Hello, the ? cherry blossoms in Shinshu Suzaka have not bloomed yet、、、 This time, we would like to introduce the "5 major cherry blossoms of Toyooka". A little away from Suzaka City (a little higher altitude) There is a spot in the Toyooka area where you can enjoy the splendid "Ipponzakura". Since the altitude is higher than the urban area, the Garyu Park (100 best cherry blossom viewing spots) It blooms later than sakura. Please go out to Shinshu Suzaka to find your favorite cherry blossoms. ~The Five Great Cherry Blossoms of Shinshu Suzaka and Toyooka~ ? The Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) tree of the Obinata Kannon-do is about 250 years old ? The Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) tree at Choumyouji Temple is about 400 years old ? The Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) tree in Borairi Kannondo is about 250 years old ? The cherry blossom tree at Enmei Jizodo is about 430 years old ? Benten's Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) tree is about 250 years old * The earliest blooming "Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Obinata Kannon-do" is scheduled to ? bloom around April 7. 　(Flowering forecast as of April 3, 2024) Please contact us for the best time to see it. Contact: Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association ☎026-215-2225

Rendaiji Weeping Flower Peaches are now in full bloom (⋈◍>◡<◍). ✧? The blooming of the "Weeping Peach Village Festival" held until April 7th is ? in full bloom ?! Dark pink, pale pink, and white flowers drooping on the branches, making it a very beautiful sight. Cherry blossoms such as Someiyoshino in Shimoda City seem to be a little late in flowering this year. It is also a feature of Rendai Temple that there is an abundance of springs. Most of Shimoda Onsen draws ✨♨✨ from the source of Rendaiji Onsen The hand bath also feels good~ ?♨(^○^) If the weather is good, the 118-step ✨ platform of the best in Japan will also appear! The weather is forecast to break down from April 3rd, but please take a break from the weather and come to Rendai Temple in spring!

There are plenty of photo spots in Shimoda City. Come to Shimoda for the best photos that will be remembered for one life! #Marriage #Wedding #Photo Wedding #Anniversary #Shimoda City #Hydrangea Festival

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Shimoda City Tourism Association. Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture is located at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. With a population of about 20,000 people (as of January 2024 (Reiwa 6)), Shimoda City is known for its beautiful landscapes surrounded by the sea and mountains. ◇◆◇◆Introducing the history of Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Shimoda City played an important role in history as a place that inspired Japan to open up to the rest of the world. Known as the land of The Land of Perry's arrival, the Shimoda Kaikoku Museum, which conveys its historical background to the present, is a must see spot. ◇◆◇◆Sightseeing spots to visit in Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, Shimoda City has many recommended sightseeing spots. In this First Post of the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will briefly introduce some of them. ・Shimoda Underwater Aquarium Use the natural cove of Shimoda, the aquarium is about the size of one Tokyo Dome, where you can interact with a variety of sea creatures. You can enjoy the appearance of creatures growing in an environment close to nature right in front of you. ・Shirahama Ohama Coast (Shirahama Coast) The crystal clear emerald green sea and beautiful white sand make it one of the most beautiful beaches in Japan. Nearby beaches also offer marine activities such as surfing, sea kayaking and diving. ・Ryugong Grotto It is a cave with a skylight with a diameter of about 50 m with a mysterious atmosphere that is also popular as a power spot. If you look down on the cave from above, you can see the heart-shaped terrain, so it is also popular as a photogenic photo spot. Perry Road It is the road where Perry, who came on a black ship at the end of the Tokugawa shogunate, marched, and it is a tourist spot full of retro history that retains the atmosphere of that time. ・Shirahama Shrine It is the oldest shrine in the Izu area with a history of 2,400 years, and it is a sacred tourist spot that is also a Power Spot with the benefits of Marriages and Romantic Power. ・Black Ship Sightseeing Boat / Izu Cruise Sightseeing boat Black Ship "Sasukehana" You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Shimoda Port from the sea. ・Roadside Station Kaigoku Shimoda Minato The terrace offers a panoramic view of Shimoda Port. There are many local Souvenirs in the store, and there is a wide variety of seafood, especially Kinmedai. ・Mt. Nesugata Nature Park It is a park that can be visited by the Shimoda Ropeway for a total length of 540m, and you can overlook Shimoda Port from the observatory. You can also enjoy seasonal flowers in the park. ◇◆◇◆Shimoda City's Specialty Products and Local Gourmet ◆◇◆◇ Shimoda City in Shizuoka Prefecture is a land blessed with fresh seafood. Seafood gourmet food is popular, and especially "Igenda ni miso nabe", "Kinme croquette", "Sanma sushi", "Tokoroten", "Ise shrimp", "Kinmedai" and "hijiki" are gems that you should definitely try when you visit Shimoda City. ◇◆◇◆Events and festivals in Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Shimoda City hosts a variety of popular festivals, events, and functions throughout the year. Here are some of the most popular festivals in Shimoda City. ・Shirahama Sea Festival Noryo Fireworks Display At the fireworks festival held at Shirahama Ohama Beach, 1173 marine fireworks were launched in 2023 (Reiwa 5). ・Shimoda Drum Festival It is an annual festival at Shimoda Hachiman Shrine, which has been handed down for about 400 years, and more than 14 Drum and Mikoshi (portable shrine) carrying Drum and lanterns parade through the town of Shimoda. ・Hand-held fireworks The traditional hand-held fireworks held at Kawachi Suwa Shrine in the Inabusawa District are handmade using a manufacturing method that has been passed down since ancient times. ◇◆◇◆Enjoy the wonderful scenery of Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture◆◇◆◇ There are many attractions of Shimoda City, such as tourist spots rich in nature, tourist spots where you can experience Japanese history firsthand, abundant leisure facilities, a full range of marine activities, and heartwarming minshuku and hotels that will heal the fatigue of your trip. We will continue to deliver recommended information on Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, so please Fun!

