【小田原ひとり旅】港町の絶品グルメから城下町の古民家カフェや昭和レトロな喫茶店まで大満足の日帰り旅｜小田原城｜清閑亭｜さじるし食堂｜ひととせの雪

【小田原ひとり旅】港町の絶品グルメから城下町の古民家カフェや昭和レトロな喫茶店まで大満足の日帰り旅｜小田原城｜清閑亭｜さじるし食堂｜ひととせの雪

間と一緒に　おいしいお食べすぎた・・・・・・ English : I’m in Odawara today . It’s about an hour and a half from Tokyo by local train. Odawara Station is a major station in western Kanagawa Prefecture, served by JR, Odakyu lines , the Hakone Tozan Railway, and the Izu Hakone Railway. At the east exit of the station there is a statue of Ninomiya Kinjiro. His real name was Ninomiya Sontoku, and he was from Odawara. Statues of him reading while carrying firewood used to be found in every elementary school. I’ll do the sightseeing later, but first I’ll go for lunch. I’ll head to Hayakawa, which is one stop away on the JR Tokaido Line. A seven-minute walk from Hayakawa Station is the hugely popular restaurant “Sa” run by a long-established seafood wholesaler. The restaurant ‘s name comes from the initials of the founder’s childhood name, “Sakijiro.” The restaurant is known for serving fresh fish caught that morning at Hayakawa Fishing Port. Check in at the machine and wait. If you need to leave your seat, they will call you to let you know your turn. The restaurant is packed with customers. The fish on today’s seafood bowl are incredible – 8 types! The hot Ashigara tea is self-serve. In addition to the fish, the restaurant also focuses on locally sourced rice, miso, and eggs. This restaurant’s specialty is semi-cooked fried horse mackerel, which I’d never seen before. Since I decided on fried horse mackerel today, I ordered the horse mackerel grandchild chazuke set . Crispy fried Odawara horse mackerel with tartar sauce, fresh seared horse mackerel , and dashi dipping sauce to finish it off as ochazuke. Recommended serving notes : miso soup made with local miso . The salted squid is so chewy it’s almost like eating sashimi. It ‘s thick and crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and has absolutely no seared fishy smell, which is only possible with fresh oak! The side dishes are so delicious I couldn’t finish the rice (you can choose large, medium, or small portions). You can have refills on the rice and miso soup. I left some rice and made it into magochazuke. The condiments are ginger, pickled plum, sesame, seaweed, and wasabi to my liking. The dashi broth was also delicious…! But I think I prefer it as sashimi. It was really delicious! Thank you for the meal! The salted squid was so delicious that I wanted to buy some to take home. The “King’s Salted Squid” made with the luxury ingredient bigfin reef squid was absolutely delicious. There was a long line of people waiting outside. Now that I was full, I decided to walk around the area a bit. As you’d expect from a port town, there are a number of restaurants serving seafood. I came across the Odawara Fish Center. At the Fish Center, there are barbecue seats where you can buy fresh seafood and eat it right away, and the place is bustling with people enjoying delicious food and drinks. Odawara, with its sea and mountains and warm climate, is a treasure trove of fresh ingredients. The direct sales store is fun even just to look at, and people are having fun eating grilled seafood. On the way to Hayakawa Station, I came across a shaved ice shop and decided to go in to beat the heat . After waiting in line for a while, I took a break in the cool shop. Takeout is also available . Although it is called shaved ice, it has a new texture, made by shaving domestic fruit that has been flash-frozen without using water . I chose Odawara’s Kosui pear, but I ended up choosing my favorite strawberry . Really! The strawberries are simply shaved. If they’re not sweet enough, you can add condensed milk. The initial texture is crunchy, with a strong sourness. Naturally , it’s quite cold. I poured the condensed milk over it. Unlike the condensed milk I usually use, this one is smooth and not too sweet. As the fruit pulp melts, the texture changes to a smooth texture. Mixing with the condensed milk, it becomes just the right sweetness. The cool dessert instantly cooled me down. My energy was restored, so I resumed my stroll. The bridge over Odawara Fishing Port is the Odawara Blueway Bridge. This area is known as Honko, and has a long history of thriving fishing. Just a few minutes’ walk from JR Hayakawa Station, it’s bustling with tourists every day. This Honko area and the Shinko area, where the commercial facility TOTOCO Odawara is located, are both popular . It seems like you can experience a fishing boat cruise departing and arriving . Unless you’re fishing, you probably won’t get to ride a fishing boat, so it sounds like it’ll be an