[Isehara Flower Update] September 22, 2025 Here is today’s report on the spider lilies in Hyuga. They have begun blooming in the Araimizu district as well. When exploring this area, please use the parking lot at the Human Resources Development Center. Many white spider lilies are blooming within the precincts of Hinata Yakushi. The walking path behind the Hinata Yakushi bus stop is especially full of spider lilies and bustling with visitors. For access and future updates, check the Tourism Association website. https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10979/...

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.

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/...

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/...

[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!

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

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/...

Notice of Oyama Afuri Shrine Autumn Grand Festival The Oyama Afuri Shrine Autumn Grand Festival, a tradition dating back to the Edo period, will once again take place across the entire Oyama area for three days from Wednesday, August 27 this year. This grand festival, held by all six districts of Oyama, presents powerful rituals and traditional dances from the first day’s “O-sagari” (descent) through the final day’s “O-nobori” (ascent). Schedule (tentative) Wednesday, August 27 — O-sagari 08:00 Departure from the lower shrine 12:30 Arrival at the Shrine Office 14:00 Taigu Festival (Shrine Office) Thursday, August 28 — Grand Festival 10:30 Dedication of Wagaku dance and miko (shrine maiden) dances Friday, August 29 — O-nobori 12:30 Departure from the Shrine Office 15:00 Arrival at the lower shrine *Event details and times are subject to change* Inquiries: 0463-95-2006 (Oyama Afuri Shrine Office) Please come and enjoy Oyama’s summer festival, where tradition and history live on.

Bear sighting on Oyama Koma Approach At around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, a bear was sighted on the Oyama Koma Approach. When hiking, please take precautions such as carrying a bear bell. For details, check the city website. https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/kankou_guide/docs/2025081800026/...

Isehara Daijingu Grand Summer Festival The 49th Grand Summer Festival will take place at Isehara Daijingu this weekend. This year’s theme is “Stand Out! — HARE, KE, and BAE —” Hare, the sense of special, out-of-the-ordinary moments, Ke, the everyday traditions rooted in the community, and Bae, those picture-perfect scenes that make you reach for your camera. The theme expresses a wish to bring out the best in everyone and every place involved in the festival. Don’t miss the many art and dance performances on stage. Venue Isehara Daijingu Date and time Saturday, July 26, 2025, 2:40 PM–8:00 PM Sunday, July 27, 2025, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM Bring the whole family and enjoy!

Notice of the Oyama Jazz & Latin Friendship Concert The annual Oyama Jazz & Latin Friendship Concert will be held again this year. Jazz and Latin rhythms will echo at the foot of the historic sacred peak, Oyama. This is a one-of-a-kind experience where beautiful nature and music weave together. Date and time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 — doors open at 12:00, performance starts at 13:00 Venue: Noh Theater, Administrative Office, Oyama Afuri Shrine Access: From Isehara Station North Exit, bus stop No. 4 (bound for the Oyama Cable), get off at “Shamukyoku Iriguchi” and you’re right there Admission: Adults ¥1,500 (advance) / ¥1,800 (at the door); Junior and Senior High School Students ¥500; Elementary school children and under free Take this chance to enjoy Oyama sightseeing along with the concert and come to Isehara! Bring your family and friends and feel the breeze of jazz and Latin music. For details, please check the official website https://afri-jazz.info/schedule/20251018/...

Hyuga Mushiokuri The traditional event “Hyuga Mushiokuri,” held since the Edo period, will take place. Mushiokuri is a folk ritual performed across Japan to protect crops from pests. Date and time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, 3:00 PM Meeting place: Hinata Yakushi Participation fee: Free. If you carry a torch, an additional 500 yen applies (junior high school students and older). Contact: Hyuga Mushiokuri Preservation Society Office 090-3407-3205 (Yamaguchi) Please join this locally passed-down rite with your family and friends and experience it together.

[Notice of Natsu-mode — Flower Market] Natsu-mode — Flower Market will be held at Isehara Daijingu. In addition to the summer staple morning glories and seasonal potted flowers for sale, food stalls and kitchen trucks will line the grounds. Dances and musical performances will appear on stage. Bring the whole family and enjoy. 🌸Date and Time Saturday, July 5 — 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, July 6 — 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM 🌸Venue Isehara Daijingu The shrine grounds, bright with flowers, make a perfect setting for an evening stroll. Feel the start of summer amid night breezes, swaying blooms, and soft lights. For details and the stage schedule, please check the official website. https://www.daijingu.net/2025/06/15/1287/...

