Odawara Cultural Property Buildings Public Tour

About this event

On the two days of Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2026, the "Cultural Property Buildings Viewing Event" will be held in Odawara City. In this event, historic structures designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan or certified as "Outstanding Buildings Associated with Odawara," which are normally closed to the public, will be specially opened to visitors. You can observe 11 valuable architectural sites across the city up close on this occasion, including the Iwase Family Residence, Seizanso, Former Gohei Matsumoto Villa, Odawara Museum of Literature Main and Annex Buildings, Kaishunso, Rokyoso / Yau-an / Mujuan (Matsunaga Memorial Museum), Former Koki-an Garden, Mitsubuchi Residence / Kankan-so, Seikantei Garden, Odawara-juku Nariwai Exchange Center, and Saiseido Pharmacy Konishi Main Store. In particular, Odawara-juku Nariwai Exchange Center and Saiseido Pharmacy Konishi Main Store are being opened to the public for the first time in this architectural viewing event. Admission is free at many venues, and some facilities offer guided tours. No advance application is required even for facilities with guides, and you can freely visit during each facility's opening hours. However, please note that some facilities have conditions on opening dates and hours; for example, the Former Koki-an Garden is open only on Sunday, December 6, and Rokyoso has areas that are partially closed on the morning of Saturday, December 5. In addition, an admission fee, cooperation fee, or facility maintenance cooperation fee is required at the Former Koki-an Garden, Mitsubuchi Residence / Kankan-so, Seikantei, and the Odawara Museum of Literature. It is recommended to prepare small change in advance as some facilities do not have change available. Taking the Odawara-juku Sightseeing Loop Bus "Umemaru-go" is convenient for traveling between facilities. This viewing event is a valuable opportunity to experience the rich history and architectural charms of Odawara.

Venue

Fishing Port Station TOTOCO Odawara (Michi-no-Eki TOTOCO Odawara)

1-28 Hayakawa, Odawara, Kanagawa 250-0021