Hello! This is the Isehara City Tourism Association.
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!
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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![[Image1]TV Asahi 'Jun Sanpo' Junji Takada strolls through Isehara's MtOoyama◇Program content](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/be606b7c5d8e4fd298fc6fa9a2610e1cbb1ca383.jpg)
TV Asahi 'Jun Sanpo' Junji Takada strolls through Isehara's MtOoyama
◇Program content
"Take a step and you may meet someone…"
Junji Takada explores the town at his own pace with the theme "one step, one encounter (ippo ichi e)"
Walking freely and whimsically through the streets!
◇Cast
【Cast】Junji Takada
Air date and time: Monday, May 20, 2024 9:55–10:25
Program highlights: ▽A Japan Heritage site! The spectacular "Divine Mountain" admired by Edo commoners
▽A mysterious word at the rest stop: "RUMESON"
▽Showcasing seasonal charms: "Drone Gonnegi"
Air date and time: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 9:55–10:25
Program highlights: ▽The pleasures of shrine visits—souvenirs and gourmet treats line the Koma approach
▽Edo-period culture—lodging temples that house shrine buildings▽300 years of history!
Take on a challenge with the regional specialty, Ōyama Koma!
※Photo: Traditional craft Ōyama Koma (not from program footage)
Don't miss it!
And be sure to see MtOoyama with your own eyes, hear it with your own ears, touch it with your own skin, and enjoy touring the filming locations!!
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Mount Isehara Market is on! The event will proceed in light rain and be canceled in severe weather.
Sunday, May 26, 2024, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Venue: Isehara City General Sports Park (free admission)
From Isehara Station North Exit, take bus platform 3 bound for Nanasawa and get off at "Sogo Undo Koen" (General Sports Park)
*Crowds are expected, so please use public transportation when you can.
A wide variety of booths will line the venue.
A performance stage sits at the center of the grounds.
Food tents and kitchen cars will be on site.
Local vegetables will also be on sale.
You can savor the best of Isehara!!
Bring your family and friends and come join us.
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10th Anniversary Isehara Artistic Fireworks Festival – Held in light rain; postponed in severe weather
Saturday, May 18 – Held at the open field of Isehara City General Sports Park
Gates open: 14:00
Fireworks launch: around 19:30
Only ticket holders may enter the open field at the General Sports Park. No free viewing areas are provided.
Various sponsored tickets are on sale through Ticket Pia and other outlets.
Experience the moving and memorable, creativity-filled “artistic” fireworks, including the fully synchronized music-and-fireworks “melody fireworks.” Please enjoy these features.
Details: Isehara Artistic Fireworks Festival website
Organizing Committee Mobile: 050-6878-1286
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The 16th Rotary Fureai Festival
Saturday, May 18th, 10:00–15:00 (postponed to a rainy day)
At the rotary outside the south exit of Aiko-Ishida Station on the Odakyu Line
The event is held to promote communication among local residents and to stimulate commerce and industry
Please enjoy various stalls and stage attractions
Inquiries: Naruse Revitalization Committee Tel. 0463-94-5955
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"Sagami Kōno Festival"
On May 5, at Kamisoriyama in Oiso Town and other locations, the Sagami Kōno Festival (Kō no Machi) brought together six shrines from the former Sagami Province, including Isehara's Sannomiya Hikita Shrine.
The Hikita Shrine's rambunctious portable shrine stood out against the fresh green foliage, thrilling the crowd with its sheer power.
Be sure to join next year!!
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The 33rd Park Greening Festival
At the central plaza, Hawaiian music and the Soran dance will be performed, making this a popular event where people can grow closer to greenery and appreciate the importance of nature!