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Mutsumi-an, a Japanese dog lodging where you can stay with your dog". ・ Dog Run "Dog Square" is about 200 tsubo in size! You can play while looking at Sagami Bay and part of Izu Nanashima in the distance. Fun meals include Izu seafood, mountain food, Izu seafood, Kinmedai sea bream, local fish sashimi, and Wagyu beef shabu-shabu with your dog. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】You can stay with your dog Wami no Dog Lodging Mutsumi-an 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 777-7 Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number 0558-32-1700 Check-in/Check-out is 4:00 p.m., Check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 5 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】8 cars

The snow is melting little by little The snowmelt water is beautiful. It looks like I'll be able to go here and there on my bike again soon

Cold Riverside Park. Stunning cherry blossoms ? There is also a birch tree in the back! The weather was ☀️ very good on this day

From the sound of rain and raindrops, I went to the garden again to explore. The first flower of Camellia japonica has turned brown It had fallen to the ground. If you are worried about the colored leaves and look down Small yellow flowers slightly opened the buds. Aloe and block fences. With a picture ? of the floral pattern of the curtain from the room on the second floor. The branches were densely flowered, and the smell of good flowers was fragrant. I thoroughly enjoyed the walk in the ? ♂️ garden.

Early blooming tulips ? This is located in Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture It is a state-run Musashi Hills Forest Park. It is the earliest in Saitama Prefecture and you can see ? early-blooming tulips You can ? feel spring one step ahead

This is a morning walk in the garden. I tried calling his name, but he didn't respond at all. I felt a little spring breeze, but it was only faint, and I could only hear the sound of rain, but it was starting to rain and I didn't feel much rain. The sound of my breath caught the attention of my dog Sachi, 5 years old. After the shooting, I went back to my house. Changes in Camellia japonica I felt it. Camellia japonica, which had turned brown, was blooming while passing through the amatsuyu beautifully. Also, I want to take pictures while checking the buds.

There is a good atmosphere even in the morning when the sun does not shine. Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO 26mm Takehara, Tsu, Mie Prefecture 2024/3/18

Cherry blossoms are blooming here and there in Onomichi in spring, and no matter where you cut it, it will be picturesque. I took a picture of a yellow train running on the Sanyo Main Line as a theme. The contrast between the yellow train and the pink cherry blossoms is very Beautiful.

Tsuyama Castle is a symbol of Tsuyama City, which has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Castles in Japan" and "100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan", and is crowded with many tourists in spring. On the day I visited, the weather was blessed and the petals of the cherry blossoms were shining very beautifully. It visits every year in the spring.

Location: Roadside Station Myogi Cherry blossoms and new first graders ?

"Jiufen lights up in Atagawa River." #Atagawa hot spring district ... At night, the hot water and the light of the lanterns melt together. Introducing a lighting ceremony event where you can enjoy the fantastic scenery of the world-famous tourist destination "Jiufen, Taiwan" at Atagawa Onsen. A gorgeous lighting ceremony that interweaves festivals such as Taiwanese food stalls, #Chinese lion dance, Atagawa Dōkan Drums, and fireworks. ■ Bonus Information! ➀ Free behavior of bubble milk tea by the Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association! (2) There are also cash vouchers that can be used at stores in Atagawa Onsen on the day of the store! (First 300 people) (3) For guests staying at Atagawa Onsen on the day of the lodging, hand-held lanterns (LED lanterns with a dragon motif, assembly type) will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at each facility! ■ Lighting Ceremony Event Details Date: April 6, from 7 p.m. Location: Izu-Atagawa Station Station Roundabout (lighting ceremony venue), Onsen Resort Lantern Road (tentative name) (main venue) In addition, from April 6 onwards, Taiwanese lanterns will be lit every day, aiming to be a city where you can enjoy walking around the city at any time. (*For more detailed Information, check the Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association's website and Instagram!) ） ■ Lighting Ceremony Schedule 7 p.m.: Lighting ceremony starts, guest greetings 7:30 p.m.: Simultaneous lighting by countdown 19:40 Atagawa Dōkan Drum, Chinese Lion Dance Demonstration ■Main Venue Schedule After 15 o'clock ~ Food stall opening You can enjoy ♪ Taiwanese gourmet, crepes, and local gourmet food at the fair After 20 o'clock~ ・ Cleaning tour of the source ・ Photography of local characters ・Street performance ... We are also planning to do so! ■ Precautions At the time of this event, traffic restrictions will occur in various places (For details, please see the event flyer) There is no parking lot until 18 o'clock. Lodging guests are kindly asked to walk from the Accommodations. After 6 p.m., the Atagawa Banana Crocodile Park Main Park parking lot will be a temporary parking lot. 【Inquiry】 Organizer: Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association Supported by: Taiwan Tourism Agency, Taiwan Tourism Association, Izu Kyuko Line Co., Ltd., Atagawa Onsen Shotenkai, Atagawa Residents, Higashiizu Town Cooperation: Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office Yokohama Branch #Atagawa Onsen #Hot springs #Light up #Illumination #Izu Tourism #Izu Travel #Izu Spot #Izu Onsen #Izu Kyuko Line #Izu Peninsula #Higashiizu Town #Taiwan

Location: Roadside Station Myogi Cherry blossoms and new first graders ?

