[Notice of Winter Night Scenery Operation on MtOoyama Cable Car] MtOoyama Cable Car will operate a “Winter Night Scenery” service during the following period. During the event, the first 200 passengers using the cable car each day will receive a cup of amazake. Additionally, a greeting event with a popular character will be held! Enjoy the crisp winter air and the night views at MtOoyama. ■Event Period 2026 Saturday, January 10; Sunday, January 11 Monday, January 12 (national holiday) Saturday, January 17; Sunday, January 18 Saturday, January 24; Sunday, January 25 ■Cable Car Operating Hours Service runs until 7:00 p.m. each day For details, please see the official website. https://www.ooyama-cable.co.jp/winteryakei2026.html...

[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...

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...

Ooyama Cable Car Notice: Restroom at Ooyama Cable Station Now Available The restroom at Ooyama Cable Car's Ooyama Cable Station is now available for use. This is the status of Ooyama as of the morning of Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Please note that the public restroom at the summit of Ooyama remains unavailable due to a frozen water supply pipe. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station, North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the bus bound for Ooyama Cable for about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station

Ooyama Cable Car Notice: Restroom at Ooyama Cable Station Out of Service As of Monday, March 17, 2025, the restroom at Ooyama Cable Station on the Ooyama Cable Car is out of service due to a clogged pipe. For the latest information please visit the Ooyama Kanko Dentetsu Co., Ltd. website. https://www.ooyama-cable.co.jp// Also, the public restrooms at the summit of Ooyama remain unavailable due to frozen water supply pipes. Please use the public restrooms at Afuri Shrine Lower Sanctuary, Ooyama-dera, or the Ooyama Cable bus stop. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. The Okame cherry trees along the Ooyama Shindo are now in full bloom. Their charming pink blossoms await your visit. Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the ‘Ooyama Cable’ bus for about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station. #Ooyama #Isehara #Sightseeing information #Ooyama Cable Car #Restroom out of service #Outing information #Spring sightseeing #Cherry blossoms #Flower viewing #Hiking #Trekking #Afuri Shrine #Ooyama-dera #Koma Sando #Odakyu Line #Isehara Station

Celebrating the 40th Oyama Mountain Climb Marathon and *Ekimae Chuo Shopping Street* Welcome Event 2025 The Oyama Mountain Climb Marathon finally takes place on Sunday, March 9, 2025! A brutal course awaits: a one-way 9 km route with a 650 m elevation gain and 1,610 stone steps just before the finish line. Starting from Isehara Station North Exit, the course runs past Japan National Route 246 intersection, Shimehiki, Oyama Old Road, Afuri Bridge, Koma approach, Onna-zaka (women's slope), Daisenji Temple, and up to Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine ⛩️ *Star Guest Runners* 10:00 start: Men 50s and 60 and over Karen Michibata and Angelica Kayoko Fukushi and Ryoko Ichikawa 10:30 start: Men 40s; Women under 39 and 40 and over Mako Chiba, Zhao Youfeng, and Reiko Tosa 11:00 start: Men 30s and under 29 Yuriko Kobayashi, Mari Ozaki, and Kayoko Obata ※Please note that on the day of the event, Chuodori from Isehara Station North Exit to the Japan National Route 246 Isehara Crossing will be temporarily closed to vehicles except route buses, as traffic restrictions related to the climb will be in effect from 9:50 AM to 12:00 PM. At Isehara Elementary School, where the opening ceremony takes place (11:00 AM–4:00 PM), local specialties from Isehara will be on sale, and 100 blocks of Oyama tofu (enough for 900 servings) will be distributed free of charge, among other attractions! A grand welcome event will be held along Ryujin Street at Isehara Station North Exit✨ ※For details of the Ekimae Chuo Shopping Street welcome event, visit the Isehara City Tourism Association website https://isehara-kanko.com/news/9796/... You can run, of course, but also cheer on the runners and soak up the festival atmosphere at the welcome events and more Come on—let’s all get excited together🎉

Snow conditions on Ooyama ⛄️ The photos show Ooyama around 1:30 PM on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. By 3:00 PM it was completely white and invisible. A snowfall forecast has been issued for the period from Tuesday, March 4 to Wednesday, March 5. When going out, please check the latest weather updates and service information. For cable car operations and details refer to the Ooyama Kanko Dentetsu Co., Ltd. website https://www.ooyama-cable.co.jp/20250304.html...