Saturday, May 11, 2024 — 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, May 12, 2024 — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Isehara City General Sports Park (Nishitomioka 320)
* Green flea market
* Craft workshop using thinned wood
* Distribution of saplings of the resilient sunflower and bellflower seedlings, among other offerings
Concurrent events
* Recycling Exhibition (Contact: Cleaning and Recycling Division 0463-94-7502)
Sales of about 300 pieces of furniture repaired by the Silver Human Resources Center from items collected by the city as bulky waste, among other items
* Isehara Environmental Exhibition (Contact: Environmental Measures Division 0463-94-4737)
Electric vehicle test drives and eco-driving diagnostics (advance registration accepted from April 15)
Hands-on craft experience corners
Quiz rally (prizes available), among other activities
Note: until 3:00 PM on both days
* Everyday Life Exhibition (Contact: Human Rights and Public Relations Consultation Division 0463-94-4717)
Panel exhibition on fraudulent business practices
Distribution of educational materials to prevent consumer troubles, among other offerings
Note: Saturday, May 11 only
* New Physical Fitness Test (Contact: Sports Division 0463-94-4628)
Measurements of grip strength, seated forward bend, sit-ups and other tests for adults
Note: Sunday, May 12 — 10:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
⁂ Inquiries ⁂
Midori Park Division 0463-94-4759
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Sagami Kokunomachi Festival (Sagami Kokunomachi)
Sunday, May 5 — 9:30 AM
Held at Kamisorizan in Oiso Town and other sites
The Sagami Kokunomachi Festival brings together six shrines from the old Sagami Province, designated as an intangible folk cultural property of the prefecture
Each shrine’s mikoshi will parade toward Kamisorizan
At noon, the representative ritual called the "Za Mondō" will take place
Ichinomiya: Samukawa Shrine (Samukawa Town)
Ninomiya: Kawakusu Shrine (Ninomiya Town)
Sannomiya: Hibita Shrine (Isehara City) — departs at 10:20 AM
Yoninomiya: Maedori Shrine (Hiratsuka)
Ikoku-Issha: Hiratsuka Hachimangu (Hiratsuka)
Sosha: Rokasho Shrine (Oiso Town)
Parking is limited; please use public transportation
From Oiso Station, take a 10-minute bus, get off at Oiso Prince Hotel, then a 10-minute walk
Note: Partial road closures around Aishinba (Oyaba) and Kamisorizan
9:00 AM–6:00 PM
For details, please see the Rokasho Shrine website.
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Isehara Daijingu Wakaba Festival — Held in light rain
Sunday, May 5 (Children’s Day) 10:00 AM–around 2:00 PM
The Wakaba Festival is held with the wish that children will grow strong like young bamboo shoots.
* Children’s Health Prayer Ceremony (on the plaza in front of the kagura stage)
A prayer at the shrine for children’s safe growth.
Time changed from 10:00 to 11:00 since last year.
Please note this ceremony is held only once at 11:00.
* Bamboo Toy Making
10:30 AM–around 2:00 PM
Try making nostalgic bamboo toys such as bamboo helicopters, bamboo flutes, and roly-poly dolls.
* The flea market held before the COVID-19 pandemic and the semi-kite painting experience will not be held.
Carp streamers will also be flown, and food and game stalls will be set up.
Contact: Isehara Daijingu Shrine Office (0463-96-1611)
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Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Spring Grand Festival
On Saturday, April 27, the divine procession was held with great fanfare on a date different from usual.
This year, for the first time in five years, three mechanical puppet floats paraded, accompanied by the mikoshi procession, local kagura performances, a chimaki ritual, and numerous food stalls and booths, creating a lively atmosphere.
Be sure to join us next year!!
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Fresh Green MtOoyama: Golden Week Visitor Information
The fresh green season is here. Why not come to MtOoyama to relax and rejuvenate?
Access to MtOoyama
From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, take bus platform 4 (routes I10 or I11) bound for the Oyama Cable terminus and ride to the last stop (about 30 minutes).
If you plan to use the cable car, walk about 15 minutes from the bus terminus to the Oyama Cable Station.
After riding the cable car, get off at Oyama-dera Station and walk 3 minutes to Oyama-dera.
To reach Oyama Afuri Shrine, get off at Afuri Shrine Station; it is immediately nearby.
Note: MtOoyama becomes extremely crowded during the Golden Week fresh green season.
Please travel by train, bus, or other public transportation.
⁂ Extended Operating Hours for the Oyama Cable Car
＊Golden Week＊
Weekends and public holidays through Monday, May 6
First train departs at 8:00 AM; last train departs at 5:30 PM.
＊Fresh Green Season＊
Tuesday, April 30, 2024; Wednesday, May 1, 2024; Thursday, May 2, 2024
First train departs at 9:00 AM; last train departs at 4:30 PM.
＊Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, May 11, 2024 to Sunday, May 26, 2024＊
First train departs at 8:30 AM; last train departs at 5:00 PM.
※On weekdays, the first train departs at 9:00 AM and the last train departs at 4:30 PM.
⁂ Temporary Parking Lots During Golden Week
＊Oyama Elementary School Ground: temporary parking, free of charge. Not available in rain.
Open weekends and public holidays through Monday, May 6 from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
※Please use the paid shuttle bus (temporary parking lot to Oyama Cable bus stop).
Fare: 150 yen for adults, 80 yen for children. Travel time: about 8 minutes.
＊Oyama Afuri Shrine: temporary parking, free of charge.
Open all day on weekends and public holidays through Sunday, May 12.
※Nearest bus stop: Kikuyamae.
＊In front of Unga Bunko: temporary parking, free of charge.
Open weekends and public holidays through Sunday, May 12 from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
※Nearest bus stop: Dōkanzuka-mae.
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