Koshiro Toda Picture Book Museum Picture book museum with the theme of "coexistence with nature" Nestled in a quiet villa area in Atami City, the Koshiro Toda Picture Book Museum is based on the theme of "coexistence with nature," and Koshiro Toda, a well-known picture book author, designed everything from buildings to gardens to express the world view of picture books. There are many works on display, including original drawings of picture books that Mr. Toda has drawn so far, educational picture books, creative picture books, and picture books that have been adapted from masterpieces such as Osamu Dazai's "Run Melos". You can spend a relaxing time looking at the picture books on the lawn, enjoying the sounds of birds and the scenery of the four seasons. The attached café also offers spectacular views of the sea and mountains. It is a place where the nature of Atami and the thoughts of "Todakoshiro" have become one. Address: 〒413-0101 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Kamitaga 1055-30 Nature Village Phone number: 0557-67-1107 Access: About 20~30 minutes by taxi from JR Atami Station *Please note that there is no taxi waiting at JR Izutaga Station. Business hours: 10:00~16:30 (Admission until 16:00) Closed: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday *Open on public holidays (open all year during the year-end and New Year holidays, Golden Week, and summer) Price: 800 yen for adults, 400 yen for elementary school students and younger, free for children under 3 years old Parking: 10 cars (free)

Atami Yamaguchi Museum of Art The Atami Yamaguchi Museum of Art opened in Atami City in December 2020. It has a large collection of works by famous artists such as Renoir, Picasso, and Taro Okamoto. In addition to allowing customers to enter the museum, various initiatives are being made. ・ 1 drink included in the admission fee (you can choose matcha in the vessel of a human national treasure artist) ・ Mug painting experience is included in the admission fee (you can take it home in about 10 minutes) ・ Photography is OK (only flash NG) ・ There are works that you can actually touch (works by Taro Okamoto, etc.) ・ Two Buddha statues of nationally designated important cultural properties are on display. Address: 〒413-0014 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nagisa-cho 24-1 Phone number: 0557-27-2411 Access: About 10 minutes by bus bound for Atami Port from JR Atami Station→ get off at "Shinsui Park" → 3 minutes on foot Business hours: 10:00~16:30 (Last reception 16:00) Open open all year Admission: 1400 yen for adults, 1200 yen for high school and university students, 500 yen for junior high school students and younger (with drinks, free for preschoolers) Parking / None (Use of nearby paid P)

暖かくなって花見の季節? 海外から団体のお客様 VS 侍 抜刀術でいざ！尋常に勝負⚔ #OsakaCastle #SAMURAIHONOR Warmer weather and cherry blossom viewing season? Group visitors from overseas VS. Samurai Now it's time to use Battoujutsu (sword fighting)! A battle of wits ⚔.

Yuzen Shrine Founded in 749 (the first year of Tenpei Katsuho) God of hot water in Atami The gods told us that there was a hot spring that had the effect of eliminating diseases, and a shrine was erected to enshrine the god, and it is a shrine that protects the hot springs of Atami. In order to be grateful for the hot springs of Atami and to ensure that the veins of the springs do not cease, an annual festival is held every spring and autumn. The names of the inns dedicated to the shrine are engraved in a row, and the names of the inns that no longer exist are also lined up, and you can feel the history of modern hot spring inns. In front of the shrine, there is a large hot spring that is said to be the source of Atami Onsen, and the intermittent spring is also a famous place. Address: 〒413-0018 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Kami Lodging Town 4-12 Phone number: 0557-81-9817 Parking/None

