Explore the closest castle to Tokyo, Odawara, while experiencing Japanese history and culture.
From Odawara station, walk through the Minaka Mall shopping street to sample local foods. Enjoy kamaboko fish cakes and discover the rich history of the area. Then try Japan’s sourest food, pickled plum umeboshi from a 300-year-old store. Eat a variety of foods while strolling to the castle where you can dress like a samurai for a photo with the impressive building as a backdrop. Learn about the life of Japanese warriors, like samurai and ninjas, inside the castle.
After your tour, take a taxi to a luxury hotel where you’ll eat a Japanese kaiseki meal. Eat with a real geisha who will do traditional performances to finish off this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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