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Odawara Castle and Town Guided Discovery Tour

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3 Hours Mobile ticket Offered in: English
Overview

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.

What's Included
  1. Entrance tickets to the Ninja Museum, Samurai Museum, and Odawara Castle are included.
  1. We will be walking through the town, please feel free to try the local food, but not included.
Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

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Meet the guide at the Odawara Station Tourist Information Center inside Odawara Station.

Start time

10:00 AM

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect
Odawara Station Tourist Information Center

In 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.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Odawara

From 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.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Odawara Castle Park

The 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.

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Odawara Castle History Museum, Ninja-kan

Learn 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.

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tokiwakimon Samurai Museum

You 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.

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Odawara Castle

We 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.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hotokuninomiya Shrine

This 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.

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info
  1. Service animals allowed
  2. Public transportation options are available nearby
  1. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Operated by Discover Odawara

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  1. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
  2. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  3. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  4. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  5. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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