[If you’re staying near the cormorant fishing, this is the place✨] If you plan to see “Miyoshi’s cormorant fishing,” why not relax with an overnight stay? Here are recommended lodgings in the central Miyoshi area. *The accommodation plans and prices shown in the images* are as of the time of posting (June 20, 2025). They may change later. [Accommodation plans that include cormorant fishing!] ● About dinner Miyoshi Grand Hotel and Hotel Route Inn Miyoshi Ekimae offer a cormorant-fishing meal box at the cormorant fishing boarding area, while Nagaoka Ryokan serves dinner at the inn before boarding for cormorant fishing. 🚩 Miyoshi Grand Hotel Address: 1-10-1 Tokaichi South, Miyoshi City Phone: 0824-63-3111 IG: @miyoshigrandhotel 🚩 Nagaoka Ryokan Address: 2-1-35 Tokaimichi Naka, Miyoshi City Phone: 0824-62-2348 🚩 Hotel Route Inn Miyoshi Ekimae Address: 1-5-5 Tokaichi South, Miyoshi City Phone: 050-5211-5820 [Accommodations near the cormorant fishing boarding area! Lodgings in Miyoshi-machi] 🚩 Himiko-gura Aoneko (small inn) Address: 1143-3 Miyoshi-machi, Miyoshi City Phone: 0824-63-1713 🚩 Miyoshi no Sankaku Address: 632 Miyoshi-machi, Miyoshi City Phone: 090-7997-0998 IG: @ miyoshinosankaku 🚩 Kakumeikan Address: 1857-5 Miyoshi-machi, Miyoshi City Phone: 0824-62-2187 [Hotels in Miyoshi city center] 🚩 Hotel Alpha‑One Miyoshi Address: 1-4-22 Toichi-Nishi, Miyoshi City Phone: 0824-63-3200 🚩 Hotel Crown Hills Miyoshi Address: 6-13-25 Tokaichihigashi, Miyoshi City Phone: 050-1807-0109

Kono Summer Festival On Saturday, July 26, 2025, starting at 4:00 PM, the Kono Summer Festival will take place at Korakujo Beach. The fireworks display will begin at 8:00 PM. For inquiries: Minami-Echizen Town Tourism and Community Development Division 0778-47-8002

Shinano Road in the rain Bushu Highway Furuya Valleys "Otome Falls" I went there looking for a superb view in the rainy season ☂️! I have visited the Yachiho Highlands and Shirakoma Pond in Sakuho Town many times The atmosphere on a rainy day was good, so I visited to enjoy the Valleys and Fresh greenery. The stream of the waterfall and the fresh greenery are beautiful, and the rain creates a special feeling of the secluded beauty of the Valleys. Recommended!

Photographed on June 21, 25. It is Kazaguruma in front of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine direct meeting hall.

💛 Rape field 💛 in Shimoshihoro, Otofuke When the Car is running, the whole area is yellow! !! Rape flowers fill the field of vision! It was 🌟 shining a beautiful yellow

Photographed on June 21, 25. This is Kazaguruma of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

This is a photo of my mother and I when we went to Oka Temple in Nara to see hydrangeas. Of course, the hydrangeas were beautiful and wonderful, but I was very impressed by the stones struck by the waterfall standing dignified next to the hydrangeas. I thought that this kind of scenery is the beauty of Japan that has not changed in the past and even now, and that it has been passed down from generation to generation along with the uninterrupted Water.

This is a photo I took when I went to see the cherry blossoms with my friends. I was able to take a very beautiful picture with a cloudless blue sky that seemed to attract cherry blossoms.

After the rain in the evening. When I looked at the sky, I saw two beautiful rainbows! Transportation to the roof of the supermarket and captured it on camera. I've never seen such a clear and beautiful rainbow before!

air hole The wind hole is a mysterious rock hole where cool winds blow throughout the four seasons. In summer, fog is generated due to the temperature difference with the outside air, and a mysterious scene appears in front of you. Around the end of June, the "Himalayan blue poppy" blooms beautifully, which is Cultivation to Use the cold air of the wind hole in the pit dug in front of the wind hole. Located inside Shanglin Forest Park, there are hydrangeas and autumn leaves planted nearby, and you can enjoy them every season. It is also famous as a starting point for climbing to Saragamine and Dragon God. Location: 791-0223 896-24 Kamibayashi, Toon City Access: 15km by Car from Matsuyama Expressway Kawauchi IC on Prefectural Roads 23 and 209 towards Kamibayashi Forest Park Car parking lot: Yes Toilet: Yes

