Sagami Kokunomachi Festival (Sagami Kokunomachi) Sunday, May 5 — 9:30 AM Held at Kamisorizan in Oiso Town and other sites The Sagami Kokunomachi Festival brings together six shrines from the old Sagami Province, designated as an intangible folk cultural property of the prefecture Each shrine’s mikoshi will parade toward Kamisorizan At noon, the representative ritual called the "Za Mondō" will take place Ichinomiya: Samukawa Shrine (Samukawa Town) Ninomiya: Kawakusu Shrine (Ninomiya Town) Sannomiya: Hibita Shrine (Isehara City) — departs at 10:20 AM Yoninomiya: Maedori Shrine (Hiratsuka) Ikoku-Issha: Hiratsuka Hachimangu (Hiratsuka) Sosha: Rokasho Shrine (Oiso Town) Parking is limited; please use public transportation From Oiso Station, take a 10-minute bus, get off at Oiso Prince Hotel, then a 10-minute walk Note: Partial road closures around Aishinba (Oyaba) and Kamisorizan 9:00 AM–6:00 PM For details, please see the Rokasho Shrine website.

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Cafe LOAFER". ・6 minutes walk from Kawazu Station We offer our signature pasta made with homemade bacon. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Cafe LOAFER 【Address】Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 419-3 Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-34-0629 【Business hours】11:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Sundays 【Parking lot】Yes

Long time no see. I would like to introduce ^^/ a park called Hangankan Forest Park in Niikappu, which is recommended for the coming season The Judge's Forest Park is a large rock wall with a vast site area of about 66 hectares. ●Campsite ●Field Athletic ● A promenade where you can stroll through the primeval forest of broad-leaved trees ● Plantain trillium growing in large clusters around May --Judge's Cape where you can overlook the endless Pacific Ocean and urban areas and so on! The name "Judge's Palace" was given based on the following legend: "There is a sad legend that about 800 years ago, Judge Minamoto Kuro Yoshitsune fled the persecution of his brother Yoritomo and fled to the land of Ezo, built a mansion in this critical place, and rested himself, and there is a sad legend that Pirikamenoko, who fell in love with Yoshitsune, left the world against the opposition of his parents and threw himself from here." Judge's Pavilion = It means the place where Judge Yoshitsune Minamoto Kuro built the building. It is also said that "in the 9th year of Kanbun, the hero of Shibechari, Shakshine, left a sad story of being murdered, and at the end of the Edo period, the shogunate's meeting place was located." It's romantic to think that a historical figure might have stood in the same place. It takes about 40 minutes to go around the promenade, but you can take a walk or do a trail run while admiring the precious flowers and wild birds that live in the untouched nature. At the end of the promenade, Cape Judge, where you can overlook the endless Pacific Ocean and the urban area of Niikappu, is a must-visit spot. The Sunset over the Pacific Ocean seen from Cape Judge is one of the best views in Hidaka! The powerful orange color of the Sunset is powerful and sinks into the sea! ^^ I think you can feel the splendor of nature that cannot be created by man-made objects, such as the speed of the passage and the gradation of orange and the darkness of the night. By the way, at Niikappu Hot spring Hotel Hills in the town, you can enjoy the spectacular view while taking an open-air bath! ^^! It is also recommended to play or take a walk in the Judge's Palace Forest Park, and then go into the Hot spring to sweat it out and watch the Sunset go down *^^* 【Judge's Pavilion Forest Park】 Address: Niikappu Takae along National Route 235. About 3 minutes by car from the Roadside Station. ） Opening hours: The park is open 24 hours a day, all year round campgrounds are open from late April ~ end of October 《Inquiry》 Town planning group, Planning Division Phone: 0146-47-2498 0146-47-2193 for campsites E-mail:teijyu@niikappu.jp

