Shortcuts
6-1 Jonai, Odawara, Kanagawa 250-0014 Japan