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A Definitive Guide: From Kushiro to Lake Kussharo! Explore Kushiro Shitsugen, Roadside Station, Mt. Io, and Sunayu on a scenic drive through eastern Hokkaido. Departing from Kushiro Prince Hotel, we introduce the classic route to Kussharo Prince Hotel while visiting breathtaking spots and foot baths. ✨ The drive from Kushiro to Kussharo Prince Hotel takes about an hour and a half without stops. Enjoy a seamless driving journey! ✨ Experience two destinations and diverse landscapes in one trip. Follow us and check the latest updates from 📍Kushiro Prince Hotel! ✨ https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

How about waking up to sweet aromas in the morning? Breakfast at the Kussharo Prince Hotel is a time to savor the start of your day slowly. The buffet features the natural blessings of Hokkaido. Tempted by the sweet scents, you can't help but reach for a freshly made dish. Enjoy Hokkaido's potato butter croquette and fluffy scrambled eggs made with local eggs. Experience a special morning time surrounded by the nature of Kussharo. Discover a unique dish that you can only find here, just for you. Be sure to follow us for the latest updates from 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel 🌿 https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

Let's enjoy Teshikaga with the whole family! This time, we will introduce a recommended event for spending the best family time during summer in Teshikaga! People of all ages can enjoy together!🚗💨 ___ 01 Lecture: "Peeking into Lake Mashu" On August 27th, a lecture titled "Peeking into Lake Mashu: The Underwater World Revealed by Water Temperature and Quality Surveys" will be held at the Kawayu Visitor Center.👀💕 The lecturer will be Professor Hideo Oyagi from the Faculty of Policy Studies at Nanzan University. Let's think about the future of Lake Mashu together! 
Date: August 27th (Thursday) 18:00-20:00 *On that day, the opening hours will be extended until 21:00. *Admission is free. *The café on the second floor will be open until 20:10 (only some products will be sold). 02 LINE Point Rally: "Teshikaga Forest Grand Party - Invitation from the Swans" The LINE point rally, which many enjoyed last year, returns this year with an extended period due to popular demand. We have prepared a lottery with attractive luxury prizes based on the points earned, so we sincerely look forward to your participation!🦢💌💙 ___ For those who want to see more details, please check the QR image provided or visit the Teshikaga Navi directly.🔍☺️ Let's fully enjoy the refreshing summer in Teshikaga!🧚🏻‍♀️⛰️❣️ This might be the best season to enjoy Teshikaga!

[Exclusive to MarimoPay!] Special price tickets for Kamuy Lumina are now on sale!! You can purchase tickets for Kamuy Lumina at a special price exclusively through the MarimoPay app! Adults 4,000 yen → 3,000 yen Children 2,000 yen → 1,500 yen Please register for MarimoPay to get these great tickets♪ *Registration for MarimoPay is required, and ticket purchases are limited to within the MarimoPay app. Purchasing tickets via MarimoPay at the local counter is not eligible for discounts. *Cancellations for customer convenience are not allowed. Check out the official MarimoPAY website from your profile screen!!

Oita Bungoono Outing Information ❚ Inazumi Underwater Cave Sightseeing Boat At Inazumi Underwater Cave in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, you can enjoy an experience of the underwater cave and hotaru river sightseeing boat. The cave maintains a temperature of about 16℃ year-round. A tranquility that seems to leave behind the summer heat envelops you, allowing you to leisurely feel the charm of the cave submerged in water. It is said that Inazumi Underwater Cave was formed over approximately 200 million years and was submerged during the great eruption of Aso Mountain about 85,000 years ago. You can slowly enjoy the depth that cannot be touched just by walking around from the boat. The sightseeing boat proceeds under the guidance of staff, taking about 10 minutes. While listening to the formation and highlights of the cave, you will tour the cave from the water's perspective. Why not try experiencing the quiet time that spreads at the bottom of the cave? 【Location】Inazumi Underwater Cave (300 Nakatsuduru, Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Fee】Sightseeing boat 2,500 yen (entrance fee required separately) 【Capacity】3 adults 【Access】About 60 minutes by car from Mera Interchange on the Oita Expressway About 20 minutes by car from Mie Town Station on the JR Houhi Main Line 【Parking】Available 【Contact】Inazumi Underwater Cave TEL: 0974-26-2468 【Notes】No changing necessary. Please check the operation status on the day in advance.

