Notice: Public restrooms temporarily closed due to repair work at Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Closure period: Monday, June 3, 2024 to Saturday, June 8, 2024 *Schedule may change due to weather or other factors We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation. Sannomiya Hibita Shrine (1472 Sannomiya, Isehara) By train: Odakyu Odawara Line, Isehara Station From Isehara Station by bus Take the bus from North Exit platform 1 (bound for Kurihara via Sekidai) → Get off at Hibita Shrine (about 15 minutes) → short walk Take the bus from North Exit platform 4 (bound for Isehara Depot via Tonomura and Ishikurabashi) → Get off at Sannomiya-shita (about 12 minutes) → about 5-minute walk Take the bus from North Exit platform 1 (bound for Tsurumaki Onsen via Osumidai) → Get off at Gōdo (about 12 minutes) → about 12-minute walk By car: About 5 minutes from Isehara-Oyama Interchange on the Shin-Tomei Expressway

Isehara Flower Update — May 29 *Hydrangeas on the shaded path in the Hinata area* They are starting to color! They will bloom beautifully through around June. The shaded path is also a hiking trail, so you can enjoy it! During the hot, humid hydrangea season, please protect against mountain leeches by wearing longer socks and bringing salt and insect repellent spray. Yamabiru Fighter 50 ml / spray ¥780 (tax included) On sale at Kururin House on the stairs of Isehara Station North Exit!

ISEHARA Bread Festival Wheat Fest Sunday, June 2, 2024, 10:00–15:00 Held at Isehara City General Sports Park From Isehara Station north exit, take bus stop No. 3 bound for Nanasawa and get off at General Sports Park Shops from Isehara City * Moulus a la Meule (Moulus a la Meule) — bread made with house-milled flour that really lets you taste the goodness of wheat * Yakitate Pan Kobo Howari — freshly baked breads made with 100% Hokkaido wheat and additive-free dough * Happy Pan Life — especially recommended for their light, fluffy dough breads * Pan-ya-san Yui — popular for cute breads shaped like animals Many other popular bakeries gather here Food trucks and a garapon lottery with chances to win cooking and crewling goods will be on site! Likely to sell out A must for bread lovers!! Come hungry and enjoy!

Hokokuji Temple 2021.06.12 The most relaxing place in Kamakura It was a walk in silence.

The 34th Magatama Festival On Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26, a festival of culture and the arts took place at Sannomiya Hibita Shrine. On a special stage in the shrine grounds, events such as traditional Japanese dance, iai sword-drawing demonstrations, kendo demonstrations, and magatama (bead) making workshops drew lively crowds, alongside stalls selling local farm produce and food trucks. Kururin tried the raffle where Kururin goods could be won, and won a Kururin memo pad! At the first day's Evening of Wind and Gagaku, attendees were captivated by elegant dances accompanied by wind instruments. Be sure to join us next year!!

Notice: Oyama Afuri Shrine Saryo Sekison Saryo Sekison, located within the precincts of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, will be temporarily closed for renovation work from Saturday, June 1. We apologize for any inconvenience to those who had planned to visit, and ask for your understanding and cooperation. Contact: Saryo Sekison 0463-94-3628 There’s still time to enjoy Oyama’s fresh green leaves in May!! Please come and take in the spectacular views.

TV Asahi's 'Jun Sanpo' Junji Takada Takes a Further Stroll Through Isehara Japan Heritage! The spectacular Mt. Ooyama revered by Edo townspeople as the 'Mountain of the Gods' Worship pleasures, souvenirs and gourmet treats abound along the Koma approach This week, on Monday and Tuesday, two full days showcased the charms of Mt. Ooyama. After walks around Tsurumaki Onsen and Tokai University-mae, the Isehara episode aired further on Friday, May 24. ◇ Program Content "With every step, a new encounter is born…" Junji Takada explores the town freely under the theme "one step, one meeting (ippo ichi e)" ◇ Cast [Cast] Junji Takada Broadcast Date and Time: Friday, May 24, 2024, 9:55–10:25 Program Summary: Junji Takada strolls through Isehara ▽ A treasure trove of fresh ingredients! Touring ranches in this agricultural belt close to the city ▽ Hugely popular as hometown tax return gifts! Exquisite hamburg steak ▽ Quiz face-off featuring classic car-shaped sweets *Photo: View from the lower shrine of Ōyama Afuri Shrine (This is not footage from the program) Be sure to record it so you don't miss the show! And please come experience Isehara—with its spectacular views, souvenirs, and gourmet offerings— see it with your own eyes, hear it with your own ears, feel it on your skin, and enjoy visiting the filming locations!!

