Odawara Castle Sightseeing Tour by Shinkansen
Description
Join our tour to Odawara! Enjoy a scenic Shinkansen ride, explore Odawara Castle, try on samurai armor, and visit local shops and the beach. All-inclusive experience awaits!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Odawara. The Shinkansen ticket is included in the tour. Experience the speed of Japan's Shinkansen!
At Odawara Castle, you can wear samurai armor and experience being a samurai. The entrance fee to the castle is also included in the tour.
We'll visit the shopping street and beach near Odawara Castle. Since Odawara is famous for its kamaboko (fish cake), you'll have the chance to see kamaboko shops. However, the cost of kamaboko is not included in the tour.
Kamaboko Street is a charming area in Odawara known for its long-standing tradition of kamaboko production. Kamaboko is a type of Japanese fish cake made from white fish, seasoned, and steamed to perfection. This street is lined with shops, some of which have been operating for over a century, offering freshly made kamaboko and other fish-based delicacies.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel lobby
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
This is a great tour if you want to experience a bullet train (Shinkansen), tour a castle, experience the food the local people eat and see an area close to Tokyo without travelling for hours to busy tourist areas. It is ideal for first time visitors to Japan, giving a gentle introduction to all that Japan has to offer. Odawara is just 30 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Miyuki is an excellent guide. She organised all the travel, starting with meeting us at our hotel to guide us through the busy Tokyo stations. She guided us through the local streets and helped us to choose a restaurant for a genuine local food experience. She also helped us to choose from the different flavours of Kamaboko where the local people buy this tasty snack. There is also an opportunity to put on armour as a Samurai or princess at Odawara castle to add to the fun of the day. The expertise provided by Miyuki as a local guide was invaluable and made the the day so enjoyable.
The tour was a great time to one of the few castles near Tokyo that is also open year round. Miyuki is a super helpful guide, booking the Shinkansen tickets and finding places to eat. The tour includes the castle as well as the surrounding Odawara area. It’s a good way to spend half a day, retuning in time for a night in Tokyo.
Thank you for your lovely review, Benjamin. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed Odawara Castle and exploring the area. It was great having you on the tour.
