【Late April】The sacred tree "Kanazakura" of Kanazakura Shrine is in full bloom from 🌼 the local character "Shosen Cat" in 🐱 Shosenkyo Gorge Kanasakura Shrine is a mysterious shrine and is said to be a power spot. The sacred tree "Kanazakura" is famous 😳 as "Kanazakura of the Golden Tree", which has been sung in folk songs since ancient times It is said that if you worship Sakura during this season and receive a crystal amulet, you will be blessed with good luck for the rest of your life. ♪ Spring GW outing to Shosenkyo Gorge! I'm waiting!

Hello, this is Minamoto. The spring-like weather continued, but it rained, and the amount of water in the waterfall increased, making it powerful. The splashes that flew in are quite cold. Now that we are in April, we are introducing the birthstone, crystal. In particular, clusters with multiple crystals densely packed are recommended as interiors. Shosenkyo Gorge is a crystal, so why not put it at the entrance? Speaking of crystals, the Symbol Tree of Happiness (Crystal Tree of Happiness), which is located immediately after entering the entrance, is also made entirely of natural crystal. There is a rainbow crystal with a rainbow in the crystal tree of happiness, so please take a picture of it and use it as a talisman. All the staff are looking forward to your visit.

Hello, this 😃 is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Waterfall. It's finally April, and it's been so cold and rainy that it seems like we've returned to winter. From the weekend, it seems that the spring-like weather will return again, so I am ☺️ relieved If you're going to take a walk, I think it's better to have good weather, but in fact, there is ☔️ a slightly unusual scenery that can only be seen when it rains For example, rainwater flowing from a rock crevice just opposite Senga Waterfall looks like 👀 a small waterfall I came all the way to Shosenkyo Gorge, but it was raining... You may think, but there may be scenery and small discoveries that can be seen because it is raining. We hope 😊 you will enjoy the various expressions of Shosenkyo Gorge In addition, by synchronizing the color with the spring season, we have prepared recommended rosé wines that are active during the cherry blossom season. Why don't you taste Japanese wine cherry blossoms with dancing gold leaf petals and Merlot rosé with aromatic flavors? It will be a time when it will be easier to take a walk, so please 😄 come and visit Shosenkyo Gorge

After the rain, the sun came out slightly and I captured it on camera. Location: Kawachi Canyon, Mie Prefecture It will be a drooping cherry tree. Cherry blossoms in various parts of Japan show a good expression. This is also one of the best places to relax.

Hello! This is the Enemon Tradition Museum. Just when you think it's getting warmer, it snows on Wednesday and suddenly it's back to winter! Even so, the drooping Ume plum blossoms in front of the store bloomed vigorously! Invited by the incense of Ume plum, the small birds are also singing happily. Aquamarine, the March birthstone, is a stone that gently heals the soul. Why don't you come to feel the warm spring breeze and the scent of Ume plums and be gently healed? All the staff are waiting for ♪ you to relax

Hello, this 😊 is Koshu Local cuisine Waraji. Shosenkyo Gorge is getting warmer in March, and I gradually feel the arrival of Spring. Koshu Local cuisine Waraji no kominka is a renovated historic building from the Edo period (about 150 years ago). In addition, precious wood is used for the pillars and tables, so please feel the warmth of the wood and enjoy our recommended exquisite menu. In particular, the eels prepared by veteran craftsmen are Thick meat and plump, and if you mix them with the sweet and spicy secret sauce, there is no doubt that the chopsticks will advance. We will prepare a hot meal for you and look forward 😃 to it

This is a photo of when I went there because I wanted to take a picture of the drooping cherry blossoms on a rainy day. Location: Tsu City, Mie Prefecture Kawachi Canyon Drops perched on buds and branches, drawing you into a quiet world. The buds are waiting for the time when they will bloom, and the growth of the children has been piled up.

Hello, 👋😃 this is Crystal Sound. It's 🎵 getting warmer and warmer in March Shosenkyo Gorge also has a beautiful blue sky, and the river has beautiful water. At the Crystal Sound of the Crystal Gem Museum, you will be greeted by a beautiful dragon amethyst at the entrance, and ✨ pearls are also in stock 🎵 as a new product Please come and see the stones while looking at the ✨ scenery All the staff are waiting for you 😇

This is Senga Waterfall in Shosenkyo Gorge. The shooting time is about 13 o'clock, and when the sun shines around noon, a rainbow appears and you can see it beautifully. The drop is about 30 meters. The day after it rains, you can enjoy an even more powerful flow of water. Please come and visit Shosenkyo Gorge during spring break. On the Canyon promenade, the honeybee azaleas should be in full bloom. We will also inform you through social media. Please look forward to🙂 Shooting date: 2024/3/4

