[2025 Odawara Attraction] Travel Guide for Enoura Observatory (Updated May)

Enoura Observatory, located in Odawara, Japan, is a stunning artistic and architectural masterpiece that offers visitors a unique and immersive experience. Created by renowned artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, this contemporary art space seamlessly blends nature, art, and architecture. The observatory features various structures, including a bamboo grove, a stone stage, and a sea deck, all strategically positioned to interact with the surrounding landscape and create a harmonious atmosphere. Visitors can explore the grounds and enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. When planning a visit to Enoura Observatory, here are a few tips to enhance your experience. Firstly, it's advisable to make a reservation in advance as the observatory limits the number of visitors per day. Additionally, wearing comfortable shoes is recommended as there is some walking involved to fully appreciate the different installations. It's also worth noting that Enoura Observatory is open year-round, but the experience can vary depending on the season. Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather and beautiful foliage, while summer provides a chance to witness stunning sunsets over the ocean. 📍 362-1 Enoura, Odawara, Kanagawa 🔍 How to get there? The Enoura Observatory is accessible via a free shuttle bus from Nebukawa Station.

A retreat is a way to get away from everyday life, face yourself, and relax your body. It is a luxurious facility with 8 rooms on the hilltop of Enoura in Odawara City, known as the Riviera of the Orient. The quality of the time, space, and food is so high quality✨ It's not flashy or luxurious, but rather a luxury of politeness and good quality. And the hospitality of the staff is truly outstanding! The distance from the guests, the attention to detail, the service spirit, the elegance, the feeling that they can reach the itchy spots! I felt an extraordinary sense of professionalism, and later I heard that there were 3 people from #Amanemu, including the chef! And there is a mist sauna-like facility called #Craft Onsen, which uses patented technology to enhance the concentration of ingredients in natural hot springs by "dripping" hot spring minerals into the natural hot springs, and this was also a feeling I had never experienced before😲My whole body skin was smooth✨✨It felt like I was warming up from the inside of my stomach! ? That was it. The food was also a series of surprises‼ ️ A truly elaborate and "unusual" meal that combines herbal medicine cuisine with Japanese and French cuisine (but not so elaborate that you can't keep up!) Wow, what is this! 😳 Hmm...🤔 Wow♡😆 What❗️😍 It was a fun and moving meal❣️❣️❣️ And maybe because it's based on herbal medicine, my body was warm the whole time♡ But there was nothing bitter or smelly or anything like that! In fact, I wanted to slurp up the broth and the bowl😋 It wasn't a luxury of generously using a lot of high-quality ingredients✴️, but a luxury✳️ that was carefully thought out and made with effort for the body, and in any case, I was captivated by everything😍😍😍 The price is a bit high, but it's worth it‼ ️ Address: 218-1 Enoura, Odawara, Kanagawa Atmosphere/Facilities: Feel the ultimate hospitality that seeks quality rather than luxury Recommended points: From the food to the service, the theme is wellness, so you will leave feeling healthier than when you arrived Budget per person: From 50,000 yen #Breathtaking view #Hard to book accommodation #New opening #Hot spring #Hot spring inn #Retreat #Odawara #Luxury trip #Ocean view #Wellness #Luxury #Eastern Japan #Kanagawa Prefecture #Le Flo #Must visit at least once #t2203

A gallery conceived by Hiroshi Sugimoto ----------------------------- Odawara Enoura Observatory ---------------------------- There is a mysterious space where things that look as if they have been there for hundreds of years and things that look like they were made using modern technology mix together. Art has been used to express human consciousness and to worship God, but now the times have reached a critical point of growth and art has lost the subject it should express. AI has developed and it has become easy for anyone to generate any landscape, but even as times change, the value of art created by humans will surely remain unchanged, and it was a time when I felt reassured. Because the entire site is art, there is a limit to the number of people allowed to enter and reservations must be made two days in advance, but it is a place that you should definitely visit at least once. [Enoura Weather Observatory] 📍Address: 362-1 Enoura, Odawara, Kanagawa 250-0025 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-13:00 / 13:30-16:30 📅Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, New Year's holidays (temporary closures may occur) 💰Price per person: 3,300 yen *Reservations must be made on the official website at least 2 days in advance #Spring 0 yen trip #Domestic travel #Odawara sightseeing #Museum tour #Hiroshi Sugimoto

#Spring0yentrip "Enoura Observatory in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a one-of-a-kind space where art and nature come together. This facility, designed by architect Hiroshi Sugimoto, makes you feel like you've wandered into another world. 🔹 Points of interest Stone stage facing the sea → A stunning composition of a straight road leading to the sea🌊 Optical glass stage → The light reflected on the glass is mysterious✨ Modern architecture x traditional Japanese beauty → The design that makes use of stone and wood is comfortable🏛️ 🔹 Tips for success The best shots are taken in the early morning or evening when the light shines in📷 Please note that you may need to make a reservation in advance depending on the day and time🗓️ The most convenient way to access from Odawara is by car🚗 🚃 Access: Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Nebukawa Station