Isehara Daijingu Wakaba Festival — Held in light rain Sunday, May 5 (Children’s Day) 10:00 AM–around 2:00 PM The Wakaba Festival is held with the wish that children will grow strong like young bamboo shoots. * Children’s Health Prayer Ceremony (on the plaza in front of the kagura stage) A prayer at the shrine for children’s safe growth. Time changed from 10:00 to 11:00 since last year. Please note this ceremony is held only once at 11:00. * Bamboo Toy Making 10:30 AM–around 2:00 PM Try making nostalgic bamboo toys such as bamboo helicopters, bamboo flutes, and roly-poly dolls. * The flea market held before the COVID-19 pandemic and the semi-kite painting experience will not be held. Carp streamers will also be flown, and food and game stalls will be set up. Contact: Isehara Daijingu Shrine Office (0463-96-1611)

It is Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. The castle tower is thought to have been built in Bunroku 2~3 1593~4, and is the oldest existing five-story and six-story castle tower in Japan, and is designated as a national treasure along with Himeji Castle, Hikone Castle, Inuyama Castle, and Matsue Castle. It is a famous castle with a history that has overcome many dangers.

It's been 30 years since that day. We will continue to convey the requiem and hope that we will never forget. Luminarie Kobe, I think this is also a place to tell the history of Japan #History #Photo Contest

Sacred place, Saiba Ontake This sacred site, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, is located in a natural environment full of lush trees, and is said to be the place where the highest ranking priestess of the Ryukyu Kingdom prayed for the nation. Originally, it was a sanctuary where men were forbidden, and it is said that some places of worship in Saiba Ontake were given the same names as the rooms in Shuri Castle, which shows the roles of male and female societies that form the two sides of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and the strength of their ties. The location of this photo is the innermost place of worship "Sangui", which exists further back in the triangular space created by two huge boulders. On this day, it was raining and windy strongly, but the weather improved on the way, and by the time we arrived at Sankori, the sun was shining brightly. The light is so strong that the sunlight filtering through the trees creates a clear contrast pattern on the ground. As the sea breeze shook the trees, a strong light flew into the viewfinder, but I didn't care. Flares, ghosts, and large glows, usually NG as photos. But this is a sanctuary. I felt that my heart was shaken by the overflow of light. The photographs, which should have been unusual, were engraved as vivid memories.

The Yomeimon Gate at the Nikko Tosho-gu shrine. We arrived towards the closing time of this shrine and yet this gate made me stand and stare at the gorgeous detail of the artist's work. Very symbolic of the beautiful Japanese history. The cherry on the cake was that beyond this gate, we could walk up to the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, someone who I admire and had read about so much before arriving in Japan.

Tsuchizu Shrine in Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture, the white Torii shrine gate gate and snow are very beautiful. I always come to Tsuchizu Shrine, which is famous for its children's gods, to pray for the growth of children.

2024-04-26 Goryokaku in full bloom I didn't make it in time for the Spring Photocon, but Goryokaku has great significance from the perspective of Japanese history, so I will apply here. This is Goryokaku in full bloom of cherry blossoms taken from Goryokaku Tower with a 17mm lens. Initially, the expected full bloom date was 4/27. 4/26 Moved → Tokyo to Hakodate Photo taken on 4/27 4/28 Returned to Tokyo I had secured a bullet train and an inn according to the schedule, but the expected date of full bloom was getting earlier and earlier ' ∀' I forcibly took a picture on 4/26 when the Shinkansen flight on 4/26, which was just scheduled for a moving day, was brought forward and kept in full bloom w Goryokaku, the site of the last fierce battle of the Boshin War, has great historical value as a Western-style bastion in Japan. At this time of year, it also shows a special scenery.

*Cycling Guide Tour* ~Fruit Sweets Plan~ Guided cycling 🚲 and Strawberry picking 🍓 Fun strawberries as freshly made sweets at the restaurant "Cafe & Dining en" in the village!

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. Seasonal moeki-colored sea bream lottery.