In the forest of Ashibetsu City, Hokkaido Furnace rice and natto to taste at Wild Camp

From June 1st, Miyoshi’s summer tradition begins🌿 The Miyoshi ukai (cormorant fishing), with a history of more than 450 years, has started✨ What is ukai? Ukai is a traditional Japanese fishing method that uses cormorants to catch sweetfish (ayu). Cormorants are exceptionally skilled hunters. They dive into the water and swallow the fish whole, holding them in their throats☝️ In ukai, handlers wrap a cord around the bird’s neck so it won’t completely swallow a large ayu. The cormorant handler, called an usho, makes the bird regurgitate the fish and collects the catch. This fishing method is called ukai. What makes Miyoshi’s ukai unique? Ukai was once practiced across Japan, but today it survives as a tourist attraction in only 11 locations nationwide. One of these precious sites is Miyoshi, notable above all for the exceptional skill of its cormorant handlers✨ The cord attached to each cormorant is called a tanawa. In Miyoshi, the tanawa stretches an astonishing seven meters— the longest in Japan❗ With that extra length, the cormorants range far and wide, moving freely in every direction❗ You can witness the powerful sight of the birds hunting up close. And watching the handlers skillfully control the long tanawa is a brave, captivating sight✨ The pleasure boats we ride run alongside the cormorant fishing boats carrying the usho. That lets you see this dramatic spectacle right up close😊 This is one of the great attractions of Miyoshi’s ukai! What is the relationship between the usho and the cormorants? Some people may feel sorry that the birds are made to regurgitate the fish. The usho and the cormorants are irreplaceable partners who live and work together. The birds are treated as members of the usho’s family and cared for with great affection🌿 Cormorants are said to bond closely with people. Handlers communicate with them every day, shower them with affection🥰, and train them carefully. It is said that ukai cannot be done without a trusting relationship between the bird and the usho, so their feelings must be mutually understood for the method to work. Because the cormorants and usho fish together as a family, a strong bond forms between them. The beautiful scenes they create together in ukai are truly a sight to behold. CHECK! For more details about Miyoshi’s ukai, follow the URL link on this account♪

Vine hydrangea flowering At Karikachi Kogen Park From about mid-June to early July An estimated hundreds of vine hydrangeas wrap around the trees in the larch growing forest in the garden begin to bloom. The cream-colored flowers of about 5 mm bloom in clusters. It looks as if a larch tree dressed in a dress. I heard that the best time to visit every year is around early ~ mid-July, but due to the high temperature, it must have bloomed all at once. Shintoku Station Area Exchange Center "Tokutoku" 2F At the Window of the Shintoku Tourism Association We accept bicycle rentals. From Tokutoku to Karikachi Kogen Park Approx. 10km Approximately 40 minutes away The climb continues all the way to Karikachi Kogen Park using the Poppo Road in SL Square, but on the way down, you can 🚲 cut the wind and run back I'm 💪 a little more confident in my physical strength I want to 🚲 do sightseeing with my body, etc. If you want to have a slightly wild experience that you can't experience anywhere else, please take advantage of the rental bicycle. 4 mountain bikes 4 City Cycles Reservations can be made on the same day! We look forward to seeing you 🚲 Climbing hydrangeas bloom From mid-June to early July at Karikachi Kogen Gardens, hundreds of climbing hydrangeas wrapped around the trees in the larch forest begin to bloom. The 5mm cream-colored flowers bloom in clusters, making the larch trees look as if they are wearing dresses. I heard that the best time to see them is usually early to mid-July, but the high temperatures probably made them bloom all at once. You can rent a bicycle at the Shintoku Town Tourism Association counter on the 2nd floor of the Shintoku Station Community Center "Tokutoku." From "Tokutoku" to Karikachi Kogen Park About 10km About 40 minutes Using the Poppo Road at the SL Square, it's a long climb all the way to Karikachi Kogen Park, but on the way back you can run through the wind 🚲 I'm a little confident in my stamina 💪 If you want to do some sightseeing that involves some physical activity 🚲 or have a slightly wild experience that you can't get anywhere else, please make use of our bicycle rental service. Mountain bikes - 4 City bikes - 4 Reservations can be made on the day! We look forward to seeing you 🚲 #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #New Hakkei of Japan #Karikachi Pass #Karikachi Kogen Park #Hokkaido Garden Highway #National Route 38 #R38 #Bicycle Rental #Sightseeing with bicycle rental #Poppo's Path #SL Square #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

The Echigo-Matsushiro Rice Terraces are widely known throughout Japan as a Spot for rice terraces where the original scenery remains. Among them, the "Gamo Terraced Rice Fields" are popular not only in Japan, but also in Japan, where the morning mist creates a fantastic scenery.