■Cycling Guide Tour■ ~Night Tour 1 Night Plan~ A one-night plan that starts in the evening! ~1 Day Relaxation Plan for Everyone~ [Cycling × Vegetable picking × Luxury BBQ × Everyone has a lodging night] After cycling in the evening, we had a luxurious BBQ dinner with a superb view of Inadani Valley. As it is, it is a luxurious and relaxing plan where you can soak in the Ceramic Bath and stay for one night while enjoying alcohol at dinner. For lodging nights, stay at "Toyo Terrace" where you can enjoy the BBQ course. For dinner, you can hand over the vegetables you have harvested to the BBQ specialist and enjoy the finest course grilled meal. This is a special limited plan limited to one group per day that allows you to enjoy an extraordinary experience only on that day, at that time, and at that moment. Even if you are not familiar with cycling, a guide will accompany you and support you. Please be assured that the Slope of Toyooka Village is also an E-BIKE (electrically assisted bicycle). The contents of the night tour were Publication on the sustainable travel information site "Sastabi". [ Plan Details ] ■ Duration Late April ~ Mid-October ■ Time required, distance, start time ● Cycling: about 2 hours - Mileage: less than 10 km ●Start time: 15:00 ~ (1 night at Toyo Terrace) ■ Number of people 5 people ~ up to 10 people ■ Fee (tax included, price per person) Adult (junior high school students and older): 15,000 yen Children (elementary school students and younger): 7,500 yen Infant (preschooler): 2,000 yen * Drinks at dinner are one drink system, and Fee will be charged separately after the second drink. * You can bring your own drinks for dinner, so please buy them before the start. * Breakfast is not included. (The kitchen can be rented, so if you want to cook breakfast yourself, please purchase in advance.) ） ■Course content (1) Toyooka travel time meeting 14:00 (payment) (2) Depart to Toyo Terrace 14:30 (3) Cycling to partner farms 15:00 (4) Arrival at the farm ~ Vegetable harvesting experience 15:30 ~ 17:00 (5) Return to Toyo Terrace 17:30 (6) BBQ dinner 18:00~20:00 (7) Toyo Terrace lodging nights→ the next day, check-out at 9:00 the next day ■ About the plan [About dinner] Meals (BBQ) will be left to the chef. Drinks are limited to one drink. Additional drinks are available at an additional cost. We also have a drink plan left to the chef. (The amount is negotiable) → Separate drink Fee will be paid in cash on the spot. You can also bring your own drinks, breakfast and ingredients for self-catering. Please contact us when applying. 【About Breakfast】 Please prepare your own breakfast the next morning. Use the kitchen and prepare your own meals. If you are cooking for yourself, please purchase in advance. [Bicycle] Use an E-BIKE (electrically power assisted bicycle). Use customers who cannot ride bicycles are not allowed. Thank you for your understanding. Click here for a list of rental bicycles → 《E-BIKE》 【Rental equipment】 ・Helmet / Gloves / Saddle Cover / Hem Band / Rocker 【Clothing】 ・Clothes that are easy to move in / shoes that are easy to move in ■ Inquiries Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 (9:00~18:00)

■Kids Rental Bike■ We have started a monthly rental rental of kids' bikes! For details, please see [Bicycle rental Fee (monthly rental)] below. Hourly rentals are also available! List of rental bikes 12 inch Kick Bike ■Suitable height: 85~105 centimeters ■ Target age: 2~5 years old ■ Perfect for children who are new to bicycles 18 Inch Kids Bike ■ Suitable height: 102~120cm ■ Target age: 4~7 years old 20 Inch Junior Bike ■Suitable height: 122~135 centimeters ■ Target age: 6~10 years old ■ Equipped with a 7-speed drivetrain 24 inch junior bike ■Suitable height: 130~150 centimeters ■ Target age: 8-12 years old ■ Equipped with an 8-speed drivetrain Carrier Cars ■ Use from children 12 months and older ■ Load capacity: 34 kg (maximum loading weight including luggage) ■ Only one crew, up to 18 kilometers * Use will be set with other bicycles. Use monthly rental, please write "monthly rental ○ month" in the comment field. 【Inquiry】 〒399-3202 12407 Kumashiro, Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro, Nagano Prefecture Toyooka Tourism Association and Yooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 （9：00～18：00）

