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.
Daisen Sky Lantern®
—Wishes from 700 m above 🌠—
Notice: Event goes ahead in light rain; cancelled in severe weather
At last, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 4:30 PM at Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine on Mt. Daisen,
we will release 50 Daisen Sky Lanterns®!
As of today the weather is improving, so we will hold the event as planned.
Participants who have registered should come to the Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine Assembly Hall for check-in between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
We can only pray for good weather. Viewing is free of charge.
Temperatures are expected to be low that day, so please dress accordingly.
Winter on Mt. Daisen — a lineup of events!
✨Weekend and holiday program from Saturday, January 11 to Sunday, January 26, 2025✨
For seven limited winter days this year, the Daisen Cable Car line will be lit up and run night service until 7:00 PM.
*Popular characters will make appearances
● 2:00 PM ● 3:00 PM ● 4:30 PM (cancelled in rain)
January 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun) and 13 (Mon, public holiday) ✨Kururin✨
※On January 12 (Sun) there will be no 4:30 PM appearance.
January 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun) ✨Kanamin✨
January 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun) ✨Mokoron✨
◆Venue: Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, Mt. Daisen
*Amazake served to the first 200 visitors (cancelled in rain) from 4:00 PM
Eligibility: Round-trip ticket between Daisen Cable Station and Afuri Shrine Station
or holders of the Tanzawa–Daisen Free Pass A ticket
※For details, see the Daisen Cable Car official website
Distribution on January 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun), 13 (Mon, public holiday) and January 18 (Sat)
Distribution site: in front of Sakuraya
Distribution on January 19 (Sun), January 25 (Sat) and January 26 (Sun)
Distribution site: in front of the Assembly Hall
Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station, North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4
Take the bus bound for “Daisen Cable” — about 30 minutes
Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Notice of temporary closure of the public toilet at Mount Oyama Summit 2025.1.10
The public toilet at Mount Oyama Summit is currently unavailable due to a frozen water supply pipe.
If you plan to head for Mount Oyama Summit, please start early to allow plenty of time and use nearby toilets such as those near Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine before setting out.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
We will announce when service is expected to resume.
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.
Hinata Yakushi Hojobo First Yakushi Opening of the Principal Image 2025
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the Hatsuyakushi ceremony was held at Hinata Yakushi, counted as one of Japan’s Three Yakushi, to pray for a year of good health and household safety.
On the temple grounds, visitors were served yakushi-gayu, a medicinal rice porridge made with vegetables and rice cakes produced in Isehara City, and many worshippers attended.
The principal image, the nationally designated Important Cultural Property of the Yakushi Triad, is unveiled only on five days each year: this Hatsuyakushi day, the first three days of the New Year, and the spring annual festival.
If you missed this opportunity, please come to the last unveiling of the year on April 15, the spring annual festival, which also features the sacred-tree-climbing ritual where yamabushi begin their mountain training from Hinata.
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
New Year Greetings & Winter Mount Oyama 2025
The Isehara City Tourism Association officially launched today.
We look forward to your continued support this year.
Winter Mount Oyama ✨ Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays from January 11 to January 26, 2025 ✨
This winter, for seven days only, the Oyama Cable Car line will be illuminated and operate night services with views until 7:00 PM.
On Sunday, January 12, the Oyama Sky Lantern® will be launched from Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine at 4:30 PM, and popular characters Kururin, Kanamin, and Mokoron will appear on rotating weekends (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays).
The view from Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine was awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. The nightscape seen through the clear winter air is indescribably beautiful and captivating.
Please take this opportunity to join the many events.
※If you plan to aim for the summit of Mount Oyama, start early to allow plenty of time. The public restroom at the summit may be temporarily unavailable due to freezing, so please use restrooms in advance.
*Photo: New Year’s sunrise from Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine on New Year’s Day
Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station, North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4
Take the ‘for Oyama Cable Car’ bus for about 30 minutes
Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Notice on the Use of Public Toilets at Mount Oyama Summit
& Oyama Sando Map] 2024–2025
The public toilets at Mount Oyama Summit may be temporarily unavailable due to freezing. Please use the toilets in advance. Check the map of the approach for restroom locations.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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.
[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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