Notice from Ekinaka Kururin House ♪ 2025 At Ekinaka Kururin House, the Kururins welcome everyone in a Valentine’s mood 💖. ✨New product announcements✨ ◍ Hot spring bath additive ♨️ ‘Isehara Ooyama no Yu’ (Oyama natural hot spring Komaya no Yu) - One sachet 300 yen - ◍ Bear-repellent bell A good charm for mountain climbing ⛰️ and hiking! Its gentle sound alerts others to your presence and approach, and it is said to reduce the chance of encountering bears. - One bell 200 yen - ◍ Carabiner for attaching bear-repellent bells and similar items - One carabiner 100 yen - We also recommend the hugely popular Kururin goods that you can only get in Isehara! ♬ We look forward to seeing you♪ 【Open every day, including during the New Year holidays】 On the stairs at the north exit of Odakyu Line Isehara Station Ekinaka Kururin House (Isehara Station Tourist Information) OPEN 9:00–17:00 (open year-round) https://isehara-kanko.com/shop-kururinhouse/... #Present #Kururin #Isehara #Ooyama #Bear-repellent bell

At Izumi no Mori, one of Yamato City's one of the best Nature Parks, which can be walked from Yamato Station on the Odakyu Enoshima Line and Sotetsu Main Line, many flora and fauna in the large park show their appearance in all four seasons. Even in winter, wild birds spend their time searching for food and cleansing their bodies while reflecting their beautiful and relaxed scenes on the surface of the water. There are many Spot where you can observe wild birds in the Izumi Forest, and you can enjoy the various expressions of the birds depending on the location and season.

Photographed 2/3/25. It is a Hanachozu of the Kawagoe City Nakamachi Sightseeing Information Center.

Photographed 2/3/25. We took a walk in Kawagoe. LEC COFFEE's lemonade and chocolate Basque cheesecake.

[Please be careful of mountain accidents] As of Monday, February 3, 2025, Mt. Ooyama is hidden in clouds but covered in white. The photo shows the state of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine on February 2. Please take extra care when going out. Also, climbing Mt. Ooyama (especially from the Lower Shrine to the summit) requires proper equipment. Be sure to prepare, such as wearing trekking shoes and bringing trekking poles. In the coming season, Mt. Ooyama can have enough snow that crampons may be required on some days. *The Mount Oyama Summit Public Toilet is currently unavailable due to a frozen water supply pipe. Please start early to allow plenty of time and use nearby toilets such as those at Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine before you leave.* ★Essential gear for safe mountain climbing Backpack: a rucksack to carry your gear Hat: to protect your head from sun and cold Rainwear: waterproof clothing; a two-piece set is recommended Sunglasses: to protect your eyes from sun and glare off the snow Sunscreen: to protect your skin from UV rays Change of clothes and warm layers: to change into if you sweat or the temperature drops Gloves and neck warmer: for cold protection Crampons: metal traction devices attached to boot soles to prevent slipping on snow or ice Mountaineering boots or walking shoes (flat-soled sneakers are dangerous because they are slippery) Don’t forget water and food! ★About submitting a climbing notification To enjoy climbing Mt. Ooyama safely, please submit a climbing notification. You can also submit a notification online via the QR code. Scan the QR code with your smartphone or tablet, enter the required information, and submit. Submitting a climbing notification helps prepare for emergencies and enables prompt rescue operations if needed. We appreciate your cooperation. #Isehara #Ooyama #Hiking #Safe climbing #Climbing notification

Setsubun Festival on February 2, 2025 On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the Setsubun Festival was held at Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, Sannomiya Hibita Shrine (guests: sekitori stablemasters Takadagawa, Ryurai, Shonan no Umi, Teru; rakugo storyteller Sanyūtei Yukichi), and Isehara Daijingu. The morning brought unfortunate rain, and snow fell in the cold at Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, but many worshippers still gathered. At the customary bean-throwing, everyone chanted “Fuku wa uchi, oni wa soto!” to drive away demons and welcome good fortune. There was also a lottery exchangeable for koban coins and other draws, with lovely prizes awarded, making the event very lively!

