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Kanagawa Tourism Association
Jan. 18, 2024
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Zushi Tourism Association
Dec. 25, 2023
NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS!
This is the Zushi Tourism Association.

Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the southeast of Kanagawa Prefecture and is bordered by Yokohama City, Kamakura City, Hayama Town, Yokosuka City, and Sagami Bay.
It takes about 1 hour by train or car from Tokyo and has good access, making it a recommended area for day trips.

In this first post, we will introduce various sightseeing spots and event information that cannot be missed when sightseeing in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture!

[Popular sightseeing spot information in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture]
■Hiroyama Park
Located at the top of Mt. Hiro, it is a popular viewing spot.
When the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji from the observatory in the park, and it has been selected as one of the "50 Scenic Spots in Kanagawa", "50 Parks in Kanagawa", and "100 Views of Fujimi in the Kanto Region".

■Malibu Farm Zushi Marina
It is a resort facility with a yacht harbor, hotel, restaurant and café, event space, condominiums, chapel and tennis courts.
There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy the sea and a café terrace where your dog is OK!
It is also used for filming TV dramas and movies, and you can enjoy the outstanding location.

■SHOPPING PLAZA HAYAMA STATION
Hayama Station, which opened in September 2016, has about 26 stores, including antenna shops and fresh foods in the Zushi and Hayama areas. (As of December 2023)
Local gourmet food and local vegetables are enriched! It is recommended for purchasing souvenirs and as a base for sightseeing.

■Zushi Coast
It is a tourist attraction that represents Zushi City!
YOU CAN ENJOY VARIOUS MARINE SPORTS SUCH AS WINDSURFING AND SUP.
In addition, the scenery of the sunset on the Zushi Coast won the "Miura Peninsula Sunset Grand Prix No. 1", and it is also attracting attention as a scenic spot.

The area around Zushi City is also a great area for driving.
In particular, the coastal route from Zushi to Hayama allows you to enjoy the beautiful coastline and blue sea, and you can enjoy the feeling of refreshment.
The official website of the "Zushi City and Zushi Tourism Association" also publishes Zushi City tourism model plans (model courses)!
We would appreciate it if you could refer to it.

[Event information in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture]
■Zushi Coast Fireworks Festival
Fireworks launched from boats floating in Zushi Bay to the Zushi Coast area brightly color the night sky in early summer.
About 7,000 fireworks set off in time with the music are spectacular! (Contents at the time of the 2023 event)

■Zushi Kaigan Film Festival
This film festival started in 2010 with the theme of "Play with the Earth".
The Zushi Kaigan Film Festival, which is celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2023, is usually held during Golden Week and is visited by many people.

The film will be screened after sunset on a large screen set up on the beach of Zushi Beach.
You can enjoy a movie in the best location!
At the venue, there will be a food court, a seaside merry-go-round, and daily events. (Contents at the time of the 2023 event)

[Workation information in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture]
In recent years, the number of users has been increasing as a way to spend vacations while teleworking at resorts and hotels, and "workation" (a coined word that combines "work" and "vacation").
In Zushi City, there are many workspaces such as cafes, co-working spaces, and accommodation and recreational facilities.
In addition, there are plenty of activities that you can experience in between work!
In addition to marine sports such as SUP, you can also experience incense making, ukulele classes, yoga, and more.
On the official website of the Zushi City and Zushi Tourism Association, you can also search the workspace of Zushi.