Hello, this 😊 is Koshu Local cuisine Waraji! It's been hot every day, but are you all Squid? The area around the Crystal Fountain, Water Water crystal jet right next to the Waraji, is a Healing Spot where a cool breeze blows through. You can ✨ spend a pleasant time while listening to the sound of water Furthermore, the temperature here in Shosenkyo Gorge is more than 3 degrees lower than in the Kofu Basin, and it is a popular area as a summer getaway. Enjoy 🌿🌞 a relaxing time while feeling the coolness of Nature In such a cool Shosenkyo Gorge, Waraji offers "three-color Somen" ✨ on summer weekends and holidays only Hearty portion of colorful Somen noodles with tempura and grilled fish! You can enjoy 🍽️ it refreshingly and deliciously even in the hot season Enjoy 😊 the taste of Waraji while feeling the coolness We look forward to seeing you there!

Torii (shrine gate) gate of Kamiso. Standing on a rock on the coast, one of the Torii (shrine gates) of Oarai Isosaki Shrine. A popular spot for sunrise photography.

Motonosumi Shrine The winding Gari approach to the temple leads to the top of the Quay with 123 vermilion Torii (shrine gates).

The flowering status of hydrangea in Shimoda Park has 💠✨ been updated. The peak season is still continuing, but the color of the flowers is gradually changing. We recommend ☝🏽🌈 that you come to the park early

[July 7th] is Tanabata 🎋🌌 In front of the central community center in Morotsuka Village, they made strips of paper with wishes and origami Cute chicks are decorated 🌟 with bamboo Just looking at it makes my heart warm 😊 Why don't you write a wonderful wish? 💫

~Naka Satsunai Pyotan Falls~ The Scene of Exciting Stream Down with a drop of 10 meters is Powerful 💯 It shone ✨ with emerald In fact, it was originally Use as a Dam, but it became a 🌊 waterfall when it was buried by flood Water There is also a campsite nearby, where you can 🌿 experience Nature Please come and visit us!

Hill town Biei Nature created over a long history, this landscape is colored by many hills I go there every year because I want to see this scenery

In Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, for some reason, there are many historical sites and legends related to the era of the "Minamoto Hei War". Among them, today I would like to introduce "Yamabuki Shrine". Yamabuki Shrine is a small shrine located in the mountains of Nakayama Town, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. It is said that this shrine was built to mourn Yamabuki Gozen, who supported the warlord Kiso Yoshinaka who was active in the Battle of Kurikara Pass during the Battle of Minamoto Taira with Tomoe Gozen. Kiso Yoshinaka raised his martial order in the Battle of Minamoto Hei, but he was accused of rebellion and defeated by Minamoto no Yoritomo. At this time, Yamabuki Gozen was left in the capital of Kyoto due to illness. When Yamabuki Gozen learns of Kiso Yoshinaka's death, he falls to Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, relying on the connection that Kiso Yoshinaka was Iyo Mori. Yamabuki Gozen, who landed in Kaminada, Sokai Town, Iyo City, was unable to walk on his own due to illness, and his vassals tried to cross the mountain by pulling him on bamboo sticks. The Slope in the Midori district of Sokai Town, Iyo City, is called "Hikizaka", the top of the mountain is called "Tsukitaku" because he hid himself with a shield and spent the night, and the place where Gozen is said to have died and changed to a death costume is called "Costume Change Place". Local people, naïve and kind-hearted, built a five-ring pagoda as a tomb to mourn the deceased. Furthermore, in 1892 (Meiji 25) (1892), Local volunteers commissioned Choshu carpenters, who had been skilled in erecting shrines and Temple in Ehime and Kochi, to build the Yamabuki Shrine in order to prevent the Tradition and the five-ring pagoda from being treated poorly. A small shrine that you might overlook when driving in a car. Both the shrine and the pagoda are covered with moss and stand quietly and quietly. The origin of Yamabuki Gozen is unknown, but there is a theory that she was a princess of a wealthy family in the Hajigawa region of Ozu City. At the time of her birth, she was called Yamabuki Gozen, the princess of Yamabuki, because there were many Yamabuki blooming in the garden. In addition, it is said that she was a stool woman (servant, meaning beautiful woman) of Kiso Yoshinaka, but there is also a theory that she was his wife. The life of a beautiful and strong female warrior who was tossed around by the turbulent world is still being told in various parts of Japan. *Yamabuki Shrine* Address: Sareiya, Nakayama-cho, Iyo-shi, Ehime Business hours: Free prayer Car parking lot: None * If you park on Car shoulder of the road, please be careful of Car passage.

