Living in Odawara

The gateway to western Kanagawa, where six systems meet and the Shinkansen stops. It is the starting point for the Hakone direction and a city that retains its castle-town history. Commuting to Tokyo takes a long time unless you use the Shinkansen.

Odawara is a hub city in western Kanagawa where many lines meet, including the Shinkansen, the JR Tokaido Line, Odakyu and the Hakone Tozan Railway. It is the gateway to Hakone and Izu sightseeing and is famous for Odawara Castle. Central Tokyo is far away, but the Shinkansen and the Odakyu Romancecar make up for it. With the sea and hot springs nearby and cheap rents, it suits people who want a relaxed life.