Notice of Suspension of Ooyama Cable Car Service for Regular Inspection We apologize for the inconvenience to anyone planning a trip on the dates below, and ask for your cooperation. Service suspension period: Monday, June 3, 2024 – Friday, June 7, 2024 Monday, June 10, 2024 – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 (8 days) The cable car will operate normally on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. During the suspension, please use the Onnazaka hiking trail to reach Ooyamadera Temple and Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine. It takes about 20 minutes on foot from Ooyama Cable Station to Ooyamadera Temple. It takes about 40 minutes to reach Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine. Note: You cannot reach Ooyamadera Temple via Otokozaka (the steep route). Inquiries: Ooyama Kanko Dentetsu Co., Ltd. 0463-95-2135 Ooyama Cable Station 0463-95-2040

The 34th Magatama Festival (Held in rain; program subject to change) Saturday, May 25, 1:00 PM–6:30 PM Sunday, May 26, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Sannomiya Hibita Shrine (1472 Sannomiya, Isehara) By train: Odakyu Odawara Line, Isehara Station From Isehara Station by bus Board at North Exit, Platform 1 (bound for Kurihara via Sekidai) → Get off at "Hibita Shrine" (about 15 minutes) → short walk Board at North Exit, Platform 4 (bound for Isehara Depot via Tonomura and Ishikurabashi) → Get off at "Sannomiya" (about 12 minutes) → about 5 minutes on foot Board at North Exit, Platform 1 (bound for Tsurumaki Onsen via Ozumidai) → Get off at "Gobe" (about 12 minutes) → about 12 minutes on foot By car About 5 minutes from the Shin-Tomei Expressway Isehara-Ooyama Interchange Organizer: Magatama Festival Executive Committee (0463-95-3237) A festival of culture and the arts held in Hibita no Mori, the birthplace of ancient culture A special stage will present a wide variety of performances and events. * Simultaneous special exhibition of archaeological materials (including Important Cultural Properties) (free) Featuring city-designated cultural properties such as items excavated from the Noborioyama Kofun Items excavated from Rachimen Kofun and Oneyama Kofun Bronze swords and horse fittings with gold plating over bronze, such as the kondo tandoryu-kan-ha (a single-dragon ring-hilt in gilt bronze) Numerous cultural properties excavated from surrounding ruins are preserved here Open 10:00 AM–4:00 PM At the Sannomiya Local History Museum (inside Hibita Shrine) * Magatama-making experience (materials fee required) At the parking area in front of Sanshuden (Fun Square) Enjoy local agricultural product sales, food trucks, and other stalls. "An Evening of Kangen and Bugaku" (first day, 25th, 5:10 PM–6:30 PM) The graceful dances performed to wind instrument music are well worth seeing! Kururin will also be there!!

Carp streamers festival in Suzukawa As part of Suzukawa's environmental protection activities and the healthy development of children, each family had their unwanted Carp streamers swim, but when I see Carp streamers swimming energetically under the blue sky with Mt. Fuji in the background, I feel Spring every year.

Akitani / Tateishi Coast I have been going here several times a year for more than 30 years to see Mt. Fuji. This landscape, painted by the Edo period landscape painter Hiroshige Ando under the title "Aishu Miura Akiya no Sato," is a typical Japanese landscape, and personally, the sunset of Mt. Fuji and the single pine tree that grows wild on the rocky shore make me feel nostalgic.

TV Asahi 'Jun Sanpo' Junji Takada strolls through Isehara's MtOoyama ◇Program content "Take a step and you may meet someone…" Junji Takada explores the town at his own pace with the theme "one step, one encounter (ippo ichi e)" Walking freely and whimsically through the streets! ◇Cast 【Cast】Junji Takada Air date and time: Monday, May 20, 2024 9:55–10:25 Program highlights: ▽A Japan Heritage site! The spectacular "Divine Mountain" admired by Edo commoners ▽A mysterious word at the rest stop: "RUMESON" ▽Showcasing seasonal charms: "Drone Gonnegi" Air date and time: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 9:55–10:25 Program highlights: ▽The pleasures of shrine visits—souvenirs and gourmet treats line the Koma approach ▽Edo-period culture—lodging temples that house shrine buildings▽300 years of history! Take on a challenge with the regional specialty, Ōyama Koma! ※Photo: Traditional craft Ōyama Koma (not from program footage) Don't miss it! And be sure to see MtOoyama with your own eyes, hear it with your own ears, touch it with your own skin, and enjoy touring the filming locations!!