■Cycling Guide Tour■ ~Exquisite Course Lunch Plan~ Get the ingredients for the course lunch yourself! ~1 Day Relaxed Luxury Plan~ 【Cycling × Vegetable Picking × Course Lunch × Refreshment】 Enjoy the superb view of Inadani Valley while cycling, experience the culture of Toyooka Village, At the farm of a partner farmer, we harvest seasonal vegetables to be used for the course lunch. If you take the harvested vegetables home and hand them to the personal chef, they will make an exquisite course lunch. This is a special plan limited to one set a day where you can enjoy the taste of that day and only at that time. Cycling, even if you're not used to riding a bicycle A guide certified by the Japan Cycling Association will accompany you and support you. Please be assured that the Slope of Toyooka Village is also an E-BIKE (electrically assisted bicycle). A cycling guide will accompany you, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. 【 Exquisite Course Lunch Plan 】 ■ About the period and vegetables that can be harvested Late April ~ Early December ~Vegetables harvested in Toyooka Village (example)~ 【Late March】Raw wood shiitake mushrooms, asparagus 【April】Cod sprouts, udo, butterbur, bamboo shoots (Mengshu bamboo) 【May】Spring Cabbage, Spring Japanese ginger, Lettuce 【June】Onion, broccoli, bamboo shoots (light bamboo) 【July】Zucchini, Green peppers, Manganji pepper 【August】Tomato, eggplant, mizuna, Green peppers 【September】Sweet potato, taro, autumn eggplant 【October】Broccoli, Rakkasei, Cabbage 【November】Radishes, Chinese cabbage, carrots 【December】Autumn Cabbage, Burdock, Spinach ■ Time required, distance, start time ●Time required: about 4 hours ~ 4 and a half hours (around 10:00 ~ 15:00) - Mileage: about 10 km ● Start time: 10:00 * Please come to Toyooka Travel Time 10 minutes before the start. * If you want to change the start time, please contact us in advance. ■ Number of people 2 people ~ 5 people <For customers of junior high school students and above> ■ Fee (tax included, price per person) Reservation for 2 people: 13,500 yen (per person) Reservation for 3 people: 11,000 yen (per person) Reservation for 4 people: 10,000 yen (per person) Reservation for 5 people: 9,000 yen (per person) * Separately, you can take out any insurance for an additional 500 yen. ■ Sample course content and schedule (1) Meeting and departure 10:00 (payment) (2) Transfer and departure to Toyo Terrace 10:30 (3) Cycling to partner farms 10:30~11:00 (4) Arrival at the farm and vegetable harvesting experience 11:00~11:30 (5) Return to Toyo Terrace 12:00 (6) Course lunch 12:30~13:30 (7) Toyo Terrace dismissal 14:00~15:00 * Depending on the course, you may have to drive to Toyo Terrace. ■ About the plan 【Lunch menu】 (1) Italian Course (2) BBQ course When booking, please indicate in the comments which course you prefer. [Bicycle] Use an E-BIKE (electrically power assisted bicycle). Use that customers who cannot ride a bicycle will not be allowed to use it. Click here for a list of rental bicycles → 《E-BIKE》 【Rental equipment】 ・Helmet / Gloves / Saddle Cover / Hem Band / Rocker 【Clothing】 ・Clothes that are easy to move in / shoes that are easy to move in ■ Inquiries Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 (9:00~18:00)

◆ Gensuke turnip vegetable harvesting experience & pickling experience ◆ When it comes to pickled vegetables in Shinshu, Nozawa cabbage is famous, but in Minami Shinshu, pickled vegetables from "Gensuke Kabuna" are the mainstream. Hit by frost, you can get a delicious pickle with a unique crunch, flavor and sweetness. By all means, please enjoy Minami-Shinshu's classic winter pickled Gensuke turnips. 【 Harvesting experience of Gensuke turnip greens 】 The flow of the Gensuke turnip vegetable harvesting experience is as follows. (1) Reception at Toyooka travel time 　　　　　↓ (2) Moving to the field by private car 　　　　　↓ (3) Harvesting experience (harvest by yourself) 　　　　　↓ (4) Return to your travel time and weigh and settle * If you wish, you will receive a recipe. ■ Timing November 27 (Mon) ~ December 20 (Wed) * New applications have been closed. * It will end as soon as it runs out. ■ Reception location and time Reception location: Toyooka Travel Time Reception hours: 10:00~15:00 ■ Fee 1kg 200 yen ■ What to bring Kitchen knife / string to hold turnip vegetables ■ How to make a reservation Advance reservations are required, so please contact us below with your desired harvest date. Toyooka Travel Time (Toyooka Tourism Association) Business hours: 9:00~18:00 〒399-3202 Nagano Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407 TEL：0265-49-3395 FAX：0265-49-3396 * On the day of the event, we will handle reception, weighing, and settlement at Toyooka travel time. 【 Experience of pickling Gensuke turnip greens 】 Under the guidance of veteran staff, you can harvest, pickle, and take home turnip greens. They will carefully teach you how to pickle and how to pickle deliciously. ■Date December 3 (Sun) ■ Reception location and time Reception location: Toyooka Travel Time →Please pay at the reception. Reception hours: 12:30~13:30 ■ Flow (1) Reception at Toyooka Travel Time (12:30~13:30) 　　　　　↓ (2) Travel to the Tamurahara field (harvest field) by private car 　　　　　↓ (3) Harvesting experience (harvest by yourself) 　　　　　↓ (4) Move to the Farming Support Center Daichi (pickling training site) 　　　　　↓ (5) Pickling training ■ Pickling training location Toyooka Village Farming Support Center Daichi Processing Experience Room (Course time is about 2 hours) 399-3202 Nagano Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 3128-1 ■ Harvest experience location Tamurahara Field ■ Fee 2,700 yen (3 kg of pickled turnip greens per group (1 barrel)) * If you want to harvest more than 3 kg, you will be charged an additional fee of 200 yen for every 1 kg. ■ What to bring Kitchen knife / cooking gloves / boots / 15L pickle barrel (sold for 1,000 yen per barrel if you don't have one) Kappa, etc. depending on the weather ■ How to make a reservation *Reservations are required in advance. (Reservations will be accepted at any time until the day before the experience.) ） 　Inquiries for reservations: Toyooka Travel Time (0265-49-3395 FAX: 0265-49-3396)

From April 2, 2024, the business hours of the tourist information center will be changed as follows. ・Business starts at 9:30 a.m. (9:00 a.m. before change) ・End of business at 18:00 (same as before) As a result, the rental time of the bicycle rental will also be changed from 9:00 to 9:30. Thank you very much. #Tomakomai #Bicycle rental

