Beautiful winter scenery. Tokachi has a high rate of sunny weather even in winter, so the blue sky and misty ice are very beautiful.

One of the winter traditions of Lake Abashiri and Lake Memanbetsu is "ice smelt fishing". Drill a hole in the frozen lake surface and hang a fishing line to catch smelt. As long as the timing is right, you can catch it, so you can forget about the cold and enjoy it. There is also a rod rental, so anyone can easily do it, so please feel free to go out. 　 For the seaweed you caught, tempura or fried fish is recommended ♬♬ * There are no rental tents, chairs, or tempura sets, so please bring your own. Period: January 5, Reiwa 6 (Friday) ~ Mid-March of Reiwa 6　 　　　　* The end date will change depending on the ice conditions, so please contact the Tourism Association for details. 　　　　　Please contact us at the inquiry. Location: Memanbetsu Lakeside Campground Behind Special Venue Recreational fishing hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price: Adult/900 yen, Child/450 yen (elementary school student) Sales: Rod 1,000 yen / Gimmick 400 yen / Bait 300 yen Rental rod (with gimmick) 600 yen 　 * Drilling drills are available free of charge. Reception We have set up an administration building in front of the wakasagi fishing venue NPO Okhotsk Ozora Town Tourism Association TEL(0152) 74-4323 #Ozora #Memanbetsu Lakeside #Memanbetsu #Lake Abashiri #Wakasagi #Wakasagi Fishing #On the ice #Winter #Tradition

It is a tea plantation in Nachikatsuura Town. The shape of the tea plantations in the mountains is interesting, and when the eighty-eighth night season comes, I go out to photograph it almost every year.

It is a cherry blossom that blooms on the ruins of Akagi Castle, which was the residence of the warlord Todo Takatora during the Sengoku period. In spring, the spotlight shines on the stage where the cherry blossoms bloom.

With vegetables from the kitchen garden, I made a seven-grass soup. I received it while praying for good health.

Tulips from Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture. I bought it and hung it in my room for two weeks, and one petal fell off. January 6, 2024

It is a floating hall that protrudes from the surface of Lake Biwa.

Went to relatives for New Year's greetings. It is a treat served for lunch. Everything was handmade. The taste was also outstanding.

I'm enjoying the New Year's Eve, but I can often sleep in that position...

【Superb view of Tokachi River Onsen】Unryu It is a river fog that appears in the early morning when the temperature is below -15°C in the severe winter season of January ~ February. It came to be called "Unryu" because it looks as if a dragon is floating and lying along the flow of the Tokachi River. You can see this view at the Tokachigaoka Observatory. It is a spectacular view that can only be seen in winter! This year is the Year of the Dragon, so please come to Tokachi River Onsen to see the cloud dragon!

It is a colony of core hydrangeas blooming in the Takeki district of Kawakami Village, Nara Prefecture. Fog looks good on the lilac core hydrangea that emits a faint fragrance.

It is spring in the village of Kanashi in Totsugawa Village, Nara Prefecture, which is located on the Kumano Kodo Kobe Course, which is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

It is located in Aritagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture, which was selected as one of the "100 Best Terraced Rice Fields in Japan" It is the autumn scenery of "Aragi Island". These rice terraces show various expressions throughout the four seasons. We especially recommend the terraced rice fields in the water mirror before rice planting, and the patchwork-like terraced rice fields during the autumn harvest season.

? Happy New Year!! ? Happy New Year!! ? At the tourist information center, "Toma Chop Lucky Bag" is on sale to rave reviews! ?‍♀️ It is a lucky bag that contains many new products and popular products, and it is at an affordable price! We look forward to seeing you again this year! ✨

三原市, Hiroshima (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #須波稲荷神社 ? @miharashi.official @bingolife8 A piece ? bathed in sunlight from the torii gate ⛩ of Subami Inari Shrine At this time of day, when you can feel the warmth of the sun, if you are lucky, you can see the hair storm and the fantastic scenery spreads.