Photographed 1/28/25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed 2/1/25. This is Hanachozu of Chuin.

Photographed 2/1/25. CAFE ANDON's Cafe Latte and Strawberry Shortcake. ☕️🍰 Strawberry Shortcake will be available until tomorrow. Thank you very much. 😊

Photographed 2/1/25. This is CAFE ANDON. It's Squid.

On January 22, “Miss Oshima” and the “Camellia Queen” visited Tateyama from Oshima!!! Oshima’s “Camellia Festival” runs from Sunday, February 2, 2025, through Sunday, March 16, 2025. High-speed jet service from Tateyama operates from Saturday, February 8, through Sunday, March 16, 2025! https://www.city.tateyama.chiba.jp/minato/page100257.html...

Rear-end collision caution ⚠️😆 Bizen jellyfish 🪼 Go to Shizuura in Nishi-Izu for a diving Sense course! !️ 📍 Shizuoka, Numazu City, Shizuura The diving Spot, which is about an hour from the shop in Hiratsuka, is extremely interesting 🎵 This photo is of the sea 🌊 in Shizuura taken in October The sea conditions are calm and the weather is sunny ☀️ The transparency is good and there is nothing to 👍 say. The sparkling water is the best healing space 😁✨ From autumn to winter, a large number of bizen jellyfish occur 🪼🪼🪼 at this time of year If you're crazy, you'll be rear-ended by a jellyfish, so be careful. 🤗 However, there is no 📸 doubt that this underwater photo is Instagrammable There was 🐠 a pair of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat and a child in a bleached sea anemone I'm looking forward to the revival of sea anemones next year! Sense was successfully acquired, and a new diver was born 🎉 Thank you for 😄 your participation There are many life-changing diving experiences waiting for you! !️

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. It is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine around 7:45.

Photographed 1/27/25. This is the Styrofoam art of the white cat of the eel specialty store Unako.

Isehara Flower Report — January 31, 2025 The days are still bitterly cold. With the Setsubun Festival on Sunday, February 2, weather is on everyone’s mind, so dress warmly when you go out. Walking along the Oyama koma approach, you’ll be soothed by the sweet scent of the yellow, delicate flowers of robai (wintersweet). Plum blossoms are beginning to open here and there. Many buds remain, but it’s exciting to watch the blooms progress from now on! *Utage Bunko* (Kamikasuya 862-1) The robai beside the torii in the parking area is still beautiful. Most plum trees in the grove are still in bud, but you can see a patch of rapeseed flowers blooming toward the back. *Maruyama Castle Ruins Park* (Shimokasuya 2168-2) The robai at the park entrance is in bloom. The plum trees beyond the stairs are developing many buds; the white plums have not opened yet, but red plums are starting to bloom. *Isehara City General Sports Park* (Nishitomioka 320) The plum trees between the cherry- and ginkgo-lined slope up to the entrance are beginning to show buds. *Hinata Yakushi Plum Grove* (Hinata 1644) The plum grove behind Hinata Yakushi is just starting to form buds.

Rape Fields Fair 2025 Rape Fields Fairs Held in at various locations in Kamogawa City The flower of Kamogawa City is "rape flower" At ❣ this fair, which is themed around the arrival of spring, you can find attractive menus with plenty of rape flowers and original goods that can only be obtained here. It is a content that allows you to fully enjoy the Sense of Spring. Let's go around Kamogawa City and encounter wonderful items. The banner of the rape field fair is a landmark. Period: Held in ~ Until March 9 (Sun), 2025 (Reiwa 7)

Photographed 1/27/25. The Styrofoam three-dimensional art of the chameleon of the eel specialty store Unakko has been changed to a kijitora cat. 🐈

Refreshment Diving 🫧 📍 江之浦, 小田原市, Kanagawa Thrilling as a couple?! Exciting! Na Diving 🤿 for the first time in a long time yellowtail What is Refresh Diving? "I want to dive, but I'm worried because it's been a long time since I've had a yellowtail." "I have a skill that I'm not good at, and I'm worried about going diving..." This is 😃 a return-to-diver program to refresh the knowledge and skills necessary for diving and to be able to enjoy the sea with peace of mind In this course, we will check your breathing and practice neutral buoyancy! I 👍 improved a lot in one day At Hokule'a Shonan, requests for refresher courses are welcome! Any concerns or unclear points about diving in the eaves yellowtail Please feel free to tell us ✋

