Odawara
Japan · KanagawaJP
Special city in Kantō, Japan
Odawara is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2025, the city had an estimated population of 185,027 and a population density of 1,700 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 113.79 square kilometres (43.93 sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 198,327
- Coordinates
- 35.256, 139.160
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Overview of Odawara
Set in Kanagawa, Japan, Odawara is a mid-sized city. Records put its population near 198,327. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are adventure, family and wellness. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Odawara
Adventure in Odawara
(1)Looking for adventure? Odawara has Adventure. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Odawara's own activity tags.
Family in Odawara
(1)For family, expect Water Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Odawara.
Wellness in Odawara
(1)Odawara records Therms under wellness. It is a direct read of Odawara's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Odawara
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Odawara pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Asia/Tokyo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Odawara that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Odawara known for?
- Travellers associate Odawara with adventure, family and wellness. It sits in Kanagawa, Japan and counts about 198,327 residents.
- What can you do in Odawara?
- Odawara is tagged with Adventure, Water Parks and Therms, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Odawara?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Odawara located?
- Odawara belongs to Kanagawa, Japan, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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