Oyama Pilgrimage - Japan Heritage
Joined 2024
Oyama is the name of mountain located in Kanagawa pref. wesern neighbor of Tokyo.
During the Edo period(A.D.1600 -1868) , Mt.Oyama became a popular pilgrimage site for common people.
This tour will cover this pilgrimage main destinations -Oyama-dera Temple and Afuri-jinja Shrine.
We did a monitor tour on the same itinerary. The average satisfied point was 4.7/5.0.
Guests were impressed in nature, shrine/temple, hiking, cable car and history. These are what you will experience in this tour.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Isehara station Odakyu-Odawara- line (1hr from Shinjuku/Yokohama st.)
- out side of ticket gate I'll explain the detail of train traveling when you reserve the tour. For example, you can take Odakyu line Super Express, Hakone 51 leave Shinjuku station at 9:20AM, arrive Isehara station at 10:11AM. You can resereve your seats. If you need assistance from your hotel, I'll come to your hotel.
heading to Oyama cable bus stop from Isehara station Odakyu line
take a public bus to Oyama cable
Public bus is running through Isehara city area and Mt.Oyama local area.
You can see local towns and villages in Japan through windows of the bus
Walking through Koma-sando approach to Oyama Cable Station
Walking through Koma sando approach to Oyama cable station
There are some souvenir shops beside the approach, you can find Oyama unique things as koma-spinning tops, kyarabuki-cooked butterbur,etc.
Also there still exist some shukubo-traditional pilgrimage inns.
This approach is 700m long with 362 steps and 27 flights
Oyama cable station
We will take a modern style cable car to Oyama-dera temple.
On clear days, you can see Sagami-bay pacific ocean through cable car front window or glass top
If you are lucky, you can see even Izu Oshima island
Oyama-Dera temple
We will view Oyama-dera temple which is one of the main destinations of Oyama pilgrimage
Steep 85 stone steps are impressive
It was founded in AD 755 and the principal statue of the temple is Fudo Myoo, a wisdom king who has a fierce look and holds a sword and a rope to punish those who don't follow Buddha's teachings.
This temple is surrounded by deep woods and it's very quiet.
You can forget busy and noizy city area then are able to relax.
You might be able to see some deers in the woods around the temple
Oyama cable car (Oyama-dera station to Afuri-jinja station)
Take cable car again from Oyama-dera station to Afuri-jinja station
Oyama Afuri-jinja Shrine Shimosha
This is the other main destination of Oyama pilgrimage
Its origin dates back to 97 BC
along the approach, there are typical Shinto shrine objects, tamagaki-stone fences with names of donators, stone steps, water basin, Stone guardian dogs, Torii gate,etc.
if you wish I will show you how to pray at a Shinto shrine
we can get an Omikuji-fortune tellling paper, good luck charm, book of seals, etc. by paying some yen
under the shrine building, there is a fountain which clear water is drawn from Mt. Oyama. it's drinkable and tastes good. we can pour them in our water bottles
also there are large wooden swards which were donated in Edo period
Panoramic view from Afuri-jinjya Shrine
enjoy the views of Sagami Bay, Enoshima Island, Miura Peninsula, Boso Peninsula and Izu Oshima.
this view was awarded Michelin Green Book Japan 2 stars
there are some cafes we can have some sweets, foods or drinks
Oyama Cable car (Afuri-jinja Station to Oyama Cable Station)
down to Oyama Cable Station
lunch
Take lunch at some restaurant in Koma-sando approach,
You can enjoy tofu course , brawn (wild boar) pot, etc
If you are not hungry, you may skip lunch.
Public bus (14:45-15:15 Oyama Cable bus stop to Isehara station)
take a public bus from Oyama Cable bus stop to Isehara station
Isehara station (Odakyu Odawara line)
If you need assistance to return to your hotel, I will support you.
Ending Point
Isehara station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
>Public transportation fees for guests (estimated amount will
be informed later)
>Transportation fee for the guide (including hotel pick-up,
estimated amount will be informed later)
>Lunch
Note: In Oyama area, in many cases shops will not accept credit card or electric payment. Therefore please prepare enough cash to cover below.
*public transportatio fees (2,000 Yen per person )
*lunch (2,000-3,000 Yen per person)
*others-snacks/souvenirs( as your estimation)
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking on steps, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietry restrictions.
There are some chances of rain, please bring your rain hat/coat or umbrella.
Important message from the supplier
I can meet you at your hotel in Tokyo (including Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ginza) or Yokohama area
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Toshi S.
Hello, My name is Toshi. I'm an Oyama Area Licensed Guide Interpreter.
Oyama is the mount in Kanagawa prefecture west of Tokyo.
I will guide what Oyama pilgrimage was in 200 years ago..
You can experience what common people saw and thoght in Edo period.
I had been living and working in United States of America and Canada for about 12 years in total.
Also I have traveled South East Asia and Europe many times.
$104/ per group
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