Ukusu Shrine - Shizuoka Prefecture Tangible Cultural Property Designation It is said that the place name of Ukusu became Ugusu after the name of the Great camphor tree, and the Precincts of this palace is wide, and a large camphor tree tree once Restrooms available it. Restrooms available at Ukusu Shrine is a hexagonal fishing lantern designated as a tangible cultural property of the prefecture, and it is a graceful and exquisite work with bronze plate castings throughout, a crest of ascending wisteria hammered out on top of the arabesque openwork in the center, and a jewel engraved on the eaves of the upper and lower rows. In recent years, Ukusu Shrine has held an event called "Wind Chime Shrine" to decorate the worship hall with 240 blue wind chimes only in the summer. ■Address 1269-1 Ukusu, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Golden Shrine - Sunset is as beautiful as golden Since ancient times, there has There are been a tradition at the Golden Shrine that if you offer pebbles to the shrine, you will fall in love. ■Address Ukusu, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Ooin Ginkgo at Yomeiji Temple - Natural Monument The Ooin Ginkgo, which stands in the Precincts of Eimeiji Temple with a momentum that rubs the sky, is a large tree designated as a natural monument of the prefecture in Showa 43. It has a large number of milky pituitary roots, a splendid shape, and is estimated to be about 540 years old. ■Address 1324 Ukusu, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Ama's Well - The well where Mr./Ms. prayed for the safety of Ama It is said that ama, whose job is to collect Amakusa called "diving," prayed for the safety of the sea, purified herself with fresh water from this well, dived into the sea, received the blessings of the sea, and when she came ashore, she yellowtailed the fresh water from the well and thanked her for the safety of the day. ■Address Ukusu Koganezaki, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Dogashima Yakushido - A small hall on the mountain side of Dogashima A wooden statue made of parquet made in the Kamakura period, a sitting statue of Yakushi Nyorai, a sitting statue Amitabha Buddha a wooden statue, a sitting statue of Shakyamuni Shakyamuni, has been enshrinement and has been designated as an important cultural property of Shizuoka Prefecture. In addition, a wood-carved cough medicine jizo with a size of about 1 m is also enshrinement, which is also considered to be a work of the Kamakura period, and some people visit it to pray for the cure of whooping cough and asthma in children. ■Address Dogashima, Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Tenno Shrine - A shrine dedicated to Susanoo no Mikoto It is a shrine located just in Yamate just off Nishina Port. Every year on July 16th, an event called "Tenno-sama's Continuous Reading" is held. Rice straw is knitted to a thickness of 20~30 and a length of 80 m and stretched over the head of the company. ■Address Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Odase Tenmangu Shrine - A shrine dedicated to the god of learning Restrooms available in a secluded place in the Nishina district, Sugawara Michima, the god of learning, is enshrined. The Precincts are small and surrounded by trees, and the stone Drum Bridge, which is difficult to cross, is interesting. ■Address Nishina-Odase, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Tofukuji Temple - The painting on the ceiling is wonderful Thereare this temple is located along the prefectural road Ito Nishi-Izu Line, in front of the clear streams of the Nishina River, behind the Yamamon Bell Tower. It was established as Tenfukuji Temple in the year of Tenfuku about 750 years ago, and was later called Tofukuji. On the ceiling of the main hall, there are Thereare 500 arhats painted with plaster by a craftsman commonly known as Nonbei Yasu Mr./Ms. at the end of the Taisho period. 【Business hours】8:30~17:00 【Regular holiday】None Restrooms available Phone number: 0558-52-0549 ■Address 24-1 Naka Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Yosano Tetsukan and Akiko's Song Monument - Japan's Representative Poet It is a song monument that two people visited to Dogashima in the early spring of 1935 Showa 10, saw the Tensodo cave, which is designated as a natural monument, and sang it. "The Cave of the Island, a boat that resembles a temple, my friend Dharma, come to the Heart Sutra" Tetsukan "The skylight of the Dogashima Tensodo cave shines and shines, I wonder if it is the rain of Spring" Akiko ■Address Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Baiwayama Mural Painting-The Beauty of Flowing Lines and Qualified Brushstrokes Restrooms available is a rock cave made by digging out a small hill on the north side of the boat pool in Nishina Sawada, Nishi-Izu Town, and in the center of the wall, the Honzon Konrin Butsudenson is engraved with iron wire drawings, the engraving lines are inked, and the yen light back is red and the characters of Mt. Shiraiwa are engraved at the top. It is not a mediocre work, and the date of production seems to be from the Kamakura period, but the author is unknown. Nowadays, you can only look through the lattice to avoid damage. ■Address Nishi-Izu Town Nishina Sawada, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Nishitenjo Highlands - A refreshing Highlands with an elevation of 750m This is a spacious meadow that you can't believe is Izu. Dairy cows graze in the clear air, the greenery of Kumazasa, the mountains of Amagi and Suruga Bay, and on a clear day, you can see the Southern Alps and Mt. Fuji. From early to mid-April, you can see the Mamekawa cherry blossoms along the roadside that goes up to the Highlands, and the mame cherry blossoms blooming all over the Highlands from mid to late April. ■Address Ukusu, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Koganezaki - Recognized as one of the 100 Strange Rock Views of Japan Koganezaki is a scenic spot known for its wonderful views of Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji, and for its beautiful rock faces that shine golden in the Sunset. The entire cape is a park, and There are Promenade, Lawn square, Observation decks, Mt. Fuji view Spot "Fujimi Hill", and the literary monument of Yukio Mishima. This golden rock surface was dyed by high-temperature hot spring water and geothermal heat, and was designated as a natural monument of Shizuoka Prefecture in 1988 Showa 63. The Strange Rock, which looks exactly like a horse's head, has recently been adored by the nickname "Horse Rock". There is also a rumor that "the person who stopped by to pray for the victory of the horse race won big"? Ema depicting horse rock is sold at "Koganesuto". ■Address 3566-7 Ukusu, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Reiwa 6 (2024), Sunday, June 30 — Nagoshi no Oharae (Summer Purification) This Shinto rite, held every June and December, invites attendees to pass through a chinowa (ring of cogon grass) to purify mind and body and pray for health and protection from illness. The grand purification rites take place at various shrines across Isehara City. * Oyama Afuri Shrine, Lower Shrine (TEL 0463-95-2006) from 14:00 355 Ooyama, Isehara, Kanagawa From Isehara Station North Exit, board the bus from platform 4 bound for Ooyama Cable — about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop, then take the cable car for 6 minutes * Sannomiya Hibita Shrine (TEL 0463-95-3237) from 14:00 1472 Sannomiya, Isehara, Kanagawa From Isehara Station North Exit, take the bus from platform 1 bound for Kurihara via Sekidai — about 15 minutes Get off at Hibita Shrine From Isehara Station North Exit, take the bus from platform 4 bound for Isehara Depot via Tonomura and Ishikurabashi — about 12 minutes, get off at “Sannomiya” and walk about 5 minutes From Isehara Station North Exit, take the bus from platform 1 bound for Tsurumaki Onsen Station via Osumidai — about 12 minutes, get off at “Godo” and walk about 12 minutes From Isehara Station North Exit, take the bus from platform 1 bound for Isehara Depot via Shirane and Route 246 — about 12 minutes, get off at “Danchi-kita” and walk about 12 minutes * Isehara Daijingu (TEL 0463-96-1611) from 16:00 3-8-1 Isehara, Isehara, Kanagawa A 10-minute walk from Isehara Station North Exit along Chuo Street Pass through the chinowa to cleanse impurities and let’s overcome this hot summer together!

