In this article, I explain the highlights, access, opening hours, admission fees, and the castle stamp (Gosyuin) of Odawara Castle in an easy-to-understand way for visitors. Please read until the end 😊
Access to Odawara Castle
・The nearest station is Odawara station(Tokaido Line,Tokaido Sinkansen,Odakyu Line,Hakone Tozan Tetsudo,Daiyuzan Line)
・It takes about a10-minutes on foot from the East Exit of Odawara Station to Odawara Castle.
・Odawara Castle is one of the most famous castles in Japan and is easy to access from Tokyo.
For a detailed guide with photos, please check this article👉https://shiro-meguri.com/how-to-walk-from-odawara-station-to-odawara-castle/
Odawara Castle’s highlights
Odawara Castle has many things to see, so I will briefly explain some of them in pictures
First of all is Akagane Mon
Akagane Mon is one of the important gates of Odawara Castle, and it was the gate that guarded the front of Ninomaru.
You can enter the gate in some days.
Next is Tokiwagi Mon
Tokiwagi Mon was the most important gate in Odawara Castle and was guarding the front of Honmaru.
They built the gate at a right angle to make it harder for enemies to attack.
The last thing I will introduce is the castle tower, which is also the face of Odawara Castle.
The stone walled building is 27.2m tall and ranks seventh among the castles with castle towers nationwide.
Inside is a museum where you can see Odawara Castle’s history and valuable materials. The explanation is written in English, so you can see it with peace of mind.
The view from the top of the castle tower is also superb, and if it is clear, you can see Sagami Bay and mountains.
The view from the top of the castle tower is spectacular. On a clear day, you can see Sagami Bay and the surrounding mountains.
I have also posted a video of the view from the top floor on YouTube, so please check it out below 👇
Opening hours and admission fees of Odawara Castle tower
・ Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last admission: 4:30 PM)
・Admission: Adults 1,000 yen / Children 300 yen
Castle Stamp (Gosyuin)
“Gosyuin” is a special stamp that you can collect as a memory of your visit to a Japanese castle.
This Castle Stamp (Gosyuin) is a limited edition.The design of the limited edition changes depending on the season, events, and anniversaries
You can buy it at the ticket counter and the museum shop inside the castle tower.
It is a great souvenir and a unique experience you can only enjoy in Japan.
Note: Some castle stamps are available only for a limited time, so they may be sold out depending on the day.
Summary
Odawara Castle is a must-visit spot when visiting Odawara.
Although the castle has been reconstructed, the site is spacious, beautiful, and well worth visiting.
I hope you enjoy your visit to Odawara Castle!
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