🇯🇵 Excellent Access from Tokyo! Held in PADI diving course in Nishi-Izu [English support, small group size] Implementation at Hokule'a Shonan recently held a PADI Open Water Diver Course. The locations are "Hirasawa" and "Ida" in Nishi-Izu, which can be reached on a day trip from Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Both are highly transparent and are perfect Spots for your first marine training. All of the guests who participated this time were beginners in diving. Scenes were nervous at first, but after a careful lecture on land, Nature was smiling by the time they entered the sea. The instructor supported me one by one and proceeded with the course calmly. 🤿 Diving is "fun and learning" In the diving course, you will practice basic skills such as breathing in water, clearing a mask, and neutral buoyancy. Even if you are a first-timer, you can rest assured that the small group size and slow pace will make you feel at ease. While experiencing buddy checks and equipment settings, you will acquire Nature and "diver thinking". Above all, the best part is that you can practice in the beautiful sea. The sea in Ida is called "Ida blue", and surrounded by clear Water and colorful fish, you will feel as if you are in another world. 🌏 Classes in English are also available. Suitable for travelers and business travelers! Hokule'a Shonan offers PADI Sense courses in English. It is also possible for those who want to obtain a Sense while traveling or business travelers who are staying for a short period of time. With a flexible schedule, you can tailor the course to your stay plan. 🚉 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station (easy Access from Tokyo and Yokohama) 📆 Schedule request OK 👥 Peace of mind in private or small groups 🗣 English-speaking instructors 📩 The first step to the world's oceans, right here in Japan Activities can be started even if you are not a good swimmer. Water is a magical experience of breathing in the water, encounters with sea creatures, and quiet time to face yourself. Everything will be a special memory that will stay with you. If you get a PADI C card (Sense), you will be able to dive in the world's oceans. I sincerely recommend it to those who want to start a new hobby or refresh themselves in Nature. Interested parties, please feel free to contact us by DM or email. Your diving life starts 🌊 here 📸 Scenes of diving are also introduced on Instagram. @hokulea_divejapan Be sure to check out some of Japan's hidden diving spots! #ScubaJapan #PADIcertification #DivingNearTokyo #HokuleaShonan #JapanTravelTips #OpenWaterCourse #SoloTravelJapan #DiveWithUs #ExploreTheBlue #HiddenDiveSpot #PADI5Star #DivingJourney #PADIJapan

Photographed on June 21, 25. This is Kazaguruma of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. From 6/28, the rim musubi wind chime will start.