This is the Shinshu Nagawacho Tourism Association. Nice to meet you! Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture, lies in central Nagano with abundant nature and a living history. ◇ History of Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture When the Nakasendo route linking Edo and Kyoto ran through the area in the Edo period, Nagawacho hosted two post towns, Nagakubo-juku and Wada-juku, whose traces remain as tourist spots today. ・Nakasendo: 28th Station Wada-juku Located at the foot of Wada Pass, a difficult section with about an 800-meter elevation change on the Nakasendo, many travelers rested and restored their energy here. The nationally designated historic sites Wada-juku Main Camp, Rekishi no Michi Shiryokan Kawachiya, and Daikokuya stand side by side, letting you feel the atmosphere of the Edo period. ・Nakasendo: 17th Station Nagakubo-juku In the Edo period there were 43 inns, making it the second largest of the 26 post towns in Shinano. Hoshikuso Pass in Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture, has been a source of obsidian for ages, and many people lived there. Hard, easily worked obsidian served as material for stone tools for some 30,000 years. ◇ Attractions in Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture◇ ・Utsukushigahara Highlands This lava plateau centers on Mt. Ogatou at 2,034 meters and offers sweeping views of Mount Fuji, Yatsugatake, and the Northern Alps. You can also see peaceful scenes of cows grazing on Utsukushigahara. The evacuation tower called the Tower of Beauty, placed in the highlands' center to ring a bell and protect climbers when fog forms, has become a symbol of Utsukushigahara. ・Roadside Station Marumero No Eki Nagato A recommended spot for buying souvenirs, offering fresh local vegetables and specialties. In June 2020 a direct-sales shop with an Edo-period–style exterior, Marche Kokuyo, opened. ・Kokuyo Water Near the tollgate of the Wada Pass toll road, the famous water plaza springs from bedrock filtered through obsidian. It is listed among Shinshu’s 37 Famous Waters. ・Nagato Hot Spring Yasuragi no Yu This day‑use hot spring facility adjacent to Roadside Station Marumero No Eki Nagato features a sodium sulfate spring, one of Japan’s three renowned “beauty” spring types. There is an open‑air bath and a source‑flowing “kama bath.” ・Wadashuku Onsen Fureai no Yu A day‑use hot spring located within the vast sports park Yuyu Park. The spring quality is calcium–sodium sulfate. From the azumaya‑style open‑air bath you can enjoy seasonal scenery. ・Obsidian Experience Museum Excavation results are presented clearly through actual stone tools, animations, and models. ・Hoshikuso-kan Obsidian Mine Exhibition Room Projection mapping directly onto strata illustrates Jomon‑period obsidian mining revealed by excavations, making the process easy to understand. ※Visitors must register at the Obsidian Experience Museum before entering. ・Blanche Takayama Ski Resort A skier‑only resort boasting an 80% clear‑sky rate. With a variety of runs, it’s a ski area families can enjoy. ※The 2023–2024 season ended on March 31. ◇ Events in Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture◇ ・Otaya Festival An annual festival held around January at Furumachi Toyoke Grand Shrine. Five floats are dedicated within the town. ・Wada-juku Post Town Festival A festival during the Obon period that recreates the history and culture of Wada-juku, drawing many visitors. At night lanterns light the post town. ◇ Local specialties and products of Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture Local specialties include Dattan‑soba and deep‑fried rainbow trout. These products, nurtured by Nagawacho’s rich nature, delight many visitors with their fresh flavors. ◇ Enjoy your visit to Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture Nagawacho welcomes you with abundant nature and streets where the atmosphere of the Edo period remains. We will share recommended information to help you fully enjoy your trip to Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture, so please follow us. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Hello, this is 💁 ♀️ the Otsuki Station Tourist Information Center Rainy weekdays during Golden Week, In front of Otsuki Station, a relaxing time is streaming 😌 You will not be able to go sightseeing outside, It's often unfortunate that you can't see Mt. Fuji. Because it's a rainy day, it's ☔️ nice to be able to enjoy the scenery in a different way from your feet or indoors Receiving a lot of agricultural products despite the 🥬 rain Popular bamboo shoots with scum removal treatment, snap peas, watercress, leaf lettuce, etc., Green vegetables are also arriving ✨ one after another The size of the leaves is getting bigger, and I feel 😌 that it is getting warmer Implementation also sells crepes and bento boxes in front of Otsuki 🍱 Station It's raining, but please stop by 🎶 Otsuki Station