■Cycling Guide Tour■ 【 Cycling × River Play × Take-out Lunch × Refresh 】 Forest Road Activity Plan ~Forest bathing while running along the forest road along the mountain stream! An exciting thrilling adventure plan to refresh yourself by playing in the river~ Exciting and exciting cycling on bumpy roads that you don't usually run! A natural water slide awaits you at your destination! After enjoying playing in the river, enjoy a take-out lunch in the ♪ village You can refresh your mind and body with an extraordinary experience. Cycling is an E-BIKE (electrically assisted bicycle), so Slope is easy ♪ Even if you are not used to riding a bicycle, you can enjoy it with peace of mind because a cycling guide will accompany you. We will run on paved road sections and unpaved road (gravel roads) sections! You can also play on a natural water slide! Take-out lunch by the river (fruit sandwich, etc.) Guide description Take-out Lunch Spend a relaxing time while looking at the Sabo Dam [ Plan Details ] Period Late May ~ End of August (September ~ November negotiable) Time required, distance, meeting time, start time ●Time required: about 3~4 hours - Mileage: less than 10 km ●Meeting time: 10:00 - Start time: 10:30 * Bicycle fitting, how to use, how to wear a helmet, etc. It is necessary to explain safety in advance and take time for a test drive. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes before the meeting time (around 9:45). Number of participants Minimum 2 people, maximum 5 people (consultation required for 5 or more people) Eligibility and Fees (tax included) 【Eligibility】 Healthy people who are at least 120 centimeters tall and can ride a bicycle 【Fee (tax included)】 Adult (junior high school students and above) 7,000 yen Children (elementary school students with a height of 120 centimeters or more) 5,000 yen Schedule (flow of the day) (1) Toyooka travel time meeting and preparation 10:00 (advance explanation, bicycle fitting, payment) (2) Move to the starting point around 10:30 (please move by private car) (3) Cycling starts: Around 10:45 ~Enjoy on-site activities (enjoy Take-out lunch)~ (5) Return to the starting point around 14:00 (6) Return to Toyooka travel time and dismiss around 14:15 Precautions for participation [About the course] This course is for beginners. There is a paved road section and an unpaved road (gravel road) section. Even if you don't usually ride a bicycle, you will be guided by a guide. For safety management, please be sure to follow the instructions of the guide. [About rental bikes] ●E-BIKE (electrically power assisted bicycle) We recommend a mountain bike type with thick tires and a sense of stability. There are no electrically power assisted bicycles for children. ● Sport bikes We recommend gravel and mountain bike types with thick tires and a sense of stability. ● Junior bikes (20 inches, 24 inches) We recommend a mountain bike type with thick tires and a sense of stability. = Please refer to the following for size development and lineup = ・《E-BIKE》 ・《Sport Bike》 ・《Junior Bike》 【About Take-out Lunch】 Use a take-out lunch made with local ingredients. If you have any food allergies or items that you cannot eat, please be sure to let us know when you make a reservation. [About equipment and facilities that can be rented] ・Helmet / Gloves / Saddle cover / Hem band / One-touch tarp / Life jacket ・Lockers (free. Complete in the Toyooka Travel Time Inside the facility) ・Shower (Fee required. Complete in the Toyooka Travel Time Inside the facility) 【What to bring and what to wear】 ・Identification card (driver's license, health insurance card, etc.) ・ Clothes that are easy to move in (pants with a small hem spread are recommended) ・ Change of clothes / towel (If you go inside to play in the river, you need a change of clothes / towel) ・Shoes that can get dirty (sandals and high-heeled shoes are not allowed to participate) ・ Backpack (to put your own luggage) ・ Warm clothes (it may get cold because you will go into the mountains) ・Drinks Reservations, Inquiries, Meeting Points 【How to make a reservation】 Please make a reservation online or by Phone at least one week before the desired date. * If there is no guide, we may not be able to respond. Thank you for your understanding. 【Inquiries and meeting place】 〒399-3202 12407 Kumashiro, Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro, Nagano Prefecture Toyooka Tourism Association and Yooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 （9：00～18：00）