TV Anime "mono" Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Special Feature in Togakushi ✨ Episode 10 of the TV Anime "mono" that was broadcast the other day "Nagano-Toyama Trip to the Exam 3rd Night" is set in Togakushi! This time, we will introduce the Spots that appeared in the Anime! (1) Seven bends route from Zenko Temple to Togakushi, it is a road with a steep uphill hairpin curve on the "Togakushi Bird Line". In the Anime, there is an unexpected development in a pine tree in the middle of the road on the way! * Due to the continuous steep curve, large vehicles are not allowed to pass. * To go from Zenko Temple to Togakushi, there is another route, "Asakawa Roux Prine". For those who are not confident in driving and large vehicles, it is recommended to head from the Asakawa Roux Preline. (2) Togakushi campsite @togakushicamp_official Adjacent to Togakushi Ranch, a refreshing campsite surrounded by birch forests. Ideal for forest schools and family camps in the great Nature. There are more than 350 auto camp sites (free sites), the largest in Japan! Cooking area, outdoor furnace, hot Water shower, Water washing Toilet, and a shop. You can also enjoy playing in the river that streams through the venue. 【Business hours】April 26, 2025 ~ November 4, 2025 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Day Camp Use) Reservations can be made by Phone or on the official website. 【Regular holiday】Winter holidays 【Car parking lot】Available (free) (3) Togakushi Shrine Okusha Shrine @togakushi_jinja It is the Shrine that sits at the back as the headquarters of Togakushi Shrine. Located in the middle of the approach to the temple (2 km), the Japanese cedar trees that are more than 400 years old have become a hot topic for their fantastic scenery, and in recent years it has become a popular Spot visit by many visitors from Japan and abroad. It is said to have divine virtues such as good luck, wish fulfillment, abundant ripening of five grains, and winning sports. 【Time required】About 40 minutes walk one way from Okusha Shrine entrance 【Car parking lot】Approximately 100 large buses near the entrance (charged) (4) Togakushi Soba Museum ton Kururin @togakushi_tonkururin With the Togakushi style's method of "rolling out one stick", you can easily enjoy the Soba-making experience. Eating Soba noodles made by yourself is exceptional! 【Business hours】Experience 10:00~14:00 Reservations can be made by Phone or through the official website. （026-254-3773） 【Time required】Approximately 2 hours (experience 1 hour, Meals 1 hour) 【Regular holiday】Water (Tuesdays and Water Sundays in June) *Closed in winter: December ~ early April 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Experience Fee】Soba-making experience + boiled + tsuyu condiment 4 servings 7,800 yen (tax included) / 1 bowl 2 servings 4,800 yen (tax included) / 1 bowl * Group Fee available (5) Togakushi Folk Museum, Togakushi Ryu Ninpo Museums, Ninja Karakuri Yashiki Ninja Karakuri Yashiki is a spot where you can have an authentic ninja experience. From the ninja room to the stairs, through the maze, and through the inner courtyard, you can enjoy escaping while conquering numerous contraptions. There are 500 ninja tools and more than 200 Panel in the Ninpo Museum, and about 2,000 items of daily necessities from ancient times to the present day are on display in the folk Museum. 【Business hours】Friday, April 25, 2025 ~ mid-November 9:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30) 【Regular holiday】Water *Closed in winter Private Car parking lot (free of charge, 17 cars) or Okusha Shrine public parking lot Car Car parking lot Use #mono #Afro #Pilgrimage to the Holy Land #Togakushi #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

This photo was taken at a campsite deep in the mountains. and the "Water Car hut" that was used in the past, even if the Water Car is gone, only the "shaft" remains, and I felt as if I had been taught the importance of the core. Even though the water car is gone, if there is an "axis" (core), it can convey something. I like that feeling.

Photographed on June 21, 25. It is the lantern and hydrangea of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Geosite Beautification Volunteer Recruitment ❚ Event held on July 5, 2025 At Bukkoji Temple, one of the geosites (points of interest) in Oita’s Bungo-Ono Geopark, volunteers will trim spent hydrangea blooms around the temple grounds. We are seeking volunteers to help. Would you join us in trimming the spent flowers? [Date and Time] Saturday, July 5, 2025, 7:00–9:00 Registration accepted until 8:00. *The event will be postponed in case of rain. If postponed, the city hall website will announce it by the day before the event.* [Registration and Meeting Place] Bukkoji Temple First Parking Lot (Kamiozuka, Aoji Town, Bungo-Ono City) [Tasks] Trimming spent hydrangea blooms *Volunteers will work for at least one hour sometime between 7:00 and 9:00.* *A commemorative gift will be given to participants.* *Tools will be lent, but supplies are limited. If you own pruning shears or hedge shears, please bring them if possible.* [Contact] Oita Bungo-Ono Geopark Promotion Council Phone: 0974-22-4089 ■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo-Ono City ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250618event-asaji/...

Photographed on June 15, 25. It is a yo-yo lottery of Kawagoe Hachimangu. A new Squid lottery has also begun. 🍉

【Food and Tourism Hospitality Fair】 A joint product exhibition of the three towns/villages of Teshikaga Town, Shibecha Town, and Tsurui Village is being Held in at the underground walking space "Chi Ka Ho" in front of Sapporo Station! !! The location is between Exit 7 and 9! Held in until 18:00 today and 10:00-17:00 tomorrow on the 26th, so please 🧚🏻🔥 come by all means We look forward to seeing you there!🏃💨 https://www.fit946.net/omotenashi-fair/...