Mount Isehara Market is on! The event will proceed in light rain and be canceled in severe weather. Sunday, May 26, 2024, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Venue: Isehara City General Sports Park (free admission) From Isehara Station North Exit, take bus platform 3 bound for Nanasawa and get off at "Sogo Undo Koen" (General Sports Park) *Crowds are expected, so please use public transportation when you can. A wide variety of booths will line the venue. A performance stage sits at the center of the grounds. Food tents and kitchen cars will be on site. Local vegetables will also be on sale. You can savor the best of Isehara!! Bring your family and friends and come join us.

10th Anniversary Isehara Artistic Fireworks Festival – Held in light rain; postponed in severe weather Saturday, May 18 – Held at the open field of Isehara City General Sports Park Gates open: 14:00 Fireworks launch: around 19:30 Only ticket holders may enter the open field at the General Sports Park. No free viewing areas are provided. Various sponsored tickets are on sale through Ticket Pia and other outlets. Experience the moving and memorable, creativity-filled “artistic” fireworks, including the fully synchronized music-and-fireworks “melody fireworks.” Please enjoy these features. Details: Isehara Artistic Fireworks Festival website Organizing Committee Mobile: 050-6878-1286

The 16th Rotary Fureai Festival Saturday, May 18th, 10:00–15:00 (postponed to a rainy day) At the rotary outside the south exit of Aiko-Ishida Station on the Odakyu Line The event is held to promote communication among local residents and to stimulate commerce and industry Please enjoy various stalls and stage attractions Inquiries: Naruse Revitalization Committee Tel. 0463-94-5955

Yumoto Fujiya Hotel “After-Bath Lounge” opens from Saturday, April 27, 2024! A resting spot for day-use bathing and a lounge for hotel guests to use Fujiya Hotel Co., Ltd., part of the Kokusai Kogyo Group, has opened an after-bath lounge at Yumoto Fujiya Hotel on Saturday, April 27, 2024, for use after bathing or during your stay. A former Japanese banquet hall located just before the main building’s hot spring area “Soun” was renovated to create a new after-bath lounge for day-use bathers to rest and meet, and for staying guests to enjoy. As you step into the lounge, a spacious 187 m² room opens up with large windows at the front, allowing you to relax while feeling the nature of Hakone. To help you unwind even more, we paid special attention to the lighting and chairs. The interior lighting uses a wireless dimming system that automatically shifts color tones with the time of day, matching the natural cycle of daylight so you can enjoy a comfortable, natural atmosphere at any hour. We also furnished the space with a variety of seating options, including tatami benches and recliners with ottomans, so you can relax in different ways. The paid massage chairs accept cashless payments via smartphone. Additionally, we provide hot tea and chilled water servers (free), and vending machines for drinks and ice cream (paid). Savor a restful after-bath moment in the new lounge while soaking in the pleasant afterglow of Hakone Yumoto Onsen. After-Bath Lounge Open: Operating from Saturday, April 27, 2024 Name: After-Bath Lounge (Relaxing lounge) Hours: 7:00–23:00 Location: Main building, 2nd floor, just before the hot spring area “Soun” Size: 187 m² Facilities: Reclining chairs / Single sofas / Lounge chairs / Tatami benches Massage chairs (2, paid) / Vending machines (paid) / Hot tea and chilled water servers (free)

"Sagami Kōno Festival" On May 5, at Kamisoriyama in Oiso Town and other locations, the Sagami Kōno Festival (Kō no Machi) brought together six shrines from the former Sagami Province, including Isehara's Sannomiya Hikita Shrine. The Hikita Shrine's rambunctious portable shrine stood out against the fresh green foliage, thrilling the crowd with its sheer power. Be sure to join next year!!

