Photographed on April 6, 24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River. The combination of cherry blossoms and boats is tasteful.

Nagai Kaite Park Soleil Nemophila and the Soleil Train 🚂🚂 A little Mt. Fuji in the ✨ background

April 4, 2024 Kinshi Park Cherry Blossom Festival in Tokyo

April 4, 2024 Kinshi Park Cherry Blossom Festival in Tokyo

April 4, 2024 Kinshi Park Cherry Blossom Festival in Tokyo

At the Freesia Festival on Hachijojima. Photographed at the Hachigatayama Freesia Festival special venue. Surprisingly, I struggled with a short freesia. - Seven turns and eight in the place where parents and children enter. It took me a long time to finish it off. All colors are easy to saturate. But spring in Japan needs these sparkling colors.

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video! This is Minamimaki Village in Nagano Prefecture. Minamimaki Village, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture is a village of about 3,000 people located in eastern Nagano. The area ranges in elevation from 1,000 meters to 1,500 meters. On relatively flat ground around 1,300 meters, fields of highland vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and lettuce spread out, taking advantage of the cool climate. It is also one of Japan’s top stargazing spots and was chosen as one of the three most beautiful night skies in Japan. There are many stargazing locations throughout Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture. Located at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains, the village’s abundant nature, fresh air, and clear night sky offer visitors a soothing escape. ■Tourist attractions in Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture ・JR Nobeyama Station, the highest point on the railway network Nobeyama Station on the JR Koumi Line sits at an elevation of 1,345 meters and 67 centimeters, making it the highest station in Japan. From the station square you can see MtAkadake of the Yatsugatake range. ・Takizawa Farm Spread across the Yatsugatake Nobeyama Highlands, Takizawa Farm lets visitors interact with cows, horses, and other animals and take part in farm programs such as milking and making ice cream. You can also enjoy camping and adventure playgrounds for an out-of-the-ordinary experience. ・Nobeyama Radio Observatory, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan This world-class observatory has offered a Night Tour and the Learning Room Guide every weekend since March 2024. ・Mt. Meshimori You get a vast panorama that includes Yatsugatake, Mount Fuji, and the Southern Alps. A maintained trekking course makes the roughly one-hour ascent enjoyable for children and beginners. ・Yumoto Honzawa Onsen At 2,150 meters on Yatsugatake, the ‘‘bath above the clouds’’ and Koke Momo no Yu, which has a different spring quality, rank among Japan’s highest open-air baths. Surrounded by unspoiled nature, these quiet hot springs offer relaxation for body and mind. ■Local specialties of Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture Minamimaki Village is known for high-quality agricultural products such as hana-mame (large red kidney beans), strawberries, and nagaimo (mountain yam). The flavor of these freshly grown local specialties is exceptional. ■Popular events and activities in Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture You can enjoy a variety of year-round activities, including the Yatsugatake Nobeyama Highlands 100 km Ultramarathon, trekking, highland cycling, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and stargazing night tours. ■Enjoy your visit to Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture With good access from Tokyo Metropolis—about a 2 hour 30 minute drive—it is a great destination for a day trip. Time spent in Minamimaki Village, where you can reconnect with nature, becomes a luxurious break from everyday noise. Please create lasting, precious memories here. Cool Japan Video will continue to share recommended information about Minamimaki Village in Nagano Prefecture. Thank you for your support!

Hello 😃 This is Crystal Sound. Time flies, and it will soon be May — what a surprise 😅 At Shosenkyo Gorge, the trees are beginning to show plump new green shoots 🌱 as they welcome the fresh season, and you can see their vigor. You might also hear pleasant birdsong in the air. Why not take a leisurely walk through nostalgic streets, forgetting the passage of time for a while? A visit to Shosenkyo Gorge might fill you with energy ☺️ It could spark a change in your step starting tomorrow! By the way, the gemstone for May is emerald ✨ Its beautiful green color suits the fresh-leaf season perfectly. The gemstone meanings of emerald are… “happiness, good fortune, love, hope.” You can feel its sparkling power 😉 Come to Shosenkyo Gorge to heal a tired heart. All of our staff sincerely look forward to welcoming you 😆

I wanted to see the cherry blossoms along the Ooka River in my hometown of Yokohama. While the weather has been bad, the sun came out from around noon on this day, and the weather became a sunny day for cherry blossom viewing. IN THE RIVER, THERE WERE MANY PEOPLE ENJOYING SUP WHILE WATCHING THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN FULL BLOOM.

I got up early in the morning to take pictures of the Okame cherry blossoms, which bloom early. Since it was in the morning, there were not many people, so I was able to take a quiet walk. In the meantime, this is one of the photos of two women who were also taking a walk. The two of them were pointing at the cherry blossoms and taking a walk while chatting, and I think it was a very warm one like spring.

