Notice on the temporary closure of public toilets on Mt. Oyama and fallen trees on the hiking trails The summit toilet on Mt. Oyama is currently out of service due to damage to the water supply facility. Isehara City official site - Temporary closure of the Mt. Oyama summit public toilet https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/.../docs/2025092200099/... In addition, a fallen tree has occurred on the Mt. Oyama hiking trail near Honzaka 17-chome. Please exercise caution when passing through. Isehara City official site - Fallen tree on the Mt. Oyama hiking trail https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/.../docs/2025092200105/... For details, please check the city’s official website. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Today, I took a walk in Kawagoe. The kazaguruma in front of the Otorii Gate of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine will be open until September 23rd.

Photographed on September 15, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a pear raw caramel frappuccino and a pear and caramel tea cake. 🍐 Today is my birthday.

Photographed on September 15, 25. CAFE ANDON's café latte and cinnamon crumble tart with grapes and raisins. 🍇

Photographed on September 15, 25. This is CAFE ANDON's Andon chicken curry. It is a menu that I like very much. 😊🍛

Photographed 9/13/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Isehara Flower Update 2025.09.19 Here is today's report on the cluster amaryllis in Hyuga. In the grounds of Hinata Yakushi, many large buds have formed and they look ready to bloom soon. Around Aramizu, the flowers have also started to open, slightly later than elsewhere. Many cluster amaryllis are still growing in various spots, so please watch your step while viewing them. Weekends are expected to be crowded, so allow plenty of time when you visit. For access and future updates, please check the Tourism Association website. https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10971/...

Photographed 9/13/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 9/13/25. LEC COFFEE's fig Basque cheesecake and Original Chai. September is my birthday month, and October is the Kawagoe Festival, so I think I'm floating for the time being.

Isehara Flower Report 2025.09.18 Here is today’s update on the cluster amaryllis in Hyuga. Behind the Hinata Yakushi bus stop, blooms are opening one after another, creating a beautiful display. Meanwhile, on the grounds of Hinata Yakushi and in the Aramizu area, it may take a little longer for flowers to open. Weekends are expected to be crowded, so please allow extra time when you visit. For access and future updates, check the tourism association’s website. https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10956/...

Photographed 9/13/25. This is LEC COFFEE's fig Basque cheesecake. I passed the exam I took last month, so I congratulated you. 😊💮

Photographed 9/16/25. This is the Ai sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. When I Prayer around 10 o'clock, the removal of the edge wind chime had begun.

It is a dance Events that was Held in in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Odawara Castle. Local dances called "Essahoi", hula dances, and various dancers and artists gathered. It was a masterpiece performance, with a sense of dynamism and beauty of gestures.

Photographed 9/16/25. It is an early dinner (breakfast) of Mr. 168. It is Taiwanese rice balls and black tea soy milk. Taiwanese rice balls are filled with takuwan, mustard greens, omelets, fried bread, and pork, and are nutritious.

[Isehara Flower Update] 2025.09.16 Every year from mid to late September, the cluster amaryllis in the Hyuga area reach their peak bloom. As of today, they have begun to bloom in the colony behind the Hinata Yakushi bus stop. Please note that the amaryllis colony is on private property. Observe the rules when viewing. For access and future updates, check the Tourism Association website. https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10942/...

Notice of the Hibita District Exploration Tour "A Day Tracing Ancient Memories" For history lovers— This full-day tour begins with a formal visit to Sannomiya Hibita Shrine in Sagami Province and then takes you, with a cultural heritage specialist guide, on a relaxed journey through the district’s living "ancient memories," including the former shrine site, burial mounds, and Jomon-period archaeological sites. 🍱Generous tour perks included! Enjoy a special bento from Megumi Kitchen made with pesticide-free vegetables and fermented seasonings, plus a tasting of three local sake servings from Yoshikawa Brewery, letting you experience Hibita’s charms with all five senses. It’s sure to be an unforgettable day for nature, history, and sake enthusiasts. Date and time: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00–14:00 (runs in light rain) Meeting place: Sannomiya Hibita Shrine precincts (1472 Sannomiya, Isehara) Participation fee: 4,000 yen (tax included; bento, three sake tastings, and insurance included) Capacity: 20 people (minimum 10 to run); advance reservation required (deadline: October 27) For application details and more information, please check the Tourism Association website. https://isehara-kanko.com/hibita_tour2025/... We look forward to your participation!

Tone River Fireworks Festival 🎆 This is one of the Tone River Fireworks Festival held yesterday. It was held jointly by Four shrines, and the night sky of Arakawa blossomed in vivid colors. I would like to 🤤 outbound again next year

Photographed 9/8/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is a wind chime with red thread.

Photographed 9/8/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The wind chime shelf is also a sight to behold.

Today is the last day of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine's rim musubi wind chime. The wind chime corridor is also a sight to behold.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. Today is the last day of the Enmusubi wind chime. The red thread wind chime is also a sight to behold.

Photographed 9/8/25. It is a sky blue rim musubi wind chime of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Rim Musubi wind chimes are open until September 15th.

This is one of the photos when I went to Kamikochi. Maintenance, fascinated by the unspoiled nature on the other side of the road, I pressed the shutter. I deliberately took a dark shot so that I could convey a quiet space.

Photographed 8/25/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed 9/8/25. This is LEC COFFEE's Kawagoe matcha latte. It contains Okinawa black molasses.

Photographed 9/8/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. It's a quiche plate. It is a quache with pumpkin and bacon, a salad with homemade ham and okra, and a cold soup with Butter Nut Pumpkin. 🎃

Commemorating the 1,270th Anniversary of Daisenji Temple’s Founding: Secret Buddha Exhibition The special exhibition at Daisenji Temple, which ran until June 1, has been so well received that it will be held again. The following three hidden Daikokuten statues will be revealed. ・Three-Faced Daikokuten (ancient style) ・Daikokuten (by Goto Saigu) ・Three-Faced Daikokuten (by Takamura Koun) Notably, the Three-Faced Daikokuten (ancient style) will be shown to the public for the first time. Please take this opportunity to see them. Special Exhibition Period: Sunday, September 28, 2025 – Monday, December 8, 2025 Hours: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM Admission: 500 yen Inquiries: Daisenji Temple Tel: 0463-95-2011

Photographed 9/8/25. This is CAFE ANDON's morning. Chinese-style Spring rain soup, campagne, and iced café latte. I'm looking forward to opening in the morning. 😊

Introduction to Isehara Hosenji Human School The "Human School" held at Isehara Hosenji is an open place where anyone can drop in. Serving as a modern terakoya (traditional private school), it offers a variety of programs, from wadaiko fitness and calligraphy classes to sutra-copying and Buddhist image-copying sessions, kintsugi workshops, and health yoga. Venue information: Nagakozan Hosenji, 2683 Sannomiya, Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture For details, please see the official website. https://www.ho-senji.info/isehara-housenji-ningengakkou...

Bear sighting on the trail between Oyama Lookout and Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine Around 12:00 on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, a bear was sighted on the Oyama Koma Approach Road. Residents, hikers, and others are asked to take care during nighttime and early morning activities, as well as when commuting to work or school. When climbing, please take precautions such as carrying a bear bell. For details, check the city’s website. https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/kankou_guide/docs/2025091000027/...