Odawara Castle and Town Guided Discovery Tour
Odawara Castle and Town Guided Discovery Tour
Odawara Castle and Town Guided Discovery Tour
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Discover the history and stories of the samurai and ninja at Odawara Castle on this exploration and experience into Japanese culture and history. Odawara Castle is the centerpiece for this walking tour that will include historic insight, local goods, craft shops, and much more. This castle was the grounds for some of Japan's most famous samurai and ruled over a large part of central Japan during the Sengoku Period of Japanese history. The city of Odawara still has many connections to the traditions and culture of the time of the samurai.
Learn about the history of the samurai, architecture of Japanese castle, and all about the mysterious ninja. A short stop by a local shrine is also included as we explore this historic city on foot.
Odawara is conveniently located just south of Tokyo, nestled between the shores of the Pacific Ocean and mountains of Hakone.
Itinerary
Odawara Station Tourist Information Center
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIn the Odawara Station inside the East exit, there is the Tourist Information Center next to New Days convenience store. This is where the tour will start.Odawara
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFrom here you will enjoy a city walking tour with a local bilingual guide as you explore this historic city on foot. The city of Odawara still has many connections to the traditions and culture of the time of the samurai. There is lots to see, do, and experience in the seaside city of Odawara.Odawara Castle Park
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe grounds of Odawara Castle have been preserved and retain original forms and architecture that give insight into the past history and techniques to castle building. We will explore these sites.Odawara Castle History Museum, Ninja-kan
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedLearn about what ninja really were. We will stop by the Ninja Museum to learn a little about these mysterious figures, the tools they used, and the techniques they mastered.Tokiwakimon Samurai Museum
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedYou will stop by the Samurai Museum, which displays a selection of genuine samurai armor and swords within the castle grounds. The collection gives visitors the chance to see and experience craftsmanship and artistry from the past. Feel and learn about the extraordinary part of Japanese history.Odawara Castle
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will walk around the castle grounds talking about the history, architecture, and more. In the castle we will guide you through the museum to give more in depth stories and color to the history of the area. Odawara Castle was the place for many famous conflicts and was visited by some of Japan's most prominent historical figures.Hotokuninomiya Shrine
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis shrine on the castle grounds commemorates one of Japan's most famous scholars and government officials. We will stop by to learn about the shrine itself and the man it is dedicated to. His statue is found at almost every elementary school in Japan.
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