The 33rd Park Greening Festival At the central plaza, Hawaiian music and the Soran dance will be performed, making this a popular event where people can grow closer to greenery and appreciate the importance of nature! Saturday, May 11, 2024 — 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, May 12, 2024 — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Isehara City General Sports Park (Nishitomioka 320) * Green flea market * Craft workshop using thinned wood * Distribution of saplings of the resilient sunflower and bellflower seedlings, among other offerings Concurrent events * Recycling Exhibition (Contact: Cleaning and Recycling Division 0463-94-7502) Sales of about 300 pieces of furniture repaired by the Silver Human Resources Center from items collected by the city as bulky waste, among other items * Isehara Environmental Exhibition (Contact: Environmental Measures Division 0463-94-4737) Electric vehicle test drives and eco-driving diagnostics (advance registration accepted from April 15) Hands-on craft experience corners Quiz rally (prizes available), among other activities Note: until 3:00 PM on both days * Everyday Life Exhibition (Contact: Human Rights and Public Relations Consultation Division 0463-94-4717) Panel exhibition on fraudulent business practices Distribution of educational materials to prevent consumer troubles, among other offerings Note: Saturday, May 11 only * New Physical Fitness Test (Contact: Sports Division 0463-94-4628) Measurements of grip strength, seated forward bend, sit-ups and other tests for adults Note: Sunday, May 12 — 10:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ⁂ Inquiries ⁂ Midori Park Division 0463-94-4759

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! The Protector of Hayama Morito Shrine. In the future, this Account will deliver Information of "The Protector of Hayama Morito Shrine Hayamago Sochinju Mori and Daimyojin". Best regards! The Protector of Hayama Morito Shrine is a shrine located in Hayama Town, Miura District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The God of worship enshrines Oyamatsumi no Mikoto Oyama no Mikoto and Kotoshironushi no Mikoto Kotoshiro no Mikoto. It was founded by welcoming the spirits of Mishima Myojin Shizuoka Prefecture / Mishima Taisha, which was worshipped by the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate, Prince Minamoto no Yoritomo, in Hayama, which is famous as a scenic spot. After that, it has a history of being visited by successive generals. Benefits include good luck and good luck, safe childbirth, child treasure, Marriage, business prosperity, and family safety. It is also popular as a scenic spot Representative of Shonan with a view of Mt. Fuji, Enoshima, the Torii shrine gate gate of Meijima Island that enshrines the dragon god over Sagami Bay, and the Hayama Lighthouse Yujiro Lighthouse, and is visited by many worshippers. In particular, the divinely shining Sunset called "Morito Sunset," which has been certified as one of the 50 best scenic spots in Kanagawa, is breathtakingly beautiful. In April and September, you will also have the chance to see Diamond Fuji. Please take a look. From here, we will guide you through the gifts, amulets, and shuin stamps of Morito Shrine. ◆ Morito's Cleansing Salt Morito's Cleansing Salt, which has been used for cleansing and exorcism since ancient times, is ideal for filling entrances and doorways, making offerings to shrines, disposing of favorite items such as dolls, and cleansing baths please be careful if you have sensitive skin. In addition, it is said that salt brings happiness, and it can also be a prosperous business and good luck. ◆ Child Gems If you stroke it every day, it is a stone that is said to be blessed with children. Please enshrine it on the shrine shelf or in the bedroom. In addition, after being blessed with a child, we receive a prayer for a safe birth, and after giving birth, we write the "child's name" on this child jewelry and return it to the "child jewel store" when visiting the temple. ◆ Amulet We offer a wide variety of amulets. In addition to the "Evil Luck Protection" and "Child Blessing Protection", there are "Wave Riding Protection" that is prayed to ride the big waves of life, "Water Rescue Protection" that removes water-related disasters such as the sea and rivers, "Kagayaki Protection" that is prayed for living a good life, "Enmusubi Gomori" and "Shellfish Love Protection" that are beneficial for Marriages, and "Pet Protection" that depicts dogs and cats. ◆ Takofugu Mikuji There is also a fortune teller "Takotafuku Mikuji" that uses a special fishing rod to catch your favorite puffer fish and octopus. The colorful puffer fish and octopus have strings, so you can carry them with you, or you can tie them to the Precincts with the fortune teller. Morito Shrine also holds Shinto weddings. A total of 60 people can attend, including the groom, bride, and mediator. Priestess dance and gagaku performance plans are also available. Please check the official website for details. Other, there are also prayers such as visiting the shrine, Shichi-Go-San, school bag exorcism ceremony, and shrine-front groundbreaking ceremony. Morito Shrine holds various festivals throughout the year. Every September, an Annual Grand Festival is held to commemorate the founding of Morito Shrine. On the eve of the Annual Grand Festival, the "Yoimiya Festival" and the "Special Goma Burning Shinto Ceremony" are held, which is said to be a prayer for good luck. On the day of the Annual Grand Festival, the Mikoshi portable shrines of the five neighborhood associations parade from day to night. In addition, the "Hama-ori Togyo" where the Mikoshi portable shrine enters the sea is one of the highlights of the Annual Grand Festival, where not only the power but also the harmony with the sea is fantastic. After the Annual Grand Festival, the traditional Shinto ritual "Yutachi Kagura Kamakura Kagura" with a history of more than 800 years is Dedication. ◆Shuin stamps Shuin stamps can be received at the company office. The "fireworks shuin stamps Book", which will be distributed around GW every year, is very popular, and the design is different every year and the quantity is limited, so depending on the year, it may run out before the start of summer. In July and August, we also have a limited edition shuin stamp with the seal of "Summer Prayer", and there are many limited quantities of shuin stamps. shuin stamps and shuin stamps Information are announced on the official website Information new arrivals and Instagram. To access Morito Shrine by train, get off at Zushi Station on the JR Yokosuka Line and take a taxi for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the Keikyu Bus East Exit No. 3 Bus Stop from Zushi Station to Boarding "逗12: Hayama Isshiki bound around the Coast" and get off at "Morito Shrine" and walk for 1 minute 16 minutes in total. If you are driving, go from Yokohama Yokosuka Road / Zushi IC via Zuba Shindo to Kamakura. In addition, the parking lot is available for 105 regular cars. Charged Accessible by car from Hayama, Kamakura has the atmosphere of an ancient city and is dotted with historical landmarks, beautiful temples and shrines, so you can enjoy a stroll while experiencing Japanese history and culture. By all means, visit the The Protector of Hayama Morito Shrine and Please enjoy Hayama's unique time, HAYMA TIME atmosphere, and the beauty of nature. We will continue to send out Information in the future, so please look forward to it!