Sumiyoshi Shrine in Kakuda, Miyagi Prefecture It's not that big, but The composition of the cherry blossoms and the Torii shrine gate gate ⛩️ in the back is very good It felt like it was in full bloom from now on. I would like to go there again sometime when the cherry blossoms are dancing

Ichimoku Thousand Cherry Blossoms in Okawara, Miyagi Prefecture There is a place for a classic composition. Everyone is taking pictures, so I took a picture a little in front of me The Zao and cherry blossom trees in the back were very nice

This is the Shiroishi River embankment in Miyagi Prefecture. The cherry blossoms seem to have been a little early, I was able to take a picture of the snow and cherry blossoms in the mountains, forsythia, and a quartet of trains.

🎏 Announcement: Rekifune River Clear-Stream Koinobori Display 🎏 The 2024 Rekifune River Clear-Stream Koinobori display is open from April 19. Display period: from Friday, April 19 to Monday, May 6. The Rekifune River Clear-Stream Koinobori is a spring tradition in Taiki Town that stretches colorful carp streamers across the full width of the Rekifune River each year from late April to early May. This year we increased the number of koinobori, letting them swim from one bank of the Rekifune River across the river and up over the riverbed. On Sunday, May 5 a mini event for children will be held. Enjoy a bouncy dome, maze, smart-ball games, a balloon kite exhibit, a dance performance by the Taiki Town street dance circle, a Mölkky experience, plenty of fun activities, and delicious food! We look forward to your visit! Date and time: Sunday, May 5, 10:00–14:00 Location: Taiki Bridge Riverscape Plaza

April 4, 2024 Kinshi Park Cherry Blossom Festival in Tokyo

Nayoro Tourism Volunteer Association Workshop 【Exploring the mountains and Sansai in spring】 At the Nayoro Sightseeing volunteer Association, we will hold a workshop to take a walk in the forest of the city with a guide and collect Sansai and cook it during this Spring season! The participation fee is 1,500 yen and the capacity is limited to 25 people, so if you would like to participate, please ♪ apply as soon as possible Applications can be made by e-mail. MAIL:nayoro-volunteer@nayoro-kankou.com * When applying by e-mail, please enter the following information. 1 Name furigana 2 Date of birth 3 Phone number 4 Address 5 Allergies, etc. ◆Notes◆ 1 Sansai harvesting baskets, scissors, and cooking utensils are available for rent. 2 Please dress according to the weather. It is desirable to wear clothes that cover the skin. 3 We do not provide dishes other than Sansai, so we recommend that you Bring your own with light meals such as rice balls. 5 Reception on the day of the event will be held from 8:45 a.m. Hot spring in front of the Sun Pillar Barbecue House. For more information and to apply, please see the flyer!

Photographed 3/25/24. Exactly one month ago, it was Mr. 168's early dinner. This is a collaboration with Sankai Touka Lawson Tamago Yakimochi Set. The soju mochi is crispy and delicious. Sankai Douka has a shop in Shin-Okubo, so when I go to Tokyo, I'm thinking of visiting her.

The special afternoon tea in May is [Nagomi Afternoon Tea] 🍵 [Nagomi afternoon tea] to be held on May 10~12 It's 💐 the perfect gift for Mother's Day The limited edition parfait is a cute parfait 🍡 with mitarashi dumplings Afternoon tea with a solid meal! Please enjoy it ✨ 【Menu】 〈1st stage〉 • Iburi Gakko Pine Needle Skewers Gakko Processed Cheese • Kosode egg • mashed tofu salad as petasites japonicus • Boiled clams • Deep-fried land lotus root 〈2nd stage〉 • Temari sushi sweet shrimp, salmon • Nigiri sushi sea bream, conger eel • Snow crab brocade spools • Mini rice bowl •Gari ginger 〈3rd stage〉 • White Chocolate Cookie Sandwich • Matcha Financier • Chestnut shortcake • Matcha and cheese mousse 〈Separate plate〉 • Nagomi parfait　 〈Drinks〉 7 kinds of Ronnefeldt tea, coffee 2 types of mocktails mocktails are limited to 1 drink per one person Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Direct line to restaurant reservations Or Please see the 👀 hotel website

This is also a photo of the Uda River cherry blossom trees in Uda City, Nara Prefecture. Red bonbori are lined up along the river, and the contrast of red mixed with light pink is very cute and recommended.

