What makes it 85% Couple-Friendly: A couple can join a 50-minute kamaboko-making workshop, share craft-beer and buffet tastings, and enjoy garden seating, making the stop varied, affordable, and easy to add to a Hakone date.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Covers a self-guided tour, free tastings, and a short kamaboko-making workshop
Self-Guided Museum Tour:
Walk three floors of exhibits on kamaboko history, tools, and art displays.
Tip: Pick up the English map at the entrance and start on the third floor to avoid backtracking.
Suzunari Market Tastings:
Sample small pieces of kamaboko, dried fish, pickles, and sweets at the free tasting counter.
Tip: Arrive early to try seasonal flavors before they sell out and ask staff for pairing suggestions.
Authentic Kamaboko-Making Workshop:
Shape pink-and-white kamaboko and learn to grill chikuwa in a 50-minute class.
Tip: Book your 09:30–14:50 slot online at least one day ahead and wear clothes you don’t mind steaming.
Hakone Craft Beer Tasting:
Choose local brews by the glass (¥500–700) in the brewery’s tasting room.
Tip: Order at least three styles to compare notes and pair each with grilled chikuwa pieces.
Garden Tea & Sweets:
Enjoy a tea set (around ¥700) and seasonal wagashi beside the garden pond.
Tip: Request seating by the water and ask for matcha to highlight local tea flavour.

Amber Kirkham
Very clean place. It was interesting to learn about how fish cakes are made. They have a large gift shop right by the train station, and the museum is just across the street. The museum is free unless you want to take a fish cake making class.
Burak Bayrakdar
Visited Kamaboko museum during my time at 東工大 in 2013 as a trip planned by the school staff. It was pleasant, as we watched the kamaboko production, then contributed, then listened to a lecture, then finally ate some.
Hal Mer
What a generous place, it is huge and so many things to do. They even offer free parking. You can do experience here of making kamaboko but you should make a reservation before 2pm.
vera s
A lovely museum explaining everything about fish cakes that turn out to be a very ancient craft in Japan. There are cooking classes that require registration (probably worth it especially with kids), but the rest of the museum doesn't need an advance reservation. There is a frequent bus from Odawara station to the museum. The shop next door is huge and you can try the local fish cakes in a small t...
Gino Canlas
I did not realize how much history there is for this product and I have a deeper appreciation for it seeing how much they put into sustainable operations, the local area and how much activities there are for both kids and adults to do here. There were walk through exhibits, demonstrations and hands on classes as well a full view of where they make their products.
In spring look for limited-edition sakura-shaped kamaboko at the tasting bar. In autumn try chestnut-flavored varieties at Suzunari Market.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Authentic Kamaboko Workshop (2×¥1,500) | JPY 3,000 |
| Hakone Beer Tasting (4 glasses×¥600) | JPY 2,400 |
| Garden Tea & Sweets (2×¥700) | JPY 1,400 |
| Total Estimated | JPY 6,800 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 245 Kazamatsuri, Odawara, Kanagawa 250-0032, Japan
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