interesting experience. The view of the fishing boats lined up and the smell of the sea are a different experience from the beach. I really liked this atmosphere. Fishing is also allowed as long as it’s not in a prohibited area. “Odawara Lanterns” There is a lighthouse designed to resemble the Odawara lanterns that were popular with travelers crossing Hakone in the past.It even appears in the lyrics of the children’s song, “The Monkey’s Basket.” It’s hard to see, but it has a handle, which is a very intricate detail.I was able to get a great feel for the atmosphere of a fishing port at Hayakawa Station, where the light blue station building suits the port town.I was lucky enough to get on the tourist bus, the “Umemaru,” which travels around tourist facilities that are difficult to reach on foot.You can also use a one-day pass with a guide.It operates only on weekends and holidays.I got off at the bus stop by the wisteria trellis at Odawara Castle.I came to see the lotus flowers that bloom all over the southern moat of Odawara Castle.Oh … This is supposed to be the best time to see the lotus flowers.The petals open in the morning and close in the afternoon, so unfortunately they were already closed on this day…I wonder if that’s a heron? I’m going to see Odawara Castle. It seems like they don’t mind me getting so close. About 20 years ago, I went up to the castle tower. It was the middle of winter, and I remember it being really cold. During the Sengoku period, this impregnable castle was the base of the Hojo clan for about 100 years over five generations . In modern times, it has become Odawara Castle Ruins Park and is a place of relaxation for local residents. In one corner of the park, there is Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine, and its grounds are home to a cafe and several other facilities. There is mist installed, which gives it a rather magical feel. Founded in 1894, this is a historic shrine dedicated to Ninomiya Sontoku, a great man from Odawara. It says that of the approximately 1,000 statues donated to commemorate the enthronement of Emperor Showa, only this one remains. I can’t see it because of the mist, but I wonder if there are carp there ! Here you can enjoy “Gojiru,” a dish that recreates a meal from the Edo period. Located in a corner of the temple grounds surrounded by trees, it’s a quiet and relaxing space. Kinjiro soft serve ice cream made with milk shipped directly from Hokkaido. On a hot day like today, it’s like an oasis after a walk. This time, I headed to the place I wanted to visit the most. About 5 minutes south of Hotoku Shrine, at the end of a slightly steep slope, is the place. Upon entering the building, you first take off your shoes, and the storekeeper, beautifully dressed in a kimono, will give you a detailed explanation of the building’s history. It has high historical value and is registered as a national tangible cultural property. He will also give an easy-to-understand explanation of the characteristics of Japanese houses and the sukiya-style architecture. When you go up to the second floor, you can see the sea of Odawara right in front of you. Apparently, having a villa in the scenic Odawara area at the time was a kind of status symbol. This is a great place to chat with history buffs . The well-maintained garden can be seen through the glass windows. This is the room where you can have lunch or dinner by reservation . If you order a course meal, you will be picked up and dropped off in this palanquin-style eco-cart (reservation required). After touring the facility, it’s time for a treat – snack time . Behind the heavy doors is a cafe converted from a storehouse, where you can enjoy light meals, coffee, tea, desserts and more. I was torn between the sushi bean paste and pudding, so I went for the Seikantei pudding and tea. The tea pudding is topped with Odawara citrus jelly. The smooth, melt-in-your-mouth pudding was just delicious. I finished the pudding in no time… and ordered another dessert, which I really wanted to try. I ended up eating too much, though… I’m asking how to eat this unfamiliar dessert. Seasonal fruit. Sushi bean paste. Small rice flour dumplings are placed underneath the fruit. : The sauce is made from white bean paste mixed with fresh cream , and you can add plenty of bubu arare (rice crackers) to your liking. I thought it would be very sweet, but the rich, but not too sweet, cream goes well with the refreshing ingredients …it’s addictively delicious. A touch of history and a delicious dessert filled my stomach and my heart. I went to Miyukinohama Beach to see the summer scenery. As I passed under the Seisho Bypass