Notice: Ooyama Cable Car Service Suspension Due to wire rope replacement, the cable car will be suspended for three days from Monday, March 12, 2025 to Friday, March 14, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Ooyama Kanko Densha Official Website https://www.ooyama-cable.co.jp/unkyu202303-copy.html...

[Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Restrooms at Mount Oyama Summit and Mount Oyama-dera] 2025.2.14 The public restrooms at Mount Oyama Summit and the restrooms at Mount Oyama-dera are currently unavailable due to frozen water supply pipes. *The restrooms at Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine are currently available.* ✨A special opening of the nationally registered tangible cultural property Mount Oyama-dera Main Hall runs until Tuesday, February 18 (9:30–15:30). Please check the trail map for restroom locations and use facilities before your visit. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. We will announce when reopening is expected. Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the bus bound for “Oyama Cable” for about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along the Koma approach to the cable car station

Ōyama Sky Lantern®🌠 2025 On Sunday, January 12, 2025, a Ōyama Sky Lantern® launch was held at Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Precincts.✨ Kururin also appeared to cheer, and the event attracted a large crowd. At 700 meters above sea level, the winter air was crisp, and the combination of sky lanterns carrying wishes and the night view was extraordinary. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants and everyone involved. ✨OyamaCableCar will run night services and illuminate the line on weekends only through Sunday, January 26, with operations until 7:00 p.m. ✨Amazake will be offered to the first 200 visitors (canceled in case of rain) from 4:00 p.m. Eligibility: round-trip tickets between Oyama Cable Station and Afuri Shrine Station or holders of the Tanzawa-Ōyama Free Pass A ticket ・January 18 (Sat) in front of Sakuraya ・January 19 (Sun), January 25 (Sat), and January 26 (Sun) in front of Sanshuden ✨Popular characters will appear (canceled in case of rain) Location: Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Precincts Each day at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:30 p.m., 15–20 minutes per appearance ・Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu mascot character "Kanamin" January 18 (Sat) and January 19 (Sun) ・Odakyu Electric Railway child-rearing support mascot character "Mokoron" January 25 (Sat) and January 26 (Sun) Please come and enjoy a special night view and events on winter Ōyama. Access: From the North Exit of Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line, take bus stop No. 4 bound for "Oyama Cable"—about a 30-minute ride. Get off at the last stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station.

Daisen Sky Lantern® —Wishes from 700 m above 🌠— Notice: Event goes ahead in light rain; cancelled in severe weather At last, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 4:30 PM at Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine on Mt. Daisen, we will release 50 Daisen Sky Lanterns®! As of today the weather is improving, so we will hold the event as planned. Participants who have registered should come to the Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine Assembly Hall for check-in between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. We can only pray for good weather. Viewing is free of charge. Temperatures are expected to be low that day, so please dress accordingly. Winter on Mt. Daisen — a lineup of events! ✨Weekend and holiday program from Saturday, January 11 to Sunday, January 26, 2025✨ For seven limited winter days this year, the Daisen Cable Car line will be lit up and run night service until 7:00 PM. *Popular characters will make appearances ● 2:00 PM ● 3:00 PM ● 4:30 PM (cancelled in rain) January 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun) and 13 (Mon, public holiday) ✨Kururin✨ ※On January 12 (Sun) there will be no 4:30 PM appearance. January 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun) ✨Kanamin✨ January 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun) ✨Mokoron✨ ◆Venue: Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, Mt. Daisen *Amazake served to the first 200 visitors (cancelled in rain) from 4:00 PM Eligibility: Round-trip ticket between Daisen Cable Station and Afuri Shrine Station or holders of the Tanzawa–Daisen Free Pass A ticket ※For details, see the Daisen Cable Car official website Distribution on January 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun), 13 (Mon, public holiday) and January 18 (Sat) Distribution site: in front of Sakuraya Distribution on January 19 (Sun), January 25 (Sat) and January 26 (Sun) Distribution site: in front of the Assembly Hall Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station, North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the bus bound for “Daisen Cable” — about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station

