Lake Yamanaka（Yamanaka-ko）
Lake Yamanaka covers an area of about 6.57 square kilometers and is about 980.5 meters above sea level. It is located at the third highest point in Japan. The lake is the closest to Mt. Fuji among the “Fuji Five Lakes " and offers beautiful scenery of the four seasons with the majestic Mt.Fuji.
Sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate and the lake gets covered in clouds and mist, but honestly, that gives it a dreamy, mysterious vibe.
Araya Yama Jinja
Araya Yama Shrine has been revered as god of the mountains and industry, which was built in 1534. At the foot of Mt. Fuji, the main hall and the rear hall stand. People tell business owners and entrepreneurs, ”If you don’t want to have trouble with money, visit this shrine.” It is a popular power spot as one of the three shrines for blessings of wealth.
Praying for good fortune is definitely the main thing here. I hope I can bring some luck home with me!
Old YAMU House Karahori Store
The flagship store of a medicinal curry chain with seven locations across Osaka and Tokyo, situated in the nostalgic "Karahori Shopping Street." The restaurant is housed in a renovated building over 130 years old, where you can enjoy the aroma of spices in a retro atmosphere.
Their curry is packed with spices—you can tell right away it's not your average seasoning.
Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoden)
Enoshima Electric Railway, affectionately known as the “Enoden,” is a private railway operating an approximately 10-kilometer line connecting Fujisawa City and Kamakura City in Kanagawa Prefecture. The line opened in 1902 between Fujisawa and Katase (now Enoshima), and for more than 120 years it has served both as a vital means of daily transportation for local residents and as a key railway supporting tourism in the area.
You can get a one-day Enoden pass and visit lots of spots along the way, like the Great Buddha of Kamakura, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura High School Station, and finally Enoshima Station. You can go up the observation deck in Enoshima for amazing seaside views, try some seafood snacks, and more. Even a whole day doesn't feel like enough time for everything...
Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street & TOGOSHIGINZA Information Center
Stretching approximately 1.3km east to west from Tokyu Ikegami Line's Togoshi Ginza Station, this shopping district boasts around 400 establishments ranging from fresh produce stores to cafes, bakeries, and bathhouses.
This shopping street is really long—you can walk for ages and still not see the end! There are all kinds of shops and little restaurants on both sides. The street is clean and tidy. Unlike other shopping streets, there's no roof here, so if it rains, it's not as fun to stroll around.