Location: Hamamatsu Castle Park Japanese Garden I went to see the cherry blossoms at night. The cherry blossoms and the surrounding illuminations are beautifully reflected on the surface of the water. The bamboo forest and cherry blossoms give it a Japanese garden feel and have an atmosphere.

It was expected to be cloudy until the day before, and it will be cloudy until the morning on the day of the event. Meanwhile, the cloudy weather from noon to morning clears up like a lie, and Mejiro and the others gather at Kawazu cherry blossoms. What do you see beyond your gaze?

Irozaki Ocean Park 5th Anniversary Program ・Free parking (9:00–16:00) ※You will not be able to exit after 16:00. Saturday, April 6 ・Free fruit punch made with Taiwanese fruits (limited to 100 servings) ※From 10:00 until sold out ・Grilled spiny lobster sale on the beach (limited to 100 servings) ※From 10:00 until sold out ・Local food trucks scheduled to appear ・Collaboration clear file sale: The Light Keepers × Shimoda High School Minamiizu Branch Sunday, April 7 ・Grilled spiny lobster sale (limited to 100) ※From 10:00 until sold out ・Local food trucks scheduled to appear ・Collaboration clear file sale: The Light Keepers × Shimoda High School Minamiizu Branch ・13:00 – Appearance by Minami-Izu Town–authorized ambassador Melon Sheet Journey ・Commemorative photo session ・Original T-shirt sale

The additional dates for this year’s Atami Bay Fireworks Festival have been decided. We are sharing them together with the dates already announced. (As of April 6, 2024) [Atami Bay Fireworks Festival 2024 (Reiwa 6) Dates] Spring: April 13 (Sat) and May 2 (Thu) Summer: July 26 (Fri), August 5 (Mon), August 8 (Thu), August 18 (Sun), and August 23 (Fri) Autumn: September 16 (Mon, public holiday), October 14 (Mon, public holiday), October 19 (Sat), and November 4 (Mon, substitute holiday) Winter: December 8 (Sun) and December 22 (Sun) 2025: March 23 (Sun) Note: The newly added dates are October 14, December 22, and March 23, 2025. Time: 20:20–20:40 (In July and August only: 20:20–20:45) Venue: Atami Bay ※The event will go ahead in rain. Please note that the above dates and times are tentative and may change depending on future circumstances.

In Minami-Izu Town, 800 Kawazu cherry trees and 200 Somei-Yoshino together are called the Thousand Cherry Trees. After the Kawazu cherry season (around mid-February) passes, the Somei-Yoshino season follows (they usually peak in early April). We have prepared the following guide map for the Somei-Yoshino cherry trees; please use it as a reference. *They are expected to be at their best from April 6th to 9th.* The weather tends to be perfect for strolling at that time, so why not take a leisurely walk?

Tsurumai Park in the Rain It is a park in Nagoya City Representative that has been selected as a "100 best cherry blossom viewing spots place". In addition to watching the cherry blossoms at night by lighting up the cherry blossom forest, there is also a kitchen car and a beer garden, which is a place to look forward to this season, but this year I enjoyed the moist cherry blossoms in the rain. Tsurumai Park, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Minshuku Ueno Tanaka". ・7 minutes walk from Izukyu Imaihama Kaigan Station. It is a family minshuku. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】Minshuku Kamitanaka 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 454, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0725 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 10 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】6~7 cars

*The images are from past events.* From Tuesday, April 9 through Tuesday, April 16, the Ichimura Kiyoshi Technical Foundation Botanical Research Garden will open to the public for its spring viewing. Seikeisō was the villa of the late Ricoh San-Ai Group founders Kiyoshi and Yukie Ichimura. Later used as a company retreat by the Ricoh San-Ai Group, it was bequeathed to the foundation in 1988 according to the late Mrs. Yukie’s wishes after her passing. A mountain stream runs through the garden, and many trees, flowering plants and mosses form a rich plant ecosystem. Below the garden you can see Sagami Bay and Hatsushima; farther out, Izu Oshima appears on the horizon, while surrounding mountains and trees shelter the site. Normally the garden is used only by researchers involved in plant studies, but it opens to the public twice a year: in spring when fresh green leaves and flowers are at their best, and in autumn when the foliage turns vibrant. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the beautiful spring garden. Ichimura Kiyoshi Technical Foundation Botanical Research Garden — Spring Public Opening Period: Tuesday, April 9 to Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Address: 11-8 Ainokahara-cho, Atami City Phone: 0557-81-2656 Opening hours: 9:30 (gate opens) to 15:30 (gate closes) Admission: Free Access: From JR Atami Station or JR Kinomiya Station, take a bus bound for Ainokahara Housing Complex, get off at Kamiainekahara, then walk about 50 m downhill. Please note that the schedule may change suddenly depending on circumstances, so check the foundation’s website before visiting.