PICA Hatsushima "PICA Hatsushima" is a resort area on the island that is developed with the theme of "island". ・ Elegant large public bath with seawater "~ Sea spring bath ~ Island hot spring" ・ "Asian Garden R-Asia" where you can enjoy hundreds of kinds of tropical plants (café restaurant and Asian shop available) ・ Camping facility with a view of the sea unique to Outlying Islands "Island Camp Villa" ・ "Sea pool" that uses seawater only in summer ・ Nature experience facility "SARUTOBI" where you can cross the top of a tree using a harness ・ 10 types of athletic "VOTAN" such as mazes and suspension bridges You can enjoy the unique experience of an "island" resort. Enjoy Asian food and tropical drinks, forget your daily life, and spend a relaxing time unique to an "island" resort. Address: 〒413-0004 Hatsushima, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture Phone number: 0557-67-2151 Access: About 15 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station bound for Atami Port and Korakuen Garden→ get off at Atami Port→ about 30 minutes by boat bound for Hatsushima→ about 10 minutes on foot from Hatsushima Port. * Business hours and use fees vary depending on each facility, so please check the official website for details

Bougainvillea Between the Onari Bridge and the Itogawa Bridge (about 180 meters) of the Itokawa River, which flows through the center of Atami City, bougainvillea is planted to cover the river. This bougainvillea blooms from May to October every year with beautiful tropical colors such as red, magenta, and purple. There is a staircase going down to the river near the Itokawa Bridge, making it a ♪ hidden photo spot The yellow "Hypericum Hidecoat" also adds color and is very nice. It peaks at the same time as jacaranda (late May ~ mid-June), so please visit here as well. < bougainvillea> A tropical shrub of the family Lycaenidae from South America (Brazil). In tropical countries, it blooms all year round, but in Japan it blooms from May ~ October. What looks like a flower is actually called a bract, and the small white thing that blooms in the center of the three bracts is a flower. The bracts have veins and are leaf-shaped. Thick meat of the bracts are thin, so they flutter in the wind. The bracts include red, white, peach, orange, yellow, and their multiple colors. Address: Ginza-cho, Chuo-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Phone number: 0557-86-6218 (Atami City Parks and Green Space Division) Access ■About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station ■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus to Atami Port Use about 10 minutes→ get off at "Ginza" → walk for a few minutes

A vegetable seller I met when I went to Wakayama Prefecture The radishes that were in my aunt's shop. The lively radishes, Auntie It seems that he drew it. Too cute! I'm relieved that it's a good Japanese scenery.

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 2/17 Night Cherry Blossom Light Up, Night Cherry Blossom Bamboo Light Photo by Otsuka Tokiya

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 2/18 (Sun) Flowering Information Overall, it is still in full bloom. * Where it blooms first, the petals are dancing with the wind.

Photographed in Oshima, Kushimoto Town, Wakayama Prefecture. Seagulls and dragonflies that come to feed the fish farm for spillage, and they are full without much effort.

It is Daimonzaka of Kumano Kodo in Wakayama Prefecture. Rain-soaked cobblestones are good. Am I the only one who thinks that rain looks good on Kumano Kodo?

This is the view from the inside of the "Shihara Cave" in the Nanki-Kumano Geopark area.

Spring is just around the corner

Kure Volcano, Hiroshima (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #Kurahashi Volcano ? 1 from ? the volcano on Kurahashi Island It is a superb view spot overlooking the 360° Seto Inland Sea. There are various climbing routes here, and there are many scenic points. I want to go again! It's a wonderful mountain that makes you think! ? ◾️ Currently, the road that can be reached near the summit is closed due to falling rocks, and you will have to climb from the middle of the mountain. It takes about 40 minutes from the road and about 1 hour from the mountain trail, but I definitely recommend the mountain trail! (The stairs are a little tough, but...) ?

Kaiomaru Park, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture The Kaio Maru just after the sunset was beautiful

【大阪城 梅林公園】 2024年2/16 現在 開花情報：中咲きが咲いてるなぁ samuraihonor.com Osaka Castle Umegorin Park As of 2/16/2024 Flowering information: I see the middle blooms are blooming.

In the midst of the lack of snow, snow was carried from the mountains to the side of the kamakura. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the local people for their hard work and hospitality. It is a snow festival that I hope will continue for future generations.

Aqua was ? eating salmon while lying down

First solo trip to Kyoto! It was a weekday morning, so there were few people and I was able to take a beautiful picture!

Sunny weather in winter Lake Nakazenji in Nikko was dyed a dark blue. It shows a different look depending on the season and time of day. It is a fascinating attraction that will not let you get bored no matter how many times you visit.