This is the view from Nagatoro Bridge in Shosenkyo Gorge. Hello, this is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association. From the "oldest concrete bridge in Yamanashi", you can see the Canyon of Shosenkyo Gorge. When you cross this bridge at the entrance of Shosenkyo Gorge, you may feel 😊 excited that "Shosenkyo Gorge is finally here" Please come and visit Shosenkyo Gorge during spring break. On the Canyon promenade, the honeybee azaleas should be in full bloom. We will also inform you through social media. Please look forward to🙂 Shooting date: 2024/3/4

Hello! This is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association. Shosenkyo Gorge in Yamanashi Prefecture, which has been designated as a special scenic spot in Japan, is said to be "The most beautiful valley in Japan" that has been nurtured by nature for a long time. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a work of art created by nature, and we will introduce the charm of "Shosenkyo Gorge" in the COOL JAPAN VIDEO. 【What is Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge?】 Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge is a Canyon in the northern part of Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and is a Canyon with a total length of about 5 kilometers surrounded by abundant nature. If you are coming by car, it is 40 minutes from Chuo Expressway and Kofu Showa IC. If you come by train, it takes about 30 to 45 minutes by bus or taxi from the south exit of JR Kofu Station. The beauty of nature, which has been created over a long period of time, continues to fascinate many people. Dotted with Strange Rock and Strange stone, this area shows the beauty of the four seasons, and is a tourist spot that you will want to visit again and again. In spring, you can enjoy the promenade surrounded by the scent of fresh greenery, in summer you can enjoy activities such as canoeing through the dam, and in autumn you can enjoy the Canyon dyed bright red with autumn leaves. 【History of Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge】 Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge was designated as a national scenic spot in 1923 and a special scenic spot in 1953. In addition, it is counted as one of the five great gorges in Japan, along with Teishaku Gorge (Hiroshima), Chomonkyo Gorge(Yamaguchi Prefecture), Goukei Gorge (Okayama Prefecture), and Nezame no toko (Nagano Prefecture). 【Highlights of Shosenkyo Gorge】 ・Kakuen Peak Kakuen Peak, the highest in the Shosenkyo Gorge mountain range, is the symbol of Shosenkyo Gorge. The name comes from the monk Kakuen, who practiced asceticism on a peak the size of several tatami mats in the past. ・Senga Waterfall It is a waterfall located at the foot of Kakuen Peak at the innermost part of the Arakawa River, which flows through the Shosenkyo Gorge. It is a powerful waterfall with a drop of 30 meters, and it is a popular spot because it can be accessed by car. ・Shosenkyo Gorge Promenade It is a promenade of about 4.5 kilometers where you can enjoy the beauty of the Canyon of the four seasons, which was also selected as the first place in the Selected as one of the 100 best sightseeing spots in Japan Canyon category. ・Ishimon The stone gate is a huge natural granite arch created by Mother Nature. It's on the promenade, so you can't get there by car. ・Nagatoro Bridge It is a historic bridge built in 1925 at the gateway to Shosenkyo Gorge. It has been selected as a modern civil engineering heritage site as the oldest surviving concrete arch road bridge. ・Tenkorin If you step on your feet in the Tenkorin forest along the promenade, you will hear a mysterious sound similar to the sound of pom-poms and drums. This is said to be the echoing sound of an underground cavity carved out by a mountain stream. ・ Numerous Strange Rocks and Strange Stones On the promenade, there are various Strange Rocks and Strange Rocks such as Fur Seal Rock, Daibutsu Rock, Kansan Jade Rock, Floating Rock, Cannon Rock, Tofu Rock, Monkey Rock, Camel Rock, Fuji Rock, Kuma Rock, Cat Stone, Matsutake Stone, etc. Please look for it on your feet. ・Arakawa Dam The majestic dam that spreads across the valley of the Oku-Syosenkyo is a multipurpose dam for the purpose of flood control in the coastal area of the Arakawa River. ・Shosenkyo Ropeway From the gondola of the ropeway, which takes about 5 minutes one way to the summit, you can see the Canyon below. From the top of the ropeway, you can overlook a spectacular panoramic view of Mt. Fuji and other areas. 【Shosenkyo Gorge Crystal】 Shosenkyo Gorge is also famous as a sacred place for crystals. There are a number of quartz mines on Mt. Kinpusan in Shosenkyo Gorge, and excavations were actively promoted during the Meiji era. Because of its excellent crystal grinding and processing technology, ores from all over the world gathered, and now there are many shops displaying and selling precious gems and ores. 【Shosenkyo Gorge Gourmet】 Popular gourmet dishes include Somen, Soba noodles, and Koshu Houtou made from the clear stream of Shosenkyo Gorge. In addition, there are many shops where you can enjoy local gourmet and local cuisine using plenty of local ingredients from Yamanashi Prefecture. Enjoy the superb view created by nature at one of the most popular tourist spots in Yamanashi Prefecture "Shosenkyo Gorge"! It is also a treasure trove of Power Spots, so why not try to raise your luck? In the future, COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will continue to show the charm of Shosenkyo Gorge and the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. Best regards!

