Surrounded by virgin forests of Japanese chinquapin, cedar and pine, this 30m.(98ft.)high, silky cascade is a delightful spot to visit. Take a moment to enjoy the harmonious sounds of bird-song and rushing water. Yoritomo Minamoto and the warlord. Sanehira Doi, concealed themselves in this cave after their defeat in the battle of Ishibashi-yama in 1180. Together with Yoritomo's seven samurai warriors, they survived to fight another day. Today, their exploits are commemorated by rows of marker stones and statues of Kwannon, the Goddess of Mercy. From this hillside fortress, the local warlord, Sanehira Doi, raised the powerful army which hilped Yoritomo Minamoto solidify his hold on the Kamakura Shogunate. On a clear day, the panoramic views over Sagami Bay to Izu Peninsula in the south and Boso Peninsula in the east are breathtaking. Close by this attractive 15m.(49ft.)waterfall is a stone statue of Fudomyo-o, a powerful god associated with averting evil. Yugawara has been popular with artists since ancient times.The Yugawara Museum of Art houses works by artists who have had strong links with this district. The museum presents a crystallization of the attractions of Yugawara. 20min. by bus to Bijutsukan mae from Yugawara Sta. 9a.m.〜4:30p.m.(Enter by 4p.m) Adults\600 Children\300 In medieval times, the feudal lord of Nagoya Castle, Mitsutomo Tokugawa, had this massive ceramic statue made which he dedicated to his late mother. It was later moved from Nagoya to Fukusenji temple and rededicated after World War �U. A people place with locals and tourists alike, Manyo Park is rich in both natural beauty and literary history. Named after "Manyo-syu", the oldest Japanese collection of poetry, the park is dedicated to Japanese writers and their literary woeks. The flowers and shrubs collected here are the same as those which inspired the poets of the "Manyo-syu." This historic shrine can trace its origins back more than 12 centuries. A local story recounts that when Yoritomo Minamoto, Shogun of Kamakura, prayed for success in battle for his warlord, Sanehira Doi, he dedicated his swords to this shrine. The　Kanagawa Prefectural government has designated thes the family tenple of the Doi clen, an "important cultural property." Sanehira Doi, together with members of his family, is buried here. In the small building nearby, known as Shichiki-do, there are seven statues of Yoritomo and each of his samurai warriors. Towering over the temple grounds is an 800-year old Chinese juniper tree, protected by the Kanagawa Prefecture as a "living natural treasure." A well-marked hiking trail brings you to the top of this 626m.(2,050ft.)mountain in under two hours. Or, if you prefer, walk a little farther on up the Niizakigawa River valley toward Ichinose where your efforts will be rewarded with a dramatic view of a huge rock formation rising to the sky from the bottom of the valley. During the warmer months, the area is popular with rock-climbing enthusiasts and campers but we suggest you come in February when the 3,000 or more plum trees studding the mountainsides burst into glorious blossom. 25min. walk from Kajiya bus stop last stop after 15 min. bus ride. At the top of Mt.Hoshigayama lies a natural, unspoiled parkland covering some 100 acres. According to local experts, this is the place to come for the very best view of the neighboring mountains and valleys. A popular spot for group picnics in the summer, the park attracts many hardy souls on New Year's Eve who come to watch the sun rise over Sagami Bay.