Kamakura Meigetsu-in Temple's Window of Enlightenment On a sunny holiday, I visited Kita-Kamakura. Even in the middle of April, the cherry blossoms turn into leaf cherry blossoms and the landscape is a little lonely, but the scenery glimpsed behind this circular window is deep green, and I could already feel the Omen of summer. Behind the dimly lit Main Shrine, the colorful cut-out composition of the Garden illuminated by natural light is like looking at a painting. No matter what time you visit, you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the four seasons.

Sagami Kokunomachi Festival (Sagami Kokunomachi) Sunday, May 5 — 9:30 AM Held at Kamisorizan in Oiso Town and other sites The Sagami Kokunomachi Festival brings together six shrines from the old Sagami Province, designated as an intangible folk cultural property of the prefecture Each shrine’s mikoshi will parade toward Kamisorizan At noon, the representative ritual called the "Za Mondō" will take place Ichinomiya: Samukawa Shrine (Samukawa Town) Ninomiya: Kawakusu Shrine (Ninomiya Town) Sannomiya: Hibita Shrine (Isehara City) — departs at 10:20 AM Yoninomiya: Maedori Shrine (Hiratsuka) Ikoku-Issha: Hiratsuka Hachimangu (Hiratsuka) Sosha: Rokasho Shrine (Oiso Town) Parking is limited; please use public transportation From Oiso Station, take a 10-minute bus, get off at Oiso Prince Hotel, then a 10-minute walk Note: Partial road closures around Aishinba (Oyaba) and Kamisorizan 9:00 AM–6:00 PM For details, please see the Rokasho Shrine website.

Isehara Daijingu Wakaba Festival — Held in light rain Sunday, May 5 (Children’s Day) 10:00 AM–around 2:00 PM The Wakaba Festival is held with the wish that children will grow strong like young bamboo shoots. * Children’s Health Prayer Ceremony (on the plaza in front of the kagura stage) A prayer at the shrine for children’s safe growth. Time changed from 10:00 to 11:00 since last year. Please note this ceremony is held only once at 11:00. * Bamboo Toy Making 10:30 AM–around 2:00 PM Try making nostalgic bamboo toys such as bamboo helicopters, bamboo flutes, and roly-poly dolls. * The flea market held before the COVID-19 pandemic and the semi-kite painting experience will not be held. Carp streamers will also be flown, and food and game stalls will be set up. Contact: Isehara Daijingu Shrine Office (0463-96-1611)

There are ✨✨ many colorful Flowers and Carp streamers 💐 From Nagai Uminote Park Soleil Hill

Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Spring Grand Festival On Saturday, April 27, the divine procession was held with great fanfare on a date different from usual. This year, for the first time in five years, three mechanical puppet floats paraded, accompanied by the mikoshi procession, local kagura performances, a chimaki ritual, and numerous food stalls and booths, creating a lively atmosphere. Be sure to join us next year!!