Let's enjoy Teshikaga with the whole family! This time, we will introduce recommended events for spending the best family time in the summer of Teshikaga! People of all ages can enjoy it together! 🚗💨 ___ 01 Lecture: "Peeking into Lake Mashu" On August 27th, a lecture titled "Peeking into Lake Mashu: The Underwater World Revealed Through Water Temperature and Quality Surveys" will be held at Kawayu Visitor Center.👀💕 The speaker will be Professor Hideo Oyagi from the School of Policy Studies at Nanzan University. Let's think about the future of Lake Mashu together! Date: August 27th (Thursday) 18:00-20:00 *On that day, the opening hours will be extended until 21:00. *Admission is free. *The café on the second floor will be open until 20:10 (limited items for sale). 02 LINE Points Rally "Teshikaga Forest Grand Party - Invitation from the Swans" Due to its popularity last year, the LINE Points Rally project will return this year with an extended period. We have prepared a lottery for attractive luxurious prizes based on the points you earn, so we sincerely look forward to your participation! 🦢💌💙 ___ For more details, please check the QR code provided or visit Teshikaga Navi directly.🔍☺️ Let's fully enjoy the refreshing summer of Teshikaga! 🧚🏻‍♀️⛰️❣️ This might be the best season to enjoy Teshikaga! https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/morinobigparty/... https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/mashukonozoku/...

Coal was once an essential energy source that supported Japan's industry. Manda Pit is one of the sites where this coal was mined. Now a quiet historical site, it offers insights into the technology and labor history of that time through its buildings and equipment. It is also a recommended place for those interested in the history of energy. Visiting Information: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) / Closed: Mondays (the following weekday if 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 middle school students / Manda Pit Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales) #Coal Industry #Mine Ruins #Miike Coal Mine #Japan's Modernization #Industrial History #Educational Tourism #Historical Sites #MandaCoalMine #CoalMine #IndustrialHistory #KumamotoTravel #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #WorldHeritage #JapaneseHistory

Annual Event! 【Whooper Swan Migration Date Prediction Quiz】 At the Lake Utonai Wildlife Center, we are conducting a quiz to predict the day the Whooper Swans migrate from Russia to Lake Utonai🦢 From September 1st to 30th, please fill out the designated application form available at the center with your details and your predicted "migration date," and submit it in the ballot box. Those who guess correctly (in case of multiple correct answers, a drawing will be held) will win a prize🎁 Please note that the "migration date" refers to the day the rangers confirm the arrival of the Whooper Swans. *Please be aware that some Whooper Swans may be seen during the summer due to injuries that prevent them from returning to their breeding grounds, so do not confuse them with the migrating ones. (Image provided by Lake Utonai Wildlife Center)

Introducing refreshing sweets✨ Let's enjoy a food walk with affordable tickets! What is the Zenkoji Food Walking Ticket? It's a great ticket that allows you to choose and purchase from 19 stores featuring Nagano specialties and sweets! You can enjoy a variety of flavors at a lower price than the regular price, making it perfect for a food walk✨ <Store Details> 1. "Kuzu Bar" Sukiya Naito Pottery Store 390 yen → 350 yen with ticket usage This store has been in business for over 100 years, selling tea ceremony supplies, commercial tableware, and matcha, while also offering experiences of Japanese culture. <Phone Number> 026-227-7110 <Business Hours> 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM <Closed> Mondays *Closed from August 13 (Thursday) to August 17 (Monday) for R8. 2. "Affogato" CHAYADO Momoya 750 yen → 650 yen with ticket usage A café where you can enjoy matcha, located in a guesthouse. You can spend a peaceful time with soft light filtering through wooden lattices and a quiet atmosphere that values space. <Phone Number> 026-217-2608 <Business Hours> 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Last order at 6:00 PM) <Closed> None 3. "Soft Serve Ice Cream S Size" Nagoya Garden 450 yen → 400 yen with ticket usage A long-established shop that is particular about "family tradition fire drying roasting." Their soft serve ice cream, Bavarian cream, and sweet red bean soup are popular. You can choose from three flavors: "matcha," "hojicha," and "rich milk." <Phone Number> 026-232-2511 <Business Hours> 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Weekends and holidays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM) <Closed> Irregular holidays 4. "Homemade Gelato" Monzen Charyo Yayoiza 330 yen → 300 yen with ticket usage In addition to sweets, you can enjoy creative local cuisine that blends vegetarian dishes and local foods in a space revitalized from a historic town house. <Phone Number> 026-232-2311 <Business Hours> 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM <Closed> Tuesdays, 2nd Wednesdays, and 3rd Mondays 5. "Chestnut Soft Serve Ice Cream" Shinshu Sato no Kashi Kobo Nagano Nakamise Store 400 yen → 350 yen with ticket usage This is a Japanese and Western confectionery store centered around chestnuts, including an in-store café. <Phone Number> 026-262-1270 <Business Hours> 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM <Closed> Open year-round 6. "100% Apple Juice" Shinshu Monzen Bakery Kura 420 yen → 400 yen with ticket usage The store is a renovated space of a 120-year-old warehouse next to Zenkoji's main hall. We also recommend high-quality bread made with domestically-produced wheat. <Phone Number> 050-8883-6606 <Business Hours> 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM <Closed> Tuesdays and Wednesdays #Nagano City Sweets #Sweets Tour #Food Walk #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

