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Goko Hamono Blademaker

Goko Hamono, one of Japan’s makers of hand-crafted Gyuuto kitchen knives under the Dentou (伝統) mark, given by the country for traditional crafts of high quality...

Chouzenji Temple

Chouzenji is a Buddhist temple about 10 minutes on foot from Kashiwa station. Going early in the morning provides a very calm and relaxing atmosphere, with...

Kashiwa City Local Historical Artifacts Collection Room

The local historical collection of Kashiwa shows archeological items from the area around Kashiwa throughout the history of Japan...

Fusebenten Tokaiji Temple

Approaching Fusebenten through the spacious Japanese garden below, you will enjoy a concert of nature. The muffled sound of clashing bamboo created by gusts of wind and the...

Former Yoshida Family Residence and Historic Park

Stepping into the courtyard of the Former Yoshida Family Residence makes you feel out of time. Standing on the old pavement, surrounded...

Kashiwa Jinja-Shrine

Kashiwa Jinja is a Shinto shrine about a 5-minute walk from the station. It is not very big, but therefore has a lovely charm to it. Two dog-like creatures(komainu) are watching...