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Winter at Lake Kussharo, the resort hotel on the Lake Kussharo shore
The view from the guest room…a breathtaking panorama

Announcement for the illumination event📣

Now in its 24th year, the Obihiro Illumination Project lights up obihiro station’s landmark Harunire Tree, the street trees in Station Square, and a heart-shaped LED installation. This year we’ve added 2,000 bulbs with icicle-style lights to the tunnel illumination as well😊

The illumination runs through February 23, 2026.

The gentle lights warm the heart in Obihiro’s crisp, clear winter✨✨

Please stop by and take a look when you’re nearby🤗

🔷The Obihiro Illumination Project is made possible by sponsorships from local businesses and by the Illumination Tentou Fund, which requests donations of 100 yen per bulb.

https://www.city.obihiro.hokkaido.jp/tourism/kankouchi/1005842.html

On the bridge at Tennoji Station.
A November weekend morning with a clear sky that warms the heart just by watching.
Autumn is drawing to a close, but there’s an exciting feeling that something new is about to begin.
For some it may be just another ordinary day, but for others it becomes a beautiful scene—the start of a day. The beginning of encounters, the beginning of a journey.

In December, Uenokouen still holds the last traces of autumn. On the way back from a visit to Tokyo University of the Arts and viewing an exhibition, I was delighted to see the autumn leaves and took these photos.
I hope I pass and can come back here to see the autumn foliage again next year.

A restaurant offering Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes side by side.

The chef’s recommended roast beef is
— “Yamakou grape salt” ✨

Made using Yamakou, a Hokkaido-grown grape cultivated for winemaking at the caldera winery right in front of the hotel,
the grape is repurposed and finished into a wine-infused salt.

It deepens the flavor not only on meat but also when served with tempura.

【Instagram】
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

Shimoda Onsen Daffodil Festival now underway 😊

This year marks the 60th festival, and the flowers have been growing well; they are expected to reach full bloom around early January after the New Year holidays.
The sweet scent carried on the sea breeze makes you want to take a deep breath.

The familiar Ho-ei stall returns to the daffodil festival venue again this year!
Their local fish dishes are plentiful and popular with both visitors and locals.

This year’s new menu is a hand-rolled sushi set 🍣
Try rolling your own and enjoy the fun and flavor♪
[How to make hand-rolled sushi]
https://youtu.be/rhaxqNB9pwE?si=0PobDLptvHwZziBM

Enjoy Shimoda cuisine along with the scent and scenery of the daffodils (^○^)

This photograph was taken at Nanjo Elementary School in Minami-Echizen Town.
The light pink cherry blossoms stand out beautifully against the reddish-brown school building!

About a 10-minute walk from Izukyu Shimoda Station.
A 1-minute walk from Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato,
The Black Ship coffee☕

Perfect for a break during sightseeing or as a companion for a stroll to the sea.
On sunny days, enjoy wandering the streets of Shimoda with a coffee in hand 😊

There is an eat-in space on the 2nd floor.
It’s a small shop, so be careful not to miss it.

Photographed on December 21, 2025.
This is LEC COFFEE’s hot sandwich set.
It includes a hot sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and egg, a salad with homemade ham, daikon radish potage, and homemade bread.

Suwanomori Station Building Illumination

The old station building of Suwanomori Station, a nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property, charms visitors with its small Taisho-era waiting room and a stained-glass window depicting the Hamadera shoreline🧣
This winter, come and see the station building transformed into a magical scene wrapped in Christmas lights🎄✨

📣 For beautiful illumination photos in Nishi Ward,
post them on Instagram with "#Nisshii-chan"!💫

📅 Event period: Until Saturday, January 31
🕐 Lighting hours: 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
📍 Location: Suwanomori Station building (2-78 Suwanomori-nishimachi, Nishi Ward, Sakai City)

Notice of Year-end and New Year Business Hours

Thank you for always visiting Roadside Station Ashoro Ginga Hall 21. Our year-end and New Year business hours are as shown in the attached image. Thank you for visiting us many times this year. We look forward to your continued support next year.

🌼Narcissus blooming update🌼
Overall, the flowers are just starting to bloom, and some slopes are already turning white❄️🤍

I summarized the flowering scene with photos on my blog!
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20251226

The 51st Narcissus Festival "Aranami Festa" will be held.

Aranami Festa will take place over two days on Saturday, January 31, 2026 and Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Please note that this time the venue has changed to the Former Kono Junior High School Gymnasium.

There is no parking at the venue, so attendees will travel by shuttle bus from the temporary parking area at Kono Seaside Park to the venue. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.



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I want to end the year at my favorite spot on the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route, Hosshinmon Oji Shrine in the rain.
If you have the chance someday, please visit.
Why not walk the Kumano Kodo and let your mind wander to the ancient past?
You will find magical landscapes and encounters with the people who live there.

Photographed on December 20, 2025.
This is HK Tea’s grapefruit tea and Egg Waffle’s coffee chocolate.
I love their citrus menu. 😊🍊🍋