The Odawara Art Foundation/Enoura Complex in Spring
- Emi Doi
- Feb 6
- 2 min read
You will see more than 2,000 years of history of Japan through natural system of 24 soler terms and icons such as shrine branch, tunnel for Spring and Autumn equinoxe, view sunrinse directly from the ocean on Summer and Winter Solitics and more.
NY based artist Hiroshi Sugimoto said "Odawara has the potential to be the capital of communication of our culture to the world. This is because the unique character of Japanese culture, a continuous legacy dating back to the prehistoric Jomon period, has been the art of living in harmony with nature. The Japanese people developed a unique culture incorporating the worship of myriad deities and spirits of the natural realm. This is the revival of these ancient Japanese traditions that we need most."
Schedule of the day
Arriving Nebukawa Station by JR Tokaido Line
Take free shuttle bus to the Enoura Observatory
If you want to go on tour to Hakone, we continue to either museum or hot springs.
Private tour with small group
Ebb & Flow Walks tour will be conducted as a private tour. It makes easier for you to request special needs or things to eat, and go.
Make your life easy
Clothing and belongings
Most of tours will enjoy walking in the nature. Please bring layers for the change of the weather. Japan is 3,000 km long and wether can be very different depend on where you go. This is a country with 70% of maountain and rains a log. Please bring rain jacket and umbrella. At the same time, don't forget your sunglass and sun screen to keep yourself out of sun light. Also good walking shose will be very much recommended.
Wear socks and take off huts when it is required
While we visit temples and shrinies, sometime we were ask to take off our shoes and huts. Your respect for the traditional custom will be very much appreciated.
Enjoy "only in Japan"
24 Solar Terms
Japan is known for its dedicated observance of the four seasons, but traditionally, the year was also divided up into 24 sekki, or solar terms. We will track these periods, exploring towns and traditions aligned with the natural cycles.
Local foods
While your guide continue discussion with you, we will search for the "only in Japan" kind of experience through foods. Especially some of the area, you can find local foods which can be only once life time experience on your tour. Bon Apetit!
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