2026 Full-Day Course: A Garden Stroll at Hinata Yakushi (Hōjōbō Main Hall)

This course lets you spend a quiet autumn day at Hinata Yakushi (Hōjōbō Main Hall) (日向薬師（宝城坊本堂）), nestled in the mountains of Isehara City. Taking a bus from Isehara Station (伊勢原駅) to the Hinata (日向) area brings you to a peaceful landscape surrounded by rice paddies and rural hills. From the bus stop, a tree-lined approach leads to the main hall, and with each stone step you climb, you can feel the air growing clearer. The Hinata area is also known for the red spider lilies that color the countryside in mid-September each year, and autumn — after the rice harvest — is a pleasant season for walking through the rural hills. Parking is also available, making it a good spot to visit by car. In the afternoon, take your time exploring around the main hall and immerse yourself in the quiet of the mountain village.