Sightseeing
Odawara Castle (小田原城, Odawarajō) was originally built in the mid 15th century and soon fell into the hands of the Hojo Clan, one of the most powerful clans during the Warring States Era who used it as a base to control the region around modern day Tokyo. In 1590, Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked the castle, and with the defeat of the Hojo Clan, reunited Japan.
In 1703 the castle was destroyed by an earthquake but quickly rebuilt; yet in 1870, the castle keep and other buildings were dismantled and sold. The keep was rebuilt again in ferro-concrete in 1960 based on models and drawings from the Edo Period. Over the following years, the three major gates leading up to the castle were also restored. Today it is the closest castle keep to Tokyo.
The castle keep is three stories on the outside and four stories on the inside. The interior features exhibits on the history of the castle as well as displays of items such as armor and swords. The top floor offers nice views of the park and surrounding city.
Also located on the castle grounds is the Odawara Castle Historical Museum. It has further interactive displays on the history of the castle and Odawara to present day. Although there are some English translations, the interactive displays and movies are only in Japanese. The castle is also a famous spot for cherry blossoms (typically in bloom around late March to early April) and many other flowers, including plum blossoms, azalea, wisteria, iris, hydrangea and lotus blossoms.
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Odawara-Schloss
6 JonaiOdawara Castle (小田原城, Odawarajō) was originally built in the mid 15th century and soon fell into the hands of the Hojo Clan, one of the most powerful clans during the Warring States Era who used it as a base to control the region around modern day Tokyo. In 1590, Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked the castle, and with the defeat of the Hojo Clan, reunited Japan.
In 1703 the castle was destroyed by an earthquake but quickly rebuilt; yet in 1870, the castle keep and other buildings were dismantled and sold. The keep was rebuilt again in ferro-concrete in 1960 based on models and drawings from the Edo Period. Over the following years, the three major gates leading up to the castle were also restored. Today it is the closest castle keep to Tokyo.
The castle keep is three stories on the outside and four stories on the inside. The interior features exhibits on the history of the castle as well as displays of items such as armor and swords. The top floor offers nice views of the park and surrounding city.
Also located on the castle grounds is the Odawara Castle Historical Museum. It has further interactive displays on the history of the castle and Odawara to present day. Although there are some English translations, the interactive displays and movies are only in Japanese. The castle is also a famous spot for cherry blossoms (typically in bloom around late March to early April) and many other flowers, including plum blossoms, azalea, wisteria, iris, hydrangea and lotus blossoms.
Getting Around
This station is served by following lines.
East Japan Railway Company
Tokaido Line
Shōnan-Shinjuku Line
Central Japan Railway Company
Tokaido Shinkansen
Odakyu Electric Railway
Odawara Line
Hakone Tozan Railway
Hakone Tozan Line
Izu-Hakone Railway
Daiyuzan Line
Bus services
East side (for Hakone area)
Bus stop No.3 (Hakone Tozan Bus)
"H" line for Hakone Machi (Lake Ashi) via Hakone Yumoto Station, Miyanoshita, Kowakidani Station, Kowaki-en, Moto Hakone Ko, Hakone Checkpoint
Bus stop No.4 (Hakone Tozan Bus)
"T" line for Togendai (Lake Ashi) via Hakone Yumoto Station, Miyanoshita, Sengoku (transfer for JR Gotemba Station & Gotemba Premium Outlets)
Bus stop No.5 (Izu Hakone Bus)
"J" & "Z" lines for Hakone Checkpoint (Lake Ashi) via Hakone Yumoto Station, Miyanoshita, Kowakidani Station, Kowaki-en, Moto Hakone, Kojiri
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Odawara Station
1-chōme-1-1 ShiroyamaThis station is served by following lines.
East Japan Railway Company
Tokaido Line
Shōnan-Shinjuku Line
Central Japan Railway Company
Tokaido Shinkansen
Odakyu Electric Railway
Odawara Line
Hakone Tozan Railway
Hakone Tozan Line
Izu-Hakone Railway
Daiyuzan Line
Bus services
East side (for Hakone area)
Bus stop No.3 (Hakone Tozan Bus)
"H" line for Hakone Machi (Lake Ashi) via Hakone Yumoto Station, Miyanoshita, Kowakidani Station, Kowaki-en, Moto Hakone Ko, Hakone Checkpoint
Bus stop No.4 (Hakone Tozan Bus)
"T" line for Togendai (Lake Ashi) via Hakone Yumoto Station, Miyanoshita, Sengoku (transfer for JR Gotemba Station & Gotemba Premium Outlets)
Bus stop No.5 (Izu Hakone Bus)
"J" & "Z" lines for Hakone Checkpoint (Lake Ashi) via Hakone Yumoto Station, Miyanoshita, Kowakidani Station, Kowaki-en, Moto Hakone, Kojiri
Shopping
Don Quijote
2-chōme-8-15 SakaechōAll day supplies.
小田原 江嶋
2-chōme-13-7 SakaechōThis is a store of Japanese paper and Japanese tea.
An old building.
There are many restaurants and gift shops here.
There is a baggage room in here.
If you can't use the station locker, you can use it.
HaRuNe小田原
1-chōme-1-7 SakaechōThere are many restaurants and gift shops here.
There is a baggage room in here.
If you can't use the station locker, you can use it.
Food Scene
Lacco Ameno
2-chōme-11-30 SakaechōThis is a very good pizza shop.Staff is friendly.
Starbucks
1-chōme-1-1 ShiroyamaYou can have coffee here until time of the Shinkansen.
OPEN/ 6:30~22:00
nico cafe
2-chōme-15-26 SakaechōThis is a fancy cafe.
OPEN 10:00~17:00
あげたてっこ (すぎせい)
1-chōme-16-41 SakaechōYou can eat the fried fish paste you have just fried.
That's really good.
Drinks & Nightlife
You can drink a lot of liquor here.
I recommend a hamburger. It's very good.
There is a Skate ramp on the third floor.
個室×肉バル POTATO(ポテト) 小田原店
You can drink a lot of liquor here.
I recommend a hamburger. It's very good.
There is a Skate ramp on the third floor.
Essentials
This is a convenience store in front of the apartment. It's open for 24 hours.
Lawson Odawara Sakaecho 2-chome
This is a convenience store in front of the apartment. It's open for 24 hours.
Everything Else
This is nearly Onsen.
You can go to the Onsen about 5 minutes on your legs from my house.
小田原お堀端 万葉の湯
This is nearly Onsen.
You can go to the Onsen about 5 minutes on your legs from my house.