Hakone Gora Park: Winter Limited Afternoon Tea at Isshikido Saro At Hakone Gora Park, the sandwich restaurant Isshikido Saro offers two varieties of winter-limited afternoon tea sets featuring tea, sandwiches, and sweets, sold in separate periods. From Friday, December 1 through Monday, December 25, we will offer the Christmas Afternoon Tea. The featured tea is PARIS from HARNEY & SONS, one of their signature blends inspired by the City of Lights, served hot. The sweets highlight a coffee jelly with matcha whipped cream designed to evoke a Christmas tree. Enjoy an elegant winter afternoon tea at Hakone Gora Park. Christmas Afternoon Tea (1) Sales period: Friday, December 1, 2023–Monday, December 25, 2023 ※Available while supplies last (2) Product name: Christmas Afternoon Tea (3) Contents: Sandwiches, sweets, tea (HARNEY & SONS PARIS) Details of sweets (4 items): Chocolat roll cake; rare strawberry dessert; coffee jelly with matcha whipped cream; homemade scone with berry jam (4) Price: From ¥2,530 (tax included) ※Varies by sandwich selection Hours: 10:00–16:00 (last order 15:30) Admission fee Park admission to Hakone Gora Park is required separately to use the facility (Adults ¥550; elementary school children and younger free). ※Customers using the Hakone Freepass, Owakudani Ticket, Nonbiri Ticket, or Hakone Norimono Pass Lite (including digital tickets) are admitted free. Inquiries Isshikido Saro TEL. 0460-83-8840 ■ Hakone Gora Park Opened in Taisho 3 (1914) at Gora, the terminus of the Hakone Tozan Railway, Hakone Gora Park is Japan’s first French formal garden. French formal gardens typically place geometric features such as fountains and ponds symmetrically across flat, expansive grounds, but Gora Park is built on a slope. Surrounded by wide skies and mountains, the open grounds host many flower plantings and are known as a flower spot. The park also features a tropical plant greenhouse, a tea house, and hands-on craft workshops, letting visitors enjoy a variety of experiences in one place. ■ Isshikido Saro At our restaurant we use carefully selected ingredients such as high-quality free-range eggs and meats from a long-established butcher, crafting each sandwich by hand as a satisfying single-dish sandwich cuisine. We also offer a selection of teas chosen to pair with our food, and we have been offering seasonally changing afternoon tea menus since 2018. Please enjoy an elegant tea time while gazing over the century-old gardens of Hakone Gora Park. Address: 1300-329 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun Phone: 0460-83-8840

"Hydrangea Temple" seen during the rainy season This is located in Kamakura City, Kanagawa 　　　　　　　　　　"Hasedera" It is a tourist destination all year round, but the hydrangeas that can be seen during the rainy season are especially worth seeing! It is 😄 so popular that numbered tickets are distributed Best time to see: Early to late June Location: Kamakura, Kanagawa

[Samukawa Town] We will hold the season’s final “Winter Sunflower Picking Experience” (Notice) We will hold the season’s final “Winter Sunflower Picking Experience” (Notice) The main event of “Samukawa Winter Sunflowers,” the Picking Experience, will be held on Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19. In a field of early-winter sunflowers with more than 60,000 blooms, you can leisurely enjoy picking flowers. We planned this so many visitors can feel Samukawa Town’s gentle early winter through the Winter Sunflower Picking Experience, and so the sunflowers you pick will softly brighten your home. —“Samukawa Winter Sunflowers” Picking Experience, Second Session— *Due to various circumstances, the event may change or be canceled without prior notice. *For details and the latest information, please check the Samukawa Town Tourism Association website. Date and Time: Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19, 2023, 10:00–14:00 *Canceled in case of rain *Each day ends when the day’s pickable flowers are gone Venue: Samukawa Sunflower Field Address → near 3922-5 Miyama, Samukawa Town See map on reverse Fee: Picking experience 5 stems for 100 yen *Visitors who only observe are free Contact: Samukawa Town Tourism Association *Hours: 9:30–18:00 Closed Wednesdays Phone: 0467-75-9051

🌐 Nagai Uminote Park Soleil Hill / Kanagawa 🗾 Nagai Kaite Park Soleil Hill / Nagai 4-chome, Yokosuka, Kanagawa A place 🥰 I've always wanted to go I went to ✨️🎡 Soleil Hill for the first time The weather is nice and the cosmos is in full bloom. Was! This is the flower that represents autumn ✿ ́꒳'

Kita-Kamakura Engakuji Temple Autumn leaves illuminated by the setting sun shining on the other side of the door.

