Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture is a region rich in nature located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture.
It is about 60 minutes by express from Shinjuku, and there are many recommended sightseeing spots such as "Oyama", one of the most popular mountaineering spots in the Kanto region!
We will send you information about the nature, historical sights, and popular sightseeing spots of Isehara City, so thank you!
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Notice of Ooyama Star Festival (Tounen-seki Memorial Service)]
At Daisenji Temple, a star festival will be held to honor the nine planetary stars (tounen-seki) that govern the year’s fortunes and to pray for turning misfortune into blessing in the coming year.
Date and time: Monday, December 22, 14:00–
Prayer fee: from ¥1,000 (postal applications accepted)
How to apply: Please inquire by phone (applications accepted until December 21)
Phone: 0463-95-2011
For details, please see Daisenji Temple’s website.
https://oyamadera.jp/other/%e3%80%90%e5%a4%a7%e5%b1%b1%e3%81%ae%e6%98%9f%e3%81%be%e3%81%a4%e3%82%8a%ef%bc%88%e5%bd%93%e5%b9%b4%e6%98%9f%e4%be%9b%ef%bc%89%e3%80%9112-21%ef%bd%9e12-22/...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Isehara and MtOoyama Specialty Products Sale at Sagami-Ono Station – Event Announcement]
This weekend, on December 13 and 14, we will hold a sale of specialty products from Isehara and MtOoyama in the concourse of OdakyuLine Sagami-Ono Station.
We will offer fresh local vegetables and local specialties such as Ooyama Manju from the popular MtOoyama shop Ryoben.
In addition, we will introduce hometown tax return gifts and multicolor woodblock prints.
Isehara City’s image character Kururin and Odakyu’s child-rearing support character Mokoron will also appear.
Come and visit us for a weekend outing!
Date: Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14
Time: 10:30–15:00
Location: OdakyuLine Sagami-Ono Station concourse
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Notice: Isehara Yoga in MtOoyama]
Join a relaxing yoga session held at Ryokan Asada at the foot of MtOoyama.
This special event lets you gently release everyday fatigue with yoga, restore body and mind, and enjoy the ryokan’s signature tofu kaiseki for lunch. We hope you will join us.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: Yoga from 10:00 (90 minutes) ※Registration from 9:30
Venue: Ryokan Asada
Fee: 5,000 yen (includes meal)
Capacity: 20 people (minimum 10 participants required; advance reservation needed)
What to bring: comfortable clothing, a drink, and a yoga mat (rental available for 200 yen)
Application deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026
For details, please see the official website.
https://isehara-kanko.com/isehara-yoga/...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Notice of Trail Closures Due to Wildfire on Hinata Mountain
A wildfire that started on Tuesday, December 9 has led to the closure of the hiking trails toward Hinata.
We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your understanding and cooperation.
For more details, please check the city website.
https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/kankou_guide/docs/2025121000010/...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Announcement] Odakyu Family Fun Festa 2025
An event bringing memorable, fun times to children and families raising children
The Odakyu Family Fun Festa returns this year!
Enjoy a packed lineup for the whole family, including a railway staff job experience booth, workshops, and character stages!
Date and time: Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 10:00–16:00
Venue: Ebina Central Park (right next to ebina station)
For more details, please check the official website.
https://www.odakyu.jp/oyako/info/17837/...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[ISEHARA Bread Festival Wheat Fest Announcement]
The popular annual event returns this year.
Delicious bakeries, confectioneries, and food trucks will be on site!
Come with your family and friends.
Date and time: Sunday, November 30th, 2025, 10:00–15:00
Venue: Isehara City General Sports Park
Admission: Free
Please note that parking will be very crowded on the day.
When coming, please use public transportation.
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara Autumn Foliage Report 2025.11.17
Here is today’s update on the autumn leaves in Isehara.
The foliage at Afuri Shrine and Daisenji Temple has begun to change color.
This weekend finally brings the illuminated autumn foliage displays.
For details such as the schedule, please see the tourism association’s special site.
https://isehara-kanko.com/autumn-lightup/...
Although it is a weekday, many visitors have come.
The autumn foliage season is expected to be very crowded with large numbers of visitors.
Please take care when you visit.
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Notice: Waiting-List Registration Opens for the Isehara MtOoyama Sky Lantern Event
The MtOoyama Sky Lantern releases lanterns carrying written wishes into the sky from the grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, located on the mid slopes of Mt Ooyama at about 700 meters above sea level.
Due to its great popularity the event was fully booked and registration had been closed,
but we have now opened a waiting list for registrations.
Please take this opportunity to apply and join us.
◇ Event Dates and Times
Saturday, January 17, 2026 and Saturday, January 24, 2026
◇ Lantern Launch
Scheduled for 5:30 PM
◇ Location
The grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine
For application details, deadlines, and other information, please see the official tourism association page.
https://isehara-kanko.com/osl2025/...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara Autumn Foliage Report — November 14, 2025
Here is today’s update on autumn colors in Isehara.
The ginkgo row at Sports Park has turned even more vibrant.
Some areas remain green, so it will take a little longer for all the trees to turn fully yellow.
On Ooyama, the leaves around Afuri Shrine and Oyama Temple are gradually approaching peak color.
Autumn foliage will be illuminated on Ooyama at night.
For the schedule and details, please see the Tourist Association’s special site.
https://isehara-kanko.com/autumn-lightup/...
The foliage season is expected to be very crowded with many visitors.
Please take care when you visit.
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara City Autumn Foliage Report
Here is an update on the city’s autumn colors for today, November 12.
The ginkgo-lined avenue beside Isehara City General Sports Park has started to turn a beautiful yellow.
Some sections are still green, so it will take a little longer for the entire row to turn yellow.
Autumn colors on Ooyama are progressing gradually, but peak viewing appears to be still ahead.
Please note that there will be evening illumination of the autumn leaves on Ooyama.
For details, please see the tourism association’s special site.
https://isehara-kanko.com/autumn-lightup/...
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