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Taken on June 9, 2014.
This is the floral water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Event Announcement📣

On July 5th (Sunday), the annual Yamabe Release Festival will be held at Satsunai River Park, located at the foot of the Hidaka Mountain Range😊

Surrounded by lush greenery, the venue will feature performances by the Poroshiri Drummers, a quiz stage about the Hidaka Mountain Range, and food booths offering delicious gourmet treats❗️

Additionally, there will be programs to fully enjoy nature, including the release of yamabe (young fish), a river fish catch-and-grill experience, and outdoor activities like Mölkky and tree climbing😍

There will also be a popular candy toss and edamame tossing for the kids🎵

Let’s experience summer in Nakasatsunai Village with family and friends🤗

📍Date and Time: July 5th, 2026 (Sunday) from 10 AM to 2 PM
📍Venue: Satsunai River Park (713 Minamisatsunai, Nakasatsunai Village)
*In case of rain, the venue will be changed to the Nakasatsunai Cultural Creation Center, and the event will be held on a smaller scale.

🔶Contact: Nakasatsunai Village Tourism Association (TEL: 0155-68-3390)

https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com/event-list/page-1311/

Summer rain. Meriken Park in Kobe passes quietly and peacefully.

Hoshino Resort Tomamu
is home to Unkai Terrace.

As a popular tourist spot,
it attracts travelers from all over the country
and the world during the summer vacation period.

Until last year, it was common to see long lines
starting from midnight in front of the lift station,
and even after the gondola service began,
people often had to wait over an hour to board.

This season, the gondola has switched to a reservation system
starting from the evening before,
allowing guests to ride with almost no waiting time,
making it significantly easier.

However, since the sea of clouds is a natural phenomenon,
you won't know if you can see it
unless you actually go to the site at dawn.

That's why the excitement when the sea of clouds is visible
is so profound;
everyone getting off the gondola
was expressing their amazement.

At this terrace, located over 1,000 meters above sea level,
the temperature is about 6°C lower than at sea level.
It gets quite chilly in the early morning,
so dressing warmly is essential.

Experience a moment at our hotel located by Lake Kussharo in Hokkaido,
more refined and smarter than ever.

We introduce special benefits exclusively for members (Seibu Prince Global Rewards), such as our best rate guarantee and late check-out, allowing you to enjoy a peaceful morning to the fullest.

【Five Exclusive Benefits for Members】
① Best rate guarantee for stays
② Late check-out until 12:00 P.M.
③ Priority check-in and check-out
④ Birthday month gift
⑤ App-exclusive benefits

Additionally, we offer a variety of benefits based on your status, including early reservations and bonus points exclusively for members.

For your next trip to Hokkaido and your stay in Kussharo,
please save this post for your reference.

For more details and to join, please check the link in our profile (official website).
📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

Chill out and unwind during the summer hours.
At the top floor of Kushiro Prince Hotel, "Top of Kushiro,"
a refreshing menu exclusive to summer has been introduced.

■ Sky Lemon Splash ¥1,000
A jewel-like non-alcoholic drink with blue jelly made from pineapple juice and a splash of lemon soda.

■ Lime Mint Sparkle ¥1,000
A refreshing summer drink with green jelly made from lime juice and a burst of mint flavor.

■ Junsei Cream Anmitsu ¥1,200

🔖 Drink + Anmitsu Set ¥2,000

While enjoying the view of Kushiro's sky, savor a summer moment with all your senses.
Be sure to save this and stop by when you visit Kushiro.

◇ June 1, 2026 (Monday) to October 31 (Saturday)
◇ 11:45 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Last Order 3:30 P.M.)
📍 17F Top of Kushiro
📞 Reservations: 0154-31-1275 (9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.)

You can make your accommodation reservations through the profile URL.

On your way from Fukuoka to Kumamoto, why not stop by the Manda Pit in Arao City?
It's a UNESCO World Heritage site that is easy to visit even for a short time.
Adding a historical location to your journey will deepen your travel experience. I highly recommend this stop for anyone passing through the Omuta and Arao area.

【Visiting Information】9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM) / Closed: Mondays (the following weekday if it's a holiday) and during the New Year holidays / Admission: 410 yen for adults and university students, 310 yen for high school students, 210 yen for elementary and junior high school students / Manda Pit Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales)

#Fukuoka to Kumamoto #Day Trip #Omuta #Miike Coal Mine #Industrial Heritage #Historical Travel #Weekend Trip #MandaCoalMine #AraoCity #KumamotoTravel #FukuokaTravel #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #WorldHeritage #IndustrialHeritage

💠After the Hydrangea Festival💠
This year, we have floated hydrangeas pruned from Shimoda Park in the monument aquarium located in the rotary of Izukyu Shimoda Station.✨

Today (July 3rd), we worked in the morning, creating a vibrant space where colorful hydrangeas decorate the water's surface.🫧💎
This year's exhibition is limited to six days from July 3rd (Friday) to 5th (Sunday) and from July 10th (Friday) to 12th (Sunday)!
Although the hydrangea festival has ended, you can still enjoy the hydrangeas of Shimoda for a little longer.😌
If you are using Izukyu Shimoda Station, please take a moment to stop by and see it.

