16世紀、戦国時代の幕を切って落とした北条早雲公、以来北条家5代、約100年にわたり繁栄し、歴史の舞台に登場した小田原。江戸時代に入ってからは東海道随一の宿場町として栄えました。明治以降は恵み豊かな相模湾沿いに、時の有力者、文化人や文学者の別荘・邸宅が建ち繁栄しました。今も５００年の歴史があなたの訪れを待っています。
まちを歩けば様々な風景に出合います。戦国時代・江戸時代に思いをはせる小田原城、昔の東海道を思い起こさせる板橋、名物かまぼこや干物を作っている店が並ぶ千度小路、相模湾を一望できる石垣山、足を延ばせば天狗で有名な道了尊最乗寺。
小田原にはおいしい料理を気軽に食べることができるお店がたくさんあります。海と山に囲まれた小田原には海の幸、山の幸が豊富にあります。豊かな食材をシンプルに調理して気取らずに食するのが小田原流！
海・川・山が一体となる風景、長い伝統と高い芸術性を持つ手仕事、四季それぞれの祭事、長い歴史が生んだ生活文化、城下町特有のまちの構造、数々の歴史的建物、日本を感じ、心を癒す散歩道が小田原にはあります。
世界的に有名な箱根の玄関口、海あり、山あり、歴史あり、日本の原風景と心に出会える小田原へ！みなさまのお越しを心よりお待ちしております。
In 16th century, General Soun Hojyou kicked off the SENGOKU era (age of civil war) in Odawara. Since then, the Hojyou Family thrived for 100 years, 5 generations, and Odawara appeared on the historical stage. Odawara flourished as one of the most popular SHUKUBAMACHI(post stations) along the Tokaido way in the Edo era. Since the Meiji era, mansions and summer houses of barons, cultural figures and literary persons were built along the coast of the rich and bountiful Sagami Bay and the town has prospered. 500 years of history is waiting for your exploration.
You may encounter many diversified scenes while you walk around town. Odawara Castle will remind you of both the SENGOKU era and EDO era, the ITABASHI area makes you think of the TOKAIDO way, and SENDOKOUJI street is famous for KAMABOKO (Fish cake) and HIMONO (Dried fish) factories and shops all lined up. ISHIGAKI Mountain has a sweeping vista of the SAGAMI bay and DORYUSON SAIJYOUJI Temple is famous for TENGU (Long-nosed goblin), which is located next to Odawara.
Odawara has many casual restaurants to please your appetite with delicious delicacies. Odawara is a city surrounded by mountains and the SAGAMI Bay, There are abundant foods that come from the both the mountains and ocean. Simply prepared food that is eaten in a casual way is Our Odawara Style!
Come to see where the ocean, the river and the mountains come together, buy Hand craft works that hold long traditions and high artistic quality, participate in seasonal rituals, enjoy a lifestyle and culture cultivated in long history. Come to see this castle town made up of many historical buildings. Your visit to Odawara will make you feel like you are passing through the heart of Japan and all the while your spirit will be lifted!
Odawara is a gateway city to the world famous HAKONE national park.
Experience our history and immerse yourself into our idyllic landscapes within the heart of Japan!
We look forward to welcoming all of you.
