Kamakura: Things to Do on a Day Trip From Tokyo
Just south of Tokyo is Kamakura, a very popular day trip destination — and it's easy to see why! Chock full with shrines, temples, beautiful mountains, beaches, and a bustling town of culture.
Just south of Tokyo is Kamakura, a very popular day trip destination — and it's easy to see why! Chock full with shrines, temples, beautiful mountains, beaches, and a bustling town of culture.
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Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
Hakone Sekisho Checkpoint is a historical site located in Hakone, Japan along the Old Tokaido …
Situated on the old Tokaido (the road that linked Edo and Kyoto along the coast), the Tokaido …
Known officially as the Petit Escalator (shortened to puchi-kareta in Japanese), this is a tiny …
Located adjacent to the giant Lazona shopping mall to the northwest of JR Kawasaki Station, the …
Book Off is a well known chain of stores that buys and sells second hand goods. Not all Book …
Back to it's original home at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, enjoy yourself in a Hawaiian paradise with live music and dancing, while snacking on some authentic treats and drinks.
The Swedish New Wave outfit Stilla Havet kick off their Japan and Thailand tour with a party in downtown Tokyo at Ruby Room.
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This festival begins at 9:30 in the morning at Enoshima’s Hetsunomiya Shrine. A large mikoshi (portable shrine) from Yasaka Shrine is carried across the bridge from Enoshima to Koyuguri …
Hiratsuka’s Tanabata is the biggest in the Kanto region, attracting around 1.7m visitors over the three days of the festival. The colourful festivities will be centered around the shopping …
The Kamakura Fireworks Festival takes place at Yuigahama on the coast of Kamakura City. This would probably be a good finish to a day trip to the area to either enjoy the beach or visit the …
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Osone Izakaya is a small izakaya restaurant just a short walk from Hakone Yumoto Station. Run …
Bakery & Table is a popular bakery and café in Hakone near the shore of Lake Ashi. And we …
Club Citta is 1,300-person capacity club in Kawasaki that has hosted many music legends in its …
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A chance to see the infamous penis festival, puppies, a courtesan parade and more!
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If you made a New Year's resolution to go out and explore more of the city, here are 5 events to help you do just that …
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