This tour will be conducted on pre-fixed dates (rather than fixing dates based on individual request).
Possible number of guests per tour: 5 – 16 guests
Minimum number of guests to run a tour: 5 guests

(Tour duration: 6 to 7 hours, Participation fee 1,000yen)

Onnazaka Trail⇒Oyama-dera Temple⇒Afuri Shrine Shimosha⇒Miharashi-dai Viewpoint⇒Johotsuganji Temple ⇒Hinata Yakushi Temple

＜Itinerary>
08:40 Start confirming registrations at Isehara railway station of Odakyu Odawara Line
08:55 Departure/Take bus to Oyama Cable bus stop before starting the tour
09:25 Start hiking Oyama via Koma Sando, Oyama cable car station, and Onnazaka
10:10 Oyama-dera Temple
10:50 Afuri Shrine Shimosha
Lunch
12:30 Miharashidai lookout
12:35 Start hiking down to Hinata Yakushi Temple
14:15 Hinata Yakushi Temple
15:10 Arrive at Hinata Yakushi Bus Stop (the tour ends)
(Please note that climbing to the summit of Mt. Oyama is not included in this tour.)

Climbing up to Afuri Shrine and going on a longer hike to Hinata Yakushi Temple via Miharashi-dai Viewpoint.
The route from Koma Sando to Miharashi-dai Viewpoint is the same as O-1.

Let’s climb up the stairway to Afuri Shrine. From there you can see a splendid view awarded 2 stars in Michelin Guide. Surrounded with the sounds of streams and waterfalls, hikers or visitors can enjoy the breezes from the trees and feel the fresh air of Mt Oyama. You hike further on to Hinata Yakushi Temple, where you will meet the healing Buddha and flowers in season. The trail to Hinata Yakushi Temple is not so steep as Onnazaka. Let’s enjoy hiking and a scenic view.

This tour starts from ISEHARA STATION on the Odakyu Line (OH36).

The hiking starts from Oyama Cable Car Bus Stop.

1)Koma Sando

Pilgrims’ inns, restaurants and traditional souvenir shops are on both sides of Koma Sando (362 steps).

2) Onnazaka Trail


 

Onnazaka Trail (women’s slope) waits for hikers with numerous steps and the Seven Wonders of Oyama

3) Oyama-dera Temple

Oyama-dera Temple was originally founded by the famous priest Roben in 755. The present temple is renowned for the beautiful scenery in the seasons of the fresh green and the colors.

4) Afuri Shrine Shimosha

Afuri Shrine Shimosha is located about 700 meters above sea level, offering spring water and a splendid view.

5) Miharashi-dai Viewpoint

Miharashi-dai Viewpoint is less than an hour walk from Afuri Shrine Shimosha via Nijuu Falls, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sagami Plain.

6) Kuju-ku Magari Winding Path

↑　(Johotsuganji Temple)

From Miharashi-dai Viewpoint, you will descend Kuju-ku Magari winding path to Hinata Area, where you will find several temples like Sekiunji Temple and Johotsuganji Temple on the way to Hinata Yakushi Temple

7) Hinata Yakushi Temple

The goal of a long hike is Hinata Yakushi Temple. Founded in more than 1300 years ago, this temple is one of the most important temples dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai, the healing Buddha in Japan

Please note that the tour may be canceled in advance if a good chance (such as more than 40% ) of rain or any bad weather is anticipated during the day of the tour.

Neither KSGG nor any of KSGG staff are responsible for any injuries, or theft and/or damage to possessions that may occur during the services. KSGG strongly recommends that you take out and hold an appropriate level of travel insurance that provides coverage for you while you are undertaking the tour.

This is to announce the schedule of OYAMA Hiking Tour in this spring.

Tour date:April 20th, 2025

If you are interested in joining this tour, please contact us via ksggoyahk@gmail.com by April 10.
We will send you an application flyer.