overpass, the deep blue sea suddenly spread out before my eyes. This moment is always moving. The sun was starting to set, so there were few people around. It ‘s youth! Miyukinohama is a popular spot all year round as it is a beach close to the station. Its name apparently comes from Emperor Meiji’s visit to see the beach seine fishing . It feels great – the sea in summer is exceptional . On clear days, you can see the Miura Peninsula and Manazuru . This place is a tunnel leading to the sea, and a “tide gate” to prevent seawater from entering. This familiar spot is popular with locals as a photo spot (although I couldn’t take a good photo…) . I was reminded of childhood trips to the beach with my family and a warm feeling welled up inside me. Located less than 10 minutes from the station in a quiet area with little foot traffic, this cafe is a stylishly renovated old-style house in a 100-year-old building that used to be a joinery shop. I visited just before closing time, so I only had coffee. It was my first coffee of the day and it was delicious… I’ll save the crepe I wanted for next time. I was also invited to take a look around the second floor, and was given a tour of the interior . The owners are a married couple, an architect and a designer, and the interior and every single item is full of style. I took my shoes off and headed upstairs, where the antique lighting was also lovely and there were many impactful characters called “Oisozuma,” original characters created by the wife, who is also the designer. The second floor is covered with tatami mats, so it really felt like I was visiting someone’s home. There were bags and miscellaneous goods printed with unique designs lined up. I wish I had had more time to take a closer look… I’ll come visit Oisozuma again, thank you! I’d like to introduce another shop to you: my favorite coffee shop on Ohoribata Street. Its narrow frontage makes it seem like a cozy place, but inside it’s spacious and tucked away. The lace curtains have a nostalgic feel to them. You can browse the many collections and feel the time pass slowly, making you want to stay longer. The cute stained glass windows are siphon-style, and the coffee is carefully brewed one cup at a time. The beautiful cups are lined up, and the coffee is topped with a seasonal soda jelly filled with plenty of pesticide-free Odawara-grown amanatsu oranges. The jelly is a sweet, simmered amanatsu orange , and it’s firm. The amanatsu oranges burst with juice with each bite. The refreshing bitterness is also a charm of the amanatsu oranges . The aroma is lovely. I’m not an expert on coffee, but I’m not a fan of strong acidity. It was delicious . They poured it into a cute cup. Wow… I think it was milk tea. It was a lovely touch . I’ll come again. There’s a foot bath on the 14th floor of Minaka , a shopping mall directly connected to the station, modeled after the castle town of Edo. The view from the 14th floor is almost identical to that of Odawara Castle’s castle tower. To the west, there are mountains and train tracks. 。 I was worried that reservations would be necessary, but it might be easier to get in at night . Until just now, the restaurant was bustling with a group of customers who seemed to be locals. They have a variety of dishes, from popular favorites to authentic Japanese cuisine , and the luxurious seafood chirashi seems to be popular as well. Daruma’s specialty dish is tempura fried in 100% concentrated sesame oil. I ordered the famous tempura bowl, of course. Looks delicious! The aroma of lightly fragrant sesame oil in the tempura bowl set included one shrimp, fish, squid, eggplant, and shishito peppers. It was a fish soup made with minced fish called “takana,” which I’d never heard of before . The broth was incredibly delicious , and the carefully added sauce soaked into the rice, making it impossible to stop eating . Thank you for the meal! I’d like to conclude my enjoyable trip to Odawara by savoring the flavors of this famous restaurant that has been loved by the local community for many years. Thank you for watching.

こんにちは。
7月の猛暑のある日、神奈川県の小田原に日帰りで行ってきました。
美味しい物を食べたり、海岸をお散歩したり…
歴史の町、夏の小田原を思い切り満喫できました😊

※別日に撮った場面がいくつかあります

📍さじるし食堂
https://www.sajirushishokudo.com/

📍早川漁港
https://www.odawara-kankou.com/spot/spot_area/gyokou.html

📍ひととせの雪
https://www.hitotosenoyuki.jp/

📍きんじろうカフェ
https://www.hotoku.co.jp/hotoku-mori/

📍清閑亭
https://www.seikantei.jp/

📍nico cafe
https://nicocafe.myportfolio.com/

📍珈琲館 豆の樹
https://www.odawara-mamenoki.com/

📍だるま料理店
https://darumanet.com/

📍ミナカ小田原
https://www.minaka-odawara.jp/

📍うめまる号
https://www.city.odawara.kanagawa.jp/kanko/machimeguri/kankokaiyu_bus.html