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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[Ugage Bunko "Even You Might Become an Artist in an Old Folk House"] 2024
Under the concept "Make, Paint, and Experience! Enjoy the Feeling of Being an Artist!", this event lets you taste food and art and join workshops such as painting and pottery (from 500 yen each).
By the time you leave, you might just be an artist yourself!
Date and Time: Sunday, October 27, 10:00–15:00
Admission: Free
Venue: Ugage Bunko, 862 Kamikasuya, Isehara City (parking for about 50 cars)
Inquiries: 090-9372-1065 (Mr. Doi)
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Notice of City Hall Local Product Sale♪
Continuing from yesterday, today Thursday, October 24, 2024, we will hold a pop-up sale of Isehara’s specialties in the entrance hall on the first floor of Isehara City Hall.
You’ll find plenty of tasty items from Isehara, including seasonal vegetables from the Katano family, karabuki (pickled butterbur) from Otsuya, Ryoben Oyama manju, Kururin goods, and more.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thursday, October 24
10:00–14:00
@ Isehara City Hall, 1st floor lobby
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The 15th Futako-Tamagawa Oyama Road Festival 2024
Futako-Tamagawa shopping street follows the Oyama Road, and this year’s festival is themed "Learn about, Talk about, and Feel the History of the Oyama Road." The Isehara City product fair will bring delicious local treats, including cheesecakes from Kashiwagi Farm, fresh vegetables, and Miyatani Tofu Shop’s 'Oyama Pilgrimage Tofu.'
Sanno University, which has campuses in Isehara and Setagaya, will also participate with a variety of events for you to enjoy. Please come and join us!!
Date and Time: Saturday, October 26, 12:30–15:00 (Opening ceremony starts at 12:00)
※Event will be scaled down in case of rain
Location: Futako-Tamagawa Elementary School grounds and gymnasium (4-6-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya)
※No parking or bicycle parking available
Organizer: Futako-Tamagawa Oyama Road Festival Organizing Committee
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara Halloween 2024 — Held in light rain; canceled in severe weather
Isehara Halloween 2024, organized by the Isehara City Merchant Association Federation, will take place on Sunday, October 27, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
Come in costume and say "Trick or Treat" to staff at participating shops to receive sweets (while supplies last).
There will be face art, a fortune-telling corner, retail booths, and game booths—plenty of variety to keep the excitement high!
At the same time, a proud-flavor food truck festival will run across six areas of the shopping street (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM).
We look forward to seeing you there!!
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara Daijingu Annual Grand Festival 2024
On Sunday, October 20, the Isehara Daijingu Annual Grand Festival took place, drawing many visitors and creating a lively atmosphere!
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Hibita Shrine Antique Flea Market 2024
The Hibita Shrine Antique Flea Market took place on October 20, attracting great praise.
The memorial dedication taiko drums rang out clearly across the crisp autumn sky!
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Terukuni Children's Halloween Fair 2024
Various stalls will open, and the fair will be lively with live band performances and a raffle. Supported by the Women’s Disaster Prevention Club Hiratsuka Powers and the Isehara City Planning Department Crisis Management Section, there will also be disaster-preparedness activities such as building cardboard toilets to prepare for earthquakes and other disasters.
Free admission. Costumes are very welcome—please come and join us.
Date and time: Friday, October 25, 15:30–20:00
Venue: Terukuni Parking Lot (937-1 Higashi-Otake, Isehara)
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Bear Sighting Report 2024
Around 4:00 AM on Tuesday, October 15 — Koyasu area
A bear was sighted near the Oyama lookout on the morning of Wednesday, October 16.
Residents and visitors in the area are advised to take precautions in advance.
If you spot a bear or find signs of one, please contact the City Hall Agricultural Promotion Division at 0463-94-4664.
[Safety Guidelines for Encountering a Bear]
1 Do not approach the bear and avoid eye contact.
2 Do not shout or attempt to threaten the animal.
3 Do not feed bears or show them food.
4 Leave the area promptly.
5 Secure doors and windows to prevent bears from entering homes or other buildings.
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[Yama no Isehara Ichi Held!] The event will go ahead in light rain (cancelled in severe weather).
Enjoy lots of delicious food and fun in Isehara!
Sunday, October 20, 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, and you can also enjoy stage performances like kids’ dance!!
*Photos are from the September event.
● Access by train and bus
320 Nishitomioka, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Get off at Odakyu Line Isehara Station
Take the 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
*Crowding is expected, so please use public transportation.
[Contact] By email to the Isehara Ichi Executive Committee
iseharaichi@j4.gmobb.jp (Contact: Sakamoto)
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Daisen Wild Game (Gibier) Fair
Please take this opportunity to savor Daisen’s famous gibier dishes!
◆Event Period: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – Monday, March 31, 2025
◆Stamp Rally
Collect stamps by ordering gibier dishes at participating shops during the fair period
Gather three stamps and the first 100 people will receive a wonderful commemorative gift
For details, please contact each participating shop.
*Gibier is a gift of nature. Because supply can be unstable, we recommend contacting shops in advance even if reservations are not required.*
◆Inquiries about the fair
Isehara City Department of Economic and Environmental Affairs, Commerce and Tourism Division (0463-94-4729)
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