NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Nirasaki Tourism Association. Nirasaki City in Yamanashi Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of Yamanashi Prefecture and is an area full of rich nature and deep history. In this First Post, we will introduce plenty of attractions such as sightseeing spots and event information in Nirasaki City! ◆❖◇What is Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture? ◇❖◆ Nirasaki City is a city with a population of about 28,000. With famous peaks such as Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, and the Southern Alps in the background, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, and it is also known as the birthplace of the Kai Takeda Family. In addition to fruits such as grapes and peaches grown in the land rich in nature, the mellow aroma and flavorful wine are also exquisite! Nirasaki City Yamanashi Prefecture is very convenient to access from central Tokyo, and you can easily visit it on a day trip. [Access by train] Shinjuku Station - Nirasaki Station JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express Azusa Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Matsumoto Station - Nirasaki Station JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express Azusa Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes [Access by car] Chofu IC - Nirasaki IC Chuo Expressway about 1 hour 30 minutes Nagoya IC - Nirasaki IC Chuo Automobile Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes ◆ ❖ ◇ 6 recommended sightseeing spots of "Nirasaki", a town with a view of Mt. Fuji ◇ ❖ ◆ 【Mt. Amari】 The Mt. Amari in Minami-Alps UNESCO Eco Park has been selected as one of the Yamanashi Hundred Famous Mountains. The parking lot is about a 30-minute walk to the summit, so you can easily enjoy climbing and hiking. The view from the top is spectacular, and if the conditions are right, you can see Mt. Fuji floating in a sea of clouds. Don't miss the Astragalus azaleas, which bloom around the beginning of June! 【Crocodile Mound Sakura】 The 330-year-old Ipponzakura tree that blooms on the alligator mound was designated as a natural monument of Nirasaki City in the first year of Heisei. In the background of the towering cherry blossom trees, you can overlook Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake, and it is also popular as a photo spot. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they are lit up and you can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere. 【Takeda Hachimangu】 Takeda Hachimangu Shrine was founded in 822 AD and is associated with the Kai Takeda Family. The Main Shrine was rebuilt by Lord Takeda Shingen and is also an important cultural property of Japan. 【Nirasaki Omura Memorial Park】 At Omura Memorial Park, you can experience art at the Nirasaki Omura Museum of Art, where paintings and ceramics collected by Dr. Satoshi Omura, who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, are exhibited, enjoy cooking at the soba restaurant, refresh your mind and body at the hot spring for a day trip, and deepen your learning and interaction with people at the Hakuyuki Dormitory. Please spend a meaningful time with the scenic scenery that changes its expression with the seasons. 【Ruins of Shinpu Castle】 The ruins of Ruins of Shinpu Castle were built by Prince Takeda Katsuyori in 1581 on the plateau of Shichiri Rock. The Ruins of the Castle was set on fire by the Oda and Tokugawa forces 68 days after its construction, but it is a castle ruin that conveys the culmination of the Takeda family to this day. From the Ruins of the Castle, you can see a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake, and around the beginning of April, the whole area blooms like a pink carpet, and Shinpu Momogengo is a superb view! 【Kayagatake】 The final resting place of Hisaya Fukada, the author of "Japan's 100 Famous Mountains". From the summit of the mountain, which is about 1704 meters above sea level, you can overlook a 360-degree panorama of Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake. Because the mountain looks very similar to Yatsugatake, it is nicknamed "fake eight". ◆❖◇Events and festivals in Nirasaki City◇❖◆ 【Fukada Festival】 In addition to being active in the literary world such as numerous mountain books, novels, and travelogues such as "Japan's 100 Famous Mountains", this event will be held at Kayagatake, the final place of the mountaineer "Hisaya Fukada", who left a great mark on the Japanese mountain world. At the Fukada Festival, a memorial ceremony and a commemorative mountain climb are held every year to commemorate his legacy. 【Summer Illumination in Nirasaki】 The Ministry of Education's anthem "Tanabata-sama" begins with "Sasa-no-ha, Sarasara, Kiba-ni, sway...". The poet who wrote the Tanabata in a nursery rhyme is "Hanayo Gondo" from Nirasaki City. In Nirasaki City, as the birthplace of Hanayo Gondo, illuminations and Tanabata decorations inspired by Tanabata are held every summer. 【Memorial service for fallen Takeda warriors, Fireworks display in Narasaki, Takeda no Sato】 Approximately 6,600 fireworks, including star mines, will be launched in the night sky of the main venue, Kamanashigawa River Park. Many food stalls are also lined up at the venue to liven up the festivals. 【Illumination in Nirasaki】 Approximately 60,000 bulbs of light, including a 7-meter-high tree, heart-shaped objects, and illuminations with the motif of cherry blossoms on an alligator mound in full bloom, vividly color the Nirasaki Station Square. ◆❖◇Other recommended information in Nirasaki City◇❖◆ Furusato Nozei in Nirasaki City offers fruity wine made from 100% Nirasaki grapes, Koshu whiskey recommended for highballs, and fruits such as fresh peaches and grapes as thank-you gifts. Taste the gourmet food of Nirasaki. Nirasaki City is full of rich nature, deep history, delicious specialty products, and heartwarming events. Come and take a trip to make new discoveries and memories in Nirasaki City! We look forward to seeing you there. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will continue to provide recommended information on Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, so please follow us!

