Old Town & Historic District
Odawara Castle
📍 Odawara Castle, Hakone, Japan
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kanagawa
- Category
- Old Town & Historic District
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Ticket Price
- Keep about ¥500
- Address
- Odawara Castle, Hakone, Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.2800, 139.1600
Introduction
Odawara Castle stands in Odawara at Hakone's eastern gate — the seat of the Hojo clan in the Sengoku era and a key Kanto stronghold. The present keep is a reconstructed wooden five-tier tower; from the top you see the castle town and Sagami Bay, while inside are armour, weapons and castle history. Moats and cherry trees make the stone walls especially moving in spring.
✨ Highlights
1
Hojo seat
A major Sengoku Kanto stronghold with deep history.
2
Wooden keep
Reconstructed keep to climb; wide views.
3
Spring cherries
Cherry rows by the moat — lovely in spring.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Jōnai, Odawara-shi, Kanagawa
→Time needed：about 60 minutes
→Ticket Information：Keep about ¥500
💡 Tips
• About 10 min walk from JR Odawara Station.
• Crowded in cherry season and Golden Week — go early.
• Stroll the castle-town old streets too.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Odawara Castle?
Keep about ¥500
Any practical tips for visiting Odawara Castle?
About 10 min walk from JR Odawara Station. Crowded in cherry season and Golden Week — go early.
How long should I spend at Odawara Castle?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.