■Cycling Guide Tour■ ~Fruit Sweets Plan~ Harvest your own fruit for sweets! ~Smart plan for about 2 hours~ 【 Cycling × Fruit Picking × Sweets 】 This is a special plan where you can harvest seasonal fruits while cycling and enjoy the taste of the day. The harvested fruit will be made into sweets by the chef at the restaurant "Cafe & Dining EN" in the village! Cycling is an E-BIKE (electrically assisted bicycle), so Slope is easy ♪ Even if you are not used to riding a bicycle, a guide Authorized Guide of the Japan Cycling Guide Association will support you. You can rest assured that the course will be set according to your level! [ Plan Details ] ■ Period and fruits that can be harvested (Spring) Mid-March ~ Early May (Summer) Early June ~ End of August (Autumn) October ~ December (Winter) December ~ February ~Fruits harvested in Toyooka Village~ 【Strawberry】Early March ~ Early May 【Cherry】Early ~ late June 【Peach】Mid-July ~ Mid-August (Varieties vary depending on the season.) ） 【Grapes】Late August ~ Late September (Varieties vary depending on the season) ） 【Pear】Late August ~ early October (Varieties vary depending on the season) ） 【Apple】Mid-August ~ early December (Varieties vary depending on the season) ） 【Sweet persimmon】Late October ~ Late November 【Ichida persimmon】Late December ~ late February (Winter only. Because it is a dried persimmon, it is shared by the farmer. ） ■ Time required, distance, start time ●Time required: about 2 hours ~ 2 and a half hours - Mileage: less than 10 km ●Start time: 13:00~ * Please contact us if you would like to do it in the morning. * Please come to Toyooka Travel Time 10 minutes before the start. ■ Number of people 2 people ~ 5 people * Please contact us if you are participating with 1 person. ■ Fee (tax included) 3 years old and over: 3,500 yen per person ~ 0 years old ~ 2 years old: Free * The amount will change depending on the fruit. Thank you for your understanding. * When Cafe & Dining en is Regular holiday (Regular holiday: Every Monday and Tuesday) ■Course content and schedule (1) Toyooka travel time meeting and departure 13:00 (payment) (2) Cycling to the fruit farm 13:00~13:30 (3) Arrival at the farm and hunting experience around 13:30~14:00 (4) Move to Cafe & Dining EN around 14:15 (5) Enjoy sweets around 14:30~15:00 (6) Return to Toyooka travel time and dismiss around 15:15 * Normally, the plan is to start in the afternoon, but please contact us if you would like to start in the morning. ■ About the plan 【Fruit】 We will experience and provide you with seasonal fruits in each season. If there are two or more types of fruit depending on the season, please let us know the fruit you want. [Course] This course is for beginners. Please be assured that even those who do not usually ride bicycles will have a guide. Basically, it is a plan to be done according to the above schedule. If you would like to extend your cycling, you can do so by paying an additional fee Use rental bicycle. [Bicycle] Use e-bikes (electrically power assisted bicycles). (There are no electrically power assisted bicycles for children.) ） In addition, small children who cannot ride a bicycle can rent a carrier car. (There are weight restrictions, etc.) ） Click here for a list of rental bikes ・《E-BIKE》 ・《Kids' Bikes and Carrier Cars》 【Rental equipment】 ・Helmet, gloves, saddle cover, hem band, locker ・Shower (extra Fee) 【Clothing】 ・Comfortable clothes and shoes that are easy to move around in ■ Inquiries Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 (9:00~18:00)

◆ Vegetable harvesting experience ◆ You can harvest a bag full of seasonal vegetables in each season. Harvested vegetables can be eaten in the field. It is a great experience plan that allows you to taste the deliciousness of freshly picked. [ Details ] *Currently accepting reservations* Priority is given to reservations. Same-day reservations are also available. Please contact us by Phone. ■ Duration 　●Early July ~ Late January (Light rain) ■ Reception hours and time required 　●Reception hours: 10:00~14:00 - Time required: about 1 hour =Notes= ・Please check in at least 10 minutes before the reservation time. ・Please note that if you are late for the reservation time, we may not be able to guide you. ■ Fee (tax included) Entrance fee + vegetable harvesting experience fee (1) Admission fee Adult (15 years old and over) 300 yen per person * Free for junior high school students and younger (2) Vegetable picking experience fee Use from 1 bag per regular car (up to 10 passengers) or mini car (up to 4 passengers). ●[Small bag] 500 yen　 ●[Medium bag] 1,000 yen　 ●[Large bag] 1,500 yen (Refer to bag size: Plastic shopping bag S, M, LL) For vegetables that can be harvested, please see [About vegetables]. =Notes= ・We have 2~3 kinds of vegetables to harvest, but the harvest time may be shifted due to weather and other circumstances. ・Please note that it is not possible to specify the vegetables to be harvested. ・ Harvested vegetables will be announced at the reception on the day. ■ About large vegetables (extra fee) Fee will be charged for large vegetables that do not fit in the bag. Fee will be announced at the reception on the day. Fee for vegetables will be settled separately at the farm, so please prepare change. Large vegetables = Chinese cabbage, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Watermelon The above large vegetables will be announced at the market price. ■ Vegetable grilling kit (tax included) You can sample the harvested vegetables in the field. (Use time: about 1 hour per group) 1 set 1,000 yen =CONTENTS= Outdoor gas stove / cutting board / kitchen knife / seasoning such as salt and pepper / chopsticks / plates for the number of people / garbage bag =Notes= ・ It will be a vegetable grilling kit for tasting. No other food items are allowed. ・There is no drinking water on the farm. (Please prepare it yourself.) ） ・Water for hand washing is available. ・Please be sure to take your trash home with you. ・ Drinking alcohol at the farm and Other food brought in are prohibited. ■ Flow of the day (1) Reception (Toyooka travel time) / Payment (advance payment) (2) Move to the farm (3) Vegetable harvesting experience (vegetable grilling experience if desired) (4) Local dissolution =Notes= ・All transportation will be by private vehicle. ・ If you wish to purchase additional items at the farm, we will only accept cash payment at the farm. ■ What to bring ・Shoes or boots that can get dirty ・Harvesting gloves (work gloves, etc.) ・Towels ・Drinks ・Raincoat (in case of rain) * Use both hands for harvesting. It is not possible to harvest while holding an umbrella. ■Other ・There is no restroom (toilet) on the farm. Thank you for your understanding. ・ Please park according to the instructions of the staff when parking at the farm. ・ If it is judged that the vegetable harvesting experience is difficult due to various circumstances of garden management, we may cancel it without permission. ■Meeting place and inquiries Toyooka Travel Time (Toyooka Tourism Association) Business hours: 9:00~18:00 〒399-3202 Nagano Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407 TEL：0265-49-3395 Email:toyotabi@nagano-toyooka.jp　　　 【 About vegetables 】 List of vegetables harvested by season Use is not available from January ~ May because there are few vegetables that can be harvested. Cultivation varieties change depending on the weather of the year, so it is not possible to specify which vegetables to harvest. For actual cultivation conditions, please contact Toyooka Travel Time directly. ■ Summer (June ~ August) Lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumber, green peppers, zucchini, okra Eggplant, corn, potato, onion, radish, carrot, parsley, shiso, watermelon ■ Autumn (September ~ November) Cucumber, Green peppers, zucchini, okra, eggplant, pumpkin, spinach, komatsuna, bok choy Lettuce, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Sweet Potato, Radish, Chinese cabbage, Green onion ■ Winter (December) Chinese cabbage, green onion, carrot, Gensuke turnip, spinach, komatsuna, bok choy (Gensuke turnip is a pickled vegetable that is popular in Minami Shinshu.) ） 【 How to make a reservation 】 Same-day guidance is also possible, but reservations will take precedence. We may not be able to guide you on the day, so we recommend that you make a reservation in advance. ■ Phone reservation 0265-49-3395 (Reception hours 9:00~18:00) ■ WEB Reservation Vegetable picking web reservation page ■ Cancellation fee There is no cancellation fee. Please be sure to contact us by the time of the day.

