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Explore Odawara - Castle, Samurai, Seaside and Traditional Crafts
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Explore Odawara - Castle, Samurai, Seaside and Traditional Crafts

Odawara
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Admission to attractions
  • English-speaking guide

Not included: Accommodation; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses

Meeting point: Address Outside Shinjuku Station South Gate LADURÉE Time: 09:00 How to get there: You will meet your tour guide outside of Shinjuku Station’s South Gate by the LADURÉE Macaron shop. You will recognise the South Gate entrance as it has many ’Lumine 2’ signs across the station entrance building. You will meet your tour guide outside of the LADURÉE shop directly outside of the station entrance. Please look out for the tour guide with a ’Snow Monkey Resorts’ sign. Once everybody has met, we will enter Shinjuku station together to begin the tour.

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Overview

Step out of Tokyo and experience Japan’s Castle and Craft Town, Odawara. A seaside town buzzing with culture, nature and local flare. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see one if Japan’s top 10 castles, Odawara castle and park (now the closest castle to Tokyo), learn all about the history of the city and the Samurai, the art of the Ninja, try the freshest Sushi and seafood at Odawara’s harbour, have a go at making two traditional local crafts, and finally pay a visit to a popular observatory with a relaxing foot bath to take in breath taking views of the landscape and surrounding ocean. The tour will provide guests with a well balanced itinerary including a historical landmarks, food, nature and craft experiences.

Highlights

The opportunity to see and climb the closest castle to Tokyo and try on Samurai armour!
Explore a local fish market and harbour to try the freshest Sushi in Odawara!
Try your hand at two traditional crafts : Odawara Chochin Lantern making and Yosegi Wooden Mosaic Coaster making!
The opportunity to escape the metropolis of Tokyo and experience being near the ocean to enjoy amazing views!
Enjoy the traditional culture of a relaxing foot bath experience after a busy day of exploring!

What's included

Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide

What's not included

Accommodation
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses

Meeting point

Address Outside Shinjuku Station South Gate LADURÉE Time: 09:00 How to get there: You will meet your tour guide outside of Shinjuku Station’s South Gate by the LADURÉE Macaron shop. You will recognise the South Gate entrance as it has many ’Lumine 2’ signs across the station entrance building. You will meet your tour guide outside of the LADURÉE shop directly outside of the station entrance. Please look out for the tour guide with a ’Snow Monkey Resorts’ sign. Once everybody has met, we will enter Shinjuku station together to begin the tour.

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Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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[Departure] 09:00, meet up at Shinjuku Station South Gate by the LADURÉE Shop. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 10:30, Guided tour, Odawara Castle, Train and 15 minute walk to Odawara Castle and Tower. Here your guide will give you an overview of the Castle’s history and significance. Enjoy the beautiful grounds before a Samurai Museum Exhibit. [Attraction/experience] 13:00, Guided tour, Odawara Fishing Port (Hayakawa Fishing Port), Stunning sea-views and fresh seafood, a lighthouse shaped like a giant Japanese Lantern, locals fishing and selling produce at the local market. This is also where you will take your lunch break. [Attraction/experience] 14:45, Guided tour, Odawarashi Kankokoryu Center, Participate in a 90 minute workshop on making two traditional crafts famous in Odawara and Kanagawa Prefecture - Chochin Lanterns and Yosegi Wooden Coasters! [Attraction/experience] 16:15, Guided tour, Minaka Odawara, Leave the craft centre and walk 13 minutes to our final destination, Odawara Minaka! Here we will enjoy panoramic views of Odawara and the ocean, and a traditional and relaxing foot bath using natural [Return] 18:45, at Shinjuku Station, Day {num}
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount Free for children aged 0-5 Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Please note that this tour uses public transport, not a private vehicle. Due to this tour using public transport, timings are subject to some change if traffic is poor or the day of travel is particularly busy. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors. We recommend that you wear shoes and clothes which are easy to walk in. Please check the weather forecast before you head to the meetup point and prepare an umbrella or rain coat if necessary. There will be free time during the fish market/ lunch break and Odawara Minaka portion of the tour for guests to enjoy the locations at their own pace. However, please make sure that you are at the respective meetup points at the time stated by your guide on the day of the tour. If you get lost or need assistance, feel free to call the number which is listed on your tour pass, and our staff will assist you immediately. Due to this being a walking tour, it is advised that you do not bring any luggage or large bags with you on the tour. It is advised that you check if your hotel can store your luggage for you until after the tour, or you store your luggage at lockers at a suitable location such as selected train stations with appropriate storage. For example, many stations in Tokyo will have lockers, especially the larger train stations such as Ikebukuro, Ueno, Shinjuku, Shibuya and Tokyo. Odawara Station also has coin lockers if needed. Vehicle & luggage info Luggage storage and delivery services are not provided
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
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