I visited once in the fall, but I planned to revisit in early spring 🌸. Advance reservation is required 🎫. From Odawara Station, take two stops to Nebukawa, a beautiful unmanned station by the sea. Although the station itself is charming, you will take a shuttle bus to the top of the mountain. From the parking lot, as you enter the premises and look up, you can enjoy a wider view of the sea from the 'Stone Age Cafe'. The view from the stone tables here is superb, and the entire area, including the buildings, stage, mandarin orchards, and bamboo groves, is a healing space filled with nature. A sacred place visited by BTS leader RM. 💰 Price per person: ¥3300 (including shuttle service from JR Nebukawa Station) 📍 Location: Nebukawa, Enoura Observatory

This art museum is located in Nebukawa, between Odawara and Atami. One of the highlights is the glass-enclosed Summer Solstice Light Worship 100 Meter Gallery, from which you can view the blue waters of Sagami Bay. The sea visible through the window was a deep blue, and the horizon was beautiful. When other people are in the observation space outside the glass, their shadows are reflected in the window, which is a very interesting view 🤍 On the other hand, when you are in the observation space, you can take a selfie of yourself reflected in the glass and the sea to make a nice photo 📸 The gallery itself has multiple exhibits of various seascapes over 100 meters, so you can take your time to look at them as well 😚 It's a wonderful museum where nature, art, and history come together, so please go and visit it at least once ~ ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ 📍: Enoura Observatory, Odawara City 📸: Canon EOS 5D Mark4 💴: 3,300 yen ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ #DomesticTravelRecord #Kanagawa #KanagawaTrip #KanagawaTourism #Odawara #OdawaraTourism #OdawaraTrip #EnouraObservatory #SeaPhoto

Enoura Observatory is about a 10-minute shuttle bus ride from Nebukawa Station. It was designed by contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto and opened in 2017. It's a beautiful museum, a place where history, contemporary art, and architecture blend together. You'll be greeted by the Meigetsumon Gate at the entrance. This was built as the main gate of Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura during the Muromachi period, and was rebuilt here. It was a lovely gate that blended in with nature. Just inside the entrance was a glass-walled waiting room. In the waiting room, there was a magnificent table made from a Yakusugi cedar tree that is over 1,000 years old 🪵 And there was a 100-meter gallery built 100 meters above sea level. The glass walls reflect the ocean and surrounding scenery, making this a very beautiful gallery 🤍 It's worth a visit, not just for the art but also for the architecture. ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ 📍: Enoura Observatory, Odawara City 📸: Canon EOS 5D Mark4 💴: 3,300 yen ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ #DomesticTravelRecord #Kanagawa #KanagawaTrip #KanagawaTourism #Odawara #OdawaraTourism #OdawaraTrip #EnouraObservatory

The Enoura Meteorological Observatory integrates climate observation with sunrise, exhibitions, art architecture, and Japanese gardens. It is an idealistic and great experimental work by Hiroshi Sugimoto. It is quiet and elegant, comfortable and designed. Unlike popular attractions, there are very few visitors here, and by noon the only people in sight are staff. If you have some time, you can appreciate Hiroshi Sugimoto's works here, or sit and drink tea and relax yourself. 🥰 The Jiangpu Weather Observatory adopts a full reservation system, and you need to purchase tickets in advance on the official website. At the same time, you need to make a reservation for the shuttle bus from Nebukawa Station to the Meteorological Observatory (your name will be checked when you get on the bus). When buying the ticket, just follow the instructions step by step. No reservation is required for the return trip. Pay attention to the round-trip time of the shuttle bus. ❗️ Take the subway from Tokyo to any station on the Ueno Tokyo Line and transfer to JR. I transferred at Shinbashi Station. Note that the Ueno-Tokyo Line is purple on Google Maps, but in fact the Ueno-Tokyo Line is the name of the Tokyo transportation system rather than a specific line, so you actually need to know that the Ueno-Tokyo Line is a JR line and its color is orange. Don't be misled by the purple color. ‼ ️ The shuttle bus stops across from Nebukawa Station. It usually runs between the observatory and the station, so just wait a few minutes before the scheduled time. ❤️ Highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 #TokyoItinerary #Tokyo #JapanAttractions #TokyoFreeTravel #JapanTravel #JapanTravelStrategy