NHK Hokkaido "Domin Handmade Quiz 179Q" will introduce Otosara Town! Please take a look ? [Program Details] Broadcast time: January 12 (Friday) 19:30~ Broadcasting station: NHK Hokkaido Program name: "Domin Handmade Quiz 179Q" Content: Hokkaido municipalities will take up the characteristics and people in their respective towns, and ask the studio guests (Koji Kato, Takatoshi, and Shinobu Otake to answer the quiz)!

Open your mouth and stand by ? This is located in Umeda, Osaka Prefecture 　　　　　　　　"Namba Yasaka Shrine" A huge lion is waiting for you with its mouth open. Just being bitten off in the head seems to be a benefit ?

Aishu Koide Seven Lucky Gods Original Colored Paper Mount on sale! The Aishu Koide Seven Lucky Gods Stamp Rally will be held on January 4 (Thursday) ~ 31 (Wednesday), 2024. This time, in addition to the pink mount that is distributed free of charge, we will sell an original colored paper mount with the name of the temple where the Seven Lucky Gods are enshrined. If you collect 7 stamps, you will want to decorate your room...! At the beginning of the ninth year, why don't you invite good fortune in the new year by visiting the Seven Lucky Gods with a colored paper mount in one hand? 9 [Sales location] (1) Chigasaki City Tourist Information Center (in the free passage of JR Chigasaki Station) Business hours: 10 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th ~ January 3rd) (2) Chigasaki City Tourism Association (1-2-53 Chigasaki, Chigasaki-shi, Toyoko Inn Shonan Chigasaki Station North Exit 1F) Business hours: 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th ~ January 3rd) [Selling price] 500 yen (tax included) [Number of tickets sold] Limited to 200 tickets Contact: Chigasaki City Tourism Association TEL: 0467-84-0377 (Weekdays 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. except 12/29~1/3)

【Hadano Ukiyo-e Gallery】 Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter The Tale of Genji Picture Scroll of the Four Seasons The gallery will hold an exhibition project "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: The Tale of Genji Picture Scroll in the Four Seasons" from January 20 (Sat) ~ March 10 (Sun) in the 6th year of Reiwa. ◆Opening hours: 9:00~19:00 (until 17:00 on Tuesdays and holidays) ◆ Closed: Monday (the next day if it is a holiday), January 26 (Friday), February 16 (Friday) ◆Venue: Hadano Ukiyo-e Gallery (Hadano City Library, 2nd floor) ◆ Admission fee: Free ◆ Contact: Hadano City Cultural Promotion Division 0463 (86) 6309 ◆Organizer: Hadano City

[We are looking for Shonan Hiratsuka weaving princess! ] 】 9We are looking for "Shonan Hiratsuka Weaving Princess" to promote the charm of Hiratsuka! 9 13 Would you like to be a weaver too? The application period is until Monday, January 15, Reiwa 6. Entry takes about 5 minutes, so it's easy! For details, check out the official website of the Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival! We are looking forward to receiving many applications. 〇Inquiries Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival Executive Committee Secretariat [Hiratsuka City Industrial Promotion Department, Commercial Tourism Division, 0463-35-8107]