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 "Deai Chaya". ・ Eat original products Our stores' original boar soup, matcha dango set, matcha cream anmitsu, etc. are popular. Souvenirs are also waiting for us with a variety of original products only available to Our stores, from local products to Adult black sesame sweets. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】Deai Chaya 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 382-1 Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-35-7604 【Business hours】9:00~14:00Meal~17:00Shop 【Regular holiday】Not opens 【Parking lot】Yes

The weeping peach blossoms at Rendaiji are now at their best⋈◍＞◡＜◍。✧🎵 The Weeping Peach Village Festival, running through April 7, has reached full bloom 🌸Now in peak bloom🌸! Deep pink, light pink, and white flowers drape from the branches, creating an extraordinarily beautiful sight. Someiyoshino and other cherry trees around Shimoda City seem to be blooming a little later than usual this year. Another feature of Rendaiji is the abundant hot spring springs that gush forth. Most of Shimoda Onsen draws its source water from the Rendaiji Onsen springs✨♨✨ The hand bath feels so nice~🎵♨^○^ On clear days, the 118 steps reveal Japan’s largest hina-dan display! Weather forecasts predict rain starting April 3, but please come to Rendaiji in full spring bloom when the skies allow!

Shimoda City is full of photo spots. 1 Capture the perfect photo to mark a once-in-a-lifetime moment in Shimoda! #wedding #wedding #photo wedding #anniversary #Shimoda City #Hydrangea Festival

Hello to all viewers of Cool Japan Videos! This is the Shimoda Tourist Association. Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, sits at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. With a population of about 20,000 as of January 2024, Shimoda is known for its beautiful scenery framed by sea and mountains. ◇◆◇◆Introducing the history of Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Shimoda played a historically important role as the place that led Japan to open to the world. Known as the landing site of Perry, the Shimoda Kaikoku Museum preserves and shares that historical background and is a must-see spot. ◇◆◇◆Sightseeing spots to visit in Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Surrounded by the sea and mountains, Shimoda offers many recommended attractions. In this first Cool Japan Videos post, we briefly introduce some of them. ・Shimoda Underwater Aquarium This aquarium uses a natural Shimoda inlet, and its grounds equal roughly the size of one Tokyo Dome, where you can encounter a variety of marine life. You can observe creatures raised in environments close to nature right before your eyes. ・Shirahama Ohama Beach (Shirahama Beach) With emerald-green, clear water and beautiful white sand, this beach ranks among Japan’s most beautiful bathing beaches. Nearby shores offer marine activities such as surfing, sea kayaking, and diving. ・Ryugong Grotto This cave features a roughly 50-meter-diameter skylight and a mystical atmosphere, making it a popular power spot. Viewed from above, the cave’s heart-shaped formation makes it a photogenic spot. ・Perry Road This road was walked by Perry’s delegation when the Black Ships arrived in the late Tokugawa period. It retains a retro historical charm and is a popular sightseeing spot. ・Shirahama Shrine The oldest shrine in the Izu district with a history of 2,400 years, it is a sacred spot known for blessings related to matchmaking and improving love fortunes. ・Black Ships Tour Boat and Izu Cruise Board the Black Ship “Sasukehana” for a scenic cruise of Shimoda Port from the sea. ・Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato From the terrace you can enjoy panoramic views of Shimoda Port. The shop offers many local souvenirs, especially abundant seafood including splendid alfonsino. ・Mt. Negata Nature Park Accessible via the 540-meter ShimodaRopeway, the park’s observation deck offers sweeping views of Shimoda Port. You can also enjoy seasonal flowers throughout the grounds. ◇◆◇◆Local specialties and gourmet food in Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Shimoda City in Shizuoka Prefecture is blessed with fresh seafood. Seafood dishes are popular, and items such as igenda miso hot pot, kinme croquette, sanma sushi, tokoroten, spiny lobster, splendid alfonsino, and hijiki seaweed are specialties you should try when visiting Shimoda. ◇◆◇◆Events and festivals in Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Shimoda hosts a variety of popular festivals, events, and gatherings throughout the year. Here are some of Shimoda’s well-known festivals. ・Shirahama Sea Festival Summer Fireworks A fireworks display held at Shirahama Ohama Beach; in 2023, 1,173 shells of sea fireworks were launched. ・Shimoda Taiko Festival A festival associated with Shimoda Hachiman Shrine that dates back about 400 years, featuring more than 14 taiko floats and portable shrines parading through Shimoda. ・Tetsutsu Fireworks The traditional hand-held tetsutsu fireworks performed at Kawachi Suwa Shrine in the Inabusawa District are handmade using methods passed down through generations. ◇◆◇◆Enjoy the wonderful scenery of Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture◆◇◆◇ Shimoda offers lush natural attractions, historical sites where you can feel Japan’s past, plentiful leisure facilities, rich marine activities, and welcoming inns and hotels to soothe your travel fatigue. Shimoda’s charms are abundant. We will continue to bring you recommended information about Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, so stay tuned!