Notice of temporary closure of the public toilet at Mount Oyama Summit 2025.1.10 The public toilet at Mount Oyama Summit is currently unavailable due to a frozen water supply pipe. If you plan to head for Mount Oyama Summit, please start early to allow plenty of time and use nearby toilets such as those near Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine before setting out. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. We will announce when service is expected to resume. Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the bus bound for "Oyama Cable" for about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along the Koma approach to the cable car station

New Year Greetings & Winter Mount Oyama 2025 The Isehara City Tourism Association officially launched today. We look forward to your continued support this year. Winter Mount Oyama ✨ Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays from January 11 to January 26, 2025 ✨ This winter, for seven days only, the Oyama Cable Car line will be illuminated and operate night services with views until 7:00 PM. On Sunday, January 12, the Oyama Sky Lantern® will be launched from Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine at 4:30 PM, and popular characters Kururin, Kanamin, and Mokoron will appear on rotating weekends (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). The view from Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine was awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. The nightscape seen through the clear winter air is indescribably beautiful and captivating. Please take this opportunity to join the many events. ※If you plan to aim for the summit of Mount Oyama, start early to allow plenty of time. The public restroom at the summit may be temporarily unavailable due to freezing, so please use restrooms in advance. *Photo: New Year’s sunrise from Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine on New Year’s Day Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station, North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the ‘for Oyama Cable Car’ bus for about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station

[Notice on the Use of Public Toilets at Mount Oyama Summit & Oyama Sando Map] 2024–2025 The public toilets at Mount Oyama Summit may be temporarily unavailable due to freezing. Please use the toilets in advance. Check the map of the approach for restroom locations. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the bus bound for “Oyama Cable” for about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along the Koma approach to the cable car station

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/...

Autumn at Ooyama 2024: Autumn Leaves Update 🍁 11/28 As of yesterday, Wednesday, November 27, the autumn foliage is at its peak. Oyama Temple and Ooyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine look as pictured. The Ooyama Autumn Foliage Light-up and the OyamaCableCar night operation (weekdays until 19:00, weekends and holidays until 20:00) run through Sunday, December 1. Enjoy a magically different atmosphere from daytime, the spectacular night view from about 700 m that earned two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, and the beautiful autumn leaves together. Don’t miss the Masu Tiramisu at the scenic cafe Saryo Sekison. Concurrent Events 11/30 (Sat) and 12/1 (Sun) 10:00–16:00 *Shukubo Stamp & Quiz Rally* Collect stamps by visiting the temple lodgings, answer the quiz, and you might win a lovely prize!? *Old Approach Marche* Along the old approach road in front of the Afuri Shrine office, various food trucks and local shops will be open. Please note that on the weekend of 11/30 (Sat) and 12/1 (Sun) buses, the cable car, and parking are expected to be very crowded. Allow plenty of extra time for your trip. Please use public transportation where possible. Sunset comes early, so those aiming for the mountaintop are asked to start early in the morning. Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station north exit, Platform 4 Take the bus bound for "Ooyama Cable" for about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes to the cable car station

[Autumn Mt. Oyama 2024 🍁] This is Mt. Oyama as of yesterday, Thursday, November 13. As you can see, both Oyama-dera and Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine are not yet at their peak. We encountered a wild deer! The cable car was temporarily stopped due to the deer's entry. How will the weather be this weekend? Please be very careful of your footing, especially on trails made slippery and muddy after rain. 🍁We look forward to your visit🍁 ※Sunset comes early, so if you plan to reach the summit, please start early in the morning and allow plenty of time. Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, platform 4 (to Oyama Cable), bus about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes to the cable car station

[Autumn on Mt. Oyama 2024 🍁 Preview] *A collaboration of Shonan’s night views and beautiful autumn leaves* Each year from mid to late November, the area around Oyama-dera and the lower shrine of Oyama Afuri Shrine turns bright red with autumn leaves, and at night the foliage is specially illuminated so you can enjoy it together with the night views of Shonan. *Oyama Autumn Illumination & Night Operation of the Oyama Cable Car* November 20 (Wednesday)–December 1 (Sunday) ※open every day during the period Weekdays until 19:00 ・ Saturdays, Sundays and holidays until 20:00 Access: From Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 (bound for Oyama Cable Car), about 30 minutes by bus Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes to the cable car station *Temple Lodging Stamp Rally to Experience the History of the Temple Lodgings & Quiz, and an Old Highway Market will also be held* Dates: Saturday, November 23; Sunday, November 24; Saturday, November 30; Sunday, December 1 10:00–16:00 Organizer: Odakyu Electric Railway ※Using the Tanzawa-Oyama Free Pass issued by Odakyu is very convenient. Please wait a little longer for the peak autumn foliage!