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This facility was designed by contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto and opened in 2017. It stands on a hill, so you can see the ocean. The beauty of the architecture and artworks, the pleasant breeze, and the reservation system mean you can leisurely look around without it being too crowded or difficult to see. Art lovers, architecture lovers, and nature lovers can all enjoy it😊 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ★Enoura Observatory 📍362-1 Enoura, Odawara City ⏰Business hours: 10:00-16:30, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays ☑︎Reservations required in advance! 🚃Free shuttle bus from JR Tokaido Main Line Nebukawa Station and Manazuru Station 🚕Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Manazuru Station ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *This information is current, so please check it out before you go! Photo date📷 2018 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Right now! This moment! Enjoy the Maya trip to the fullest ✔︎A place I'm glad I went and experienced ✔︎I hope this will be helpful for your outings♫ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Sakura2024 #Outingspots #Arttours#Architecturetours #Museumtours#Breathtakingviewmuseums #Photogenicspots #EnouraObservatory #Odawaratourism #Kanagawatourism #SugimotoHiroshi

====📍Odawara Cultural Foundation Enoura Weather Station 362-1 Enoura, Odawara, Kanagawa 250-0025 🚃Nearest Station JR Tokaido Main Line "Nebukawa Station", "Manazuru Station", "Nebukawa Station" 🚶♀️Access Free shuttle bus available from the above stations 🚗Parking available (free) ⏱Opening days Thursday to Monday 👀Visiting hours・April to October: 3 times a day (10:00, 13:00, 16:00)・November to March: 2 times a day (10:00, 13:00) 🗓Regular holidays Tuesday, Wednesday *There are other temporary closing days, so please check each time⚠️ 🔎About reservations⚠️Reservations are required⚠️ Reservations must be made 2 days in advance for credit card payments and 3 days in advance for Seven-Eleven payments! ⚠️Same-day tickets⚠️Reservations and inquiries can only be made by phone from 9am on the day of your visit! *I contacted them at 9am on the middle day of a 3-day holiday and was able to get through in about 5 minutes and make a reservation🧡 🎫Prices Advance reservation: 3300 yen Same-day reservation: 3850 yen ⏰Tour time: about 90 minutes ⚠️Notes・You will have to walk a lot on gravel and mountain paths inside the museum, so sneakers are recommended! (I was visiting on short notice and ended up wearing heeled sandals, which was really painful🥹lol) ・Please note that it is prohibited to enter areas where stones are placed! (There is a risk of danger or damage to cultural assets, so please look carefully when visiting🫶) ・If you make a reservation on the day and pay on site, we recommend using cashless payment! (I visited with a reservation on the day, but they said that it is best to use cashless payment if possible◎) ・There are only two toilets, so it is recommended to use them before visiting! ・There are lockers next to the toilets at the reception venue, so it is easy to leave your luggage and go around empty-handed, so it is recommended! ・It's mostly outdoors, so sunscreen is a must! (I forgot to put it on and got sunburned 🌞 lol) ==== Introducing the beautiful Enoura Observatory, a museum on top of a mountain that only a few people know about 🥳💛 Here, stones and historical buildings are preserved in their natural state, and you can see 60 types of cultural assets 🎨🪨👩🎨 Since it's quite high up in the mountain, the eye clinic has a spectacular view of the deep blue sea and lush trees 🤩✨✨ You can sit and stare at the trees in a tranquil atmosphere. It was a place where you could feel relaxed just by listening to the sounds of the streams and insects 😊🌱🦋 The most popular spot here is the red tunnel 🫶💖 If you stand on top of it and take a photo, you can capture only the sky, sea, and mountains in the frame, and you can take an incredibly beautiful photo 😍🤍🤍 The red tunnel is a cultural asset called the "Winter Solstice Light Worship Tunnel," and you can go through it and enjoy a different beauty from the view from above 🫣🩵 (For a detailed introduction, please visit the site. Please take a look at the pamphlet while enjoying the scenery 🫶) The beautiful nature and mysterious exhibits that make you feel like you've wandered into the world of Ghibli are so beautiful that you never get bored and before you know it, time has passed 🙊✨ Inside the museum, there are bamboo forests, tree paths, orange paths, and some difficult paths that are like hiking 🫣👟🫧 It was a very luxurious and happy space to experience both the historical and precious exhibits and the nature at the same time 🤤🤍🤍 There are many historical cultural assets on display from the Muromachi, Edo, and Kamakura periods, and some of them are difficult to see in person, so it was a very valuable experience 🙊💞 The ticket price is quite high, but it's a spot that is really worth it, so please go and visit it ☺️🎶 A spot that is definitely recommended for history lovers, spectacular views, and art lovers, "Odawara Art Foundation" We introduced "Enoura Weather Observatory" 🥳💛💛 #Kanagawa Tourism #Kanagawa #Domestic Travel #Girls Trip #Art Museum #Photogenic Spot