Dogashima - The most scenic spot on the Izu West Coast Among the Izu Peninsula, Dogashima is known as a scenic spot. Standing here, you can see how great and unique Squid the Artist of Nature is. Dogashima is lined with a variety of strange rocks and scenic spots, and there are many spectacular Spots such as Tensodo, Sanshiro Island, and Tomboro. When you look out to sea, you'll be greeted by strangely shaped islands and rocks, and you can enjoy a small boat trip full of adventure on a boat that sails between them. In addition, the Sunset over Suruga Bay is so beautiful that you will be speechless. ■Address Dogashima, Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Tensodo - Dogashima's biggest attraction The Tensodo is made of white tuff, and a sea erosion tunnel is formed underneath like a beehive. Restrooms available to this cave are the east, south, and west entrances, and the tour boat enters from this south exit and proceeds to the skylight with a round ceiling in the center, and a band of light shines from the ceiling to the sea surface in the dark cave, and you can see a mysterious scene. This Tensodo can also be seen from above the Restrooms available Tensodo on the Course of Dogashima Promenade. ■Address Dogashima, Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Nishina River It is known as a clear streams that preserves nature, and during the season, it is crowded with anglers such as Yamame and sweetfish fishing. It can be purchased at fishing tackle stores in In the town. In addition, during the season when sweetfish fry go upstream, you can also enjoy Sea bass fishing near the mouth of the Nishina River. How do you like it? a challenge? 【Fishing Information】 03/01~10/31 Mountain stream fishing Yamame, Amago 06/01~12/31 Sweetfish fishing bait fishing 8/10~ 06/01~09/30 Eel 06/01~03/31 Squid * If you want to fish, you need a recreational fishing license. 【Ayu Fishing Recreational Fishing Fee】 One-day ticket: 1,000 yen / One-year: 6,000 yen 【Mountain stream fishing bait fishing, tenkara, lure fishing recreational fishing fee】 One-day ticket: 1,000 yen / One-year: 6,000 yen 【Squid Fishing Recreational Fishing Fee】 One-day ticket: 300 yen / One year: 2,000 yen ■Address Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Sanshiro Island Tombolo of Dogashima Sanshiro Island is a four-island consisting of Denbei Island, Nakanoshima, Okinosejima, and Takashima Island, located about 200 meters off the coast, and is so called because it looks like three or four depending on the viewing angle. In addition, at low tide, the sea appears as far as Denbei Island in the foreground, and you can walk across it without getting your feet wet, and this phenomenon is called "tombolo" and is a very rare phenomenon designated as a natural monument. However, even at low tide, it is difficult to walk without getting your feet wet unless the tide level is below 30 centimeters, so please check in advance. 【Points of Tombolo Sightseeing】 ・Be sure to check the tide table before visiting! ・ It is best on days when the tide level is 30 cm or less. ・ You can cross for about 1 hour before and after the low tide time varies depending on sea conditions and weather 【Notes】 During the day from October to February, the tide does not recede enough to make the road appear, so it is not possible to cross. If it is during the day from March to September, it is relatively easy to cross. However, Restrooms available is not available, so please be sure to check in advance before going out ■Address Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