Notice of Suspension of the Ōyama Cable Car Service All day on Friday, August 30, 2024 and Saturday, August 31, 2024 Service will be suspended due to the effects of a typhoon. For details about operations from Sunday, September 1, 2024 onward, please check the Ōyama Cable official website.

Notice of suspension of the Oyama Cable Car service Thursday, August 29, 2024, 1:00 PM – Friday, August 30, 2024 Service will be suspended due to the effects of a typhoon. *For details about operations from tomorrow onward, please check the Oyama Cable official website.

Notice: Oyama Cable Car suspended all day on Friday, August 16, 2024 Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 7, the cable car will be suspended all day on Friday, August 16, 2024. Please check the Oyama Cable Car website for further details and updates.

Oyama Paper Lantern Festival Find the Yokai Tofu Boy! Stamp Rally Featured in the Michelin Green Guide Japan A dazzling showcase of light with premium night views from Oyama and a roughly 3 km corridor of illuminated paper lanterns!! Date and Time: Saturday, August 10–Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from sunset to 8:30 PM Location: Oyama Shindo, Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture – around Oyama Station bus stop to Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, take Kanachu Bus platform 4 bound for Oyama Cable Using the map on the back of the flyer, collect tofu boy stamps hidden among the illustrated paper lanterns! Receive prizes based on the number of stamps collected. * Four red stamps: juice (redeemable only at Sanshuden) * Eight red and blue stamps: mini spinning top or cable car paper craft Prize redemption (4:00 PM–8:00 PM): Shimizuya, Oyama Tourist Information Center, Oyama Cable Station, Sanshuden * One entry card per person; each prize can be redeemed once only. From Saturday, August 10 to Sunday, August 18, ride the Oyama Cable Car lit along the line (night service hours: sunset to 8:30 PM) for a magical experience! Contact: Paper Lantern Committee 090-2322-6599

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

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.

Autumn evening. Climb to the top of the mountain at the end of the cable car. The illuminated autumn leaves beautifully wrap the mountainside, and beyond that, a night view floating in the dark night spreads out. The view was truly spectacular.

Isehara City Tourism Association in Kanagawa Prefecture has posted! They introduce popular sightseeing spots in Isehara, including Mount Oyama. This nature-filled destination is about an hour from central Tokyo. Please be sure to follow them!

[Weekends only in January] On Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, January 28, 2024, service runs until 7:00 PM Oyama Cable Car night operations are now running♪ *Oyama in falling snow and the night view* On the night-view service’s first day, snow fell from around 3:00 PM to about 6:00 PM, with occasional bursts of blizzard. The scene turned white before our eyes, and snow accumulation reached about 5 cm. Around 6:30 PM, the moment the snow stopped, the white veil cleared and the night view emerged. The town lights and snowy landscape looked beautiful, and visitors enjoyed taking photos. Some road surfaces may still be icy, so please watch your step and enjoy the view from Oyama.

Winter on Mt. Ooyama 2024 Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from January 13 (Sat) to January 28 (Sun), 2024 Service until 19:00 For six winter days again this year, the Oyama Cable Car will run night services. Riders who board after sunset (4:00 PM) can join a prize drawing. The view from below Oyama Afuri Shrine was awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. The nightscape seen through the crisp winter air is breathtakingly beautiful. Please take this opportunity to visit.