Fresh Green MtOoyama: Golden Week Visitor Information The fresh green season is here. Why not come to MtOoyama to relax and rejuvenate? Access to MtOoyama From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, take bus platform 4 (routes I10 or I11) bound for the Oyama Cable terminus and ride to the last stop (about 30 minutes). If you plan to use the cable car, walk about 15 minutes from the bus terminus to the Oyama Cable Station. After riding the cable car, get off at Oyama-dera Station and walk 3 minutes to Oyama-dera. To reach Oyama Afuri Shrine, get off at Afuri Shrine Station; it is immediately nearby. Note: MtOoyama becomes extremely crowded during the Golden Week fresh green season. Please travel by train, bus, or other public transportation. ⁂ Extended Operating Hours for the Oyama Cable Car ＊Golden Week＊ Weekends and public holidays through Monday, May 6 First train departs at 8:00 AM; last train departs at 5:30 PM. ＊Fresh Green Season＊ Tuesday, April 30, 2024; Wednesday, May 1, 2024; Thursday, May 2, 2024 First train departs at 9:00 AM; last train departs at 4:30 PM. ＊Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, May 11, 2024 to Sunday, May 26, 2024＊ First train departs at 8:30 AM; last train departs at 5:00 PM. ※On weekdays, the first train departs at 9:00 AM and the last train departs at 4:30 PM. ⁂ Temporary Parking Lots During Golden Week ＊Oyama Elementary School Ground: temporary parking, free of charge. Not available in rain. Open weekends and public holidays through Monday, May 6 from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. ※Please use the paid shuttle bus (temporary parking lot to Oyama Cable bus stop). Fare: 150 yen for adults, 80 yen for children. Travel time: about 8 minutes. ＊Oyama Afuri Shrine: temporary parking, free of charge. Open all day on weekends and public holidays through Sunday, May 12. ※Nearest bus stop: Kikuyamae. ＊In front of Unga Bunko: temporary parking, free of charge. Open weekends and public holidays through Sunday, May 12 from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM. ※Nearest bus stop: Dōkanzuka-mae.

Atsumare! Animal Crossing × Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise — Hakkeijima Marine Life Interaction Exhibition Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise presents a collaboration with Nintendo Co., Ltd.’s Nintendo Switch™ game 'Atsumare! Dōbutsu no Mori' (Atsumare! Animal Crossing). From Wednesday, April 17, 2024, through Tuesday, July 9, 2024, we will hold the “Atsumare! Animal Crossing × Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise — Hakkeijima Marine Life Interaction Exhibition” for the first time in three years. This project lets visitors experience the charm of the many “sea creatures” that appear in Atsumare! Animal Crossing through a variety of themed activities. For this first return in three years, we will offer not only the popular content from the previous event but also new features such as a “Marine Animals Show.” Enjoy an expanded collaboration event with Atsumare! Animal Crossing even more than before.

Seihō Fudōson Open to the Public — Cancelled in Case of Rain May 3 (Public Holiday, Friday) 10:00–around 13:00 Open to the Public Inside the chapel at the back of the summit plaza, the guardian Buddha Seihō Fudō, protector of legs and lower back, safe childbirth, and longevity, is enshrined. Be sure to enjoy the breathtaking view that spreads below from the summit plaza of Seihō in the Hibita district! Why not include this in your Golden Week hike? Access: From Isehara Station, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu bus, North Exit platform 1 Get off at Kurihara bound for Hōkokuji, then walk 60 minutes ※A 2,500-meter walk from Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, about a one-hour uphill hike

Nagai Kaite Park Soleil Nemophila and the Soleil Train 🚂🚂 A little Mt. Fuji in the ✨ background

The 18th Renge Festival The weather looks unsettled, but why not stop by for a stroll and take a look! ※Parking is limited Please use public transportation to attend.

Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Spring Grand Festival Unlike in previous years, the long-established and popular Shinkō-sai (divine procession) will be held on Saturday, April 27, starting at 12:50 p.m. For the first time in five years, a powerful mikoshi and three yatai (festival floats) carrying karakuri puppets depicting Kato Kiyomasa, Kumagai Naozane, and Otanosuke (Senda Hagi) will parade through the town. Sannomiya Hibita Shrine 1472 Sannomiya, Isehara City