Notice of the Nagoshi no Oharae (Summer Purification Rite) This year, the Nagoshi no Oharae will be performed at shrines in the city. This Shinto ritual cleanses sins and impurities accumulated over the past six months and prays for good health and safety for the coming six months. Anyone may attend, so please take this chance to reset your mind and body and join us. Event Dates and Venues Sunday, June 29 • Isehara Daijingu 4:00 PM Monday, June 30 • Oyama Afuri Shrine, Lower Shrine 2:00 PM • Sannomiya Hibita Shrine 2:00 PM For details, please check the Tourism Association website below: https://isehara-kanko.com/news/10422/...

Notice of the Reopening of the Restroom at the Summit of MtOoyama The public restroom at the summit of MtOoyama had been closed due to damage to the water supply facilities, but it reopened for public use on Thursday, June 26, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience. For details, please check the official website. https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/kankou_guide/docs/2025062600058/...

[Notice of the 60th Anniversary Campaign for the Oyama Cable Car] This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Oyama Cable Car. To express our gratitude for the years past, we are holding a special campaign. Event period: Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, August 31 ◆ Children's cable car fare reduced to 50 yen ◆ Collaboration event with Hakone Soba: Free kakiage tempura coupon present Also, on Saturday and Sunday, June 28–29, 2025, a greeting event with Kururin, Kanamin, and Mokoron will be held at Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine! Please take this opportunity to ride the cable car. Check the official website for details 👉 https://www.ooyama-cable.co.jp/60thanniv/index.html...

[Temporary Closure of the Restroom at the Summit of MtOoyama] The public restroom at the summit of MtOoyama is currently unavailable due to damage to the water supply facilities. We will notify you again once we have a clear timeline for reopening. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. For details, please check the official website. https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/kankou_guide/docs/2025061700087/...

[Notice Regarding Inquiries About Ayame no Sato] The former Ayame no Sato in Koineba in the city became difficult to maintain, and was discontinued at the end of fiscal 2017. There are no other ayame (iris) colonies elsewhere in the city. Some websites may still show information about Ayame no Sato in Isehara City, but these are incorrect, so please be cautious. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Isehara Flower Report 2025.06.09 This is the state of the hydrangeas along the Hinata no Hikage Path. Compared with last week, there are more blooms and the colors are more vivid. When you visit, please bring salt or repellents as leeches (yamabiru) appear on the shaded path and take precautions. For more details, see the Tourism Association website. https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10348/...

Isehara Flower Report 2025.06.04 Here is the state of the hydrangeas along the Hinata no Hikagemichi (Sun-to-Shade Path). Some hydrangeas have begun to bloom, but most still lack color and there are few flowers, so the best viewing period looks to be a little further ahead. Yawamushi (mountain leeches) appear on the shaded path, so please bring salt or repellents and take precautions. For details, see the tourism association website. https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10348/...

Notice of suspension of the Oyama Cable Car for scheduled inspections The Oyama Cable Car will suspend operations for scheduled inspections during the following periods. Suspension periods June 2, 2025 (Monday) to June 6, 2025 (Friday), June 9, 2025 (Monday) to June 12, 2025 (Thursday) Closed all day (9 days total) *The cable car will operate as usual on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8.* For details, please check the official website. https://www.ooyama-cable.co.jp/unkyu202506.html...

"The 35th Magatama Festival Report" Here is a report on the Magatama Festival held at Sannomiya Hibita Shrine on Saturday, May 24th. The evening program, "An Evening of Gagaku and Bugaku," was moved to the worship hall due to rain. It was a rare opportunity to experience gagaku up close, making for a deeply engaging and memorable evening.

Notice of the 35th Magatama Festival This weekend, at Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, where fresh green leaves shine, a festival blends ancient romance with modern liveliness. Feel the breath of antiquity and enjoy a special time with family and friends. 📅 Date and Time Saturday, May 24th, 1:00 PM–6:30 PM Sunday, May 25th, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM 📍 Location Sannomiya Hibita Shrine (1472 Sannomiya, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture) 🎭 Stage Offerings A variety of performances will appear on a special stage, including iaido and kendo, taisho-koto, classical Japanese dance, shigin (recited poetry), taiko drumming, kids' dance, popular music stages, folk songs, yosakoi, and jazz. 🕯️ Special Program On Saturday the 24th from 5:10 PM to 6:30 PM, an evening of court music and bugaku (gagaku dance) will grace the shrine grounds with elegant sounds and dance. 🏺 Hands-on Activities and Exhibits Magatama-making experience (materials fee required) Special exhibition of archaeological materials at the Sannomiya Local Museum (including designated cultural properties) A lively enjoyment area featuring local farm produce sales, food trucks, and festival stalls! Please note that the program may change in case of rain. Thank you for your understanding. For details and access, please see the official website. 👉 https://hibita.jp//

