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.
[Year-end and New Year Business Hours Notice] 2024
Located midway up the stairs at the north exit of OdakyuLine Isehara Station, the station-side Kururin House and Isehara Station Tourist Information Center are open year-round!
We carry Isehara souvenirs and Kururin goods♪
*Kururin Plush Sale*
Until Monday, January 15, 2025
★1,800 yen (tax included) → 1,500 yen (tax included)
Take this chance to get your Kururin✨!
We look forward to seeing you.
Station-side Kururin House (Isehara Station Tourist Information Center)
OPEN 9:00–17:00 (open year-round)
*Shortened hours from January 1 to January 3: 10:00–15:00*
https://isehara-kanko.com/shop-kururinhouse/...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Learn about Japanese food culture!
Nationwide smartphone stamp rally across Japan 🗾 2024
To promote Japan’s food culture, we are holding a nationwide smartphone stamp rally that takes you to related sites featuring “100-year foods” and food culture museums across the country.
In Isehara✨ you can currently collect stamps at the two locations below!
* Otsuya Kyarabuki Honpo
(Oyama Koma Sando: 618 Oyama, Isehara, Kanagawa)
URL https://kyarabuki.com//
* Eki-naka Kururin House / Isehara Station Tourist Information Center
(On the stairs at the north exit of OdakyuLine Isehara Station)
URL https://isehara-kanko.com//
Participants will be entered in a drawing to win prizes related to 100-year foods and food culture museums.🎁
Bring your family, come with friends, or join solo—everyone is welcome♪
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Event period: until Friday, January 31, 2025
For details and to participate
Click here ▶ https://foodculture2021.go.jp/stamprally/...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
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/...
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Aikou-Ishida Station✨Illumination✨] 2024
The annual event by Ishida Shoko Shinkokai lights up the rotary in front of Aiko-Ishida Station on the OdakyuLine with 10,000 LED lights until Saturday, March 15, 2025!
With the concept "Bringing light and warmth from the heart of the town to the local community," this illumination is filled with the feelings of local residents—please come and see it.
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Announcement from Ekinaka Kururin House♪] 2024
✨Limited-time sale of Kururin plush toys!✨
〈Period: Friday, December 20, 2024 – Wednesday, January 15, 2025〉
Regularly ¥1,800 (tax included), now available at a special price of ¥1,500 (tax included)♪
Don’t miss this chance!
✨Kururin New Year’s Cards✨
Pleasure to send, pleasure to receive
Three cute Kururin New Year’s card designs
- ¥150 per card -
✨New Products Announcement✨
◍ Ooyama Na-zuke (JA Shonan Ooyama Vegetable Growing Cooperative)
- ¥400 per bag -
Its texture resembles nozawana and its flavor resembles karashina
Enjoy two delights in one with Ooyama Na-zuke
◍ Tanzawa Ooyama Torn Konnyaku (Ooyama Uruwashi Honpo)
- ¥600 per bag -
”Flavor soaked right through” and ready to eat as is.
♬We look forward to seeing you♪
[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 Center)
OPEN 9:00–17:00 (open daily)
*On January 1–3 shortened hours: 10:00–15:00*
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Castle EXPO 2024 Announcement]
Castle EXPO is one of Japan’s largest castle festivals, held every December at Pacifico Yokohama to promote and develop castle heritage and to bring together castle enthusiasts.
People, castle specialists, and castle fans from across Japan gather to sell castle goods, present a variety of castle-related exhibits, and offer rare events such as specialist talk shows and lectures.
Isehara City also exhibits: Maruyama Castle Oshiro-in (castle seal) sales!
Isehara City currently has Maruyama Castle Ruins Park, an urban park.
It is said that in the Kamakura period the residence of the gokenin (vassal) Kasuya Tota Arisuke, who had close ties to the shogunate, stood here, and that in the Muromachi period it served as the residence of Uesugi Sadamasa.
◆Date and Time: Saturday, December 21, 9:00–18:00 (last admission 17:30)
Sunday, December 22, 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30)
[Saturday Night Program]
Saturday, December 21, 18:00–20:30 (scheduled)
◆Venue: Pacifico Yokohama North
(1-1-2 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) and others
※Tickets are now on sale at various play guides!
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Notice of Municipal Products Sale at City Hall♪
From today for two days, Isehara City Hall will host a pop-up sale of local specialties in the first-floor entrance hall★While supplies last!
Cheesecake from Kashiwagi Farm; Frieden; Tanzawa-Ooyama soba from Jinenjoka; seasonal vegetables from the Katano family; shiitake mushrooms from Takei Mushroom Farm; Suzuki chili peppers; karabuki (braised butterbur stems) from Otsuya; Ryoben Ooyama manju available only on the 19th; Kururin goods; and many other tasty treats from Isehara.
We look forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, December 18th and Thursday, December 19th
10:00–14:00
At Isehara City Hall, 1st-floor lobby
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Oyama Wild Boar and Deer Marche Opening 2024
Finally happening tomorrow! With the autumn leaves season over on Mt. Ooyama, be sure to taste the local specialty wild boar and venison. Enjoy game cuisine, tasting booths, other Oyama specialties for sale, and food trucks.
◆ Date and time: Saturday, December 14, 10:00–16:00, free admission
◆ Venue: In front of Shimizuya store parking lot
295 Ooyama, Isehara, Kanagawa
◆ Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4
Take the "For Oyama Cable Car" bus and get off at Oyama Station, about 20 minutes by bus
Also running through Monday, March 31, 2025
The "Oyama Wild Boar and Deer (Game) Fair" is also underway!
◆ Stamp rally
During the fair, collect stamps by ordering game dishes at participating shops
Collect three stamps to receive a special commemorative gift, limited to the first 100 people
※For details, please contact each shop.
Don’t miss this chance to sample Mt. Ooyama’s famous game cuisine!
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Hiratsuka City and Isehara City Joint
“Local Produce and Specialties Marche” 2024
Featuring a selection of Isehara’s Japan Heritage delicacies, fresh vegetables, sweets and other local products for sale, gourmet food trucks, plus Kururin✨ will also be there!
◆Date and Time: Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 10:00–17:00
◆Venue: The Outlet Shonan Hiratsuka WEST COURT
(8-1-1 Ohkami, Hiratsuka)
From Isehara, vendors appearing both days:
National Association for the Production and Promotion of Domestic Medicinal Herbs, Isehara Ōyama Onsen, Katano Facility Horticulture, Yonetani Tofu Shop, Suzuki Chili
Vendors appearing only on Sunday, December 15:
Frieden, Pan Yeast Seaver, Jinenjo House, Manmaruya
Isehara and Hiratsuka✨Full of charm✨We hope to see you there!
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Isehara Mountain Market is on!] The event will go ahead in light rain and be canceled in severe weather.
This month brings more of Isehara’s delicious and delightful offerings, popular as ever!
Sunday, December 15, 2024, 10:00–15:00
Venue: Isehara City General Sports Park (free admission)
Food tents and kitchen cars, local vegetables for sale, and a wide variety of booths will gather in one place.✨ You can also enjoy stage performances like kids’ dance and music events. Come join us! 😊
● Access by train and bus
320 Nishitomioka, Isehara, Kanagawa
Get off at Odakyu Line Isehara Station
Take the Kanachu (Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu) bus from North Exit, Platform 3, bound for Nanasawa, about 10 minutes, 240 yen
▪ If you board routes I-34 or I-36, get off at Sogo Undokoen (General Sports Park)
▪ If you board routes I-31 or I-37, get off at Sogo Undokoen Iriguchi (General Sports Park Entrance) and walk 5 minutes
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