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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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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[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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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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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara Handmade Armor Corps
Notice of the Large Armor Exhibition and Armor Workshop
About 60 impressive handmade armors worn by the corps members will be displayed together‼
✨Armor Workshop (15 sessions in total)✨ is also recruiting students! Take this chance to make your own armor✨
◆Dates: Thursday, February 20, 2025 – Sunday, February 23, 2025
9:00 (1:00 PM on the first day) – 17:00 (4:00 PM on the final day)
◆Venue: Isehara City Central Public Hall, 1st Floor Exhibition Hall
(1-21-1 Higashi-Otake, Isehara)
◆Access: About a 10-minute walk from Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit
【Bus】Kanachu Bus from Isehara Station North Exit, Platform 1
Take the "for Isehara Depot" bus and get off at "Chuo Kominkan-mae" (in front of the Central Public Hall)
◆Admission: Free
◆Inquiries: Isehara Handmade Armor Corps Office
(Tel: 0463-95-2385, Wakabayashi)
https://isehara-kattyuutai.com/?p=14010...
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Isehara Flower Report 2025.02.12
*Maruyama Castle Ruins Park* (Shimokasuya 2168-2)
The white plum blossoms have finally started to open in duet with the red plums, but the red plums will likely finish blooming by the time the white ones are fully out.
*Uga-bunko Yamaguchi Residence Plum Garden Free Admission*
(Kamikasuya 862-1)
The plums have begun to open considerably, but they need a bit more time.
◆Period: until Sunday, March 9, 10:00–15:00
◆Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit
Kanachu Bus platform 4
Get off at the “Shimebiki” stop on the “Mt. Oyama Cable Car” route
※Hina dolls are displayed only on Sundays during the period
(Adults 300 yen, includes admission to the nationally registered tangible cultural property Yamaguchi Residence)
*Isehara City General Sports Park* (Nishitomioka 320)
The plum trees between the Slope Cherry and Ginkgo Promenade are still some way from blooming.
*Hyuga Yakushi Plum Garden* (Hyuga 1644)
The plum garden above the Hyuga Yakushi rear parking lot will take a while longer.
We will post updates on blooming status as they come, so please look forward to them!
#Isehara Flower Report #Isehara #plum #plum blossoms #Maruyama Castle Ruins Park #Uga-bunko #Isehara City General Sports Park #Hyuga Yakushi
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
The 4th Isehara Amateur Rakugo Competition — Free Admission 🆓
Finally tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (national holiday) ✨
The Isehara Amateur Rakugo Competition ✨ takes place
Amateur rakugo performers selected by public application will compete,
bringing a heated contest that showcases their hard-earned skills
This is your chance to experience classic (Edo) rakugo live
You’re sure to enjoy laughs and even moments of genuine emotion
Plus, a distinguished panel of judges with ties to Isehara ✨
Yukichi Sanyutei (from Shimokasuya)
Komba Kinbaratei (from Higashi-Otake)
Issa Shunputei (from Hadano)
Kitaro MukashiMukashitei (from Itado)
Don’t miss the professional rakugo judges’ evaluations
Please come with friends and family and join us
Date and Time
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (national holiday)
Preliminaries 10:00–14:00
Finals from 15:00
Venue
Isehara Civic Cultural Center, Small Hall
(348 Tanaka, Isehara)
#Isehara Amateur Rakugo Competition #rakugo #amateur rakugo #classic rakugo #Edo rakugo #Isehara #Isehara City #Isehara tourism #Kanagawa #amateur rakugo performers #Yukichi Sanyutei #Komba Kinbaratei #Issa Shunputei #Kitaro MukashiMukashitei #free admission #free event #February 11 #national holiday #Isehara Civic Cultural Center
https://www.isehara-rakugo.jp//
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
National Registered Tangible Cultural Property: Special Opening of the Main Hall of Oyama-dera
Special Exhibition ‘‘Oyama Pilgrimage and the Dedicated Sword’’ 2025
Oyama-dera is a component cultural property of the Japan Heritage ‘‘Oyama Pilgrimage,’’ and its main hall ranks among the finest early modern temple and shrine buildings in Isehara. A local guide will explain its cultural value and its place within the Oyama pilgrimage.
Why not take advantage of this rare opportunity to visit?
✨Special Opening of the National Registered Tangible Cultural Property ‘‘Oyama-dera Main Hall’’✨
◆ Dates: February 11 (Tue, public holiday) – February 18 (Tue)
9:30–15:30
*The public display of the principal image during the special opening is only on Tuesday, February 18.*
◆ Venue: Oyama-dera (724 Oyama, Isehara)
◆ Access: From 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 Komamiendo Shopping Street
Or take the cable car 2 minutes and get off at ‘‘Oyama-dera’’
◆ Admission: Free (Viewing the principal image: 400 yen)
✨Commemorative Special Exhibition: ‘‘Oyama Pilgrimage and the Dedicated Sword’’✨
Actual dedicated swords and ukiyo-e woodblock prints depicting the Oyama pilgrimage will be on display.
◆ Dates: February 13 (Thu) – February 17 (Mon)
9:30–17:00
◆ 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
[By bus] From Isehara Station North Exit Kanachu Bus Stop No. 1
Take the bus bound for ‘‘Isehara Depot’’ and get off at ‘‘Chuo Kominkan-mae (Central Community Center)’’
◆ Admission Fee: Free
**Inquiries**
Cultural Properties Section, General Affairs Division, Board of Education, Isehara City
Phone: 0463-74-5109 (direct)
**Organizer**
Isehara City Council for the Preservation and Use of Local Cultural Properties
#Isehara #Isehara Tourism #Oyama #Oyama-dera #Cultural Property #History #Special Opening #Exhibition
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[Isehara Flower News] 2025.2.6
The white plum blossoms haven’t opened yet, but the red plums at Maruyama Castle Ruins Park (Shimokasuya 2168-2) in the photo are dazzlingly beautiful✨!!
A few plums have started to bloom at Isehara City General Sports Park (Nishitomioka 320) and the plum grove at Hinata Yakushi (Hinata 1644), but most buds remain tight.
I’m looking forward to watching the blooms open gradually from now on💖
*Free opening of the plum garden at the Ugaku Bunko Yamaguchi House*
(Kamikasuya 862-1)
The plum trees are just beginning to bloom now.
◆Period: Tuesday, February 11 (national holiday) – Sunday, March 9, 2025
10:00–15:00
◆Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit
Kanachu Bus Platform 4
Take the ‘To Oyama Cable Car’ bus and get off at “Shimehiki”
※On Tuesday, February 11 (national holiday) and Sundays during the period, hina dolls will be on display
(Adults 300 yen; includes admission to the nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property Yamaguchi House)
Please come and see it✨
#Isehara #Plum #Plum blossoms #Red plum #White plum #Maruyama Castle Ruins Park #Isehara City General Sports Park #Hinata Yakushi #Ugaku Bunko #Yamaguchi House #Hina dolls #Arrival of spring #Isehara tourism
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