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【Isehara Visit】2024.1.4 The Isehara City Tourism Association has started today. Once again, thank you for your continued support this year. I immediately paid my respects to the Sannomiya Hinata Shrine and the Isehara Daijingu Shrine, and prayed for the further promotion of tourism this year. In addition, I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to those affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in the 6th year of Reiwa, and pray for a speedy recovery. *Lots of events in 2024* ♦January 8 (Mon) Hyuga Yakushi's first yakushi. Porridge behavior is scheduled. ♦Saturday, January 6 Curlin Cafe opened ♪ It's the debut of Kururin yaki at Hinata Marche! ♦Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from Saturday, January 13 to Sunday, January 28 You can enjoy the winter night view with the Oyama Cable Night View Service. ♦Saturday, February 3 Setsubun Festival. It will be held at Oyama Amari Shrine, Sannomiya Hinata Shrine, and Isehara Daijingu Shrine. ♦February 4 (Sun) In the Shimokitazawa Road Street Footbath Campaign, Isehara is also scheduled to open a store at the Atsugi event. ♦February 10 (Sat) ~ 12 (Mon) PR campaign & store opening at Japan Heritage Event in Yurakucho ♦February 14 (Wed.), 15 (Thu.) We will sell Isehara souvenirs in the lobby of Isehara City Hall. ♦March 10 (Sun) The 39th annual Mt. Oyama Mountaineering Marathon is coming up. ♦From Thursday, March 14 We are planning to exhibit the works of the students of the pottery class at the Nakakulin House Showcase at the station. Please look forward to various events this year as well!

[New Year's Event] We held various New Year's events on New Year's Day! Here's how it ?? ♀️ looks First of all, we distributed candy lucky bags for children! A lucky bag ? with a lot of sweets such as delicious sticks We prepared two types, lion dance and dharma, but it seems that ? the dharma bag was more popular For adults, behave ? sake Japan sake from New Year's Day is exceptional! When you put salt on the spout and drink it, the taste of the sake stands out and is delicious, so I also prepared salt. Please try ?? ♀️ it at home And we also had mochitsuki! First, the general manager and deputy general manager show off their mochi tsuki! By the way, the general manager is ? a man who is old this year At the end, we handed out red and white mochi! There were two colors of rice cakes, red and white, which are ♪ perfect for the New Year In addition, we were able ?? to hold an event full of New Year's feeling, such as offering afternoon tea? limited to New Year's at noon We hope you enjoyed it! This year, we will continue to plan more and more events that will please everyone, so please join ?? ♀️ us

Nice to meet you! This is the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association in Kanagawa Prefecture. Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture and has a population of 243,412 (as of December 2023). It is an area designated as a "special city" with a population of 200,000 or more. In this first post, we will introduce various sightseeing spots and event information in Yamato City, as well as other attractions unique to Yamato City! ■■ Tourist information of Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■■ ◇ Izumi no Mori It is a vast park with an open area of about 42 hectares (about 9 times the size of Tokyo Dome) that spreads around the Yamato water source. Due to the trust movement to conserve nature in Kanagawa Prefecture, it has been designated as a "Kanagawa Trust Green Area", and the rich nature in the park is preserved. In the park, there is a wetland botanical garden, a local folk house garden, a petting campsite (day campsite), a nature observation center, Shirakashi no Ie, and more! It is also possible to rent cooking and barbecue supplies necessary for the day camp free of charge at the Fureai campsite. ◇Johoji