Yugawara and Manazuru are home to tourist attractions such as Yugawara Onsen, Dokuho no Yu, Kibune Shrine, Joganji Temple, Kimura Art Museum, Makuyama Hiking Course, Yugawara Beach, Cape Manazuru, scenic Mitsuishi, and TOYO TIRES View Lounge.
Also recommended are local delicacies such as Yugawara Mikan, Hinomono or seafood, Awaji Yakisoba, Magochazuke, and Kibimochi.
A Green Retreat in the Heart of Yugawara Onsen Manyo Park is a peaceful public park located in the center of the Yugawara Onsen hot spring district in Kanagawa Prefecture. The grounds feature many kinds of plants and flowers mentioned in the *Manyoshu*, Japan's oldest surviving anthology of poetry. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk while listening to the sound of waterfalls and flowing streams....»
Surrounded by rich natural scenery and blessed with a mild climate, Yugawara Onsen is a picturesque hot spring resort that has been cherished for centuries. Its waters have long been renowned as a therapeutic hot spring, traditionally believed to help relieve a wide range of ailments. From the Meiji period (1868–1912) onward, Yugawara became a favorite retreat for many writers and literary figure...»
Tantan Yakisoba is a distinctive local noodle dish that originated in Yugawara, a popular hot spring destination in Kanagawa Prefecture. Its fragrant, mildly spicy seasoning and variety of regional interpretations have made it a memorable specialty of the town. The dish takes inspiration from the legend of Yugawara Onsen's discovery by a tanuki, or Japanese raccoon dog. According to local traditi...»
Uchiwa Ebi, also known as fan lobster or slipper lobster, is a distinctive seafood specialty found in the coastal waters around Manazuru and Yugawara in Kanagawa Prefecture. Its Japanese name, uchiwa ebi, comes from the unusual shape of its body, which resembles a traditional Japanese hand fan called an uchiwa. In Manazuru, it is also known by the local name Hippataki, referring to the distincti...»
Yugawara is a popular destination for handmade soba noodles, with numerous restaurants offering their own carefully developed styles and flavors. One of the secrets behind the area's excellent soba is its abundant supply of high-quality water. Water is an essential ingredient in making soba, influencing the texture, aroma, and overall taste of the finished noodles. Yugawara has long been known a...»
The coastal waters around Manazuru in Kanagawa Prefecture are home to an impressive variety of deep-sea fish. Although the term deep-sea fish may bring to mind unusual or frightening-looking creatures, many species found in these waters are highly regarded as premium seafood in Japan. The region is particularly interesting because of the dramatic underwater geography off the coast. The relatively...»
Yugawara is famous for its hot springs, natural scenery, and traditional food culture. Among its local specialties is handmade tofu produced using carefully selected domestic soybeans, sea-derived nigari coagulant, and natural water from Yugawara. This tofu is made using traditional methods, with careful attention paid to each stage of production. Its appeal lies in the concentrated sweetness and...»
Mago Chazuke is a traditional seafood dish from Kanagawa Prefecture, particularly associated with Manazuru, a coastal town known for its fishing industry and fresh seafood. The dish is made by placing seasoned horse mackerel over a bowl of rice and pouring hot tea over it. The combination of fresh fish, aromatic seasonings, rice, and hot liquid creates a simple but deeply satisfying meal. It is ...»
Yugawara Onsen is a historic hot spring resort whose name and healing waters have been celebrated in the ancient Japanese poetry collection Man'yōshū. From around the middle of the Meiji period (1868–1912), the resort began attracting numerous writers and literary figures who visited to relax, recover, and work on their writing. Among its distinguished guests was the novelist Natsume Sōseki, who ...»
Dried horse mackerel is one of the best-known seafood specialties of Manazuru, a coastal town in Kanagawa Prefecture. When grilled, it develops an inviting, savory aroma, while the flesh remains plump, tender, and moist....»
Kibimochi is one of Yugawara’s best-known traditional sweets and has been selected as one of the 100 Best Local Products of Kanagawa. It is made by kneading millet flour and shiratamako, a fine rice flour used for Japanese sweets, into a soft rice cake. The finished mochi is generously coated with roasted soybean flour mixed with sugar. Its appeal lies in its simple, rustic flavor. The soft textu...»
Onsen manju is one of the classic sweets associated with Japanese hot spring resorts, and Yugawara is home to many confectionery shops offering their own carefully made versions. Yugawara Onsen is a historic hot spring destination celebrated in the ancient poetry collection Man'yōshū. It is also known as a place where many famous writers and painters stayed for extended periods and devoted time t...»
Mandarin Orange Blended into White Bean Paste Mikan Monaka is a popular Japanese confectionery that has been officially recognized as a Yugawara brand product. It is carefully made by Mirakuan, a traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Yugawara, an area surrounded by atmospheric hot springs, the expansive sea, quiet rivers, lush green mountains, and mandarin orange trees. The distinctive feat...»
Located in Yugawara, a historic hot spring destination known for its rich cultural heritage and tranquil atmosphere, HERLEQUN BIS is a distinguished French restaurant where guests can enjoy refined cuisine in a relaxing setting. The restaurant brings together the best of seasonal Japanese ingredients, traditional Japanese culinary techniques, and the thoughtful hospitality for which Japan is reno...»