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.
Special Open Day for Takabeya Shrine, a nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property
From November 1 for one week is Cultural Property Protection Week.
During this period, people are encouraged to become familiar with the cultural properties around them, reconsider their value, and pass them on to the future.
As part of this initiative, the nationally registered tangible cultural property “Takabeya Shrine: Haiden and Heiden, Main Hall” will be specially opened to the public.
On the day there will also be a temple carpenter experience and a historical-site walk around Takabeya Shrine, offering a rare chance to feel the living presence of culture and history.
Date and Time
Monday, November 3, 2025 (national holiday)
10:00 AM–12:00 PM / 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
*Event will be cancelled in severe weather. Details will be posted on the Isehara Cultural Properties site.
Location
Takabeya Shrine (2202 Shimokasuya, Isehara City)
Admission Fee
Free
Access
From Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu’s Isehara Station North Exit, platform 2, take the bus bound for Aikō-Ishida Station.
Get off at Awakubo Iriguchi bus stop and walk 3 minutes.
Please check the official site for the detailed schedule on the day.
https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/bunkazai/docs/2025102200040/...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Notice of the Special Exhibition of the Treasure Hall at Hyuga Yakushi
This fall, an exhibition will specially display precious temple treasures that delve into the history of Hyuga Yakushi.
Organized by the Isehara City Council for Preservation and Use of Local Cultural Properties, the exhibition centers on the city-designated cultural property, the woodblock printing plate of the Den Myosawa Fudo (Den Myosawa Fudōson), and generously exhibits many temple treasures that are not usually on view.
Come and see for yourself the breath of a long history and the crystallization of faith and craftsmanship that have been passed down.
◆ Exhibition Period
October 31, 2025 (Friday) to November 13, 2025 (Thursday)
Open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed in severe weather)
◆ Venue
Hyuga Yakushi Hojobo Treasure Hall (1644 Hyuga, Isehara City)
◆ Admission Fee
300 yen (student rates, group rates, and other discounts available)
For details, please visit the official website
https://www.hinatayakushi.com/%e4%bb%a4%e5%92%8c7%e5%b9%b410%e6%9c%8831%e6%97%a5%e9%87%91-%ef%bd%9e-11%e6%9c%8813%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%a8-%e5%ae%9d%e6%ae%bf%e7%89%b9%e5%88%a5%e5%b1%95%e8%a6%a7%e4%bc%9a%e3%82%92%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac/#news_single_body...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Notice of the Hibita District Exploration Tour “A Day of 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 slowly through the Hibita district’s living “ancient memories,” including the former shrine site, burial mounds, and Jomon-period ruins, guided by a cultural heritage specialist.
🍱The tour comes with plenty of perks!
Enjoy a special bento from Megumi Kitchen made with pesticide-free vegetables and fermented seasonings, plus a sake tasting of three cups from local Yoshikawa Brewery, letting you experience Hibita’s charms with all your senses. It promises to be an unforgettable day for nature, history, and sake enthusiasts.
Date and time: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00–14:00 (held in light rain)
Meeting place: Sannomiya Hibita Shrine precincts (1472 Sannomiya, Isehara City)
Participation fee: ¥4,000 (tax included; bento, three sake tastings, and insurance included)
Capacity: 20 people (minimum 10 to run), advance reservation required
The application deadline is October 27. Please take care to apply on time.
For application details and more, please check the tourism association website.
https://isehara-kanko.com/hibita_tour2025/...
We sincerely look forward to your participation!
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara Halloween 2025
The Halloween season has arrived again this year!
Hosted by the Isehara City Merchants Association Federation, Isehara Halloween 2025 invites you to dress up and go out to collect sweets!
Each merchants association offers a variety of events, with plenty of activities the whole family can enjoy!
Body painting (paid) will also be available to make costumes even more authentic!
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
For details such as venues, please see the official website
https://isehara-shoren.com/post-14.html...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Notice of the Isehara Daijingū Annual Grand Festival
The autumn tradition, the Isehara Daijingū Annual Grand Festival, will take place.
