Kamakura
Once the proud capital of 12th and 13th century Japan, Kamakura is a favorite place to visit. It has a whopping 65 temples and 19 shrines, along with a charming…
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GENERAL INFORMATION WELCOME TO YOKOTA
A Note for Newcomers to Yokota
Welcome to Japan! We know how you feel. You want to get out and see the area but you can’t retain any Japanese place names. Tachikawa, Ishikawa, Kamakura — they…
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB
Hinode Big Buddha
Hokoji Temple – Shiozawayama Zenkoji Kano Royal Buddha About a 25 minute drive from base there is a Daibutsu (Big Buddha) which is 18m tall on the side of a…
ACTIVITIES Day Trips Summer
Enoshima East side Beach (Katase Higashi-hama Beach)
We visited Enoshima Beach, which is a beautiful area with shorelines, surfers, tourist shops, and an island with fantastic views (didn’t visit the island this time because it is Obon…
GENERAL INFORMATION
Festivals
Below is a list of year-round festivals, events, and Japanese Holidays. Festival and event dates vary year to year. Check online or at the Yujo Center for current information. January…