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.
Announcement of Kururin Birthday Exhibition
Everyone’s beloved Kururin’s birthday falls on March 1, 2025 🎉
A birthday exhibition runs at the in-station Kururin House (Isehara Station Tourist Information) on the north side stairs of Odakyu Line Isehara Station until Sunday, March 9, open 9:00–17:00 🎂
You’ll also find a video message from Odakyu’s Mokoron-chan!
Come and join us!
Plus! Today, February 27, from 10:00 to 14:00, is the final day of the Isehara local gourmet specialty pop-up sale in the entrance hall on the first floor of Isehara City Hall
Ryoben’s “Ooyama Manju” is on sale in limited quantities
They’re likely to sell out—grab them early!
We also have extremely popular Kururin goods you can only get in Isehara ✨
We look forward to seeing you!
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North side stairs of Odakyu Line Isehara Station
In-station Kururin House (Isehara Station Tourist Information)
OPEN 9:00–17:00 (open daily)
#Isehara #Kururin #Birthday #Tourist Information #Ooyama Manju #Souvenirs #In-station #Odakyu Line #Mokoron #Event #Limited #Outing #Kanagawa Tourism #Isehara Tourism #Yuru-chara #Happy Birthday
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Notice of City Hall Local Products Sale♪] 2025
For two days starting tomorrow, the Isehara City Hall first-floor entrance hall will host a pop-up sale of Isehara’s delicious local specialties✨
Items may sell out—come early!
Oyama Natural Hot Spring Komaya no Yu “Isehara Oyama no Yu”♨️
Frieden🥓
Shinjo-imo House “Tanzawa Oyama Soba”
Katano Family’s Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Suzuki Chili Peppers️
Otsuya “Kyarabuki” (braised butterbur stalks)
Sanoya “Strawberry Daifuku”
Shinten “Sekihan” (red bean rice)
Kamesakido “Bread”
27th only! Ryoben “Oyama Manju”
Kururin goods and more
A bounty of Isehara’s tasty treats!
We sincerely look forward to your visit✨
Date and time: Wednesday, February 26 and Thursday, February 27, 10:00–14:00
Location: Isehara City Hall, first-floor entrance hall
#Isehara #Isehara City Hall #Local Products Sale #Isehara Gourmet #Oyama #Hot Spring #Soba #Vegetables #Chili Peppers #Kyarabuki #Strawberry Daifuku #Sekihan #Bread #Oyama Manju #Kururin #Souvenirs #Limited #May Sell Out #Regional Revitalization #Event #Isehara Tourism
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara Certification Exam Debuts on Sunday, March 2, 2025
A chance to show your love for Isehara!
Prizes for participants and top winners include luxury rewards✨
Deadline extended to Friday, February 28
Now also recruiting additional applicants: 6th-grade elementary students and middle schoolers and older!
Free to enter✨First 100 applicants accepted
Let’s all join in!
#Isehara #Isehara Certification Exam #Isehara Tourism #City Plaza #Certification #Community Revitalization #History #Culture #Nature #Sightseeing #Event #Recruiting Participants
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Isehara Handmade Armor Corps
Announcement: Large Armor Exhibition & Armor Workshop]
A large armor exhibition runs on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 9:00 to 17:00 (final day closes at 16:00)‼
About 60 striking, handcrafted suits of armor made by our members will be displayed together‼
You’ll be amazed at the craftsmanship that belies their handmade origins💦
Be sure to see them in person.
There is also an experience corner where you can wear a jinbaori and take commemorative photos with the samurai of the armor corps✨.
※We are also recruiting students for the 15-session armor workshop✨ where you can handcraft your favorite samurai’s armor or your own original armor!
You can fully enjoy the fun of making things.
Children and parent–child participation are very welcome!
◆Venue: Isehara City Central Community Center, 1st Floor Exhibition Hall
(1-21-1 Higashi-Otake, Isehara)
◆Access: About a 10-minute walk from Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit
[Bus] From Isehara Station North Exit, Kanachu Bus Platform 1
Take the 'Isehara Depot' bound bus and get off at 'Chuo Kominkan-mae' (Central Community Center)
◆Admission: Free
◆Inquiries: Isehara Handmade Armor Corps Office
(Tel: 0463-95-2385, Wakabayashi)
#Isehara Handmade Armor Corps #Large Armor Exhibition #Armor Workshop #Handmade Armor #Samurai Commander #Original Armor #Parent–Child Participation #Isehara #Isehara City #Isehara Tourism
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara Flower Report 2025.2.20
Plum blossoms bloom delicately✨
Their composed beauty soothes the heart.
*Maruyama Castle Ruins Park* (Shimokasuya 2168-2)
White plum blossoms are opening and, together with red plums, are at their best!
*Rainkaku Bunko Yamaguchi Family Residence Plum Garden Free Admission*
(Kamikasuya 862-1)
The blossoms are coming into full view.
