[Year-end and New Year Business Hours Notice] 2024 Located midway up the stairs at the north exit of OdakyuLine Isehara Station, the station-side Kururin House and Isehara Station Tourist Information Center are open year-round! We carry Isehara souvenirs and Kururin goods♪ *Kururin Plush Sale* Until Monday, January 15, 2025 ★1,800 yen (tax included) → 1,500 yen (tax included) Take this chance to get your Kururin✨! We look forward to seeing you. Station-side Kururin House (Isehara Station Tourist Information Center) OPEN 9:00–17:00 (open year-round) *Shortened hours from January 1 to January 3: 10:00–15:00* https://isehara-kanko.com/shop-kururinhouse/...

Photographed 12/23/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Learn about Japanese food culture! Nationwide smartphone stamp rally across Japan 🗾 2024 To promote Japan’s food culture, we are holding a nationwide smartphone stamp rally that takes you to related sites featuring “100-year foods” and food culture museums across the country. In Isehara✨ you can currently collect stamps at the two locations below! * Otsuya Kyarabuki Honpo (Oyama Koma Sando: 618 Oyama, Isehara, Kanagawa) URL https://kyarabuki.com// * Eki-naka Kururin House / Isehara Station Tourist Information Center (On the stairs at the north exit of OdakyuLine Isehara Station) URL https://isehara-kanko.com// Participants will be entered in a drawing to win prizes related to 100-year foods and food culture museums.🎁 Bring your family, come with friends, or join solo—everyone is welcome♪ ================================ Event period: until Friday, January 31, 2025 For details and to participate Click here ▶ https://foodculture2021.go.jp/stamprally/...

Photographed 12/23/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

On December 19, 2024, we would like to introduce the Japanese dressing and tea ceremony experience held at "Meikozan Jinzoji". This time, the students who experienced kimono dressing and tea ceremony were students of Wenhua High School in Taichung City. The group arrived in Kamogawa the evening before, and after a face-to-face reception ceremony at the Daisen Senmaida, they were divided into five farmhouse Overnight stay inn spent the night Festival experience making thick rolls and sushi. On the day of the event, they moved to Kanzoji Temple, changed into a yukata robe, listened to a lecture by the chief priest about the temple and the tea ceremony, and experienced the tea ceremony and Japan culture.

New Year in Isehara 🎍 2024–2025 Information on Ōyama operations and parking during the New Year holidays Ōyama in Isehara is said to be the first place in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can see the first sunrise of the year. The expected time to see the first sunrise from the summit of Ōyama is 6:45 AM. Also noteworthy is Hijirimine (a sacred peak), accessible by a roughly 2.5-kilometer uphill walk from Sannomiya Hibita Shrine of about one hour, where you can enjoy a spectacular 150-degree wide-angle view of the first sunrise rising to the left of Enoshima from the summit. From New Year’s Day 2025, Isehara will be full of New Year events. We have compiled information for each location; please check the details and dress warmly before you go. Please note that many people visit Ōyama during the New Year season, and severe congestion and traffic jams caused by cars waiting for parking are expected. Please use public transportation whenever possible. When it is dark underfoot, bring lighting as needed (flashlights, headlamps, etc.). For details, please see each site and the Isehara City website below. https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/kankou_guide/docs/2024122300044/...

Photographed 12/21/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. It is a Christmas specification. 🎄

Photographed 12/16/24. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop. 🎄

This is a Christmas exhibition at the Kawagoe Prince Hotel. 🎄

Today is Christmas Eve 🎄 and it's also the release day of the unpasteurized sake "Ina Bizen-no-kami Tadayoshi"! For sake lovers 🎁 For year-end greetings 🎁 With the cooperation of Shinkame Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Hasuda City), another batch of unpasteurized sake has been completed this year. This sake honors the achievements of Ina Bizen-no-kami Tadayoshi, the figure who gave the town its name, and features a refreshing, clean taste. Please enjoy it.

Photographed 12/23/24. LEC COFFEE's strawberry latte and kumquat Basque cheesecake. The latte art is a Christmas tree, which is very nice. 🎄 Kumquat Basque cheesecake has kumquats inside and is delicious. 🍊

We held a year-end party! A lively spread of dishes from many countries lined the tables, and everything tasted delicious. The day was full of fun, with a ceremony honoring the school emblem and a dance performance.

New Year in Kanagawa! Hatsumode Welcome the start of the new year at a shrine in Kanagawa? https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/theme_list/hatsumode...

Today, we interviewed LEC COFFEE. It's a gingerman cookie. It's very, very pretty, isn't it? I also bought it, but it's a waste to eat it. ☺️

Notice of extended hours for the town-run hot spring, “Waraku no Yu.” For a limited period from January 4, 2025 to March 30, 2025, weekday hours will be extended by three hours! ・Before change: 10:00 AM–3:30 PM ・After change: 10:00 AM–6:30 PM (Same hours as weekends and public holidays) ※Closed every Monday (If Monday is a public holiday, closed the following day) The season of beautiful narcissus and cherry blossoms is almost here. Please stop by on your way back from your trip! Residents of the town (Adults 300 yen, Children 150 yen) Non-residents (Adults 500 yen, Children 250 yen) ※Free for children under elementary school age Private bath (2,500 yen per hour) For inquiries: Senior Welfare Center Waraku no Yu ☎0470-55-8830

We recently held a big school cleanup! Everyone also cleaned the road near hachioji station, making it tidy. It feels like we can welcome the New Year with a fresh, pleasant start.

Photographed 12/21/24. This is Udon noodles Tatsumi's COEDO bukkake. It is a soy sauce broth with pork and potato heaven. The kake Udon noodles were also delicious, but the bukkake Udon noodles were not too thick and tasted just right. Imo Heaven is also delicious. 😊🍠

Photographed on December 15, 24. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Orange is my favorite color, so I'm happy.