"The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry trees in total! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce the "camphor tree of Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine". ・A sacred tree that has been towering since ancient times It is said to be over 1,000 years old, and it is a huge tree with a circumference of about 14 m and a height of about 24 m, and is designated as a nationally designated natural monument. It is located in the back left towards the shrine of Kurimiya Shrine. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine Camphor Tree 【Address】154 Tanaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year 【Parking Available】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

How do you do! This is the Kashiwa Tourism Association. Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City is easily accessible from Tokyo Station in central Tokyo, about 30 minutes by train, making it a very convenient city for living. We will introduce the charm of Kashiwa City, which ranks fifth in Chiba Prefecture with a population of about 430,000 people (as of 2023), and plenty of recommended information to fully enjoy sightseeing in Kashiwa City. ◇◇◇What is Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City? ◇◇◇ Kashiwa City, which represents the Bed town of the Tokyo metropolitan area, is an attractive city with a lush natural environment and commercial facilities that are convenient for daily life. There are various ways to enjoy each area, such as large stores such as Takashimaya and Marui, the area around JR Kashiwa Station, which is attractive with second-hand clothing stores popular with young people and various restaurants scattered in the Urakashi area, the Kashiwa Leaf area where the University of Tokyo's Kashiwa Campus, Chiba University, AIST, and public and private incubation facilities are concentrated, and the Tone River basin and Teganuma area, which are a treasure trove of history and nature. In recent years, Kashiwa City has also been known as a "city of sports and music" and is home to professional sports teams such as J.League Kashiwa Reysol, Rugby One's NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu, and W-League's JX-ENEOS Sunflowers, as well as many wrestlers from Kashiwa City and related to Kashiwa. The municipal Kashiwa High School Brass Band Club and the Sakaine Junior High School Brass Band Club, which are regular winners of the national tournament, are also famous. ◇◇◇ Introducing 6 sightseeing spots in Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City! ◇◇◇ Here are some sightseeing spots that you should definitely visit when sightseeing in Kashiwa City, which is easily accessible from central Tokyo. ・Teganuma Teganuma, the closest natural lake to Tokyo, is a treasure trove of nature. In addition to the Teganuma Nature Interaction Greenway, where you can safely enjoy cycling and jogging on the south shore of Teganuma, you can also enjoy boating, bird watching, and day camping. ・Roadside Station Shonan Located on the Kashiwa side of the Tega Bridge that crosses Teganuma, you can enjoy a meal and buy fresh local produce and specialty products, where you can enjoy the blessings of Kashiwa City's nature. We also rent bicycles, so please use it as a base for sightseeing around Teganuma! ・Koryuzan Fuse Benten Tokaiji Temple One of the three benten in the Kanto region. It has a history of more than 1,200 years, and the view overlooking Mt. Tsukuba across the Tone River is also popular. It is also famous as the setting for many legends and folk tales, such as the auspiciousness of the temple where the red dragon appears. ・Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Akebonoyama Agricultural Park is a vast park where tulips bloom in spring, sunflowers in summer, and cosmos bloom throughout the year. There is also a Barbecue area, café, exhibition greenhouse, kids room, etc., so everyone from children to adults can enjoy it. ・Former Yoshida Family Residence Historical Park It is a valuable house that conveys the architectural style of the peasant mansion built in the late Edo period, and is designated as a nationally designated important cultural property. You can tour the park while receiving explanations from the resident guide. There is also a lawn plaza and a bamboo forest, where you can enjoy the history and nature of the four seasons. ・Masuo Castle Site Park It is a vast park divided into three zones: the "Forest Walk Zone" on the site of the castle mountain built during the Warring States period, the "Forest and Hill Adventure Zone" where you can enjoy Barbecue, and the "Waterside Creature Zone" where you can observe waterside creatures with spring water. The well-preserved earthworks of the Ruins of the Castle, the hollow moat, the tiger mouth, and the waist circle are popular with old castle enthusiasts. ◇◇◇Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City Specialty Products and gourmet food◇◇◇ Kashiwa City is known as a specialty product for its abundant agricultural products such as kokabu, green onion, spinach, strawberry, pear, and blueberry. At the Agricultural products direct sales shop "Kashiwade" and Roadside Station Shonan, you can buy these specialty products carefully grown by local farmers. Also, depending on the season, you can enjoy strawberry picking, pear picking, etc. ◇◇◇Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City Events festival◇◇◇ ・Teganuma Fireworks Festival The Teganuma Fireworks Festival, held in 2023 for the first time in four years, will feature about 13,500 fireworks, including underwater fireworks and large-scale star mines, that will beautifully color the night sky of Teganuma. ・Kashiwa Festival The largest festivals in Kashiwa City, the Kashiwa Festival, is usually visited by about 700,000 people every year. Stage performances, Mikoshi Parade, and Kashiwa Odori will enliven the city of Kashiwa. ◇◇◇We are looking forward to sightseeing in Kashiwa City◇◇◇ Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City attracts people who visit with its rich nature, deep history, delicious Specialty Products, and heartwarming events. Kashiwa City looks forward to welcoming you! We will send out recommended information about Kashiwa City, so please follow us!