[Recommended Sightseeing spot in Shiojiri! ] Special Feature on the Charm of Takabocchi Highlands] East of Shiojiri City, between the Suwa area and at an Elevation of 1655M, we will introduce the charm of the Takabocchi Highlands! Takabocchi Highlands is famous for taking beautiful photos that are said to be "the best shutter point in Japan"! In addition to being able to overlook Mt. Fuji, the Northern and Southern Alps, Norikura, Mt. Myoko, and the mountains that Representative Japan, your name is. Suwa Lake, the sea of clouds, Renge azalea, and Grazing cows, and if you bring a camera, you will definitely be able to take a good photo! It is also attractive that it shows a completely different expression depending on the time of day, such as sunset, sunrise, and night! In particular, only the Takabocchi Highlands can contain the sea of clouds, Suwa Lake, and Mt. Fuji in one piece! Maintenance of the campsite is also maintained! Camping with a view of the mountains is one of the best! If you want to know more about campgrounds and reservations, search for "Takabocchi Highlands Campground"! It is also recommended that you can hike moderately! The Promenade around the ranch and to the top is Restrooms available, so you can enjoy a distance that is not painful while breathing the clean air of the Highlands! Along the way, you may have wonderful encounters with cows and Renge azaleas! It is also famous as a sacred place for "Yuru Can△" and "Your Name"! Let's enjoy the same scenery as the characters in the story! It takes about 30 minutes from Shiojiri IC, so please come and visit us!

The weather looks set to become pleasant from today ☀️⛅️ Enjoy the fresh air and delightful experiences across Tokachi’s vast, nature-rich land! The Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Information Center offers many types of rental bicycles and maps, and we look forward to your visit ☺️ - The weather at Tokachigawa Onsen is great this week ☀️⛅️ If you’re visiting, be sure to rent a bike, ride around the nearby sights, and take in the natural beauty of the Tokachi area!

Mr./Ms. Grazing cows are leisurely walking and eating grass in the nature of Sasagamine Highlands Ranch, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, and you can enjoy forest bathing and camping.