Matsukawa, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture The pink of the cherry blossoms and the red of the sightseeing boat were beautiful, and I thought it was wonderful that all the people on the sightseeing boat were looking at the cherry blossoms.

Ocean Spa Fuua Overlooking Sagami Nada, one of the largest day-trip hot spring facilities in Atami, "Ocean Spa Fuua". At Japan's largest open-air hot spring with a total length of about 25 meters, where you can enjoy the feeling of floating as if the sea and sky are one, you can enjoy the blue sky and sparkling Sagami Nada during the day, and the sparkling night view of Atami City at night. The "Atami Living", a fulfilling relaxing space with various healing and tastes under the theme of "seaside villa life", has 8 types of lounges and terraces, as well as a bedrock bath, a café, and treatments & beauty. Among them, the spacious Ocean Lounge with high ceilings is a popular area where you can relax while looking at the sea in front of you. In addition, the hot sleep bath Torukka has a special sofa and the scent of natural aromas that invite the finest healing in the moonlight. There is also a restaurant next to the restaurant where you can enjoy a resort-like menu, and we promise you a relaxing time to forget your daily life both physically and mentally. * Use by guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (20 years old or older). ※ Use for children aged 4 ~ elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian of the same sex, and mixed bathing is not allowed. In addition, some facilities cannot be used for safety management. * For safety reasons, children aged 0~3 years old are not allowed to enter. * The "open-air standing hot spring" is not Use for customers with a height of less than 135 cm. * Admission may be restricted depending on the congestion situation. * Business conditions are subject to change, please check the official Home page of "Ocean Spa Fuua" for details. Address: 〒413-8626 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Wadahama Minami-cho 10-1 Phone number: 0557-82-0123 Access/ 　■ About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Atami Station 　■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for "Atami Port / Korakuen" for 10 minutes → get off at the last stop. Business hours: 10:00~22:00 (Last admission 21:00) Closed/Not opens Price (including consumption tax) < Basic fee> 3080 yen for adults, 2310 yen for children < After 5 Fee (admission after 17:00) > 2310 yen for adults, 1760 yen for children * A separate bathing tax of 150 yen will be charged only for adults. * On Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and certain days, an additional fee (330 yen for adults and 220 yen for children) will be added. * Please check the official page for specific dates. Parking lot: 230 cars

Masahiro Sawada Memorial Museum of Art It is a museum that collects representative works of Masahiro Sawada, a recipient of the Order of Culture from Atami, and exhibits works of art that span all fields such as paintings, inks, ceramics, prints, and calligraphy, as well as many wood carvings. It is popular that if you hold hands under the stained glass "Hiten" on the ceiling of the entrance, you will be happy forever. The "flying sky" reflected in the red granite floor is also beautiful, and you can enjoy the stained glass both overhead and underfoot. ●Masahiro Sawada(1894~1988) Real name, Torayoshi. Recipient of the Order of Culture, Honorary Citizen of Atami City. Growing up on the seaside of Atami, he aspired to become a sculptor at the age of 19 and studied under Yamamoto Zuun, a younger brother of Koun Takamura. Until his death at the age of 93, he created many wood carvings, paintings, ceramics, prints, calligraphy, and other works of art in a variety of artistic fields. His works, which are powerful, full of life and poetry, speak a lot of romance to people's hearts. Address: 〒413-0032 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Ume Plum Sono-cho 9-46 (next to Atami Ume Plum Garden) Phone number: 0557-81-9211 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Ainohara for about 15 minutes → get off at the Sawada Memorial Museum of Art. Business hours/9:00~16:30 Closed on Mondays (open on public holidays) Price: Adults 380 yen (250 yen for groups), junior high and high school students 250 yen (120 yen for groups), elementary school students and younger free Parking lot / 10 cars (free) * Parking is not possible during the Ume Plum Festival

