Odawara Castle 小田原城
Odawara, Japan
Odawara Castle is a Japanese castle and a Historic Site of Japan. It is included in the 100 Fine Castles of Japan.
Planning a visit
The castle is 69 km from Tokyo. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, which is 55 km away, while Tokyo Haneda International Airport is 66 km from the site. Visitors can combine a trip to the castle with visits to nearby locations such as Lake Ashi, which is 14 km away, Lake Yamanaka, Mount Fuji, or Lake Kawaguchi. Other nearby sights include the Yokohama Landmark Tower.
Daily temperatures vary throughout the year, with the warmest months being July and August, when highs reach about 27 °C to 28 °C. The wettest period occurs between June and September, with September seeing the most rainfall at 245 mm. The castle is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00, with admission until 16:30, except from December 29th to January 1st. Adult admission is ¥300 and children's admission is ¥100.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is September, with about 245 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 66 | 76 | 144 | 148 | 152 | 214 | 206 | 216 | 245 | 194 | 104 | 55 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