[TIPSTAR DOME CHIBA] In October 2021, Japan's first internationally standard wooden bank velodrome was newly established on the site of the former Chiba bicycle race. Held in a bicycle track race "PIST6" in which participants completed six laps around a wooden bank with a circumference of 250 meters and competed for speed. PIST6 is the world's first public event keirin with a strong sporting flavor that conforms to the keirin events held in international cycling track competitions. In addition to the appeal of racing with a sense of speed, you can also enjoy new sports entertainment by creating an extraordinary space using Video and laser lighting. Restrooms available facilities such as Restrooms available seats, VIP Roux, bar, and three food areas, it is used not only for cycling competitions but also for other sporting and music events because it can create a unique venue using the latest sound and lighting equipment, next-generation Video and laser lighting. As a place where you can experience the future of sports, it is attracting a lot of attention both in Japan and abroad. There is content for a wide range of people, from families to professional athletes, so once you visit, you will be drawn into its charm. ■ Access: ・15 minutes walk from Chiba Station ・2 minutes walk from Chiba Monorail Chiba Park Station ■Address: 4-1-1 Benten, Chuo-ku, Chiba City ■ Parking: Paid

“Mom”’s CD Debut On the night of Saturday, June 15, friends and fans gathered to celebrate someone’s CD debut, joined by a star-studded lineup and about 70 audience members. The debut artist was Keiko Takahashi. Born and raised in Nishiokoppe Village, she raised five children and has also performed widely as a skoppu shamisen (shovel shamisen) player. Her meeting with singer-songwriter Riku Nakanishi inspired Keiko’s songs, and after six months of intensive training she reached the milestone of a CD debut. She had thought, “I will never sing in front of people in my life,” but listening to a song that reflected her own experiences stirred a desire to sing, she said on stage. On the night of the CD debut, the stage featured guitarists active in the village and the skoppu shamisen players and singers who have performed with Mom. Amid laughter, applause, and occasional call-and-response, the final performer—Mom—confidently sang her song. Some long-time acquaintances were in the audience, and the venue felt lively and warm. The CD is currently being sold by hand. Online sales are planned for the future. Once again, congratulations on your debut, Mom!! Thank you to all the performers for a wonderful stage. #Mom #Mom’s youth is now #CD debut #CD release event #Tour #Nishiokoppe Village #Congratulations

Nursery school and community center coexist "Asato Hachimangu" / Ryukyu Hachisha It is one of the eight Ryukyu shrines that received special treatment from the Ryukyu royal government, "Asato Hachimangu" Asatomachi Mangu. On this day, I was doing a great exorcism of Xia Yue, so I went through a circle made of straw. ^^ When prayer, take off your footwear and go up the stairs of the Main Shrine. Shoes are strictly prohibited ^^

Nursery school and community center coexist "Asato Hachimangu" / Ryukyu Hachisha It is one of the eight Ryukyu shrines that received special treatment from the Ryukyu royal government, "Asato Hachimangu" Asatomachi Mangu. Restrooms available in the residential area of Asato, Naha City, with a nursery school on the left side of the photo and a community center on the right. Restrooms available in the Precincts, and behind it is a high-rise apartment building and a gap that is amazing w I think it's a sight you can't see anywhere else. Depending on the time of day, nursery school children are playing in the Precincts^^ "Asato Hachimangu" is the oldest of the eight Ryukyu shrines and was founded in 1466. It was destroyed by fire during the Battle of Okinawa, but was restored in 1993 Heisei 5. It is also close to Kokusai Street, so please stop by when you are nearby. You can hear the cheerful voices of the children ^^

Photographed on June 8, 24. It is a hydrangea from Kitain. 💜Are.

Dawn of Inuyama Castle Inuyama City, Aichi

During a recent visit to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in Japan, I was enchanted by the beautiful white-walled townscape and the rich history and art it held. The serene atmosphere along the Kurashiki River, with its white-walled warehouses and willow trees, offered a truly unique and charming experience. Exploring the traditional buildings and modern shops, such as the Kurashiki Canvas and Kurashiki Denim stores, was a delight. The area was bustling with tourists. I spent an entire day enjoying myself in the history, art, and culture of this remarkable quarter and look forward to returning in the future.

