Happy New Year.
We wish everyone a happy and fulfilling year ahead.
This year as well, Nishida Service will continue to work hard, focusing on large-scale and bulk item removal services.
We are committed to providing reliable and satisfying service for foreign residents living in Japan as well as visitors traveling to Japan.
Thank you very much for your continued support of Nishida Service this year.
Our New Year Visit Experience
We would like to share the Hatsumode experience of the Sales Director of Nishida Service.
He visited Mount Oyama on January 4th, and he did not find it very crowded.
From the cable car station to the summit, the trail was slightly steep and challenging.
However, it provided good exercise and was enjoyable.
The weather was clear and pleasant, and he said it was a meaningful and satisfying shrine visit.
Oyama in the Tanzawa Mountains
Mount Oyama, standing at 1,252 meters, is located in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
It lies on the eastern side of the Tanzawa mountain range.
For centuries, it has been known as a sacred mountain and an important place of worship.
Today, it is popular for hiking, sightseeing, and visiting shrines.
On clear days, visitors can enjoy views of Mount Fuji from the summit.
Oyama Afuri Shrine
Mount Oyama is home to Oyama Afuri Shrine, a historic Shinto shrine.
The shrine has been worshipped since ancient times, particularly for rain, agriculture,
and protection from natural disasters.
The shrine consists of two main areas:
- Lower Shrine, located near the cable car station
- Upper Shrine, located close to the summit of Mount Oyama
Many visitors come to the shrine for Hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the New Year.
Hatsumode (New Year Shrine Visit)
During the New Year season, Oyama Afuri Shrine attracts a large number of visitors.
It is especially crowded from January 1st to January 3rd.
After January 4th, visitor numbers usually decrease, and the area becomes much calmer.
Access from Tokyo
By Car
From central Tokyo, take the Tomei Expressway and exit at Atsugi IC.
From there, drive toward the Oyama Cable Car area via Route 246 and local roads.
Travel time:
Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
By Train
Take the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku Station to Isehara Station.
From the north exit of Isehara Station, take a bus bound for Oyama Cable Car.
Get off at the “Oyama Cable” bus stop, then walk to the cable car station.
Travel time:
Train: about 1 hour
Bus: about 30 minutes
Total: about 1.5 to 2 hours
The Meoto Cedar Trees on Mount Oyama⇩
The Meoto Cedar Trees are a pair of large cedar trees located on Mount Oyama in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
They stand side by side along the approach path leading to Oyama Afuri Shrine.
Because the two trees grow closely together, they are known as “Meoto,” meaning “married couple,” and are called the Meoto Cedar Trees.
