Karaoke is popular, and there are many lounges with all-you-can-drink packages. There's an arcade near Odawara Station that has purikura machines, which are popular with kids these days, along with other arcade games.
- Odawara Ume Festival (小田原梅まつり) (In the Soga neighborhood. Shuttle buses are available from Odawara Station.). Late Feb. A festival to contemplate the blossom of plum flowers. (updated Mar 2023)
- Odawara Hojo Godai Festival (小田原北條五代祭り) (Near Odawara Castle.). In May. Hojo Godai means "Five heads of the Hojo clan", who ruled the area in the 16th century. At this large and lively festival, there are many street stalls selling barbecued chicken, yo-yos, and more. Locals carry an omikoshi (portable shrine). (updated Mar 2023)
