Photograph of Lake Shiman in Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture with cherry blossoms The weather is nice and warm, or it's an activity. There were people enjoying canoeing. The view from the top of the crystal clear water is exceptional, isn't it? They added ♪ a sense of excitement to my work

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. Most of the cherry blossoms in the Shingashi River have also scattered.

Koryo Shrine with a sense of history This is a Koryo Shrine in Saitama Prefecture The large drooping cherry blossoms are more spectacular than the thatched-roof building next door. The best time to visit is from the end of March every year, so next year may be as early as 🤔 usual

We have 🌸 been watching over Saitama for 1000 years This is the Sakitama Tombs in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture. The cherry blossoms that bloom only one on the burial mound are 😆 very picturesque I'm looking forward to 🤤 next year

Photographed 4/8/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the cherry blossoms of the Shingashi River. This week, I wanted to see the flower raft, so I went there many times.

GOHOBI melon frappuccino and malasada melon cream. 🍈 It's exhausting.

Today, I took a break at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store and then went to the Shingashi River. GOHOBI melon frappuccino. There was a lot of melon in it. 🍈

Run through the rows of cherry blossom trees in Nagatoro This is a row of cherry blossom trees 🌸 in Nagatoro in Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture It was 😁 in full bloom later than every year This year, I recommend 💪 the morning because there are even more people

Visited 4/12/24. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. Limited time cherry blossom latte and weekend citron. The cherry blossom latte is milk + strawberry sauce + cherry blossom chocolate, and it is only ice cream. It's very pretty. Weekend citron is also delicious. Thank you very much. 😊🌸

Today, I visited a little detour near the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is a fried chicken set meal. There is a lot of miso soup, kinpira burdock, fried egg, boiled pumpkin, small cakes, and much more. It was great to have coffee and talk with the owner. Thank you very much. 😊

Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel: Expressing Gratitude to the Mountain Deity ~Bamboo Lights Gleam~ Yamagami no Komichi (The Mountain Deity’s Path) “Bamboo Light Installation” Begins This spring, Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel has launched a “bamboo light installation,” creating a stunning spectacle of otherworldly light. To the west of the hotel rises Mt. Komagatake, at 1,356 meters, revered as a sacred mountain where the gods dwell and long considered a holy site of ancient mountain worship. At the summit of Mt. Komagatake you can still find historically evocative rocks such as Bakouseki (Horse-Descending Stone) and Bajouseki (Horse-Riding Stone). The hotel benefits from the mountain’s gifts, including geothermal steam and spring water. Our ability to operate today owes much to the mountain deity, yamagami, and in gratitude we have installed a torii gate lit by bamboo lights. □ Period: From Friday, March 15, 2024 – Year-round □ Time: From sunset until 0:00 midnight □ Location: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel, hotel courtyard □ Eligible: Hotel guests only (free) □ Details: Centered on a torii of bamboo lights, this soothing experience enhances the natural scenery. □ Note: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel is a secluded mountain lodge surrounded by vast nature and boasts the highest elevation for accommodations in Hakone (935 m). In the hotel courtyard framed by lush mountains, guests can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green foliage in summer, autumn colors in fall, and snowy vistas in winter. To further enhance the hotel’s iconic courtyard scenery, we will present a bamboo light illumination produced by CHIKAKEN, a comprehensive bamboo-light production group.

Isehara Flower Update: April 12 Thanks to the kindness of Sugiyama Doken Co., Ltd., the private rhododendron garden is now open to the public. In Isehara, this is a well-kept secret and a treat after the cherry blossoms. On about 1,500 tsubo (approximately 4,958 square meters) of garden, you can enjoy 50 varieties and more than 1,000 rhododendron shrubs and several hundred peony plants. The garden also sits on a hill with a superb view toward Mt. Fuji in the distance. * Bringing food or drink and bringing pets are prohibited. (This is private property, so please observe proper manners.) Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 Parking: 500 yen per car Access: From Isehara Station, South Exit, Bus Stop No. 1 Take the bus bound for Fujimino and get off at the Miyakami stop. It is about a 30-minute walk from Isehara Station if you prefer to walk. Sugiyama Doken Co., Ltd. Address: 1 San-no-miya, Isehara City Phone: 0463-93-7300

