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Tokyo to Odawara

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Tokyo to Odawara

Do you want a trip to Odawara? It is a city located in western Kanagawa-ken, and it is a major transportation hub for Tokaido Shinkansen and Odakyu Line. Odawara Castle Park is a great place to see plum blossom, attracting many tourist during spring. Odawara is famous for many tourist attractions, such as Odawara Castle and Gyokuho-ji Gohyaku-Rakan. From Tokyo or Narita Airport to Odawara is about 80 Km, an hour drive. Many travelers prefer a one-day trip to Odawara. Our private transfer service has professional and friendly drivers.

If you reserve in advance, we can arrange a driver who speaks simple English. We provide different car types to meet your need: 7-seater Alphard mini van, 10-seater van, 14-seater van, and 20-seater coaster bus. Japan Holiday is headquartered in Tokyo. We are very happy to provide transfer and travel booking services for tourists. If you have any requests or questions, please contact our customer service representatives. For the details of prices, please visit: Tokyo Chauffeur Services.


 

Tokyo to Odawara Private Chauffeurs

Our company provides safe and affordable private chauffeur service to Odawara for foreign visitors. Whether you are going to Odawara from Tokyo Narita Airport or a hotel in Tokyo, a door to door private transfer are the most convenient and affordable way. For more information, please contact our Japan limousine service specialists.

What to See in Odawara
Odawara Castle: Odawara Castle is a historical site preserving a lot of traditional architectures. Originally built in 1416 and reconstructed in 1960, Odawara Castle is the symbol of Odawara. Addition to the museum displaying the history of the castle, the park also has a small zoo and children playground.

Odawara Castle Park: additional to the major structure Castle Tower, the park also has a small zoo and children playground. As the top 100 sites for viewing cherry blossom, Odawara Castle Park turns into pink by approximately 300 Yoshino cherry blossoms every spring. Cherry blossom is especially gorgeous after light illumination.

Hotoku Ninomiya Jinja Shrine: is dedicated to Miyagi kimjiro, who is the god of learning and the statue is displayed in elementary school across the country. Miyagi kimjiro is a politician during late Edo period. He is the model in education, thus many people pray for him in shrines.



Enoura Observatory: was built in 2017 by Odawara Art Foundation established by photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto. The purpose of the building is to promote Japanese culture to foreign visitors. It is a great destination for art and architecture lovers.

Ishigakiyama Castle: was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1590, located on hilltop 3km from the Odawara Castle. In 1959, the government designated the architecture as a historical site, which is now the Ishigakiyama Castle Park.



How to Get to Odawara from Tokyo 
You can use the JR hikari or kodama to transfer directly from Tokyo Station to Odawara. From Tokyo to Odawara, you can use JR pass and the trip takes about 35-55 minutes. You can also take the JR Sanyo Shinkansen KODAMA at Tokyo Station, and the trip is about 37 minutes. Alternatively, you can use Odakyu Romance Car at Shinjuku Station to transfer directly to Odawara.

Most Frequently Asked Questions

  • How far is it to travel from Tokyo to Odawara?
    Odawara is a major transportation hub for Tokaido Shinkansen and Odakyu Line. From Tokyo to Odawara is about 80 Km, an hour drive. Many travelers prefer a one-day trip to Nagano.
  • How to get to Odawara from Tokyo by public transportatio?
    You can use the JR hikari or kodama to transfer directly from Tokyo Station to Odawara. From Tokyo to Odawara, you can use JR pass. You can also take the JR Sanyo Shinkansen KODAMA at Tokyo Station. Alternatively, you can use Odakyu Romance Car at Shinjuku Station to transfer directly to Odawara.
  • Does Japan Holiday provide private transfer service to Odawara?
    Japan Holiday provides door to door car rental service with driver. Our private transfer service has professional and friendly drivers. If you reserve in advance, we can arrange a driver who speaks simple English. We provide different car types to meet your need: 7-seats van, 10-seats van, 14-seats van, and 20 seats coaster bus.
  • What to do in Odawara?
    Odawara Castle Park is a great place to see plum blossom, attracting many tourist during spring. Famous attractions in Odawara include Odawara Castle, Gyokuho-ji Gohyaku-Rakan, Hotoku Ninomiya Jinja Shrine, Enoura Observatory, and Ishigakiyama Castle.
  • Where can I see cherry blossom in Odawara during spring?
    Odawara Castle Park has a Castle Tower, a small zoo, and a children playground. As the top 100 sites for viewing cherry blossom, Odawara Castle Park turns into pink by approximately 300 Yoshino cherry blossoms every spring. Cherry blossom is especially gorgeous after light illumination.
  • What museum in Odawara is worth visiting?
    Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum displaying over 10,000 exhibits. The museum is divided into five major sections. Here, visitors can learn about the natural history from the birth of the planet to present.
  • What art gallery in Odawara is worth visiting?
    Enoura Observatory was built in 2017 by Odawara Art Foundation established by photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto. The purpose of the building is to promote Japanese culture to foreign visitors. It is a great destination for art and architecture lovers.
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