◆Period: Until Sunday, March 9, 10:00–15:00
※Hina dolls will be displayed only on Sundays during the period
(Adults 300 yen, including admission to the nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property Yamaguchi Family Residence)
*Isehara City General Athletic Park* (Nishitomioka 320)
The plum trees on the slope have begun to bloom.
*Hinata Yakushi Plum Garden* (Hinata 1644)
The plum garden above the rear parking lot at Hinata Yakushi shows scattered blossoms,
and it will likely take a little longer.
The flowering of mitsumata is gradually beginning.
We will update the flowering status as needed, so please look forward to it!
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Celebrating the 40th Oyama Mountain Climb Marathon
The memorable 40th Oyama Mountain Climb Marathon will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025! The time limit is 90 minutes for a one-way 9 km course along the Oyama Kaido, climbing 650 meters in elevation and tackling 1,610 stone steps. It’s one of Japan’s most grueling, heart-pounding courses!
Starting from the north exit of Isehara Station, the route passes the Route 246 intersection, Shimehiki, the old Oyama road, Afuri Bridge, Koma Sando, Onnazaka (the women’s slope), Oyama-dera temple, and finally Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine ⛩️
Guest runners include Karen Michibata and Angelica, along with celebrated former Olympic athletes such as Kayoko Fukushi, Masako Chiba, and Reiko Tosa, among other distinguished participants
On the day, festive welcome events will be held at Isehara Elementary School and along Ryujin Street at Isehara Station North Exit ✨ Join everyone and celebrate together♪
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Notice from Ekinaka Kururin House] 2025
✨Oyama pickled greens sold out—thank you for your support✨
Our seasonal favorite, "Oyama pickled greens," has sold out due to popular demand.
We sincerely thank you.
We were delighted to hear so many people say, "I want to eat this again!"
Look forward to the next sale♪
At Ekinaka Kururin House, we also offer many other popular Kururin goods you can only find in Isehara, along with local delicacies and souvenir items.
We are open every day all year round, so please stop by.
[Open through the New Year holidays]
On the stairs at the north exit of Odakyu Line Isehara Station
Ekinaka Kururin House (Isehara Station Tourist Information)
OPEN 9:00–17:00
Tel/Fax 0463-95-5333
https://isehara-kanko.com/shop-kururinhouse/...
#Gift #Kururin #Ekinaka Kururin House #Isehara Station #Tourist Information #Oyama pickled greens #Sold out—thank you #Kururin goods #Souvenirs #Isehara #Sightseeing
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Oyama-dera Godan Goma] 2025
A solemn ritual in front of the Five Great Wisdom Kings that burns away worldly desires
✨ Flames leaping high are the fire of wisdom. Burning the firewood of earthly desires, prayers are offered for health, prosperity, and reverence. ✨
Godan Goma is rare nationwide. If you wish to experience this mysterious spectacle up close with a prayer ceremony, please arrange early!
Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Times: 11:00, 14:00
Location: Oyama-dera (Tel. 0463-95-2011)
*From past images*
#Oyama-dera #Godan Goma #Shingon esoteric Buddhism #worldly desires #wisdom #health and safety #prosperity #reverence #Isehara #sightseeing
*Special opening of the nationally registered tangible cultural property "Oyama-dera Main Hall" until Tuesday, February 18 (9:30–15:30).*
Admission to view grounds: Free (Viewing the principal image: 400 yen)
*The toilets at Oyama-dera are currently unusable due to frozen water pipes. 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 "Oyama Cable" about 30 minutes
Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando
Or take the 2-minute cable car and get off at "Oyama-dera"
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Special Exhibition Commemorating the Opening of Oyama-dera Temple: “Pilgrimage to Oyama and the Offering Swords”
*The Oyama pilgrimage, a popular practice in the Edo period*
✨Experience Corner✨ Try on the pilgrimage garments, carry an offering sword for a photo, and take home the memory!
The weight of the sword is striking and adds to the emotional impact.
Up to 6 m in length✨All 15 actual offering swords once dedicated here make an impressive sight!
Ukiyo-e prints that offer a glimpse of the Oyama pilgrimage are also on display✨
A must-see! Don’t miss this rare opportunity with your family.
◆Dates: On display through Monday, February 17, 2025
9:30 AM–5:00 PM
◆Venue: Isehara City Central Community Center, 1st Floor Exhibition Hall
(1-21-1 Higashi-Otake, Isehara)
◆Access: About a 10-minute walk from Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit
[Bus] From Isehara Station North Exit, Kanachu Bus Stop No. 1
Take the “Isehara Shako” bound bus and get off at “Chuo Kominkan-mae” (Central Community Center)
◆Admission: Free
**Contact**
Isehara City Board of Education, Educational Affairs Division, Cultural Properties Section
Tel: 0463-74-5109 (direct)
**Organizer**
Isehara City Council for the Preservation and Use of Local Cultural Properties
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[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
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