Lake Miyagase, a scenic man-made lake and reservoir, offers a variety of outdoor activities and attractions. Visit Aikawa Park and Fokkasan Observatory for awe-inspiring views of the lake and surrounding landscapes. Afterward, indulge in traditional crafts at Aikawa Park Craft Studio Village or hike up Mount Takatori for even more stunning vistas.
The easiest way around Lake Miyagase is on foot, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other. Alternatively, you have the option to take a cable car up to the lake.
Public transportation:
To get from Tokyo to Lake Miyagase by public transportation, travelers have the following options:
Option 1: Bullet Train
First, take the Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Odawara Station. The journey takes approximately 35 minutes.
Transfer to the Odakyu Odawara Line at Odawara Station and get off at Aikawa Station. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
(The total travel time is approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.)
Option 2: Regular Train:
First, take the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line from Shinjuku Station to Sagami-Ono Station. The journey takes approximately 35 minutes.
Transfer to the Odakyu Enoshima Line at Sagami-Ono Station and get off at Aikawa Station. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes.
(The total travel time is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.)
Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
by car: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
by public transport: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
Car rentals:
We recommend staying here between half a day and one day.
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
by car: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
by public transport: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
Scenic rides:
Incline Piedmont Station: click here to go to the official website
Hiking:
The hiking season in this area typically runs from Spring until Autumn.
There is one well-known festival in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information.
For the exact location of the festival, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.
Miyagase Furusato Fireworks Festival
Date: August 15th
Time: 19:30 - 20:00
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