#Best time to visit 🌸 the bright pink cherry blossoms and kanzan in Chiba City Animal Park Well well. Maybe it's because it's hot today, so I'm ☺️💦 taking refuge in the shade

HELLO TO EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Chiba Tourism Association. Chiba Prefecture Chiba City is a city located in the central part of the Chiba Prefecture, consisting of six wards: Chuo Ward, Hanamigawa Ward, Inage Ward, Wakaba Ward, Midori Ward, and Mihama Ward. The fastest train ride from Tokyo Station to Chiba Station is about 26 minutes, and Chiba Station-Narita Airport is also conveniently accessible in about 30 minutes by limited express. With a population of about 980,000 and surrounded by the sea and greenery, this area has the charm of coexistence of city and nature. It is home to the Port of Chiba, one of Japan's three major trading ports, and is also an industrial area that forms the Keiyo Industrial Zone. 【Introduction of sightseeing spots in Chiba City】 From the deep history of Chiba City to the present day, we will introduce a variety of sightseeing spots that attract people who visit in the city center, seaside area, and satoyama area. 〜〜 Satoyama Area 〜〜 ◎ Showa Forest It is the largest park in Chiba City, and there is an observatory overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a lawn plaza, and athletic playground equipment, making it a spot that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Every year in mid-April ~ early May, about 50,000 azaleas in the park are in full bloom. ◎ Chiba City Animal Park It is a zoo where you can meet Futa-kun, a red panda who took the world by storm with his cute standing appearance. In addition, you can see rare and endangered animals up close, making it a popular tourist destination for families. ◎ Hoki Art Museum Adjacent to the Showa Forest, it is a museum specializing in realistic paintings, which is rare in the world. The museum has a collection of 480 realistic paintings by about 60 artists, and you can appreciate excellent realistic paintings from Japan and abroad. 〜〜 Seaside Area 〜〜 ◎ Inage Seaside Park Pool INAPOO It is the largest pool in Chiba Prefecture that opened in July 2023. It consists of six pools, including a huge pool with a maximum width of 30 meters, a shallow pool with a depth of 20 centimeters that is safe for children, and a large water slide. It is a Volume of about You can't You can't play in one day. ◎ Chiba Port Tower From the 125-meter-high observatory, you can overlook the city of Chiba City, and if the weather is good, you can see Tokyo Tower, Skytree, and Mt. Fuji. In 2011, it was recognized as a "Lover's Mecca" and in 2012 as a "Japan Night View Heritage". ◎ Makuhari Messe It is Japan's first Convention complex and opened in 1989. It is one of the largest international exhibition halls in Japan, with an event hall that can accommodate 9,000 people. Various events and exhibitions are held throughout the year. 〜〜 City Center Area 〜〜 ◎ Chiba City Museum of Art Ukiyo-e and Edo paintings are on permanent display, and children can work and create together in the atelier in the museum. 【Introduction of local gourmet food in Chiba City】 Chiba City is rich in dishes that make use of fresh local ingredients, such as peanuts. Peanuts are a specialty of Chiba Prefecture, and their depth of taste captivates those who visit. 【Events and festivals in Chiba City】 ◎ Shimofusa Province, Kan River Shrine Annual Grand Festival/Going down to the beach Samukawa Shrine's Annual Grand Festival is held on August 20 every year. Mikoshi portable shrine crossing will be held, and from 18 o'clock in the evening, a "Going down to the beach sea crossing" will be held at the Obama venue where Mikoshi portable shrine enter the sea. It is a festival to pray for a bountiful harvest and safety on board. ◎ Chiba City Citizens' Fireworks Festival The 2023 Chiba City Citizens' Fireworks Festival was held as "Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa 2023" at Makuhari Seaside Park and Makuhari Messe Parking Lot. It is one of the largest fireworks festivals in Japan, and about 20,000 fireworks, including about 4,000 marine fireworks, color the night sky of Chiba City. 【Many charms that make you want to visit Chiba City】 Chiba City is a city that combines its rich nature, historic cultural facilities, and facilities that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, and has a variety of attractions that make everyone who visits smile. We will deliver plenty of the charm of Chiba City with COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!

Photographed 4/11/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is a drooping cherry blossom on the Shingashi River.

Run through 🌸 the rows of cherry blossom trees in Nagatoro This is a row of cherry blossom trees in Nagatoro Street, Saitama Prefecture. It is in best time to visit from late March to early April every year. The rows of cherry blossom trees that stretch for about 5 km become a perfect mountain trail in spring. Be sure to 😊 visit

After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Cappuccino and Earl Grey milk cream donuts.

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