Introducing the post of the "Kanagawa Prefecture Tourism Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Located in Hakone Town Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakoneen is a resort complex managed by Prince Hotel. The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway in the park celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The spectacular panoramic view from the summit of Mt. Komagatake is a must-see.

A large-scale illumination event at Yokohama Stadium, BALLPARK FANTASIA, has been announced! A large-scale illumination event at Yokohama Stadium The holding of "BALLPARK FANTASIA" has been announced! DeNA Co., Ltd. and Yokohama Stadium Co., Ltd. have decided to hold the fourth edition of the large-scale illumination event "BALLPARK FANTASIA" in December 2023. "BALLPARK FANTASIA" began in 2020 as part of DeNA’s mission to bring "Delight beyond imagination to each person" and as an initiative to create lively sports-centered towns. It aims to make effective use of facilities and parks during professional baseball’s off-season and to serve as a starting point for generating vibrancy in the Kannai and surrounding areas in the future. Attendance has increased with each edition, and the program has expanded from a nighttime illumination event to an entertainment festival that can be enjoyed throughout the day, creating energy at Yokohama Stadium and in the surrounding area. BALLPARK FANTASIA ● Event name: BALLPARK FANTASIA ● Location: Yokohama Stadium / Yokohama Park ● Period: Saturday, December 9, 2023 – Sunday, December 17, 2023 ● Organizers: DeNA Co., Ltd., Yokohama Stadium Co., Ltd. ● Admission: Free (some time slots and areas may require a fee)

Kamakura in late autumn, Meigetsu-in. It is a temple that is always visited during the maple season. Round windows are also called windows of enlightenment, and they give peace of mind while reflecting different landscapes in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Maybe it's Nanbu ironware, but the iron kettle draws a beautiful silhouette

One piece at Engakuji Temple in Kita-Kamakura. A little before the best time to see the autumn leaves. The grounds here are large and you can see many different landscapes.

Kamakura in late autumn, Meigetsu-in. It is a temple that is always visited during the maple season. Round windows are also called windows of enlightenment, and they give peace of mind while reflecting different landscapes in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Maybe it's Nanbu ironware, but the iron kettle draws a beautiful silhouette.

Mid-autumn name moon delayed by 1 day I was able to see the moon like Tokyo. From left to right: Tokyo Skytree, Roppongi and Tokyo Tower.

Hakone-en Celebrating its 60th Anniversary This Year! Hakone Komagatake Ropeway Resumes Operation on Wednesday, September 20 A sky-high panorama linking the shores of Lake Ashi to Hakone’s highest observation deck The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway at Hakone-en pleasureland on the shores of Lake Ashi had been suspended from June 19 for annual inspections and repairs, but it resumed service on Wednesday, September 20. The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway connects Hakone-en on the shore of Lake Ashi with the summit of Mt. Komagatake, spanning a total distance of 1,783 meters and taking seven minutes one way. The summit features Hakone’s highest observation deck, offering a miniature-garden view of Hakone centered on Lake Ashi. To the northwest stands the majestic Mt. Fuji and the Northern Alps; you can also enjoy a sweeping panorama that reaches Suruga Bay and the Izu Peninsula, the Shonan coast, the Miura Peninsula, and the Boso Peninsula. Opened on April 27, 1963, the ropeway marked its 60th anniversary in 2023. To express our gratitude, we have prepared a variety of events. Event Period: Sunday, October 1, 2023 – Monday, January 8, 2024 (Monday public holiday) Weekend and public holiday dates within the above period Times Upbound: 4:30 P.M., 4:50 P.M., 5:00 P.M. Downbound: 6:00 P.M., 6:10 P.M., 6:20 P.M. Starry Sky Commentary: 5:20 P.M.–6:00 P.M. Prices Adults ¥2,200 Children ¥1,100 The above fees include a round-trip ticket and a star chart. Service will be canceled in case of bad weather or other conditions. Excluding December 31, 2023 (Sunday) and January 1, 2024 (Monday, public holiday) On December 31 we plan sunset runs, and on January 1 we plan first-sunrise runs. Inquiries Hakone-en TEL. (0460) 83-1151 (Reception hours: 9:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.) Commemorative round-trip tickets with a 60th anniversary pin badge are also available!