Temple It is a temple that is close to Izumi no Mori and is also one of the Kannon Sacred Grounds and Sagamihara Sacred Grounds centered on Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture in the Minami-Tama district of Tokyo ~ Kanagawa Prefecture. In the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the precincts, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring and the autumn leaves in autumn. ◇ Fureai no Mori Located at opposite ends of the Izumi Forest and the Tomei Expressway, Fureai no Mori is a forest with the theme of water, greenery, and flowers. In the park, there are plenty of places where you can enjoy the four seasons, such as an herb garden, a rose garden, an orchard (Higashikari green area), and a petting plaza! ◇Kakurinji Temple Founded in 1569 (Sengoku period), it is a temple of the Pure Land sect. The large precincts that spread out at the end of the stone steps are one of the attractions. In addition, seasonal nature such as cherry blossoms and azaleas is also a highlight. Every year in January, the "Daruma Market" is held. ◇Atsugi Air Base Atsugi Naval Air Station (Atsugi Air Base) is a military airfield of about 507 square meters, straddling the cities of Yamato and Ayase in Kanagawa Prefecture. Every year in April, the U.S.-Japan Friendship Spring Festival is held, where the base is open to the public, and you can enjoy powerful aircraft displays, American food, and live concerts. ◇ Yamato Yutori Forest It is a sports and recreational park that is popular with the locals. The park is divided into a "picnic area" with recreational facilities, a "scenic area" with a lawn and lush greenery, and a "light sports plaza" area with tennis courts. A barbecue area is located near the tennis courts, where guests can enjoy a barbecue. (*Reservation required) The "Naughty Plaza" in the picnic area has large complex playground equipment for different ages and is very popular with children! ◇Yamato City Cultural Creation Base Sirius Born on November 3, 2016 in the east area of Yamato Station, this is a new cultural spot! It is a facility that combines various attractions such as an arts and culture hall, a well-equipped children's reading room, a music practice studio, and a local resource corner with exhibitions. ■■ Event information in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■■ ◇Yamato Citizen Festival Held in May every year, it is a popular festival visited by many people from inside and outside the city. There will also be a stage program and participatory and hands-on events, and there will be plenty of highlights! There will be about 200 different stalls lined up in the venue, and a parade will be held for about 1.2 km. In 2023, it was held for the first time in four years, and about 90,000 people visited over two days. ◇ Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori, one of the three major Awa Odori dances in the Kanto region, began more than 40 years ago as an event in a local shopping district. Awa Odori groups (local associations) from all over the country gather to perform over two days, each dressed in colorful costumes, and the sight is spectacular! It has become a summer tradition in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and in 2023, about 300,000 people visited the two-day event on July 29 and 30. On the official website of the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association, the "Yamato Guide Map" is available. Please check it out! (If you would like a printed guide map, please visit the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association, which is located on the 2nd floor of the Yamato City Cultural Creation Base Sirius.) ） We will continue to deliver the charm of Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where nature and history coexist! We would appreciate it if you could use it as a reference for sightseeing. Thank you for your continued support.

