Odawara 1-Day Itinerary: Castle, Food & Souvenirs

This is a one-day itinerary in Odawara, including Odawara Castle, based on my actual trip.

I will also introduce a traditional restaurant for lunch and a shopping spot near Odawara Station.

I hope this itinerary will help you plan your trip!

Odawara Castle

Odawara Castle is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Odawara. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Odawara Station, so it’s very easy to access.

I wrote in another article about how to get to Odawara Castle on foot from Odawara Station in English, so please check it here👉https://shiro-meguri.com/how-to-walk-from-odawara-station-to-odawara-castle/

Odawara Castle has a large site and many things to see. You can also enter the castle tower, and the inside is a museum.

For more information on the highlights of Odawara Castle, opening hours, and admission fees, please click here👉https://shiro-meguri.com/odawara-castle-guide-summary-english/

Lunchtime🍴✧︎

If you want to eat fresh seafood, I recommended ｢Daruma Restaurant｣

This restaurant was recommended when visiting Odawara Castle. It’s easy to walk about 5 minutes from Odawara Castle, and the food you eat in a building designated as a registered tangible cultural property is even more special.”

I arrived around 14:00, but There was a waiting line of about 6 groups. recommend going early to avoid waiting.

You can eat fresh seafood from Odawara Port because it arrives directly at the shop every morning😊

Click here for the location of the daruma restaurant👉https://maps.google.com/?cid=1040080943694950848&entry=gps

By the way, I highly recommend the horse mackerel sashimi that I tried.
It was fresh, rich in flavor, and absolutely delicious.

This restaurant is a great place to enjoy local seafood during your trip to Odawara.

Minaka Odawara

After lunch, I visited Minaka Odawara, a shopping and cultural complex located right in front of Odawara Station.
It features a traditional Edo-style street atmosphere where you can enjoy local food, souvenirs, and beautiful views.
It’s a great place to relax and pick up some local specialties before heading home.

You can also enjoy a panoramic view of Odawara from the observation deck.

There are also accommodations here, so if you plan to visit Odawara or Hakone, I recommend staying in this area.
👉 You can check hotels around Odawara Station from the link below.

If you are planning to stay overnight, here are some recommended hotels near Odawara Station 👇

This itinerary is perfect for anyone visiting Odawara for the first time.