My first time in Tsumagoi Village. It was beautiful and touching.

My first time in Tsumagoi Village. It was beautiful and touching.

The mist at sunrise was beautiful

In 1575, the Battle of Nagashino, in which Takeda Katsuyori, who led the strongest cavalry corps at the time, and the allied forces led by Nobunaga and Ieyasu clashed. At Yutani Onsen, a 1300-year-old hot spring resort in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture, where the local preservation society performed the "Jin Drum" that sounded on the battlefield to raise the morale of soldiers during the Battle of Nagashino. Visit on the last Saturday of February 2024 I hope that traditional culture will continue forever.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until this Thursday, February 29! Please enjoy the early arrival of Spring. When you visit Kawazu Town for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, be sure to enjoy Kawazu Town's exquisite gourmet food! This time, I would like to introduce "Okariba". ・ Taste seasonal ingredients The "seasonal cut-off dishes" (course meals) are exquisite. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Okariba 【Address】753-3 Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-36-8033 【Business hours】12:00~22:00 【Regular holiday】Reservation required 【Availability of parking lot】Yes 【Other】完全予約制(1日2組限定)です。 ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

This place is often compared to the renowned Tokyo station by many tourists. It used to be the headquarters of the Ministry of Justice but now serves as the Institute of Legal Affairs and the Legal Library. The Meiji period construction was designed by two competent German architects. Despite being damaged in World War II, it was successfully restored. The symmetrical and majestic architecture of the building is simply breathtaking. The European style of the Meiji period is beautifully represented in this structure and looks even more stunning during the rare snowfall in Tokyo. Exploring new places in this bustling city during the snow season is an experience worth having.

"The Tree That Saved My Life" This is "Isehama Beach" in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. On March 11, 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake caused a massive tsunami, and miraculously, several people climbed this tree and saved their lives, so it is called "the tree that saved lives."

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The hotel I would like to introduce this time is "Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel". ・ It is a stay-type resort hotel where you can enjoy various plans according to each person. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel 【Address】35-1 Mitaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0109 Check-in/Check-out is 2:00 p.m. and check-out 11:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 134 【Transfer】Free shuttle bus service from Izukyu "Kawazu Station" [Parking lot] 93 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Kamifurano "Sunrise Park" The house with the red roof looks great ??? I was ? able to take a picture like a picture It has a lavender-like vibe, but it is ? a plant of the Lamiaceae family called Blue Catmint Lavender in this park also seems to bloom, so it is recommended ? to go after the lavender blooms

Farm Tomita ? in Nakafurano It's my favorite place ✨ I went early in the morning, so there were ? few people and I was able to take beautiful photos Colorful flower garden ? There is also ? lavender in the back It looks great ?

Ikoro: "The snow hole (2nd photo) has opened!"