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Mutsumi-an, a Japanese dog lodging where you can stay with your dog". ・ Dog Run "Dog Square" is about 200 tsubo in size! You can play while looking at Sagami Bay and part of Izu Nanashima in the distance. Fun meals include Izu seafood, mountain food, Izu seafood, Kinmedai sea bream, local fish sashimi, and Wagyu beef shabu-shabu with your dog. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】You can stay with your dog Wami no Dog Lodging Mutsumi-an 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 777-7 Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number 0558-32-1700 Check-in/Check-out is 4:00 p.m., Check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 5 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】8 cars

There is a good atmosphere even in the morning when the sun does not shine. Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO 26mm Takehara, Tsu, Mie Prefecture 2024/3/18

“Jiufen lights up in Atagawa.” #Atagawa hot spring town... A night where steam from the baths blends with the glow of lanterns. We introduce a lighting ceremony event at Atagawa Onsen that lets you savor the magical scenery of Taiwan’s world-famous tourist spot, Jiufen. #Taiwan street food stalls, #Chinese lion dance, Atagawa Dokan taiko drumming, fireworks and other festival attractions weave together in a lavish lighting ceremony. ■Special offers! ➀Free tapioca milk tea served by the Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association! ②Vouchers usable at event stalls and shops within Atagawa Onsen will be distributed (first 300 visitors). ③Guests staying at Atagawa Onsen on the day will receive a handheld lantern (assembly-type LED lantern featuring a dragon motif) at participating accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis! ■Lighting ceremony event details Date and time: April 6 from 7:00 PM Location: Izu-Atagawa Station front rotary (lighting ceremony site), Onsen Lantern Road (provisional name) (main venue) From April 6 onward, Taiwan lanterns will be lit every day so you can enjoy strolling the streets any time. (*For more detailed information, check the Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association website and Instagram!) ■Lighting ceremony schedule 7:00 PM Lighting ceremony starts, guest greetings 7:30 PM Countdown and simultaneous lighting 7:40 PM Performances by Atagawa Dokan taiko and Chinese lion dance ■Main venue schedule From 3:00 PM – food stalls open Enjoy Taiwan gourmet, crepes, local specialties and traditional fair games♪ From 8:00 PM – ・Hot spring source cleaning observation ・Photo sessions with local mascots ・Street performances …and more are planned! ■Notes Traffic restrictions will be in effect in various areas for this event. (See the event flyer for details) There is no parking available until 6:00 PM. Guests staying overnight should walk from their accommodations. After 6:00 PM, the Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden main parking lot will serve as a temporary parking area. [Inquiries] Organizer: Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association Supported by: Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Taiwan Visitors Association, Izukyū Corporation, Atagawa Onsen Shopping Association, the people of Atagawa, Higashiizu Town Cooperation: Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, Yokohama Office #Atagawa Onsen #Hot spring #Lighting #Illumination #Izu sightseeing #Izu travel #Izu spots #Izu hot springs #Izukyū #Izu Peninsula #Higashiizu Town #Taiwan

Margaret Picking at Ihama in Minami-Izu Town Starts March 27 You can start picking the town’s official flower, the margaret (marguerite). Stop by during your spring break trip or drive by. ❁ From Wednesday, March 27, 2024 — until supplies last ❁ 9:00–15:00; canceled in case of rain ❁ Free; up to 10 stems per person ❁ Near Ihama Fishing Port; look for the banners 🚘 About a 1-hour drive from Shimoda Station 🚌 Local buses to Ihama take about 1 hour 5 minutes; service is very limited, so we recommend coming by car. Scissors available for loan Event may end early if the margarets run out. Contact Ihama Flower Association Tel: 090-3384-6701 (Contact: Saito) Please call during daytime hours. 🌼 Request To help ensure the event continues in future years, a donation box is provided. We appreciate your cooperation.

I visited Atami City’s power spot, Kinomiya Shrine, for the first time in a long while. When I drew a fortune by the more-than-2,100-year-old natural monument "Ookusu", a cute little leaf was tucked inside.🌿

The 81st issue of Atami de Asobo, the magazine that introduces restaurants, souvenir shops, and other businesses in Atami City, has been published. This free paper is packed with ways to enjoy Atami. It features 74 recommended spots, including trending eateries and shops offering special deals, Japanese, Western, and Chinese restaurants, safe nightlife venues, day-use hot springs, and specialty stores. This issue also includes a special feature titled "Retro Atami Time: Savoring the Past at a Historic Western-Style Restaurant." Copies of Atami de Asobo are available from the Atami City Tourism Association, the Atami Tourist Information Center (Lusca Atami station building, 1st floor), the Atami Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other local shops, so please pick one up.