Himenosawa Park Himenosawa Park, a famous flower spot in Atami, is full of seasonal flowers! It is a natural park where you can enjoy full-fledged athletics. There are about 600 species of plants that can be found in the park. In an environment like a botanical garden, a variety of flowers are in bloom, from flowering trees such as azaleas to wildflowers. (The photo shows the azalea flowering in late April ~ early May) It takes about one and a half hours from Himenosawa Park, and you can also trek to Jukoku Pass while enjoying nature. "No matter when you visit, you will be greeted by flowers" Please enjoy the impressive flower scenery to your heart's content. Address: 〒413-0002 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Izuyama Himenosawa 1164 Phone number: 0557-83-5301 (Himenosawa Park Management Office) Access: About 30 minutes by bus bound for Motohakone from JR Atami Station→ get off at Himenosawa Park Admission: Free Parking: Free (Sazanka parking lot: 46 cars, 3 buses), etc.

Imamiya Shrine Imamiya Shrine, located in the western district of Atami, has been revered since ancient times as a shrine of wish fulfillment. The gods of the festival are the chief god of things and the chief god of the great country. It was founded very old, more than 1700 years ago, and is said to have been the reign of Emperor Hitoku. The legend of Minamoto no Yoritomo is also well known. When Minamoto no Yoritomo was exiled to Izu, when he wandered into the mountains of Atami, he prayed to the shrine under the camphor tree and was able to escape from his pursuers safely. Every year on October 19th and 20th, we hold a grand festival. Address: 〒413-0028 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Sakuracho 3-29 Phone number: 0557-81-4232 Access: About 15 minutes by bus bound for Momijigaoka from JR Atami Station→ get off at Koarashi → 3 minutes on foot Parking lot / Nearby paid P available

Marine Spa Atami At Marine Spa Atami, an all-weather health exercise facility where anyone can easily enjoy the hot springs of Atami, you can enjoy the ocean view unique to Atami. The blue sea spreads out in front of you, and not only the comfort of the hot spring itself, but also the wonderful nature that Atami is proud of will heal those who visit. It is a facility where you can enjoy the hot springs while wearing swimsuits, so families, couples, friends, etc. can have a good time together without being intimidated by men and women. Elevation difference of about 8 meters You can actively move your body on a water slide or hot spring pool, or you can relax and heal your body in a healthy hot spring bath or bathing facility. There are many ways to enjoy it. Address: 〒413-0023 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Wadahama Minami-cho 4-39 Phone number: 0557-86-2020 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port and Ajiro for about 10 minutes → get off at Marine Spa Atami (Please contact us for shuttle bus service) Business hours: 10:00~19:00 (Admission until 18:30) * During the year-end and New Year holidays and summer, business hours may change. Closed: Every Thursday (see the official page for other closed days) Price: Adults 1360 yen, elementary and junior high school students 680 yen, 3 years old ~ preschool 420 yen, under 3 years old 310 yen (see the official page for other fee settings) Parking lot: 125 cars in the adjacent municipal Wadahama parking lot (110 yen for 30 minutes: 2 hours discount if you bring your parking ticket) * Admission may be restricted during busy seasons such as summer * There is a temporary closure, so please check the official page in advance

Atami Gigi Kenban 【Dance of Flowers in Yumemachi】 A place where geisha practice rigorously, geigi kenban. The current building was completed in 1954 (Showa 29)). It was a magnificent building at the time, and it was said to be the best geisha union in the Tokai. Currently, this is the venue for the "Yumemachi no Dori Flower Dance" every Saturday and Sunday. Please enjoy professional dances that you can not usually see. It is the beauty of the way the kimono is dressed, the way it behaves, and the sighs. Address: 〒413-0015 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Chuo-cho 17-13 (along Hatsukawa) Phone number: 0557-81-3575 (Atami Gigi Kenban) Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Momijigaoka for about 10 minutes →Shimizu Town get off Date & Time: Every Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. ~ (about 30 minutes) 1 performance only Price: 2500 yen (tax included) * Free for elementary school students and younger Parking/None (there is a municipal toll P nearby) * Reservation priority * For rehearsal tours other than Saturdays and Sundays, please contact us. * There is a temporary cancellation