Oarai Towns, Ibaraki　 Oarai Isosaki Shrine Torii (shrine gate) of Kamiso Period in winter, rough seas are powerful

Photographed 12/21/24. This is GLIN COFFEE Honkawagoe Pepe store. Ono Buncha × GLINCOFFEE This is a premium hojicha latte with a sansho scent from the Kawagoe tea series. Aroma of sansho is very nice. It also contains white chocolate and honey, which is indulgent. The Honkawagoe Pepe store will close on December 28th. I'm sad because I was often taken care of when I walked around Kawagoe. 😭

Prayer at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine today. The giant ema of the Year of the Snake was completed. I was preparing for the announcement of this year's one-letter event. Unfortunately, because it was work, I couldn't see a single letter.

Photographed 12/16/24. On the way back from the beauty salon, I visited HK Tea. It is a double chocolate of honey lemon and EGG WAFFLE. I like lemon honey and sometimes I take it easy.

Morning burn at Korinji Temple in Kanagawa Prefecture. With the five-story pagoda of Korinji Temple in the background This photo is mainly of cherry blossom branches.

[Aikou-Ishida Station✨Illumination✨] 2024 The annual event by Ishida Shoko Shinkokai lights up the rotary in front of Aiko-Ishida Station on the OdakyuLine with 10,000 LED lights until Saturday, March 15, 2025! With the concept "Bringing light and warmth from the heart of the town to the local community," this illumination is filled with the feelings of local residents—please come and see it.

[Announcement from Ekinaka Kururin House♪] 2024 ✨Limited-time sale of Kururin plush toys!✨ 〈Period: Friday, December 20, 2024 – Wednesday, January 15, 2025〉 Regularly ¥1,800 (tax included), now available at a special price of ¥1,500 (tax included)♪ Don’t miss this chance! ✨Kururin New Year’s Cards✨ Pleasure to send, pleasure to receive Three cute Kururin New Year’s card designs - ¥150 per card - ✨New Products Announcement✨ ◍ Ooyama Na-zuke (JA Shonan Ooyama Vegetable Growing Cooperative) - ¥400 per bag - Its texture resembles nozawana and its flavor resembles karashina Enjoy two delights in one with Ooyama Na-zuke ◍ Tanzawa Ooyama Torn Konnyaku (Ooyama Uruwashi Honpo) - ¥600 per bag - ”Flavor soaked right through” and ready to eat as is. ♬We look forward to seeing you♪ [Open through the New Year holidays] On the stairs at the north exit of Odakyu Line Isehara Station Ekinaka Kururin House (Isehara Station Tourist Information Center) OPEN 9:00–17:00 (open daily) *On January 1–3 shortened hours: 10:00–15:00*

Photographed 12/16/24. This is CAFE ANDON's Andon chicken curry. I often visit them for a walk in Kawagoe or before work.

It's 🤤 almost Christmas Christmas market 🎄 Held in in Saitama New Central Tokyo It is up to 25 days, but it is decorated with a nice tree

Photographed 12/16/24. CAFE ANDON's Cafe Latte and Strawberry Shortcake. ☕️🍰 Congratulations on your first anniversary. ㊗️🎉 It is a very nice café. 😊

Once again this year, thanks to a collaboration with Ina Winery in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture—linked by the shared name “Ina”—we have produced delicious wines.👏 [Saino-mi (Kyoho Grape Wine)] Made with 100% Kyoho grapes from Ina Town.🍇 Fermented whole with the skins, using the same method as red wine, this process draws out the color and flavor compounds from the skins, resulting in a wine with rich aroma and a clean, refreshing taste. It’s also delightful served warm at this time of year.🍷✨ [Otome no Kaori (Pear Wine)] Made with 100% Hosui pears from Ina Town.🍐 By fermenting only the pear juice, this wine captures a pear-like flavor with a well-balanced gentle acidity and sweetness. We recommend serving this one chilled.🥂✨ 〈Retail Locations〉 • Yamazaki Shop Uchida-ya • Seven-Eleven Ina Oohari Store • Seven-Eleven Ina Hanu-eki-mae Store • Seven-Eleven Ina Sakae Store • Seven-Eleven Ina Sakae 6-chome Store • Ina Town Tourism Association (general incorporated association) You can also purchase them on Yahoo! Shopping and Furusato Choice. For details, please see the Tourism Association website.🔎 These wines, luxuriously made with Ina Town’s specialty products, make a great choice for Christmas or the New Year holidays. Please enjoy them!😊

[Castle EXPO 2024 Announcement] Castle EXPO is one of Japan’s largest castle festivals, held every December at Pacifico Yokohama to promote and develop castle heritage and to bring together castle enthusiasts. People, castle specialists, and castle fans from across Japan gather to sell castle goods, present a variety of castle-related exhibits, and offer rare events such as specialist talk shows and lectures. Isehara City also exhibits: Maruyama Castle Oshiro-in (castle seal) sales! Isehara City currently has Maruyama Castle Ruins Park, an urban park. It is said that in the Kamakura period the residence of the gokenin (vassal) Kasuya Tota Arisuke, who had close ties to the shogunate, stood here, and that in the Muromachi period it served as the residence of Uesugi Sadamasa. ◆Date and Time: Saturday, December 21, 9:00–18:00 (last admission 17:30) Sunday, December 22, 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30) [Saturday Night Program] Saturday, December 21, 18:00–20:30 (scheduled) ◆Venue: Pacifico Yokohama North (1-1-2 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) and others ※Tickets are now on sale at various play guides!