*Please note that the content may change or be canceled without notice due to weather or other circumstances.
*Pruning and collecting plants in Shimoda Park is only conducted by authorized personnel.
You are not allowed to cut or take plants from the park.
*There is vehicle traffic in the rotary. Please ensure your safety while taking photos or visiting.

🏮【Yukata de Night 2026】🏮
＼Let's enjoy summer at Tokachigawa Onsen!／
We are hosting the 2nd Tokachigawa Onsen "Yukata de Night" event! ✨

📅 Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕒 Time: 14:00 – 19:45
*Please note that the scheduled time is subject to change; we will announce any updates along with further event details.
📍 Venue: Tokachigawa Onsen Yunosato Kaikan

👘A summer festival where the "Yukata" takes center stage🌙
Following last year's success, we’re back with an even better version—come enjoy a summer night while showing off a slightly different side of yourself! 🍧

We will share more details about the event at a later date!
Be sure to follow us! 😊

Taken on June 29, 2014.
This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Event Announcement📣

On July 4th (Saturday), the 44th Shihoro Summer Festival Fireworks Festival will be held😊
It's the earliest fireworks festival in Tokachi!!🎆

The venue will feature food booths that offer delicious gourmet food and festival activities to enhance the festive atmosphere.
Stage events will also take place, including the popular "candy throwing" for children🎵

And the highlight of the festival will be the dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky😍
Enjoy a pleasant summer moment in Shihoro Town with your family and friends🤗

📍Date: July 4th, 2026 (Saturday) *In case of bad weather, it will be postponed to the next day.
📍Venue: Community Square

🔶Event Schedule
15:00 - Dance Performance (Studio ZERO)
16:00 - Stage Performance (Shihoro Town Chuo Junior High School Wind Orchestra)
17:00 - Candy Throwing Event (Sponsored by: Shihoro Service Friends Association)
17:30 - Ice Eating Challenge
18:00 - Dance Performance (Ballet&Dance Uchitsugi)
18:30 - Dance Performance (Lil Shine)
18:45 - Yosakoi Dance Performance (Tokachi Seira)
19:00 - Karaoke Contest
20:00 - Fireworks Festival Starts🎆

📞Contact: Shihoro Town Chamber of Commerce Youth Division TEL: 01564-5-2614


https://www.shihoro-kankou.jp/news/%e3%80%8c%e3%81%97%e3%81%bb%e3%82%8d%e5%a4%8f%e7%a5%ad%e3%82%8a%e8%8a%b1%e7%81%ab%e5%a4%a7%e4%bc%9a%e3%80%8d%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac%e3%81%ae%e3%81%8a%e7%9f%a5%e3%82%89%e3%81%9b/

Hello, this is Minamoto🖐️ The temperature is gradually rising, and once the rainy season is over, summer will be in full swing☀️

During this time of year, Shosenkyo Gorge showcases the most beautiful greenery throughout the year🌿
The soft light green of spring transforms into a deep, vibrant green, nourished by ample rain and sunlight, allowing you to enjoy a landscape full of vitality☘️

Additionally, Senga Falls sees an increase in water volume, and the powerful cascade creates a natural mist💦 that rises.
It's the perfect time to feel the negative ions all around you, unique to this season✨
The area around the waterfall basin is refreshingly cool, like a natural air conditioner, making it very pleasant😃

The temperature is lower than in the urban areas, making it an ideal season for hiking, but please prepare drinks🥤 and hats🧢 as a precaution against heatstroke🙇
Moreover, areas around Senga Falls and stairs can be slippery, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes👟 when you go out‼️

Be sure to fully enjoy the "most beautiful gorge in Japan" that can only be seen during this time of year😊

If you have time, please come visit Shosenkyo✨
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you❗

Photographed on June 29, 2026.
This is the flower water basin at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.🐥

【The Ice Tunnel Opening Day Has Been Decided】
This year, the Ice Tunnel will be open!

On Sunday, July 12th, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
It's a one-day event✨️

Admission is free.
There will be a small shop at the venue.

🥾💦🥾💦🥾
The area around the Ice Tunnel
is muddy, so we recommend wearing rubber boots.

🚌 🚌🚌
To get to the Ice Tunnel,
please drive to Uenshiri Campground
or use the limited shuttle bus that departs from the town center.

The shuttle bus schedule is as follows:

【To the Venue】
Around 10:00 Kamiokoppe Bus Stop
Around 10:10 Nishiokoppe Bus Stop
Around 10:15 Hotel Rimu
Around 10:35 Ice Tunnel

【Return】
Around 11:30 Ice Tunnel
Around 11:50 Hotel Rimu, Nishiokoppe Bus Stop
Around 12:00 Kamiokoppe Bus Stop

From the QR code in the second image,
you can watch a video of the route from Nishiokoppe Town to the venue👀

If you're coming by car, please refer to that as well.

Come and enjoy the coolness near the ice!

For inquiries, please contact the Nishiokoppe Village Chamber of Commerce.
TEL: 0158-87-2974

#Ice Tunnel
#One-Day Opening
#Uenshiri
#Cool Retreat

The "OTSUITACHI FLEA MARKET" is held on the first day of every month at Azumino's Hotaka Shrine.
Just as people visit the shrine for the first prayer of the year on January 1st, the "Otsuitachi Maibari" is celebrated on the first day of each month.
This flea market brings vibrancy to the shrine grounds! 🎉
From this month until October, let's visit the shrine on the first day! 😄