Jacaranda flowers Have you ever heard of Jacaranda, a member of the family Honeysuckle from South America? As you can see in the photo, it is a deciduous tree with purple flowers blooming in bunches like grapes, and the green leaves and purple flowers are very beautiful. In Atami City, there are tall trees (looking up height) and shrubs (eye level) along National Route 135 (sidewalks between East Kaigan Town "Jacaranda Promenade" ~ Nagisa Town "Shinsui Park" and in Shinsui Park). It is said that the flowering period in Japan is June, but due to the climate, it is very rare for flowers to bloom on the mainland (planted in open ground), and there were years when they did not bloom at all in Atami, and there are trees that bloom for the second time not only in June but also in September and October. Not all trees bloom when they bloom, and some years only a few bloomed. Some trees bloom a lot, some bloom only one bunch, and some don't bloom at all... How much will it bloom this season? * Bougainvillea is also in full bloom at the same time in Itokawa, so please visit it as well. [Main jacaranda planting locations and number] ● Jacaranda promenade (along Route 135, next to the sundeck) ・・・ 1 tall tree of about 10 m, 4 trees of 3 ~ 5 m, 100 shrubs of 1 ~ 2 m ●Along National Route 135 downhill (Chuo Police Box ~ Shinsui Park No. 2 Construction Zone) ・・・ 20 trees of 5~6m ●Shinsui Park 3rd Construction Zone: 1 tall tree about 2m tall around the pedestrian bridge, 5 shrubs on the slope of the Wada River Total of the above: 25 tall trees (other than shrubs), 105 shrubs [History] ・Planted a tree in July 1990 to commemorate the international sister city partnership with Cascais, Portugal (one of the green spaces in the palace) ・In 2000, trees were planted along the national highway (in front of the central police box diagonally ~ in front of the Shinsui Park event plaza) (24 trees) 　(Some have since been transplanted, others have been newly planted.) ） ・In April 2013, trees were planted in Shinsui Park No. 2 (in front of the Tourism Association) and No. 3 (3 trees in the 2nd construction zone, 2 trees in the 3rd construction zone) ・On June 1, 2013, the "Jacaranda Promenade" was completed in the Omiya green area (east side) (45 young trees were planted). ・September 2013 ~ June 2014 (Heisei 26) 2013: Maintenance (tree planting) in the Omiya green area (west side), transplantation of several trees from along the national highway ・June 2014: Completion of "Jacaranda Promenade" Address: Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City East Coast Town ~ Nagisa Town Phone number: 0557-86-6218 (Atami City Parks and Green Space Division) Access: Jacaranda promenade (Omiya pine tree) ■About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station ■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port for about 5 minutes → get off at "Omiya pine tree". Parking lot / Municipal toll P (East Parking Lot, Shinsui Park, etc.), etc.

Nishikigaura One of the scenic spots in Atami. It is a scenic spot that stretches for about 1 kilometer from the south of Uomizaki, the entrance to Izu, and the cliffs continue. (Uomizaki ~ Nishikigaura ~ Sogaura is about 2 kilometers) When the sun rises, the light shines as a dazzling five-colored light in Ura, so it came to be called "Nishikigaura" after the brocade weaving of Kyoto. It retains the remnants of the Atami Taga volcano, and legends derived from historical figures such as Minamoto no Yoritomo and Kato Kiyomasa have also been preserved. The height of the cliff is 80 meters. Strange rocks such as Kabuto Rock, Foundation Rock, Karasuhat Rock, and Benten Rock carved by rough waves are lined up, and Hatsushima and Oshima float on the sea. It is recommended to look at this superb view from the vicinity of Hotel New Akao ~ Cafe "Flower Fairy". * Entry to the Hotel New Akao "Rooftop Garden" is limited to guests staying at the hotel's lodging. Thank you for your understanding. Address: 〒413-0033 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Atami (near Hotel New Akao) Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Ajiro for about 15 minutes → get off at Nishikigaura. Parking/None

I photographed a landscape shrouded in early spring morning haze.