Photographed on June 8, 24. It is Hanachozu and wind chimes of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Hello! This is the Wakasa Mihama Tourism Association. We will share recommended sightseeing information about Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture on Cool Japan Video, and we appreciate your support! ◆What is Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture?◆ Mihama Town in Fukui Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan and, true to its name, boasts beautiful beaches. The population is about 8,600 people (as of 2024). The town’s grand natural scenery and many local specialties found only in Mihama attract visiting tourists. With the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to neighboring Tsuruga City, access from the Kanto region has become very smooth. ◆The appeal of Mikata Five Lakes, Mihama Town’s top sightseeing spot◆ The most popular sightseeing spot in Mihama Town is Mikata Five Lakes, a wetland registered under the Ramsar Convention and recognized as part of the Japan Agricultural Heritage. “Mikata Five Lakes” is the collective name for five lakes spanning Mihama Town and Wakasa Town in Fukui Prefecture. Lake Kugushi Lake Hiruga Lake Mikata Lake Suigetsu Lake Suga The Mihama Town Lake Center is recommended as a base for fully enjoying Mikata Five Lakes tourism. The facility includes a stylish cafe, food outlets such as hot dogs made with venison franks, and an outdoor terrace where you can relax while gazing at the lakes. For those who want to enjoy Mikata Five Lakes from the water, sightseeing boats are recommended. These lake vessels are battery-powered sightseeing boats driven by renewable energy stored from solar panels. They are the first in Japan to operate solely on renewable energy. You can enjoy a guided round-trip cruise of about 50 minutes. Mihama Station rental bicycles are recommended for those who want to enjoy the lakeshore and Mikata Five Lakes. The full five-lake loop, called Goko-ichu, is a cycling course of about 33 kilometers that takes roughly four hours to complete. Feel the breeze of Mikata Five Lakes and savor the different scenery each lake offers. For those who want to enjoy Mikata Five Lakes from the sky, the Mikata Goko Rainbow Line offers spectacular aerial views of all five lakes. This roughly 11-kilometer drive course leads to Rainbow Line Summit Park, which you can reach by lift or cable car. At the summit you can enjoy five different sky terraces featuring panoramic 360-degree views of Mikata Five Lakes and the Sea of Japan, including footbaths and sofa terraces, and you can enjoy sweets and special lunch boxes. You can fully savor Mikata Five Lakes from different perspectives: from the sky (Rainbow Line), from the lake surface (battery-powered sightseeing boat), and around the lakes (cycling)! ◆Introduction to Mihama Town’s sightseeing spots◆ • Shoishohama Beach Mihama Town has seven beaches, and one of the most popular is Shoishohama Beach, selected as one of Japan’s 88 Best Beaches. Its shoreline of fine, shining white sand and emerald-green shallow waters make it a beautiful beach, attracting more than 150,000 beachgoers each year. • Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum This museum lets you learn about the mountain fortress of the Sengoku period, Kuniyoshi Castle Ruins, and the castle town that once surrounded it. A terrain model around Kuniyoshi Castle Ruins introduces the historical townscape. • Roadside Station Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori Opened in 2023, this roadside station is packed with fresh vegetables, fruits, and local gourmet items from Mihama Town in Fukui Prefecture that can only be enjoyed here. It also serves as a tourist information center and a rest stop, making it ideal for a break during your travels. ◆Local specialties of Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ • Heshiko Heshiko is a traditional fermented local food of Fukui, made by pickling mackerel in rice bran for one year. Its rich flavor is beloved at local dining tables and makes an excellent souvenir. • Seafood Yellowtail, crab, and fugu dishes are recommended winter specialties of Mihama Town. Freshly landed seafood delights many visitors’ palates. Mihama Town has many ryokan and minshuku accommodations where you can enjoy these seasonal fresh seafood for dinner. ◆Events in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ • Hinata Underwater Tug-of-War Held every January, the underwater tug-of-war is a nationally selected Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property with a history of nearly 400 years. A massive rope 30 cm thick and 40 meters long is stretched across the canal connecting Lake Hiruga and the Sea of Japan. Men wearing headbands pull the rope with great force, praying for a bountiful catch and maritime safety for the year. • Munakata Shrine Benten Festival Held every July, the Munakata Shrine Benten Festival features boats with vivid banners carrying portable shrines; on those boats young men wrestle and roughly toss each other into the sea. ◆We will share recommended sightseeing information for Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ Mihama Town in Fukui Prefecture is a town blessed with rich nature and history. We will continue to share useful recommendations so you can fully enjoy sightseeing in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture. Thank you for your support!

Advance tickets for the Tomakomai performances starring Reo Tenki are available online or at the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center and other locations. Performance: Hokkaido Tomakomai City Performance “Review Show in Tomakomai” Dates and Times: Saturday, September 21 at 4:00 PM / Sunday, September 22 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Venue: Tomakomai Civic Hall, Main Hall (3-2-2 Asahimachi, Tomakomai City) Admission: ¥6,000 For details, please see the OSK Official Web Ticket Service.