Saihoji Temple I heard that there is a temple with tricolor red spider liliies blooming nearby. I went to see it on the first train before work. Red, white, yellow red spider liliies It was very beautiful.

Sagamihara City Museum Civic Hall × Museum Planetarium Autumn Concert (Notice) A collaboration between the museum and the civic hall! Enjoy a live performance by Manami Hayashi (flute), Noto Sakurai (percussion), and Reina Hara (electronic piano), who appear in the civic hall’s lunchtime concerts, alongside a star-filled sky and visuals projected on the prefecture’s largest planetarium, with a 23-meter dome. ◯ “Civic Hall × Museum Planetarium Autumn Concert” ・Date and Time: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m. ・Venue: Sagamihara City Museum Planetarium ・Address: 3-1-15 Takane, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara City ・Phone: 042-750-8030

Ikuta Ryokuchi Red spider lily blooming (Notice) The red spider lilies have begun to bloom. Depending on the weather, they are expected to be enjoyed for about two weeks.

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Videos—nice to meet you! We are the Kanagawa Prefecture Tourism Association. From this account, we will be sharing information about the many attractions across Kanagawa Prefecture, so please look forward to it. Kanagawa Prefecture is broadly divided into the following areas. ◎ Eastern Hills area (Tama Hills, Miura Peninsula) ◎ Central Lowland (Sagami Plain) ◎ Western Mountainous Region (Tanzawa, Hakone Volcano) Kanagawa, where beautiful nature and historic sites coexist, is truly a treasure trove for travelers. From the ancient city of Kamakura and the wave-lashed shores of Shonan to Hakone’s hot spring resorts, the vast nature of Tanzawa and MtOoyama, and the international city of Yokohama, Kanagawa hides many charms that captivate every visitor. Here is an introduction to Kanagawa Prefecture and its sightseeing spots! ■ Yokohama City [Eastern Kanagawa] Yokohama City, the prefectural capital, sits in eastern Kanagawa and offers diverse culture, leisure, and delicious food. There are many day-trip attractions, including Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, and Minatomirai. Yokohama Chinatown is famous as a paradise for Chinese cuisine, and the area’s shops selling Chinese goods make it great for shopping too! ■ Miura Peninsula The Miura Peninsula is an ideal sightseeing area with an aquarium, beautiful beaches, historic temples, and a wide variety of activities. Its stunning natural scenery and rich history remain well preserved. You can also enjoy local gourmet seafood and other delicious dishes. ■ Yokosuka City [Northern Miura Peninsula] Yokosuka City is well known as a historic base of the Japanese Navy, and you can feel that history at many local sights. The city has also served as the setting for anime and games, hosting exhibitions and events in the past. Tsukuihama Beach is scheduled to host windsurfing World Cup events, and sports events are actively held here. From Mikasa Terminal you can visit Sarushima, Tokyo Bay’s largest uninhabited island. Yokosuka Navy Curry is a popular local specialty. ■ Misaki Port [Southern tip of the Miura Peninsula] Located near the entrance to Tokyo Bay, Misaki Port has been prized as a good harbor since the Heian period. It is famous as a tuna fishing port, and the area offers many restaurants serving delicious tuna and other seafood. ■ Hayamamachi [Western Miura Peninsula] Hayamamachi, an area of beautiful beaches and luxury hotels, is sometimes called the birthplace of yachting. The sight of many boats and yachts in Hayama Marina is breathtaking! ■ Zushi City [Western Miura Peninsula] Zushi City is designated under the Ancient Capitals Preservation Act to protect its historic landscape. Facing Sagami Bay, it offers many resort-style attractions where you can soak up a holiday mood. Zushi Beach is great for swimming and for marine sports like windsurfing and SUP. At the Riviera Zushi Marina, a stay-type marina resort, you can enjoy short cruises and ocean-view restaurants for a luxurious time. ■ Kamakura City [Southeastern Kanagawa] Kamakura City blends history and nature beautifully as an ancient city. Kamakura has many old temples and shrines, and its Pacific-facing coastline offers views that stretch to the horizon. Don’t miss Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and the Great Buddha of Kamakura (Great Buddha at Hasedera Temple), both designated national historic sites and Important Cultural Properties. ■ Chigasaki City [Central Shonan area] Chigasaki City is known as a surfing mecca, loved by surfers for its beautiful waves. Stylish seaside cafes and shops where you can dine while watching the sunset line the shore. ■ MtOoyama [Central Kanagawa] MtOoyama in Isehara City attracts many hikers year-round. From near Afuri Shrine, the terminal of the Oyama Cable Car at about 700 meters elevation, you can enjoy star-rated views in the Michelin Green Guide Japan overlooking Sagami Bay, the Miura Peninsula, and the Boso Peninsula. MtOoyama also has shukubo, 400-year-old temple lodgings for worshippers. These shukubo sit amid nature and offer simple, rustic rooms for a relaxing stay. Nearby lakes such as Lake Miyagase and Lake Tanzawa allow visitors to enjoy Kanagawa’s seasonal nature. ■ Oiso-cho [Western Shonan area] Oiso-cho is an area surrounded by rich nature. It offers beautiful beaches and resort facilities, and Oiso Long Beach is a popular seaside resort pool. Hotels and spas are also available, attracting many tourists. ■ Odawara City [Western Kanagawa] Odawara City is known as a historic castle town, famous for Odawara Castle, the stronghold of the Hōjō clan, and for its preserved old streets. Odawara Castle’s keep displays the castle’s history and crafts, and the Odawara Castle Ninja Museum (History and Folklore Museum) offers ninja experiences, making it a sight that adults, children, and international visitors can all enjoy. ■ Hakonemachi [Western Kanagawa] Hakone is one of Japan’s top hot spring areas and can be enjoyed on day trips or longer stays. Popular attractions you’ll want to visit again and again include the Hakone Open-Air Museum, HakoneRopeway, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, the Hakone Tozan Railway, and Owakudani. ■ Manatsurumachi [Western Kanagawa] Manatsurumachi is a mild region of sea and mountains adjacent to Yugawara Town and Odawara City. It is known for its active fishing industry and offers fresh seafood to enjoy. ■ Yugawara Onsen [Western Kanagawa] Located between Hakone and Atami, this hot spring area features a hot spring district lined with traditional Japanese ryokan, preserving the nostalgic atmosphere of an old-fashioned onsen town. Kanagawa offers sea activities, marine sports, hot springs, great nature, and history—so you can enjoy it in many ways. Access from Tokyo is very convenient: it takes about 30 minutes by train or car to reach Yokohama in eastern Kanagawa and about one hour to reach Hakone and Odawara in western Kanagawa. You can also enjoy a casual drive-and-sightseeing trip from Tokyo. With seasonal scenery and activities all year round, Kanagawa is a destination you’ll want to visit again and again. Make an unforgettable page in your travel memories with Kanagawa sightseeing! We will publish Kanagawa’s attractions, sample itineraries, the latest information, and lesser-known hidden spots, so please stay tuned!