Photographed 1/30/25. The October cherry blossoms at Kawagoe Hachimangu were in full bloom. 🌸

Introducing the Yamato City Events character "Yamaton". Yamaton is a forest nenrei 3~4 sai, a leaf fairy boy. I usually live in a place called Izumi no Mori in Yamato City, but if there is an Events in the city, Yamaton, who loves festivals, may come to play. Gari is quiet and a little shy, but he often enjoys interacting with children and friends from other towns. In his hand, he may or may not have a city flower in his hand. Cute, isn't it?

In the middle of Yamato City, which is roughly in the middle of Kanagawa Prefecture, the baseball stadium "Yamato Stadium" is located in Hikijidai Park. This baseball stadium is also nicknamed "Dokaben Stadium" because the statues and illustrations of Shinji Shinji Mizu island's baseball manga "Dokaben" are on display. Yamato Stadium, which serves as a stage venue for the Spring Citizens' Festival and as a game venue for the National High School Baseball Championship Kanagawa Tournament in the summer, is a baseball stadium that is very familiar to the people of Yamato.

Photographed 1/10/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Lots of ✨ things to see 📍 Nishi-Izu, Shishihama About 1 hour 🚙 by car from the shop in Hiratsuka Shishihama in Shizuoka Prefecture is a popular diving spot packed with many things to see! 🐟 What, that Roman "mouth of truth" is also here?! 😆🇮🇹 You can 📸 also enjoy it as a photo Spot From deep to shallow, you can 😁 enjoy it at various points Perfect for those of you who are looking for a "close and interesting sea"! Would you like to make new discoveries at Shishihama? ✨ 🛟 Requests are now being accepted! We will ✋ propose a diving plan according to your wishes. Interested parties, please feel free to contact us!

Ebi-chan 💜🤍💚 Don't you think this color and pattern are too fashionable? ✨ Recommended for photo divers Nishi-Izu and Shizuura 📷 The shrimp in the photo are everywhere. You can 😄👍 take a picture of each person

Photographed on January 4, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 1/10/25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

Notice: Partial Closure of the Oyama Historic Path in the Oyama Area – January 29, 2025 A section of the Oyama Historic Path in the Oyama area is currently closed to traffic. (See map) We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Notice: Reopening of a Section of Yakushi Forest Road The Yakushi Forest Road (from the back of Hinata Yakushi to Atsugi Nanasawa) has been reopened after the closure at the end of last year. It is now passable.

Photographed 1/24/25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

The 22nd Lively Senior Isehara Festival 2025 On Saturday, January 25, the Isehara Lifelong Learning Volunteer Association and the Isehara Tourism Volunteer Guide & Walk Association co-hosted the event at the Central Community Center. This year’s festival proved to be a lively day where children through seniors could mingle and enjoy activities across generations. The Sanno Junior High School brass band’s selections—“Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana,” “Tsugaru Kaikyo Fuyugeshiki,” and “Matsuken Samba” among them—sent the crowd into a roar and filled the venue with warm smiles! The energetic rec dance by the Smile Club, a passionate kodan (traditional storytelling) performance of “Ota Dokan” by Kotosei Takarai, a bold martial demonstration by the Isehara Handmade Armor Corps, and songs by local singer Keiko Ogura were all well received and contributed to the lively atmosphere! Building on the 22nd festival and continuing enjoyable events helps release feel-good hormones, bringing energy and vitality to everyone! For Isehara’s further development and to support the realization of an NHK Taiga drama about the Sengoku warlord Ota Dokan, we ask for your cooperation starting with a signature campaign. Let’s raise the excitement together! We’re also looking forward to the Sanno Junior High School brass band and chorus club’s next regular concert on Saturday, March 15 (Isehara Civic Cultural Center, curtain at 3:00 PM).

Photographed 1/24/25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.