This is a photo of a boat descent in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture. The point is the scene where the cherry blossoms and the waterfall are taken and the boat is going down. Shooting date2023/04/06

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 "Kappo Ishida". ・ Feel free to enjoy the taste of a long-established inn We will prepare a Japanese course meal that makes the most of the season. The dining place is a completely private room, so you can spend a relaxing time. If you wish, we will also accept meals in a separate room with an open-air bath. Our stores will serve meals using the facilities of a long-established inn. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】Kappo Ishida 【Address】Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 226, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-1001 【Business hours】Inquiries due to reservation system 【Regular holiday】Reservation required 【Parking lot】Yes Other By reservation only required.

Gifu Castle over the cherry blossoms although it is small I took an aerial shot with a drone from the back of Linyang Temple. Rinyoji Temple, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture March 2024 🔴 If you would like to take a photo, please cooperate with 🙇 ♂️ the "Cherry Blossom Fund" * Aerial photography is taken with the permission of the priest. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

A scene at Yuki Shrine in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. Since many Umejiro visit the Yuki Shrine every year, many photographers were visit this year as well. I've had a relationship with Umejiro since last year, and I was able to take a picture of it again this year. It just so happened that I got a line of sight when I clicked the shutter, so it was my favorite one. It has become a piece that feels dignified from the cute Umejiro. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Shooting location: Yuki Shrine, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture Shooting date and time: February 24, 2024 10:00 ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Japanese-style pension Ginsen". ・ The beach is also nearby, and the Fee is the same all year round except for the year-end and New Year holidays and Obon. 3 minutes walk from Kawazu Station. Two baths are natural hot springs and can be reserved. Dinner is a Japanese set centered on fresh local fish. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】Japanese-style pension Ginsen 【Address】Kawazu-cho Hama, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 183-2 Phone number: 0558-32-0955 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 8 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】3 cars

It is located in Kitasaki Town, Obu City, Aichi Prefecture One piece ✨ at Obu Midori Park "Mimoza Forest" This is a famous Mimoza spot in Aichi Prefecture It was 💦 crowded with many customers on this day as well I encountered ♡ a yellow fairy in such a forest In the eyes of a pure and innocent daughter staring at me Mom's shutter didn't stop lol Anyway What is the sparkle in a child's eyes Why is it so sparkly? I guess you can see it ✨ The whites of the eyes are bluish, There is a sense of transparency. It's like 💎 a marble I now have another favorite piece

On a boardwalk lined with Kawazu cherry blossoms in Otogawa, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture One photo 🌸 at the cherry blossom photo session held Title: [Touching the Spring Breeze] Kawazu cherry blossoms famous for their early blooming cherry blossoms It was still a chilly and windy day. A boardwalk lined with cherry blossoms in full bloom Run around with a lot of energy Have a good time together I had a 😊 great time Because I am not aware of the camera at all Natural facial expressions and gestures Be a child It's ♡ so precious This is 📸 my favorite photo

Cherry Blossom Shower🌸 Rinyoji Temple, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture March 2024

Kasumimagakei 2024 Spring About 1,500 cherry trees of about 7 types are in bloom, and you can enjoy the wonderful scenery. Ikeda, Gifu

A gourmet guidebook collecting genuinely delicious local-favorite restaurants, "Jimoto Gourmet: Atami & Yugawara," will be published! When the Izusan debris flow disaster struck in 2021, the publisher, Izukyu Cable Network Co., set out to return the support it had received from industry peers to the communities hit by that disaster and by the COVID-19 pandemic. This guidebook was produced as a token of gratitude and encouragement for those communities. Under the principle of "no advertising fees whatsoever," the book is filled with crowd-sourced restaurant tips, interviews spotlighting local contributors, profiles of athletes from the area, and information on anime and manga set in Atami—offering a wealth of hometown knowledge. If you’re interested or a fan of Atami, please pick up a copy♪ Jimoto Gourmet: Atami & Yugawara Publisher: Izukyu Cable Network Co., Ltd. On sale from April 1, 2024, at the following locations - Bushu Yamakichi, Lusca Atami store (2nd floor, Lusca Atami building at atami station) - Ishigaki Bookstore (1st floor, Atami Ekimae Daiichi Building) - Iwakami Bookstore (1189-20 Yawatano, Ito City, along National Route 135) Price: 500 yen (tax included)

I took an aerial view of Linyang Temple in spring. It is a popular temple in Shidarezakura weeping cherry blossoms. There is also a limited time illumination. * If you are going, please cooperate with the Cherry Blossom Fund. * Aerial photography is taken with the permission of the priest. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

The carpet of drooping Ume plums was 😊🌸 very beautiful