We will continue to deliver information on the charms of Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as sightseeing and events.
Thank you in advance!
  • Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Fountain Forest
  • Fureai Forest
  • Tsurinji Temple
  • Johoji Temple
  • Naval Air Facility Atsugi
  • Yamato Yutori Forest
  • Yamato City Cultural Creation Center Sirius
  • Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori
  • Yamato Citizen Festival
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Yamato City Event Tourism Association
Jan. 4, 2024
Nice to meet you! This is the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association in Kanagawa Prefecture. Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture and has a population of 243,412 (as of December 2023). It is an area designated as a "special city" with a population of 200,000 or more. In this first post, we will introduce various sightseeing spots and event information in Yamato City, as well as other attractions unique to Yamato City! ■■ Tourist information of Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■■ ◇ Izumi no Mori It is a vast park with an open area of about 42 hectares (about 9 times the size of Tokyo Dome) that spreads around the Yamato water source. Due to the trust movement to conserve nature in Kanagawa Prefecture, it has been designated as a "Kanagawa Trust Green Area", and the rich nature in the park is preserved. In the park, there is a wetland botanical garden, a local folk house garden, a petting campsite (day campsite), a nature observation center, Shirakashi no Ie, and more! It is also possible to rent cooking and barbecue supplies necessary for the day camp free of charge at the Fureai campsite. ◇Johoji Temple It is a temple that is close to Izumi no Mori and is also one of the Kannon Sacred Grounds and Sagamihara Sacred Grounds centered on Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture in the Minami-Tama district of Tokyo ~ Kanagawa Prefecture. In the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the precincts, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring and the autumn leaves in autumn. ◇ Fureai no Mori Located at opposite ends of the Izumi Forest and the Tomei Expressway, Fureai no Mori is a forest with the theme of water, greenery, and flowers. In the park, there are plenty of places where you can enjoy the four seasons, such as an herb garden, a rose garden, an orchard (Higashikari green area), and a petting plaza! ◇Kakurinji Temple Founded in 1569 (Sengoku period), it is a temple of the Pure Land sect. The large precincts that spread out at the end of the stone steps are one of the attractions. In addition, seasonal nature such as cherry blossoms and azaleas is also a highlight. Every year in January, the "Daruma Market" is held. ◇Atsugi Air Base Atsugi Naval Air Station (Atsugi Air Base) is a military airfield of about 507 square meters, straddling the cities of Yamato and Ayase in Kanagawa Prefecture. Every year in April, the U.S.-Japan Friendship Spring Festival is held, where the base is open to the public, and you can enjoy powerful aircraft displays, American food, and live concerts. ◇ Yamato Yutori Forest It is a sports and recreational park that is popular with the locals. The park is divided into a "picnic area" with recreational facilities, a "scenic area" with a lawn and lush greenery, and a "light sports plaza" area with tennis courts. A barbecue area is located near the tennis courts, where guests can enjoy a barbecue. (*Reservation required) The "Naughty Plaza" in the picnic area has large complex playground equipment for different ages and is very popular with children! ◇Yamato City Cultural Creation Base Sirius Born on November 3, 2016 in the east area of Yamato Station, this is a new cultural spot! It is a facility that combines various attractions such as an arts and culture hall, a well-equipped children's reading room, a music practice studio, and a local resource corner with exhibitions. ■■ Event information in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■■ ◇Yamato Citizen Festival Held in May every year, it is a popular festival visited by many people from inside and outside the city. There will also be a stage program and participatory and hands-on events, and there will be plenty of highlights! There will be about 200 different stalls lined up in the venue, and a parade will be held for about 1.2 km. In 2023, it was held for the first time in four years, and about 90,000 people visited over two days. ◇ Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori, one of the three major Awa Odori dances in the Kanto region, began more than 40 years ago as an event in a local shopping district. Awa Odori groups (local associations) from all over the country gather to perform over two days, each dressed in colorful costumes, and the sight is spectacular! It has become a summer tradition in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and in 2023, about 300,000 people visited the two-day event on July 29 and 30. On the official website of the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association, the "Yamato Guide Map" is available. Please check it out! (If you would like a printed guide map, please visit the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association, which is located on the 2nd floor of the Yamato City Cultural Creation Base Sirius.) ) We will continue to deliver the charm of Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where nature and history coexist! We would appreciate it if you could use it as a reference for sightseeing. Thank you for your continued support.
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  • Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Fountain Forest
  • Fureai Forest
  • Tsurinji Temple
  • Johoji Temple
  • Naval Air Facility Atsugi
  • Yamato Yutori Forest
  • Yamato City Cultural Creation Center Sirius
  • Yamato Citizen Festival
  • ...and 6 others

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