May 3 (Sat) Seihou Fudoson — Temple Opening The annual temple opening will take place at Seihou Fudoson in the Hikita district of Isehara City. Time: 10:00 a.m. to about 1:00 p.m. On this day, the doors of the main hall, usually kept closed, are opened, offering a rare chance to view the figure of Seihou Fudo. The temple’s mysterious presence and quiet atmosphere continue to move visitors deeply, even today. Surrounded by May’s fresh green foliage, why not take a short trip to touch history and faith? 📍Access: From Isehara Station North Exit, take Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu bus platform 1 toward Kurihara, about 20 minutes; get off near Hokokuji and walk 60 minutes. 🧗‍♂️Please come in clothing and footwear suitable for walking. For details, see the tourism association website: https://isehara-kanko.com/history/hijirimine/...

Notice of the Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Annual Grand Festival The annual grand festival of Hibita Shrine is approaching. This year’s festival will be held tomorrow on the following schedule. Saturday, April 26: Shinkosai (Divine Procession) 12:50: Youth shrine duty 13:10: Mikoshi procession 14:00: Crossing at Kanbe 14:25: Arrival at the temporary imperial station for ritual 15:00: Departure of the portable shrine from the temporary imperial station 16:00: Sannomiya crossing 17:10: Return to the shrine, chimaki ceremony, and enshrinement ritual 13:30–15:00: Satokagura dedication (Sagami Satokagura Kakizawa Troupe Mizuki-kai) A vigorous mikoshi procession and the parade of three ningyo‑dashi (doll floats) will color the festival. Please join us and bring your friends and family to visit. For details, please see the official website.🔗 https://hibita.jp//

🌸✨[Notice: Sugiyama Construction Azalea Garden Open to the Public]✨🌸 Sugiyama Construction’s azalea garden in San-no-miya, Isehara City, will open to the public again this year. 🌺 On about 1,500 tsubo (approx. 4,958 square meters), more than 1,000 azalea shrubs in 50 varieties will be in full bloom. You can also enjoy views from the hilltop overlooking MtOoyama and, on clear days, Mt. Fuji. 📅 Period: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025 🕘 Hours: 9:00–17:00 🚗 Parking: 500 yen per car 📍 Address: 1 San-no-miya, Isehara City 📞 Inquiries: 0463-93-7300 🚫 Notes: Bringing food or drink and bringing pets are prohibited. This is private property, so please observe proper etiquette while visiting. 🚌 Access: From Isehara Station South Exit, board a bus at Stop 1 bound for Fujimino, Isehara Shako, or Hiratsuka Station North Exit, and get off at the Miyagami bus stop. Please enjoy the beautiful azalea scenery that welcomes the arrival of spring. For details, check the official website below: https://www.sugiyamadoken.com/event.htm...

🌸✨Announcement: San-no-miya Hibita Shrine Annual Grand Festival✨🌸 With the arrival of spring, the Hibita Shrine annual grand festival is approaching. This year’s festival will take place on the following dates. Tuesday, April 22, 10:00: Ritual Service (ceremony conducted by involved parties) Saturday, April 26: Procession Festival (Shinkosai) 12:50: Young Men Gather at the Shrine 13:10: Mikoshi Procession (portable shrine procession) 14:00: Kobe-watashi (crossing at Kobe) 14:25: Arrival at the Temporary Lodging for the Deity 15:00: Departure from the Temporary Lodging with the Portable Shrine 16:00: San-no-miya Crossing 17:10: Return to the Shrine, Chimaki Ceremony and Enshrinement Festival 13:30–15:00: Satokagura Dedication (Sagami Satokagura Kakizawa Troupe Mizuki-kai) Sunday, April 27: Nobori Kaeshi (Banner Return) The festival features a bold mikoshi procession and a parade of three puppet floats, bringing color and excitement to the celebrations. Please come with family and friends to pay your respects. For details, see the official website.🔗 https://hibita.jp//

🌸 Shibazakura Festival Now Open! 🌸 The Shibazakura Festival is taking place along the Shibuda River in Isehara City! Red, white, and pink moss phlox paint the riverside slopes, joining the Somei-Yoshino cherry trees to create a spring-only landscape. This spectacular view is one of Kanagawa Prefecture’s 100 Notable Flower Spots. Stroll along and enjoy a pleasant moment wrapped in the spring breeze. 📅 The festival runs through Sunday, April 13th! It’s perfect for a weekend outing—don’t miss it! 📍 Access From Odakyu Line Isehara Station South Exit, take the bus from Platform 3 for about 7 minutes, get off at Ota Elementary School-mae, then walk about 10 minutes. 🔗 For details https://isehara-kanko.com/flowers/sibazakura/...