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.
Mountain Isehara Market is on! Light rain or shine (canceled in severe weather)
A stage showcase stands in the center of the General Sports Park venue
Food tents, food trucks, and local vegetables for sale will be available
A feast of tasty fun awaits!
Sunday, August 25, 2024, 10:00–15:00
Venue: Isehara City General Sports Park (free admission)
320 Nishitomioka, Isehara, Kanagawa
● Access by train and bus
Get off at Odakyu Line Isehara Station
Take the Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu bus from North Exit boarding bay 3, bound for Nanasawa, about 10 minutes, 240 yen
▪ If you take routes I34 or I36, get off at General Sports Park
▪ If you take routes I31 or I37, get off at General Sports Park Entrance and walk 5 minutes
※ Walking from Isehara Station takes about 45 minutes
● Access by car
▪ About 30 minutes from Atsugi Interchange on the Tomei Expressway
▪ About 8 minutes from Isehara-Oyama Interchange on the Shin-Tomei Expressway
※ Congestion is expected, so please use public transportation
For details and inquiries, see the flyer.
Loads of delicious food!
Summer vacation is in its second half—enjoy Isehara to the fullest and ride out the hot summer!!
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Ōyama Afuri Shrine Autumn Grand Festival
Three days from Tuesday, August 27 to Thursday, August 29, 2024
A festival giving thanks for safety on the summer mountain and announcing the arrival of autumn on Mount Ōyama
This is a festival celebrated by the parishioners of the six Ōyama districts. On the 27th there is the Senkō-sai (Descent Ceremony), on the 28th the main festival, and on the 29th the Kankō-sai (Ascent Ceremony). During the rites, wa-mai (ancient court dance) and miko dances are performed. During the Descent and Ascent, the Afuri Great Deity makes a divine procession through the mountain town.
【Location】Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, Office
【Contact】Ōyama Afuri Shrine Office TEL 0463-95-2006
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Notice of Changed Closing Hours at Hinata Yakushi Due to Typhoon] 2024
Due to the approaching typhoon
Thursday, August 15 — closes at 4:00 PM
Friday, August 16 — closed all day
Saturday, August 17 — may be closed depending on conditions
* Please check the Hinata Yakushi website for updates.
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Notice: Oyama Cable Car suspended all day on Friday, August 16, 2024
Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 7, the cable car will be suspended all day on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Please check the Oyama Cable Car website for further details and updates.
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Hinatayakushi Hojobo Obinzuru-sama (Pindola Bharadvaja)
Request for donations for repairs
Please wait a little longer for the repair to be completed on Obinzuru-sama’s right hand, which is currently missing; this statue is beloved as a "nadingbutsu" said to heal illness when stroked.
For donations, please speak to the temple office inside the main hall or to the kura (priests' quarters).
*For details, please see the Hinatayakushi Hojobo website.*
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara Flower Update 2024.8.14
*Sunflower field at Kushibashi along the Odakyu Line🌻*
The sunflowers in the Kushibashi area, which draw many visitors every day hoping to photograph them with the Romancecar, have bowed their heads and passed their peak.
Next month, we look forward to the red spider lilies in the Hyuga area!!
*Photo from past red spider lily seasons in the Hyuga area*
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Notice of trail closure on Tsuzura-zaka in the Hinata area
Tsuzura-zaka in the Hinata area (around the former Fureai no Mori Hinata Campground)
will be closed to traffic due to construction from Monday, August 19, 2024 until around mid-December 2024.
We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your understanding and cooperation.
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
[Notice: Preorders for “Oyama Mairi Tofu”]
Produced by Yonetani Tofu Shop
We are accepting preorders for one block of “Oyama Mairi Tofu” at 324 yen (tax included).
Order deadline: By Friday morning before the desired pickup date
Pickup: 2nd and 4th Saturdays
We offer a wide selection of popular Kururin goods, local delicacies, and souvenirs.
Please stop by!
Isehara Station North Exit stair landing
Isehara City Tourist Association Information Office (Kururin House)
Business hours: 9:00–17:00 (open year-round)
Tel/Fax 0463-95-5333
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Sunflower Field at Kushihashi Along the Odakyu Line in Full Bloom 🌻 2024.8.5
The Vincent Orange variety has grown to about 2 m tall and is blooming vigorously under the blue sky.
You can also see it from Odakyu Line trains between Isehara Station and Tsurumaki-Onsen Station.
A sunflower field stretches out before you with Mt. Oyama as a backdrop.
Don’t miss the chance to capture it with an Odakyu train in the frame.
Please take photos from the train deck!
Blow the heat away! Come see this burst of summer energy!
*Be sure to take measures against heatstroke, and be careful of vehicles on the narrow farm roads.*
〈Access〉
* Bus (services are infrequent, so please check in advance.)
From Tsurumaki-Onsen Station, take the Mak11 bus toward Isehara Shako for about 3 minutes and get off at Kushihashi-shita. From there it’s about a 7-minute walk (550 m); enter at the curve opposite Myozoji Temple.
* 25-minute walk from Tsurumaki-Onsen Station.
* By car
・About 20 minutes (8.7 km) from Shin-Tomei Atsugi-Minami IC
・About 10 minutes (4 km) from Shin-Tomei Isehara-Oyama IC
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Isehara Tourism Association posted.
Isehara City Tourism Association Bus Tour Participants Wanted
A social learning tour to Ibaraki visiting Japan Heritage Ushiku Chateau, Ushiku Dabutsu, Kirin Beer Toride Brewery and more
Enjoy exclusive experiences at wineries and factories
We look forward to your participation!!
◆Date and Time◆ Wednesday, September 4, 2024
【Meet 6:50 AM, Disband 6:00 PM (scheduled)】
◆Meeting Place◆ In front of Isehara Station North Exit municipal parking lot
◆Participation Fee◆ General: ¥12,000; Association members: ¥11,000
(Includes lunch and insurance)
◆Number of Participants◆ First 40 applicants
(Minimum number to hold: 30 people)
◆How to Apply / Inquiries◆ Isehara City Tourism Association
Phone registration: 0463-73-7373 Application deadline: Friday, August 30
(Weekdays 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)
※For details, please see the Isehara City Tourism Association website.
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