◆ Sports Bike Rental Bicycle ◆ Easily rent a sports bike! Why don't you go around Toyooka Village, which is rich in nature, by bicycle? We offer a wide range of models so that even those who have never ridden a sports bike can easily experience sports cycles. There is also a guided course, so please contact us. ■ Implementation of a great campaign where you can enjoy rental bicycles and taste hunting! !! If you make a reservation for [Vegetable Picking] or [Peach Picking] together with a rental bicycle, the rental cycle Fee will be 50% off. For details of taste hunting, please check each detail page on the "Toyooka Travel Time" Home page. Reservations can also be made from the Home page. When you make a reservation for a rental bicycle, please write in the "Comments" column that you are making a reservation for taste hunting. List of rental bikes Cross Bikes ■Suitable height: 150~180 centimeters (3 sizes available) ■ Famous Italian brand "Coronago" ■ Stylish design and luxury * Number of units that can be reserved: 3 (first-come, first-served basis) Road bike ■Suitable height: 155~175 centimeters (M size) ■ Disc brakes ■ It is a frame design that is safe for beginners * Number of units that can be reserved: 1 (first-come, first-served basis) Mountain biking ■Suitable height: 130~145 centimeters ■ The tire width is thick, so you can ride with confidence even on bumpy roads. ■ Disc brakes are adopted. A size that is easy for women to ride * Number of units that can be reserved: 2 (first-come, first-served basis) Cyclocross Bikes ■Suitable height: 155~175 centimeters (M size) ■ Authentic cyclocross bike ■ If you would like to try it out, please let us know. * Number of units that can be reserved: 1 (first-come, first-served basis) Gravel Bikes ■Suitable height: 145~170 centimeters (S size) ■ The tire width is thick, so you can ride with confidence even on bumpy roads. ■ Transmissions and brakes are a higher grade of Shimano * Number of units that can be reserved: 1 (first-come, first-served basis) Reservations are accepted on the "Toyooka Travel Time" Home page or by Phone. Use bicycles may not be available due to reservation status or event participation. For details, please check the [Bicycle Rental Calendar]. 【Inquiry】 〒399-3202 12407 Kumashiro, Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro, Nagano Prefecture Toyooka Tourism Association and Yooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 （9：00～18：00）

[In the Ihama area of Minami-Izu Town, "Margaret Hunting Garden" starts on March 27] ⁡⁡ The picking of Margaret, which is also the flower of the town, begins. ⁡ Please ?? ♀️ stop by during your spring break trip or drive ⁡⁡ ❁March 27, 2024 (Wednesday) ~ End as soon as it runs out ❁ 9 ~ 15 o'clock (canceled in case of rain) ❁ Free (free up to 10 bottles per person) ❁Near Ihama Fishing Port, banner is a landmark ? It takes about 1 hour by car from Shimoda Station ? The route bus to Ihama takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes * The number of buses is "considerably" small, I ⚠ recommend a car! * Scissors are available for rent. * If Margaret is lost, it may end early. ⁡⁡ 【Contact】 Ihama Flower Association TEL: 090-3384-6701 (Contact: Saito) * Please make inquiries during the day. ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ? Please. We have set up a donation box to continue next year and beyond. ⁡ Thank you for your cooperation. ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡

◆ E-BIKE Rental Bicycle ◆ RENT AN E-BIKE AND ENJOY CYCLING. E-bikes are easier to pedal and Slope more naturally than traditional e-bikes! With an e-bike, you can fully enjoy the scenery in a sense of openness. There is also a guided course, so please contact us. ■ Implementation of a great campaign where you can enjoy rental bicycles and taste hunting! !! If you make a reservation for [Vegetable Picking] or [Peach Picking] together with a rental bicycle, the rental cycle Fee will be 50% off. For details of taste hunting, please check each detail page on the "Toyooka Travel Time" Home page. Reservations can also be made from the Home page. When you make a reservation for a rental bicycle, please write in the "Comments" column that you are making a reservation for taste hunting. eBIG.SEVEN M size ■Suitable height: 155~175 centimeters ■ Body weight: about 20kg ■ Equipped with a powerful motor that does not make you feel heavy * Number of units that can be reserved: 5 ePASSPORT CC 400 EQ Size S ■Suitable height: 160~175 centimeters ■ You can put a basket or bag on the loading platform. ■ Since it is a city riding type, it is easy to get on and off * Number of units that can be reserved: 2 ePASSPORT CC 400 EQ XS size ■Suitable height: 150~165 centimeters ■ It is a small size recommended for women ■ It's a stylish bicycle, so it's definitely Instagrammable. * Number of units that can be reserved: 3 Reservations are accepted on the "Toyooka Travel Time" Home page or by Phone. Use bicycles may not be available due to reservation status or event participation. For details, please check the [Bicycle Rental Calendar]. 【Inquiry】 〒399-3202 12407 Kumashiro, Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro, Nagano Prefecture Toyooka Tourism Association and Yooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 （9：00～18：00）

