Things to Do in Manazuru-machi

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Things to Do in Manazuru-machi

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  • Chris_Seattle_1991
    Seattle, WA12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The walk around the peninsula is a beautiful and easy walk, starting through the village of Manazuru, along the harbor with a couple of nice restaurants, then to the tip of the peninsula, with a pretty but rocky beach, and a high bank garden with spectacular views.
    Good if you have a local guide to show you around, but also nice if you don't. About 90 minutes by train from Tokyo.
    Written September 2, 2015
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  • Yoshiko
    Yokohama, Japan212 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    My girlfriend guided me around this place by her car. It's nice
    place for walking. Some people brought tent for avoiding
    sunshine.
    Written May 9, 2015
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Manuzo
    Nishitokyo, Japan72 contributions
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    Kazumasa Nakagawa was the first western style painter to be honored the Order of Culture in Japan. Born and raised near Tokyo University in Bunkyo-ku, he lived in Manazuru for many years not far from the museum; ask the receptionist to show you his workshop recreated in the park adjacent to the museum.

    This public collection of Kazumasa Nakagawa is located at the top of a narrow strip of land between the cove of Manazuru and Yugawara city. It changes shows 2-3 times a year, and I guess around 50-70 works of Nakagawa, from oil painting to sculpture in bronze to calligraphy are on display each time. The 2nd floor has 4 rooms with larger oil paintings, while the entrance floor holds a themed show including pieces by his friends. Passed a small room dedicated to Nakagawa’s calligraphy, there is a spacious tatami suits for tea ceremony, but I wished they had served tea by any chance. No coffee shop in this facility; a vending machine outside the building in the putty golf course.
    When I visited, they were showing in the themed exhibit room “Kazumasa Nakagawa and Shirakaba”, or his relationship with an art and literature movement in pre-WWII period. I was happy to find Vincent van Gogh’s minor oil painting from a private collection, and found the magazine Shirakaba first introduced van Gogh to Japan, and Nakagawa studied his works.
    Nakagawa enjoyed friendship among Shirakaba Romanticists, befriended by Japanese main stream novelist Sane’atsu Mushakoji who visited Nakagawa frequently, and they enjoyed painting together. I admired a huge calligraphy on display dedicated to Nakagawa by him: “(You are) Dragon, and clouds will come and swirl around you.”

    The surrounding area is a nature reserve with ancient growth of native trees, and if weather permits, plan a short hike to the neighboring Mitsuishi stone reef down the coastline. Or drop off the bus at the Mitsuishi which is the terminal/end of the route, hike up to museum, maybe less than a mile.
    From the museum, there are two bus services; the smaller public coach service winding across the edges of Manazuru town, and the other commercial transportation with shorter route back to JR Manazuru sta. Check their page before you visit on FaceBook as kazumasamuseum.
    Written December 18, 2017
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  • Steffen E
    Ota, Japan135 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Shitodo Hidden Caves, offer a bit of colorful history of the region even if the site is easy to miss unless you are deliberately looking for them.

    At one time the rock face which houses them was at sea level, and they were formed by the relentless pounding of the ocean surf. Eventually a powerful earthquake raised them up to their current location, creating a cavern where individuals could live in cognito, reasonably safe from the enemy.

    In fact, the Shogun Minamoto no Yuritomoto took refuge here after loosing a battle in the year 1180. In the present day the cave does not extend very far into the mountain, the depth is believed to have been about 130 meters at the time that the Shogun was hiding out.

    Unless you are a Japanese history buff, it may not be worth the special trip, but it is worth a brief stop-by if you are already walking around the area.
    Written December 29, 2017
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  • Serena C
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I highly recommend this hike as part of a trip to Kyoto. It's not too hard to get there (it took us an hour from our lodging in Kyoto to get to Kibune). I LOVE Kyoto but it is also a busy place. I love seeing the sights but getting out for a bit was great too. This hike is the perfect mix of culture and nature. It is 4 kilometers. Initiatially it's a bit strenuous but then it gets easier. It's SO beautiful!! There are many small shrines along the way to rest at too. On the day we went there was even a traditional wedding being held at the Kibune Shrine. Incredible to see!
    Written June 5, 2019
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  • Berry
    Sydney, Australia401 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I stumbled onto this art museum by accident, and found it enjoyable enough to bring the rest of my family back to. The staff are friendly and on both visits I enjoyed the freshly made cakes and tea served upstairs in private tatami rooms overlooking the sea. Relaxing and pleasant.
    Written February 21, 2013
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