Autumn leaves of Kamakura Kakuenji that shine in the water bowl.

The contrast between the yellow and autumn leaves seen through the mountain gate of Engakuji Temple in Kita-Kamakura.

Yokohama trip this weekend! I will stay in the "Tengu Room" with the wonderful plan "Showa writer who loved Yokohama Daibutsujiro Tengu no Ma Walk back and forth" prepared by Daibutsujiro Memorial Hall and Hotel New Grand! !! I also love the tea room "Fog Flute". I also love Hotel New Grand. I would like ♪ you to stop with the novel "Fog Flute" in one hand.

I am currently editing a photo book of Yokohama. With the secret theme of "wishes", Hotel New Grand, the Three Pagodas of Yokohama, Yamashita Park, the Goddess of Michibiki, and various other Yokohama that I like! laughs The photo is taken on the day of this year's Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Festival, which was a typhoon. It is Yamashita Park with a sunny night view and a downpour laughs

I like the stained glass inside the ship. The "Nippon Maru" in front of the Landmark Tower and the "Hikawa Maru" towering over Yamashita Park allow you to tour the inside of the ship. Both ships have their own stained glass, and they really like to see pictures of ships on the ship. Of course, you can also enjoy seeing with your own eyes each guest room, kitchen, and social room that you can't believe is on the ship. The photo shows Hikawa Maru in Yamashita Park. It seems that Marine Tower also has a discount ticket for visiting Hikawa Maru, so why not go there?