✨The day has finally arrived❗️ The 19th Azumino Fireworks✨ The "Azumino Fireworks," which colors the summer night of Azumino, will kick off at 7 PM on Friday, August 14th. The fireworks, launched at the foot of the Northern Alps and surrounded by rich nature, are truly spectacular❗️ Please enjoy the grand display of blossoms, light, and sound up close against the clear night sky😆 For more details, visit the official website https://azumino-hanabi.com//

A rainbow has appeared over Azumino! 😄 Such a beautiful rainbow 🌈 is something you don't see every day. If you're sightseeing in Azumino, be sure to look up at the sky! 😆

Photographed on July 26, 2014. This is the light-up of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, featuring the matchmaking wind chimes.

Photographed on July 26, 2014. This is the illuminated wind chimes for matchmaking at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The rain has just cleared.

Let's enjoy Teshikaga with the whole family! Here are some recommended spots to spend quality family time in summer Teshikaga! Everyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy together 🚗💨 ___ 01 For transportation! For sightseeing! Rent a bicycle 🚲💨 The scenery changes dramatically when you move by bicycle instead of driving past. You might discover a new side of Teshikaga 👀💕 02 Create your own outdoor hot spring! Digging for hot springs in the sand How about digging for hot springs together with kids and even dogs? You can enjoy this unique activity. It might even be a great topic for summer vacation research! Let's fully enjoy the great nature of Teshikaga! ♨️ I personally recommend the cute cushions sold at the shop, which feel great to touch 🦕💙 03 Only now! A grand panorama! Lake Mashu SKY Cruise The annual scenic flight 🚁. You can enjoy the great nature of Teshikaga in a private space. Of course, taking photos is also allowed!! Experience a special version of Lake Mashu just for you 📸 04 LINE Points Rally Teshikaga Forest Grand Party ~Invitation from the Swans~ The popular LINE Points Rally event from last year is making a comeback!! It starts on 8/8✨ Please join us! ___ For more details, please check the QR code in the recommendations or visit Teshikaga Navi directly 🔍✨ Of course! In addition to the destinations introduced this time, Teshikaga has many other activities, which I will introduce little by little ✌︎ Let's fully enjoy the refreshing summer of Teshikaga 🧚🏻‍♀️⛰️❣️ And of course, don't underestimate health issues like heatstroke; take breaks gradually and enjoy without overdoing it. https://www.masyuko.or.jp...

The 8th Bungo Buono Station Front Marche ❚ Held on August 22, 2026 Enjoy the "delicious" and "wonderful" offerings of Bungo-Ono to the fullest at this marche! The "8th Station Front Marche" will take place at Mie Town Station Square. The venue will feature food booths offering coffee, sweets, and light meals, as well as fun booths including a game corner, free ride experiences, and a light truck sauna. Stage events will include taiko drumming, kagura performances, hula, and kids' dance. At the end of the event, there will be a lottery and mochi throwing. Enjoy a delightful evening from summer dusk to night with food, sights, and fun at the venue. 【Date】Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, held rain or shine *The event may be canceled in case of severe weather. Please check the event's website after 3:00 PM the day before for confirmation of the event. 【Venue】Mie Town Station Square (2998-2 Akamine, Mie Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) ■Stage Events 5:00 PM – 5:10 PM Opening Ceremony & First Mochi Throwing 5:15 PM – 5:35 PM Saijō-ji Children's Taiko 5:40 PM – 6:00 PM ALOHA Ukulele 6:10 PM – 6:40 PM Itaizako Shinmeisha Shrine Kagura 6:50 PM – 7:10 PM Daishin Taiko 7:20 PM – 7:40 PM Ohana Hula 7:45 PM – 8:15 PM Kids Dance "ROⓂD" 8:20 PM – 8:30 PM Lottery & Closing Ceremony & Second Mochi Throwing ■Fun Booths Night Market Corner (Game Corner) Free Ride Experience Light Truck Sauna (No need to bring anything) ■Venue Booths Cafe Param Antiques Imo no Chikara-ya Vintage Clothing Disco Nikoniko Chiffon Gochisou Kumogakure Melissa Cafe Nagomi Coffee Toko's Kitchen Pizza Buono *Even if the stage is canceled due to rain, food booths may still operate at the venue. ■Other Please note that the content listed may change due to unavoidable circumstances. Parking is available at the Bungo-Ono City Chamber of Commerce, Oita Bank, and Bungo-Ono City Hall. Due to expected congestion and full parking, we encourage the use of public transportation or walking to the venue. For accessible parking, please speak to the staff at the venue. ■Contact Information Bungo-Ono City Tourism Association TEL: 0974-27-4215 ■■Access from Fukuoka and Kumamoto to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourist attractions and recommended spots in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■