We offer electric mamachari and electric cross-bike models, as well as standard cross and mountain bike rental options🚲✨ You can easily explore the sightseeing spots around Tokachigawa Onsen🏞️ You can also enjoy riding to popular Otofuke attractions like Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden and the White Birch Avenue by bike☀️ Guests staying with us receive special discounted rental rates🉐, and we look forward to welcoming your use☺️ ・Rental hours: 9:00–17:00 ・Please return bikes by 18:00 - The Tokachigawa Onsen Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals from April 27 to October 31. In addition to sights around Tokachigawa Onsen, you can ride to popular Otofuke spots such as Ryugetsu and the White Birch Avenue☀️ We sincerely look forward to your visit!

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 inn I would like to introduce this time is "Matsushitatei". ・ Meals are "hand-made soba noodles" made by making homemade flour from domestic Soba seeds in a stone mill, Soba creative dishes, and the fruits of the mountains and sea. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Matsushita-tei 【Address: Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 703-23, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-34-2558 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. 【Total number of rooms】2 rooms 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】4 cars

I went to photograph the waterfall, but I couldn't help but be fascinated. The moss and greenery that are densely attached to the entire tree are easy on the eyes and soothing.

Misaki Town, Miura City, Kanagawa "Araihama Coast" I stopped by when I went to Yokosuka. Coast carved by wave erosion It was like a demon's washboard. The sunset was just falling, and the scenery was very fantastic. I was very impressed.

It is the morning of the Koza River in Wakayama Prefecture. It was a quiet time with fresh greenery and morning haze.

[Forest Park Reopening] The forest park that underwent renovations last year finally reopened on Monday, April 29!! To celebrate the reopening, we will hold events through Monday, May 6, the final day of Golden Week. On the opening day, playground equipment will be free to use all day, and kitchen cars will appear from Friday, May 3 to Monday, May 6. Also… On Friday, May 3 we will hold the Go! Anpanman Show! There will be two performances, at 11:00 and 14:00. For more details, please contact the numbers below. We look forward to welcoming many visitors. *Contact* Tourist information center Satoyume: 0158-85-7125 Nishiokoppe Village Office, Industry and Construction Division, Forestry and Commerce Section: 0158-87-2111 Note: The campground is scheduled to open in early June. #Anpanman Show #Kitchen cars #Candy-sculpting #Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Park #Reopening #Golden Week #Events will also be held at Kimu and Kamu!

Himeji Castle 🏯 illuminated by the morning sun This is Himeji Castle in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture It has a history of more than 400 years and was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2003 Heisei 15. As soon as you leave Himeji Station, Himeji Castle is waiting for you in front of you 😊

This is a photo of my nephew and Spring Sanpaku. Umami Hills Park in Nara is full of flowers and is recommended for photography!

Photographed 4/11/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River.

A staircase overlooking the five-story pagoda in Miyajima, Hatsukaichi. Beautiful cherry blossoms are blooming and there is a sense of 🌸 atmosphere

"Koi Castle, Hiroshima Castle" in Hiroshima City Surrounded by cherry blossom trees, you can see a beautiful view in Spring

"Koi Castle, Hiroshima Castle" in Hiroshima City Surrounded by cherry blossom trees, you can see a beautiful view in Spring

The other day, Hiroshima Prefecture ranked first as a "famous place for cherry blossoms" in an online article One piece facing the large Torii shrine gate gate of Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima with cherry blossoms.

It is a row of cherry blossom trees in Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The cherry blossoms were beautiful.

Excursions where you can't go too far due to illness

"Flower Temple" Choukokuji Temple Sakurai City, Nara Choukokuji Temple