Nice to meet you! This is the Isehara City Tourism Association. Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, lies in the center of Kanagawa and has a population of 101,495 as of December 2023. About one third of its total area is covered by forests and wilderness, making it a region rich in nature. It also boasts excellent access—about 60 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line (Rapid Express/Express). In this first post, we introduce Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, focusing on its sightseeing spots! ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Sightseeing Information for Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ ■ Mt. Ooyama / Oyama Cable Car / Daisenji Temple / Oyama Afuri Shrine Mt. Ooyama, at 1,251.7 meters and part of Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park, is one of the most popular hiking spots in the Kanto region. In 2016 it was designated a Japan Heritage site. From the summit you can see the Sagami Plain and even Tokyo’s skyscrapers on clear days, and the mountain is listed among Kanagawa’s 50 scenic spots. ・Oyama Cable Car The Ōyama Cable Line, commonly called the Oyama Cable Car, is a 0.8 km cable car. With large windows to enjoy Ooyama’s nature, it provides easy access toward the summit. ・Daisenji Temple Daisenji sits on the mountainside and is also known as Mount Amefuri. In autumn the maple trees flanking the stone steps to the main hall turn brilliant red, making it a famous spot for autumn foliage. A “Momiji Festival” is held and draws many visitors. There are four types of goshuin (temple stamps), including a striking gold-letter special edition. [Access: Get off at Daisenji Station on the Oyama Cable Car, about a 3-minute walk] ・Oyama Afuri Shrine Founded over 2,200 years ago, the shrine enshrines the three deities Ōyamatsumi no Ōkami, Ooi-Kazuchi-no-Kami, and Takaokami-no-Kami. The main shrine sits at the summit of Mt. Ooyama, with the lower shrine located on the mountainside. The view from Afuri Shrine Station on the Oyama Cable Car, which earned two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, is a must-see when you get off the cable car. [Access: Get off at Afuri Shrine Station on the Oyama Cable Car] ■ Hinata Yakushi Officially named Hinatayama Hojo-bo, it enshrines a Yakushi Nyorai carved from a single block of wood and is one of Japan’s three great Yakushi temples. Until the end of the Edo period it was called Mount Hyūga Ryōzen-ji and served as a center for Hinata Shugendo, where monks practiced ascetic training in this sacred area. Every year in mid-September red spider lilies bloom around Hinata Yakushi and attract many visitors. Hinata Yakushi offers many sights starting with the Kongorikishi statues along the approach. The Hoden, built to store cultural properties, houses 23 historic Buddhist statues, including eight nationally designated items and two prefecturally designated items. The Yakushi-do, the main hall with its thatched roof, is also designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. ■ Isehara Tounoyama Ryokuchi Park The park and citizen green space together cover about 13 hectares, with trails and lawns where you can relax and enjoy nature at a gentle pace. The well-maintained paths make hiking enjoyable and safe even for small children. ■ Mitakeen This mikan orchard covers about 1 hectare and grows approximately 900 mikan trees. Mikan picking season runs from mid-September to around February. From mid-September you can pick early varieties such as Hinano-hime and Nitta No. 1, and from early October varieties like Miyagawa wase and Taguchi wase are available. From spring through summer you can also enjoy barbecues and vegetable-harvesting experiences. Because Mitakeen sits on the mountainside, on clear days you can enjoy views of Sagami Bay, Enoshima, and the Boso Peninsula. ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Event Information for Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Isehara City hosts a variety of events throughout the year. ■ Setsubun Festival Celebrities are invited and events are held at sites such as Oyama Afuri Shrine, Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, and Isehara Daijingu Shrine. [Held: the day before Risshun (the beginning of spring)] ■ Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Spring Grand Festival Hibita Shrine has been known as a power spot since the Jomon period. The spring grand festival features three colorful karakuri doll floats parading through town. Traditional folk kagura performances take place on the shrine grounds and are another highlight. Festival stalls line the streets—about 200 vendors in 2023. [Held: usually in April] ■ Painted Lantern Festival Handmade painted lanterns line Oyama Shinmichi (the bypass), creating a magical scene that lights the night. Lantern designs include Edo-period woodblock print motifs and popular characters. A stamp rally and other events are held during the festival. [Held: mid to late August every year] ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Accommodation Information for Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Isehara offers inns, temple lodgings, and hotels tucked into quiet mountain valleys. Each accommodation serves dishes made from fresh local ingredients, and some venues offer meal-only options. You can also find lodging information on the official website of the Isehara City Tourism Association for reference. With dramatic natural scenery, historic landmarks, and the mystical atmosphere of shrines and temples, Isehara City in Kanagawa Prefecture has many attractions to explore. We will continue to share Isehara’s charms through this account. Thank you and we look forward to your support!