EN02 ／ ENODEN STORIES
Trains by the window and inventive pasta in the lanes
Trains by the window and inventive pasta in the lanes
The name Ishigami once disappeared from the line; today’s Ishigami Station took its name when Kawabukuro Station (川袋駅) was relocated and renamed in 1948. This small station sits among residential streets south of Fujisawa, with homes beside the railway and trains passing through everyday neighborhood scenery. You can extend your walk to Shinbayashi Park, but allow extra walking time: it is not a station-front attraction. The Former Kondo Residence is currently closed to the public and cannot be visited during improvement works.
This stop, walk like this · Suggested 120–180 minutes
Ishigami is a residential station without a restroom inside. To reach Shinbayashi Park, you need to walk a separate urban section; after rain, the mountain trails may become muddy; if you prefer a relaxed walk, simply stay on the main park roads and do not need to detour through the mountains.
At locations where access is unaffected, view the station artwork titled "Travelers on the Old Enoshima Street."
From the main garden path, view the green spaces, choosing a short walk based on your stamina.
Visit traditional Japanese countryside houses within the same park; entry is subject to opening schedule.
The Former Koike Residence is inside Shinbayashi Park, so the two stops do not require two long journeys. Move the restaurant stop to the return leg if its hours fit better.
THE STORY OF EN02
Today’s Ishigami Station is linked to the relocation and renaming of Kawabukuro Station (川袋駅) in 1948. There is no grand tourist frontage here; instead, pause to see how closely trains pass the homes. For a longer walk, use a map to reach Shinbayashi Park. The Former Kondo Residence is currently closed to the public and cannot be visited during improvement works.
SPOON’s signature Carpechino (カルペチーノ) combines carbonara with garlic-and-chili pasta flavors, while local shirasu also features in its cooking. Enoden trains outside the window give the meal the character of this little station—a relaxed lunch between Fujisawa and the coast.
WALK A LITTLE FURTHER
Watch everyday life where the little station meets the neighborhood from public roads, leaving room for people to pass when taking photos.
Ishigami is an unstaffed station; its official station page lists no toilets or lockers. View the station and trains from public roads, and keep off the tracks and private residential property. If you also plan to visit Shinbayashi Park, allow time for both the walk and the park itself. A quick stop along the railway is not enough for a full park visit.
Designed by Arata Endo in 1925, this villa was later moved to the forecourt of Fujisawa Civic Hall for preservation. General public access has been suspended from 17:00 on August 31, 2026, and visits are unavailable during the improvement works; the city of Fujisawa will announce the reopening date.
Fujisawa City’s latest page states that the closure of the Civic Hall also suspends public access to the Former Kondo Residence. Old free-admission hours may still appear online, but they cannot be used to plan a visit. Access around the building during improvement works is also subject to on-site restrictions; reaching the front garden for photographs is not guaranteed.
The Former Kondo Residence is a villa designed by Arata Endo in 1925 and moved to the forecourt of Fujisawa Civic Hall in 1981. The city has announced that general public access is suspended from 17:00 on August 31, 2026, with no visits during the improvement works. For an Ishigami walk at present, plan actual stops at Shinbayashi Park, the neighborhood and restaurants. Read about the residence as architectural background for now, and add it to the itinerary after the city announces that visits can resume.
Extend your walk east to a park containing the Former Koike Residence and Kawana Oike Pond, a protected habitat for wild birds. It is not right beside the station.
The entire mountain forest trail within the garden is approximately 1.5 kilometers long, differing in physical demand from walking along the pondside path. After rain, visitors may first choose to explore traditional rural houses and shorter walking routes; do not rush to complete the trail and compromise the return journey. General restrooms are open from 8:30 to 17:00, while restrooms located within the grounds of the traditional rural houses operate according to the same opening hours as 9:00 to 16:30.
The old-style house closes at 16:30, so if you'd like to view the architecture, please visit it first before strolling around. The management has issued an announcement regarding adjusted parking fees; this page focuses on the Enoden walking route. Drivers are advised to check the daily announcement for updated parking information, as the previous guide's claim of free parking no longer applies.
Alongside its pond and wetland plants, Shinbayashi Park has about 1.5 kilometers of woodland walking trails. The Former Koike Residence and the nagayamon gate of the Former Fukuhara Residence are open 9:00–16:30 and closed on Mondays and over the year-end and New Year period; when Monday is a public holiday, the closure moves to the following day. For an easy walk, visit the historic buildings and pond first. Add the woodland trail if you are prepared for hills; the two routes are not equally flat park paths.
This station has no toilets. If extending your walk to the park or a historic residence, use a map to plan the walking route separately.
MapTASTE THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
A pasta restaurant in the Ishigami neighborhood. Its signature Carpechino (カルペチーノ) combines carbonara with garlic and chili flavors, and the menu also includes dishes with shirasu whitebait.
Official railway information lists an approximately 2-minute walk from Ishigami. The address is Level 2 of the Shiono Building, 2-1-15 Kugenuma Ishigami. Dinner opening times differ on weekdays and weekends. If coming especially for the signature カルペチーノ, consider the early part of lunch service and allow time for cooking to order and eating. The restaurant's latest Instagram announcements could not be read during this check, so confirm temporary closures before setting out.
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