Nice to meet you! This is the Isehara City Tourism Association. Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture and has a population of 101,495 (as of December 2023 (Reiwa 5)). Approximately 1/3 of the total area is occupied by mountain forests and wilderness, making it an area rich in nature. In addition, it is about 60 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line (Rapid Express / Express), which is easy to access! In this first post, we will introduce Isehara City, focusing on sightseeing spots in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture! ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ Sightseeing spot information in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ■ Oyama / Oyama Cable Car / Oyama Temple / Oyama Afuri Shrine Located in a corner of Tanzawa Oyama Quasi-National Park, Mt. Oyama at an altitude of 1251.7 meters is one of the most popular climbing spots in the Kanto region! In 2016, it was also recognized as a "Japan Heritage". From the top, you can also see the Sagami Plain and the skyscrapers of Tokyo in the distance, and it has been selected as one of the "50 Scenic Spots in Kanagawa". ・Oyama Cable Car The Oyama Cable Line, commonly known as the Oyama Cable Car, is a cable car with a total length of 0.8 km. You can easily access the summit of Mt. Oyama while enjoying the nature of Mt. Oyama through the large windows. ・Oyama Temple It is a temple located on the side of a large mountain, also known as Mt. Aburi. In autumn, when the maples lining both sides of the stone steps leading to the main hall change color, it is also famous as a scenic spot for autumn leaves. The "Momiji Festival" is also held, and it is crowded with many people. There are four types of shuin stamps, and a special edition with powerful gold letters is also available. [Access: Get off at Oyama Temple Station on the Oyama Cable Car and walk for about 3 minutes] ・Oyama Afuri Shrine This shrine was founded more than 2,200 years ago and enshrines the three gods of Oyama Sho Ōkami, Ōikazuchi Kami, and Takaokami. The head office (main shrine) is located at the top of Mt. Oyama, and the lower office is located in the middle. The view you can see when you get off the Oyama Cable Car Afuri Shrine Station, which has been awarded 2 stars in the "Michelin Green Guide Japon", is a must-see! [Access: Get off at Oyama Cable Car "Afuri Shrine Station"] ■Hinata Yakushi The official name "Hinatasan Hojobo" is one of the three yakushi in Japan, whose main shrine is the statue of Yakushi Nyorai. Until the end of the Edo period, it was called "Hinatasan Ryozenji" and was a base for Hyuga Shugen, where monks piled up penance in the spiritual land. Every year in mid-September, red spider liliies bloom around Hyuga Yakushi and many people visit. Hyuga Yakushi is full of highlights, including the statue of a Kongo sumo wrestler on the approach! At the Treasure Hall, a facility built to house cultural properties, it is possible to see 23 historic Buddha statues, 8 designated by the government and 2 designated by the prefecture. In addition, the main hall "Yakushido", which features a thatched roof, is also designated as a nationally designated important cultural property. ■ Isehara Tower Mountain Ryokuchi Park In the vast park, which covers a total of about 13 hectares of parks and civic green spaces, there are promenades and lawn squares, where you can enjoy a relaxing time while being healed by nature. The promenade is well maintained, so even small children can enjoy hiking with peace of mind. ■ Sangakuen It is a tangerine orchard with a cultivation area of 1 ha and about 900 tangerine trees! The tangerine picking season runs from mid-September to February. From mid-September, you can enjoy very early mandarin oranges such as Hinanohime and Nichinan No. 1, and from early October, you can enjoy picking varieties of mandarin oranges such as Miyagawa Hayao and Taguchi Hayao. In addition, from spring to summer, you can experience barbecue and vegetable harvesting! Since Sangakuen is located on the side of a mountain, you can enjoy the scenery of Sagami Bay, Enoshima, and the Boso Peninsula on a sunny day. ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ Event information in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ In Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, various events are held throughout the year. ■Setsubun Festival Celebrities are invited and held at Oyama Afuri Shrine, Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, Isehara Daijingu Shrine, etc. [Period: The day before Risshun] ■Annual Spring Festival (Hibita Shrine) Hibita Shrine has been a famous power spot since the Jomon period! At the annual festival held in spring, three colorful and vivid Karakuri festival floats go around the town. One of the attractions is the traditional performing arts village Kagura held in the temple grounds! There are also 200 stalls unique to the festivals. (At the time of 2023) [Date: Usually held in April] ■Oyama Illustrated Lantern Festival It is a fantastic festival where handmade Illustrated lanterns line up along the Oyama Shindo (bypass) and illuminate the road at night. The Illustrated Lantern designs include motifs based on Nishiki-e paintings from the Edo period, as well as paintings of popular characters. Events such as stamp rallies will also be held during the period. [Period: Mid to late August every year] ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ Accommodation information for Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ Isehara City is dotted with inns, shukubo, and hotels nestled in the quiet mountains. At each accommodation, you can taste dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, or just use them for meals. Accommodation information is also introduced on the official website of the Isehara City Tourism Association, so please refer to it! Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture is rich in attractions, such as the powerful nature of Mt. Oyama, historical landmarks, and shrines and temples with a mysterious atmosphere. We will continue to disseminate the charm of Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture on this account. Thank you in advance!

The ruins of Naegi Castle and the sea of clouds. I took an aerial shot with a drone. It was a cold, cold morning. Nakatsugawa City, Gifu

[First sunrise of 2024] Happy New Year? We look forward to working with you in 2024! On January 1st, the first sunrise was seen through the clouds ✨ at the late hot spring After that, the weather was nice and the ? Hidaka Mountains could be seen clearly We hope that many people will come to Taiki Town again this year!

Happy ? New Year Thank you for your continued support this year! Roadside Station Inai will be open normally from today (January 4th). We look ? forward to seeing you

Happy New Year. Thank you very much for coming to Tokachi River Onsen last year. The Tokachi River hot spring in winter is also full of charm. We look forward to seeing you there.