Abashiri Prison Museum—this used to be the toughest prison to escape from in Japan. Now it's an educational and fun museum. Definitely worth a visit!
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Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
A sightseeing ship that operates on Lake Ashinoko, a scenic spot in Hakone. The three ships, Royale II, Victory, and Queen Ashinoko, are characterized by their colorful and luxurious decorations. Each of them has a capacity of about 500 passengers and takes 25 to 35 minutes each way between Togendai Port, Hakone-machi Port, and Moto-Hakone Port. On a sunny day, the open deck is a great place to enjoy the scenery. Enjoy the pleasant breeze and the seasonal views of nature and mountains.
The Hakone Pirate Sightseeing Cruise is awesome! You get to cruise around Lake Ashinoko, which is surrounded by mountains. From some angles, you can even catch a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji. The scenery is gorgeous!
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Aqua Blue Tama Heated Swimming Pool
An indoor heated pool that can be used year-round. This fully equipped facility features a 50-meter pool, a wave pool, a slider, a jet massage, a relaxation pool, a kids' pool, and even a mist sauna, providing fun for adults and children alike.
Aqua Blue Tama Heated Pool is a place where you can literally spend the whole day! Kids really love it here.
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Takumishuku Traditional Hand Craft Arts Center
A facility where visitors can experience the traditional crafts for which Shizuoka City is famous reopened in May 2021. The experience is divided into three workshops: "Bamboo and Dyeing Workshop," "Wood and Lacquer Workshop," and "Fire and Earth Workshop," with a variety of experience plans available. At the "Bamboo and Dyeing Workshop", visitors can try their hand at Suruga Take Sensujizaiku, indigo dyeing, and tea dyeing; at the "Wood and Lacquer Workshop", woodwork and lacquer; and at the "Fire and Clay Workshop", visitors can try their hand at pottery making using an electric potter's wheel and other tools. Visitors can also try their hand at pottery making using an electric potter's wheel at the "Wood and Lacquer Workshop".
At Takumishuku, there's a nice spot called Marutaniya Teahouse where you can try the local specialty, grated yam dishes. You can also visit the nationally designated scenic site, Togetsuho Chaya-dera. It's a really relaxing place.