Your stay — Hostel Plum
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Emergency Contacts
OdawaraFor general emergencies, dial 110 for police and 119 for fire or ambulance. The Japan Helpline (24/7 English support) is 0570-000-911. Odawara City Hall's emergency line (Japanese only): 0465-22-1111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Odawara, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostel Plum
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Odawara Station → Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa
💡 Use the taxi rank outside the east exit. Cheaper than a rideshare app; cash preferred for short trips.
Shinjuku Station, Tokyo → Odawara Station
💡 Reserve a seat with a view of Mount Fuji on the right side heading south. From Odawara Station, take a local bus (¥230, 15 mins) to the hotel.
Narita or Haneda Airport → Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa
💡 Book online a day ahead for a guaranteed seat. The bus drops you right at the hotel entrance—no lugging bags uphill.
Odawara Station → Hakone-Yumoto (then local bus to hotel)
💡 Scenic ride through mountains, but only useful if you're heading to Hakone first. From Hakone-Yumoto, catch the T bus (¥200, 10 mins) to the resort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hostel Plum?
Check-in at Hostel Plum is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Odawara
💡 Visit during the Odawara Plum Blossom Festival (mid-Feb to mid-March) for free entertainment and food stalls. Weekday mornings are quiet.
💡 Pair your visit with a cheap bowl of fresh soba from the attached shop (around ¥500). Look for the sake tasting corner – a few local varieties are free to sample.
💡 Visit during a Sunday festival (check local board) to see free kagura dance performances. The shrine's omamori (charms) are handmade and cost about ¥500.
💡 Arrive just before 9am to see the morning opening ceremony with guards in period costume. The top floor gives clear views of Sagami Bay on a sunny day.
💡 First Sunday of each month is free entry to all exhibitions. The museum café sells cheap matcha and a ¥300 set of three local confections.