In Shintoku Town, where there were many days of small spring sunshine this month, the snow that continued to fall yesterday was 45 cm. The town suddenly turns into a world of silver and white. And Shintoku Ski Resort, which has been suspended since February 14 due to lack of snow, will resume from tomorrow. Please look forward to! #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Koharu Hiwa #Snow #White Silver World #Ski Resort #Shintokuyama Ski Resort #Reopened

Mt. Narawakakusa, Yamayaki Fireworks are set off before the mountain burning, signaling the end of the fireworks, and several places on the mountain are ignited at once, and the entire mountain is engulfed in flames and new shoots sprout. It is held every year as an annual event in Wakakusa Mountain. This year, it took place on January 27.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Enjoy the early blooming cherry blossoms of Kawazu! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Konabe Shrine". ・ It is said that Minamoto no Yoritomo buried Yoshitomo's skull during his Izu patrol and mourned. It is said that the place where the skull was later buried was under a huge oak tree on the south side of the shrine, and this tree is called the skull tree. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Konabe Shrine 【Address】155 Konabe, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Parking Available】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The LINE Stamp of the National Treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Ruins Group Excavated Items", "Ishino Takara-kun" and his fellow Avengers has been completed! Please download it from the LINE Store!

Zerubu Hill ??? in Biei It is located along the road, and various colorful seasonal flowers are blooming! It looks like a painting, including the mountains in the background!

Senbon Torii (shrine gate) gate ⛩️⛩️⛩️ of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto There were quite a few tourists, but I happened to be able ?✨ to take a picture without people at this time The weather was bad that day, but I was able ? to take pictures of the scenery of Japan that I want to preserve for the future

Shibazakura Takikami Park ? Colorful pink ? all over On this day, the weather was good and it looked ? even more beautiful Because it is wide, it can also be used ? ♀️ for exercise If you go early, there may be ? fewer people

This place is often compared to the renowned Tokyo station by many tourists. It used to be the headquarters of the Ministry of Justice but now serves as the Institute of Legal Affairs and the Legal Library. The Meiji period construction was designed by two competent German architects. Despite being damaged in World War II, it was successfully restored. The symmetrical and majestic architecture of the building is simply breathtaking. The European style of the Meiji period is beautifully represented in this structure and looks even more stunning during the rare snowfall in Tokyo. Exploring new places in this bustling city during the snow season is an experience worth having.

Matabei Sakura It is a very bewitching drooping cherry blossom. Uda City, Nara April 2020 Shot on iPHONE The "weeping cherry tree" is said to be 300 years old. It is said to be located on the ruins of the mansion of the warlord "Goto Matabei".

Sunflower field ? in Musashimurayama I have been visiting every year lately. I'm looking forward to this year. Who is bigger, the second son or the sunflower?

My mother died, and suddenly my father was alone. I took my father on a trip that I had promised him when he was alive. On the way back, we stopped at the Ibaraki Prefectural History Museum, where the autumn leaves were very beautiful. I wanted to show it to my mother... (;_;)

It was when I went to the winning Ambient Tateshina Hotel. Free from equipment, take a walk around Lake Goddess in the evening. It was a fun time to face nature and face my brother as well. My mother secretly (^^) took a picture of your wonderful conversation from behind

It is a scenic spot where you can see the Oiso Terugasaki coast and Mt. Fuji The beach is usually calm and crowded with people playing on the shore and fishing, but on this day when the rough waves were rushing in, Mt. Fuji brought out its magnificent appearance.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Hanamai Takenosho". ・ An lodging that retains the taste of the Taisho era. There are only 4 rooms in the style of a shoin. Stay overnight without meals and have a free and relaxing time. A large open-air bath that can be rented and a Taisho romance cypress bath. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Hanamai Takenosho 【Address】487 Mine, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0261 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 4 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】2 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

It is a World Heritage Site, but it is lit up three times a year. The other day, there was a winter illumination event, so I went there. This time, I made a reservation half a year ago, so I was able to stay lodging in a 200-year-old gassho-zukuri minshuku, and thanks to that, I was able to fully enjoy the nostalgic original scenery of Japan. In addition to the illumination at night, the quiet early morning walk, which is only possible for those who stayed at the lodging, was exceptional.

It is a World Heritage Site, but it is lit up three times a year. The other day, there was a winter illumination event, so I went there. This time, I made a reservation half a year ago, so I was able to stay lodging in a 200-year-old gassho-zukuri minshuku, and thanks to that, I was able to fully enjoy the nostalgic original scenery of Japan. In addition to the illumination at night, the quiet early morning walk, which is only possible for those who stayed at the lodging, was exceptional.