◆2024 Picking bamboo shoots◆ You can harvest "Bamboo shoots" that make you feel the arrival of Spring. It's okay for beginners! The farmer will teach you how to dig carefully from scratch. It is a widely maintained bamboo forest, so even children can enjoy it with confidence. Bamboo shoot is Mengshu bamboo, a type of bamboo that grows wild only in the southern part of Nagano Prefecture. Magnificent Bamboo shoot! One swing aimed at the root! The Bamboo shoots you pick can be made into "Grilled Bamboo Shoots" if you wish. Toyooka Travel Time Parking Lot Grilled Bamboo Shoot Venue Dive the freshly harvested Bamboo shoots into bamboo charcoal with the skin! Pour bamboo charcoal made by burning bamboo, the heat source of the foot bath! Baked in 15~20 minutes!! It will be steamed and grilled with a nice feeling. It smells sweet, like roasted corn! A part of the tip of the ear can be enjoyed deliciously! [ Details ] By reservation only. Depending on the reservation status, same-day reception is also possible. Please contact us by Phone. ■ Start accepting reservations April 6 (Sat) 9:00~ * Depending on the occurrence of Bamboo shoots, the reception period may also change. Thank you for your understanding. Fertilizer costs are soaring, and the aging of the garden owner has made it difficult to maintain and manage the garden. Therefore, in order to secure labor costs and maintenance and management costs for the park, we have introduced an admission fee from FY2023. For details, please see the item "Admission fee + Bamboo shoot harvest Fee". ■ Duration April 17 (Wed) ~ May 6 (Mon) Rain or shine * Bamboo shoot may change from the above schedule depending on the growth situation. ■ Reservation time 4 times a day ①9：00 ②10：30 ③13：00 ④14：30 =Notes= The owner will pick you up at each reserved time. (Follow the owner's car to the park by private car.) ） Please check in at least 10 minutes before your appointment time. Please note that if you are late for your appointment, we may not be able to guide you. ■ Admission fee + Bamboo shoot harvest Fee (tax included) ● Admission fee: 300 yen per person (junior high school students and older) It fluctuates as follows depending on the harvest amount of one ordinary car (light vehicle). ・ Bamboo shoot Harvest 10 kg or more → 《Admission fee 0 yen》 ・ Bamboo shoot 5kg~10kg harvest → 《Admission fee 100 yen》 For details, please see the [Admission Fee Table]. - Bamboo shoot: 450 yen / kg One harvest bag will be distributed at the reception for each ordinary car (light vehicle). ■ About the harvest bag One harvest bag will be distributed per group. Bamboo shoots will be distributed at the park only if the bags are full in the park and cannot fit them. Bamboo shoots to take home separately, please ask the reception desk at the time of payment. It is sold for 50 yen per bag. ■ About rice bran One bag of rice bran is distributed for each harvest bag. (One bag of rice bran can be drilled for about 15 kg.) ） If there is more than 15 kg at the time of weighing, we will distribute additional items. (1 bag per 15 kg) Bamboo shoots are divided and taken home, and if you want two or more rice bran, please ask the reception desk at the time of payment. It is sold for 50 yen per bag. ■ Domestic Travel Insurance You can join at your discretion. Use it at the time of reception. 500 yen per person (tax included) ■ For those who come with 2 or more private cars One regular car (up to 10 passengers) and one mini car (up to 4 passengers) will be settled as one set. Use the car should be kept in the parking lot during the Toyooka travel time. Please check here for payment methods. ■ What to bring/clothing ・Work gloves ・Shoes that can get dirty, such as rubber boots ・Clothes that are easy to move around in ・Rain gear (in case of rain) ・ Bag for separating Bamboo shoots (only if necessary) ■ Grilled Bamboo shoot (wisher) We offer a service that allows you to make harvested Bamboo shoots into grilled Bamboo shoots during "Toyooka Travel Time". If you wish, please harvest small Bamboo shoots for grilled Bamboo Shoots in addition to the Bamboo Shoots you take home. We are preparing bamboo charcoal during the travel time, so if you throw it into the charcoal with the skin on, it will be steamed for 15 ~ 20 minutes and it will be ready. Freshly picked Bamboo shoots have little egg at the tip, and you can eat them as they are if they are baked without removing the scum. Use of the bamboo charcoal stove is free, so please give it a try. Bamboo shoots become more eggy about an hour after harvesting. Even if you take it home and grill it with bamboo shoots, it is not something that you can eat because the egg taste becomes stronger. Please enjoy the freshly picked grilled bamboo shoots that can only be made here. ■Meeting place and inquiries Toyooka Travel Time (Toyooka Tourism Association) Business hours: 9:00~18:00 〒399-3202 Nagano Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407 TEL：0265-49-3395 ■ How to make a reservation Reservation acceptance starts: April 6 (Sat) 9:00~ Please wait for a while until the reception starts. ●Phone reservation 0265-49-3395 (Reception hours 9:00~18:00)

God of Mt. Fuji　 Kosei Maeda Written by Konohana Sakuya Hime

God of Mt. Fuji　 Kosei Maeda Written by Konohana Sakuya Hime