Iiyama and Higashi Tanzawa Nanasawa Hot Spring Villages
Known as the back parlor of Tokyo, and lying on the east side of the base of East Tanzawa, this hot spring has a 20 degree strong alkali content and is called "Beauty Water" for those who want smooth, silky skin.Atsugi City Tourist Association: Tel 046-228-1131
Tsurumaki Hotspring
This hot spring village located in the quiet Tanzawa mountains is said to have water with as much calcium as milk, which is effective against nervous disorders, gynecological disorders and external wounds. Hadano City Tourist Association: Tel 0463-82-5111
Get off at Tsurumaki sta. on the Odakyu line
> Tsurumaki Spa Spring Festival
> Hadano Soba (Japanese Noodle) Experiment Course
http://www.kankou-hadano.org/ (Japanese)
Tahara Furusato Park
Surrounded by the deep green of a country landscape, with flowers for every season, you can get in touch with nature in this park, and enjoy the taste of some soba noodles made with fragrant soba flour stone-ground using a water-mill and mixed with famously fresh Tanzawa water. Tahara Furusato Park (Furusato Folklore Museum):
Tel 0463-84-1281
Take a Kanachu bus from Hadano sta. on the Odakyu line and get off at Nakaniwa
> Hadano Soba (Japanese Noodle) Experiment Course
http://navi.city.hadano.kanagawa.jp/nousan/furusato/furusato.htm (Japanese)
Lake Miyagase-ko
One of the biggest dams in the metropolitan area, this is about 100 times the size of Tokyo Dome Stadium. The area has strict conservation controls to preserve nature and you can experience the natural beauty of the place. In particular, the fir trees surrounding the lake grow up to 30m high and at Christmas 10,000 lights are used to illuminate the scene at night. Kiyokawa Village Industry and Tourism Division: Tel 046-288-3864
Get off at Hon Atsugi sta. on the Odakyu line, and take a Kanachu bus (no.5 bus stop) to Miyagase
> Miyagase Chrismas Gathering
http://www.town.kiyokawa.kanagawa.jp/sankan/miyagase_1.html (Japanese)
Nakagawa Hot Spring
This hot spring is known as Shingen Hiding Spa, because of the story of the feudal load, Shingen Takeda who cured an injured soldier by having him bathe in the waters here in Mt. Oyama in Tanzawa. The water is alkali pure water and is said to be effective for nervous disorders, high blood pressure as well as having beautifying properties. Yamakita Town Tourist Association: Tel 0465-75-2717
Get off at Yamakita sta. on the JR Gotemba line and take the Fujikyu Shonan bus to Nakagawa Onsen Iriguchi
Or get off at Shin Matsuda sta. on the Odakyu line, and take the Fujikyu Shonan bus to Nakagawa Onsen Iriguchi
> Nishi Tanzawa Momiji Festival (Sen-nin Nabe)
http://www.town.yamakita.kanagawa.jp/kankou/index.html (Japanese)
Tanzawa Lake area
This is an artificial lake that was created on completion of the Miho dam in 1978. It is a beautiful lake where nature conservation takes place. It is particularly lovely in spring and autumn, and in the summer season, visitors can enjoy boating and canoeing here. There are camp sites around the lake so you can experience the joys of nature. Yamakita Town Tourist Association: Tel 0465-75-2717
Get off at Yamakita sta. on the JR Gotemba line and take the Fujikyu Shonan bus to Tanzawako.
Or get off at Odakyu Shin Matsuda sta. and take the Fujikyu Shonan bus to Tanzawako.
http://www.town.yamakita.kanagawa.jp/kankou/index.html (Japanese)
Oyama Afuri Jinja Shrine
The Afuri Jinja Shrine is believed to have been founded about 2,200 years ago during the time of Emperor Sujin, and is dedicated to the high gods of Oyamatsumi no Kami, Oikazuchi no Kami, and Ikazuchi no Kami, and Takaokami no Kami. It was revered by Minamoto no Yoritomo as well as the Hojo clan, Ashikaga clan, and Tokugawa clan, and prospered during the Edo period when it was popular to visit Mt. Oyama. The main shrine is on the 1,252 meter high mountain summit and the sub-shrine is halfway down at an altitude of 700 meters.Tel 0463-95-2006
Get off at Isehara sta. on the Odakyu line, and take a Kanachu bus (from north exit, bus stop 4) to Oyama Cable sta. Get on the Oyama Cable Car at Oyama Cable sta. and get off at Afuri Jinja.
> Oyama-Tofu & Oyama Hiking Course
http://www.afuri.or.jp/ (Japanese)
Shasui Falls
This famous cascade is one of the best 100 waterfalls in Japan, as well as being chosen as one of the best 100 waters in the country. The falls descend in three steps, the first falls 69m , the second falls 16m and the third, 29m. Yamakita Town Tourist Association: Tel 0465-75-2717
Get off at Yamakita sta. on the JR Gotemba line and take the Fujikyu Shonan bus to Hirayama
Or get off at Shin Matsuda sta. on the Odakyu line, and take the Fujikyu Shonan bus to Hirayama
http://www.town.yamakita.kanagawa.jp/kankou/index.html (Japanese)