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Photographed on March 24, 2014.
This is Homarezakura by the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.
The cherry blossoms were about 30% in bloom.

March 23rd
A gloriously clear, sunny day in Azumino
Many hikers at the summit of Mount Nagamine were enjoying this view!!
Today even hang gliders made an appearance

March 18th
Today's scenery of Azumino
View from Ohisama Road

March 18th
Spring has arrived in Azumino
Plum blossoms have begun to bloom at Daio Wasabi Farm, and the red and white hues stand out against the wasabi fields

March 5th
From the summit of Mount Nagamine in Azumino’s satoyama, you can enjoy a sky-high view
Views of Azumino town and the Northern Alps
The forest road is still closed for the winter, so please climb on foot and work up a sweat♪

March 4th
Azumino, where it rained all day yesterday
When the rain stopped, the mountains were dusted with snow
Just when I thought most of the snow had melted, the Northern Alps put on their winter coat again

Cherry blossom viewing spots in Bungoono City
Sakura blooming update MtOntake Sakura Road
❚ As of March 24, 2026
Along the road on MtOntake in Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, about 1,200 cherry trees line the route.

Along the road you can find jindai akebono and Somei-yoshino.
Some Somei-yoshino trees are starting to bloom in places. More blooms are expected to follow.
The jindai akebono are about 10–20% in bloom. Jindai akebono petals are a slightly deeper pink than Somei-yoshino.

Blooming is likely to progress through the weekend.

The views are excellent, making this a great drive.

Location: Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City

■■ Access from Fukuoka, Kumamoto and other prefectures to central Bungoono City ■■■
About a 3-hour drive from JR hakata station in Fukuoka Prefecture
About a 2-hour drive from JR kumamoto station in Kumamoto Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR beppu station in Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture

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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
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National Historic Site Shimousa Kogane Nakano Ranch Ruins (Tokkome)
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The Shimousa Kogane Nakano Ranch Ruins are one of the pastures the Tokugawa shogunate established in the Edo period to secure a steady supply of military horses. In the northwest of Chiba Prefecture stood Kogane Pasture, to the north Sakura Pasture, and to the south Mineoka Bokujo. Each pasture was further divided; Kogane Pasture comprised five ranches: Ueno-maki, Nakano-maki, Shimonomaki, Takadadai Pasture, and Inzai Pasture.
Horses inside the ranches were allowed to roam freely and lived almost as wild animals, so they were called wild horses. Once a year, these wild horses were rounded up, captured, and sorted in an event called a noma-tori. The best horses were offered to the shogunate. The facility used for this roundup is called a tokkome, and one still survives in Higashinakazawa 2-chome, Kamagaya City. The tokkome consisted of three enclosures: the capture enclosure (tokkome) for driving and catching the wild horses, the holding enclosure (tamekome) for keeping three-year-old horses, and the release enclosure (haraikome) for returning horses other than three-year-olds to the pasture. The release enclosure remains largely in its original form.
As the surrounding area urbanized, this site proved a valuable ruin for understanding the shogunate’s production of military horses. In February 2007 it became the first pasture site in the country to be designated a National Historic Site.

To promote the name tokkome to a wider audience, the annual Spring Maki Horse Festival is held from April through June. The first event, the Tokkome Cherry Blossom Festival, takes place on Saturday, April 4, during the cherry blossom season at Kaigara-yama Park. On that day we offer guided on-site tours of the tokkome, which are not usually open to the public, along with a small exhibition about the ranch. You can also enjoy pony rides, a stamp rally, a quiz rally, food stalls, and many other booths. Please come and join us. We look forward to welcoming many visitors.

Culture and Sports Division
https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/bunka/kunishiseki/harunomakiuma/index.html

[Ski Resort CLOSED]
Miyanomori Ski Resort in Nishiokoppe Village
ended lift operations for this season on Sunday, March 22.

Thank you very much for visiting us this winter.

Although there are still snowy days, the snow on the roads has melted and the pavement is starting to show.

Spring is almost here 🌸

We look forward to seeing you next ski season!

#Operations ended #Farewell, winter

Photographed on March 1, 2014.
This is the hana-temizu (decorative floral water basin) at the omikuji distribution counter of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Awaji Hanasajiki on Awaji Island. Golden rapeseed flowers, the blue Osaka Bay, and a slightly hazy sky. It's already a spring landscape.

I relaxed at Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store before going to see the Homarezakura cherry blossoms along the Shingashi River.
I had an oat milk latte and a vanilla old‑fashioned doughnut.

Cherry blossom season has arrived 🌸
The lovely pink hues are so soothing ☺️

A sunset that takes your breath away no matter how many times you see it.

From the moment the sun sets,
to the instant it turns into a night view,
every moment makes mealtime special.

Enjoy a variety of lunch options and dinner courses featuring Western and Japanese cuisine, all served with the view from the top floor.

We offer seasonal dishes that incorporate seasonal ingredients, such as a limited-time herbal set.

For a quietly lovely time in Kushiro.

👉 For details, follow the link in our profile
▶ Kushiro Prince Hotel
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The green season finally begins on Saturday, April 25.

This spring, we are offering three special course meals and cocktails unique to Kussharo Prince Hotel.


We also have experience tours that you can enjoy only in this season.

Enjoy a special time amid the nature of Lake Kussharo.


If you have any questions about access or highlights, please feel free to contact us.

📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/