The view from the restaurant "Yamate Rose Terrace" in the hill park overlooking the port was like a moving painting, and I was moved and cried. I will never forget that I enjoyed a dreamy time with a wonderful drink with the name of "drinking rose".

I put out a photo book of Yokohama that I made myself to the online shop! It's my first time making it, but I packed it with my love for Yokohama. It's a confident work, so I'd be happy if you could see it. online shop "#Marinfuto" can be entered from the URL of your profile! Thank you very much ♪.

Enoshima, at the teahouse Aburaya on the island The signboard cat was very popular with tourists.

Speaking of summer, fireworks Yokohama Sparkling Twilight The fireworks in Yokohama can be seen from various places, so I was worried about where to see them, but this place was empty and I was able to watch them slowly.

★ The 17th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Japan's Hidden Sightseeing Spots" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce "TO"'s post! It is an impressive piece with a fantastic and romantic atmosphere. The Yokohama English Garden in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a facility where you can enjoy flowers throughout the four seasons. You can enjoy roses, cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, cosmos, Christmas roses, etc. The "Hydrangea Festival" with about 300 varieties of hydrangea is being held until June 25, 2023. ◆Yokohama English Garden◆ 【Address】 〒220-0024 Kanagawa-ken, Yokohama-shi, Nishi-ku, Nishihiranuma-cho 6-1 TVK ecom Park 【Access】Train: Get off at Hiranumabashi Station on the Sotetsu Line and walk about 10 minutes 【Parking lot】Available Please check the official website for details. ）

One of Japans best place to see the hydrangea or Ajisai flower is the Hase dera temple in Kamakura. There are 2500 ajisai plants of 40 different varieties. This temple is also known as flower temple. There is a very scenic hydrangea path in the temple area.

【🚃 Enoden and Mt 🗻. Fuji】 "Enoden and Mt.Fuji" Location▷▷▶ Kamakura, Shichirigahama 📍Location:Shichirigahama Beach,Kamakura ◇ A little-known spot where you can take pictures of Enoden and Mt. Fuji together. Nowadays, due to the influence of the anime Slam Dunk, Kamakura High School Mae Station is very popular and the people are amazing, but this is always a secret place where there are no people. To be honest, it's a place I don't want to tell you too much lol. On this day, it was raining the day before, so I could see Mt. Fuji from Kamakura. I was 😊 able to take a picture with the most popular 300 type in Enoden.

Yokomizo House in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City, carp streamers were beautifully decorated on Children's Day, and my son was delighted.

Introducing the photos posted on "Minna no Post"! This is a pickup post on the inbound tourism information SNS "COOL JAPAN VIDEOS". Today, I would like to introduce a post by "Puyo Puyo Monkey". It is a photo that captures the vitality and charm of poppy flowers. "Kurihama Flower Park" is a flower-themed tourist spot located in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. In the rich natural environment, you can enjoy a walk and relaxation surrounded by flowers. Poppies and nemophila in spring, sunflowers in summer, cosmos and autumn leaves in autumn, and about 8,000 plants of about 80 species are also a highlight. Various events are also held at the time of the "Poppy Nemophila Festival". You can enjoy the sight of carp streamers dancing over the flower fields, local gourmet food, and brass bands. The giant 10-meter-long Godzilla slide in the "Adventure Land" area of the park is a popular spot. In winter, it is lit up for a limited time, and the powerful Godzilla illuminated by the lights is a must-see. Kurihama Flower Park, you can enter the park with your dog. In the spacious grounds, you can take a leisurely stroll with your dog. However, it is important to follow the rules and enjoy the park while being considerate of other guests and nature. In addition, the indoor pool "Kurihama Flower Park Pool" on the premises is equipped with a heated pool, a pool for children, and a training room. It can be used slowly by both adults and children. ◆Kurihama Flower Park◆ 【Address】〒239-0832 Kanagawa-ken, Yokosuka-shi, Shinmei-cho 1 【Access】 Get off at JR Kurihama Station or Keikyu Kurihama Station, and walk for about 15 minutes. 【Parking lot】Available Please see the official website for details. ）