Many food and game stalls will line the shrine grounds, and the event will feature a portable shrine procession, dance performances, and the customary mochi-throwing.
A powerful performance of Iwami kagura will also be offered.
Come and enjoy an autumn day at Isehara Daijingū with your family and friends.
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Venue: Isehara Daijingū (3-8-1 Isehara, Isehara City)
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Notice: Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Antique Flea Market
The annual antique flea market will take place on the grounds of Hibita Shrine.
Antique dealers and art enthusiasts will set up stalls. You might find what you’re looking for or uncover a real bargain!
There will also be free flower seedlings, cultural property displays, and vegetable sales.
Come and explore a world of captivating collections.
Date and time: Sunday, October 19, 2025, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Location: Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, 1472 Sannomiya, Isehara City
Contact: 0463-95-3237 (Sannomiya Hibita Shrine)
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
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 reverberate at the foot of the historic sacred peak, Mt. Oyama.
This is a unique experience where beautiful nature and music intertwine.
Date and Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 — Doors open 12:00, Concert starts 13:00
Venue: Noh Theater at the Office of Oyama Afuri Shrine
Access: From Isehara Station North Exit, Platform 4 (bound for the Oyama Cable Car), get off at "Shamukyoku Iriguchi" and you will be right there
Admission: Adults ¥1,500 (advance) / ¥1,800 (at the door); Junior and senior high school students ¥500; Elementary school children free
Tickets are also sold at the tourist information center inside Isehara Station.
Take this opportunity to enjoy Oyama sightseeing as well—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/...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara Flower Report 2025.09.29
Here is today’s update on the spider lilies in Hyuga.
In the Araimizu area they continue to bloom beautifully, as they did last week. If you are driving, please use the temporary parking lot at the Human Resources Development Center.
The grounds of Hinata Yakushi appear to have just passed their peak viewing period.
Along the walking path behind the Hinata Yakushi bus stop, the flowers have also started to fade slightly.
This walking path’s gate is open from 7:00 to 17:00.
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara Flower Report 2025.09.26
Here is today’s update on the cluster amaryllis in Hyuga.
They are blooming beautifully in the Aramizu area. If you are coming by car, please use the temporary parking lot at the Human Resources Development Center.
White cluster amaryllis can be seen on the grounds of Hinata Yakushi.
The walking path behind Hinata Yakushi bus stop is open from 7:00 to 17:00.
Also, a temporary tourist information desk will open on Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th (9:30–15:00).
Please make use of it.
Weekends are expected to be crowded, so allow plenty of time to visit.
For access and future updates, please check the tourism association’s website.
https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10997/...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Odakyu Manatabi] Introducing “Exploring Ōyama Pilgrimage Through Rakugo”
A tour of the Ōyama pilgrimage organized by Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd. will be held.
There are two plans, so please consider joining.
For details, check the link.
Plan 1
[Odakyu Manatabi] “Exploring Ōyama Pilgrimage Through Rakugo” – A storytelling event with an Ōyama tofu kaiseki and local sake tasting –
https://dps.odakyu-travel.co.jp/tour/tourDetail?lang=ja&arrAreaCode=A002&depAreaCode=00&paxPerRoom=0&sort=lowPrice&page=1&tourId=SP25P110203&_bdsid=2GpyOG.psfLRZu.1758085278992.1758086266&_bd_prev_page=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odakyu-travel.co.jp%2Fspecial%2Fmanatabi%2Findex.html&_bdrpf=1...
Plan 2
[Odakyu Manatabi] “Exploring Ōyama Pilgrimage Through Rakugo” with a formal worship at Afuri Shrine※No meal or talk show included
https://dps.odakyu-travel.co.jp/tour/tourDetail?lang=ja&arrAreaCode=A002&depAreaCode=00&paxPerRoom=0&sort=lowPrice&page=1&tourId=SP25P110204&_bdsid=2GpyOG.psfLRZu.1758085278992.1758086309&_bd_prev_page=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odakyu-travel.co.jp%2Fspecial%2Fmanatabi%2Findex.html&_bdrpf=1...
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