Hinata Yakushi Spring Grand Festival Monday, April 15, 9:00–17:00, admission 300 yen. Held rain or shine This will be the last public opening of the principal image for this year. Gokito (prayer rites) 9:00–16:30; reception at the Treasure Hall ● No reservation required on the day The sacred tree (shigi) climb and fire-walking are scheduled to start at 13:00 ※Canceled in case of rain (If canceled, an announcement will be posted on the Hinata Yakushi website around 9:00) A tea ceremony booth by the Urasenke tea group Iwata Sumi’s school will also be available on the temple grounds on the day. (500 yen)

Cherry Blossom Record 🌸 There were a lot of swan boats floating о ́∀'о ⛲ Inokashira Park

A flower garden 🌷 that looks like it was written in a picture This is a tulip field in Saitama Prefecture. Early blooming tulips are in 😁 full bloom The cherry blossoms bloomed late, so the contrast was 🤤 beautiful again

Photographed 4/8/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, the cherry blossoms and rape blossoms of the Shingashi River. Luckily, I was able to see the boat excursion.

Photographed 4/8/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River.

Support Noto Peninsula Recovery! Special Concert at Josoji Temple on Golden Week Tickets are now on sale for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Concert in 2024 at Jochi-ji Temple in Kamakura! This special concert offers beautiful performances at the serene Josoji Temple in Kamakura. Net proceeds after operating expenses will be distributed to the affected municipalities as relief funds for the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake through the Japanese Red Cross Society. By purchasing a ticket, you will be supporting recovery efforts in the affected areas. Tickets are limited, so please apply early. Payments will be accepted in cash on the day of the event, thank you for your understanding. Date and Time Sunday, April 28, 2024 — concert starts at 4:00 PM (doors open at 3:30 PM) Program The program includes memorable, beautiful pieces such as Boccherini’s Minuet and Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet K.581, among others. Tickets are 3,000 yen with unreserved seating (a separate 300 yen temple admission fee applies). An early-bird discount and special benefits are available for those who apply early, so don’t miss out! For inquiries or further information, please contact the 2024 Jochi-ji Temple Concert Office at 080-5037-8179 or the Nijii Quartet. We look forward to your participation in supporting the recovery while enjoying wonderful music!

Photographed 4/8/24. It is the five-storied pagoda and cherry blossoms of Kita-in. 🌸

Photographed 4/8/24.　 The drooping cherry blossoms of Kawagoe Hachimangu were in full bloom.

Photographed on April 6, 24. It is a cherry blossom of the Kawagoe Christian Association of the Anglican Church of Japan in Matsue Town. It was in full bloom. 🌸

Photographed on April 6, 24. It is Hanachozu of Semba Toshogu Shrine. The rape flowers and pansies are vivid.

Endless nemophila fields This is a place called Toneri Park in Tokyo. Recently, the nemophila field has become famous and is crowded with many people. Seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms and tulips are also worth visiting 😊

Photographed on April 6, 24. This is café andon's Hanachozu.

Kinchyan Comes to Kogaku-in Cherry Tree Planting Festival Sunday, April 14 at 1:00 PM At Kogaku-in (Sannomiya 682) The Itoen-sponsored annual Kinichi Hagimoto Cherry Tree Planting Festival will be held under the banner “Let’s create a new cherry blossom spot in Isehara!” Kinichi Hagimoto, known as Kinchyan, will attend on the day There will also be a talk show by Kinchyan. Inquiries: Noman Temple Tel: 0463-95-0967

Photographed on April 6, 24. Cafe Andon's matcha and bean paste shortcake and matcha latte. The sweetness is modest and delicious. The pink mug and saucer are also wonderful.

Drooping cherry blossoms 🌸 at Seiunji Temple This is the Shidarezakura weeping cherry blossoms of "Seiunji Temple" held in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It is a Shidarezakura weeping cherry blossoms with a history of 600 years and is very worth seeing. Please visit once 😄

Joined the company on April 6, 24. I had a cherry blossom viewing at café andon's terrace seat. The petals of the cherry blossoms fell from time to time, and it was beautiful. In front, a carpet of cherry blossom petals was formed. 🌸

With the arrival of Spring, my pet parakeet departed. When I went outside to recover from my sadness, I was energized by the cherry blossoms that bloomed powerfully this year.

Sunset sky