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 "Izakaya Ofukuro". ・ Nostalgic mother's taste Fun with the taste of mom and karaoke. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Izakaya Ofukuro 【Address】Mine, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 495-1 Phone number 0558-32-0205 【Business hours】17:00~24:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Wednesdays 【Parking lot】Yes 6 cars

Fuku-kun with a beautiful fur

Goryokaku Tower and cherry blossoms 🌸 in Hakodate One of my favorites 📷 When the weather is good, you can ☀️ take really beautiful pictures My favorite 🩷 cherry blossom spot in Hokkaido is Goryokaku There are a lot of cherry blossoms blooming in Goryokaku, so you can capture various beautiful landscapes depending on the photographer and the angle from which you take 🥹 the picture

Wisteria shelf× lupine Spring × just 🪻 spring At Ashigara Flower Park, wisteria will be in best time to visit this weekend. Experience 🤤🤤 the best wisteria shelf in Japan

Choukokuji Temple 2024 Spring In addition to enjoying cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, it is a wonderful temple where you can enjoy hydrangeas in the coming season. Sakurai City, Nara Choukokuji Temple

Yesterday, for the first time in about a month, I visited Mr. 168 for breakfast. It is a set of Lawson egg sandwich and soy milk.

Akebonoyama Park. There is a yellow flower with a strong desire for approval only one dignified in the white.

Akebonoyama Park. I did my best to bloom in the windy weather. First attempt at a low angle. It's like you're doing squats, and it's tiring.

[Important] Pay attention to the Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest route guidance on Google Maps! When you come to the Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest, if you use Google Maps on your smartphone or other device to navigate, the route from Agematsu Station to the Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest will guide you to the following red route via the Takakura and Tai areas from around July 2021. This road is very narrow from the middle, and it is not recommended for general vehicles to pass because it is partly unpaved. Use the fully paved road via Yakisasa area via Prefectural Road 473. As of September 2022, we have generally started to guide you on Prefectural Road 473, but the guide route may change when you stop at another stop or make a mistake at the branch. Use other map apps as an alternative. When I checked Yahoo! Maps, I was guided by the correct route. When coming to the Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest, please pay attention to the above route. Thank you for your understanding.

Hello! This is Agematsu Tourism Association. Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture, sits in the southwest of Nagano, at the heart of the Kiso Valley along the upper reaches of the Kiso River. The town boasts rich history and beautiful nature that continue to charm visitors. ◆◆History of Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ During the Edo period, Agematsu Town was the 38th post town on the Nakasendo, which linked Edo and Kyoto. The stretch from Koumatsu-juku to Suhara-juku is the longest on the Kiso Road, and the area thrived as a rest stop for many travelers. You can still feel that history at sites such as the Kiso Plank and Nezame-no-toko Gorge. Guided Nakasendo walking tours led by veteran guides are available to help you create lasting travel memories. Agematsu Town has long prospered as a forestry town producing high-quality timber, notably Kiso hinoki (Japanese cypress), and is known as the “village of hinoki.” ◆◆Popular sights in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ ◇Nezame-no-toko Gorge The Kiso River has carved the granite into squared formations that look like large boxes lined up. A local legend says Urashima Taro opened his tamatebako (treasure box) here. ◇Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest This recreation forest features natural Kiso hinoki trees over 300 years old and was an early site of forest protection measures some 400 years ago. Seven walking trails wind through the forest, and paid experiences such as forest therapy are available. Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest is regarded as the birthplace of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. The term “forest bathing” was coined in 1982, and that year the first national forest bathing event was held here at Akasawa. ◇Akasawa Forest Railway A 2.2-kilometer round-trip tourist trolley runs through Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest; it was once used to transport timber. You can enjoy forest bathing while riding the railway. The Forest Railway Memorial Museum displays a steam locomotive from the railway’s opening era. ◇Kiso Komagatake The highest peak of the Central Alps, Kiso Komagatake rises to 2,956 meters. A ropeway climbs to 2,612 meters, offering Japan’s greatest elevation gain by ropeway. ◇Kiso Old Road, a natural trail This route linked the north and south of Kiso before the Nakasendo was developed. A hiking course on the Kiso plateau at about 1,000 meters elevation offers expansive natural views. ◆◆Events and festivals loved in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ ◇Komagatake Shrine Annual Festival Held every year on May 3, the festival features the nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property performance “Daidai Kagura 13 Seats.” You can see pieces such as the four tengu dance “Shijin Gokae-hai” and the sword dance “Sanken no Mai.” ◆◆Local specialties of Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Local specialties include gohei-mochi, sunkki (fermented turnip), and hooba-maki (hoja leaf-wrapped dishes). These regional foods offer rich, distinctive flavors you can enjoy only here. ◆◆Why visit Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Agematsu Town charms visitors with its abundant nature and deep history. From the dramatic landscapes of Nezame-no-toko Gorge and Kiso Komagatake to the extraordinary forest bathing at Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest and the sense of history you feel walking the Nakasendo, Agematsu offers many attractions. Leave everyday life behind and enjoy a restorative trip filled with nature, history, and culture in Agematsu Town. Cool Japan Video will continue to share recommended information about Agematsu Town. Thank you for your support.