日光エリアの滝を散策している時に道中静かな渓谷があったので立ち寄った場所です While walking around the waterfalls in the Nikko area, I came across a quiet valley along the way, so I stopped at this place.

Saitama lavender festival at musashi ranzan area is a real hidden gem. Around 22000 lavender bloomed this year. It looks so gorgeous.

Located in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, Kanba Falls is 110 meters high and 20 meters wide, making it the most famous waterfall in the Chugoku region. In the center of the waterfall, a black rock protrudes, which resembles a carp rising against falling water sprays, so it is called "Koi Rock".

A less know but truly amazing tourist destination. There are about 200 cherryblossom trees along 1.2 KM and in the background there are mountain ranges. On a sunny days with clear sky this tourist destination is just superb. It is kitaasaba sakura zutsumi of sakado shi in Saitama Prefecture.

Beautiful red bridge, green mountain, passing clouds and deep thrilling gorge that is what I witnessed during my trip to Tateyama kurobe. The scenery of the passing train Over the longest bridge of this Kurobe gorge, Shin Yamabiko. So I recommend this particular place for 2023.

The Choja Bridge and pleasure boats of the Shogawa Gorge. I took this photo in time with the sightseeing boat that departs at 9 o'clock in the morning. If you come from the Toyama side, you can go to Shirakawa-go and Gokayama after sightseeing in Shogawakyo, so it is definitely recommended for car travel. It was also very refreshing to drive along the river road towards the next destination, Shirakawa-go. It was snowing the day before, so I thought there would be a little more snowfall, but it's quite difficult.

The autumn leaves of Kikuchi Valley ✨, surrounded by full of nature, were beautiful and healingOn 🥰 the way, when I found a stone that looked like a heart ♡, I was excited 🤭🎶. 🍁 It's 📱✨ a smartphone shooting

I went to the Kikuchi Valley where the autumn leaves are in full bloom. It was a time when I enjoyed nature while looking at the wonderful scenery - 😄🍁✨✨ smartphone 📱✨ photography

"Mazeno Valley" Twice a year, in spring and autumn, it is called a "secret valley" that no one can enter except for a few days when it is open to the public, and the scenery woven by nature was superb. I want to go again in the spring. It's 📱✨ a smartphone shooting

It is a recreational gorge in Oguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture. The autumn leaves and waterfall were wonderful. It's 📱✨ a smartphone shooting

"Adera Valley" in Ōkuwa Village, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture A tributary of the Kiso River, a first-class river, the turquoise-tinted valley is also called "Adera Blue". Because the river is clear, it is deeper than it looks, and it is colder than you think, making it a perfect place for summer. You can stay cool surrounded by mountains.

Challenge trout grabbing in the Kuragari Valley

This is a photo of Takachiho Gorge in Miyazaki Prefecture. Takachiho is also famous for appearing in Nihon Shoki, and there are many beautiful valleys and forests rich in nature. Among them, Takachiho Gorge is popular as a tourist spot, and it is recommended because you can experience the dynamic nature, such as rowing to the bottom of the waterfall by rowing boat.

Location: Tomakomai City Tarumae Garo City's Natural Conservation District The sheer rocks show a unique landscape, and the dark green moss sticks to the rock surface, making it look like a velvet carpet.

Namerikawa Valley, Toon City, Ehime Prefecture It took 10-15 minutes on foot to get to this waterfall, but the road to that point is also very beautiful. It feels good 😊 to be exposed to negative ions This photo was taken of a person who went with me holding an umbrella and going to the waterfall. I'd like to go again when Corona settles down and I can easily go on a trip.

This is a cherry blossom photo taken along the Mikura River in Mori Town, Mikura District, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Takachiho Gorge, Miyazaki

Beautiful Kita-Karuizawa where autumn leaves are in full bloom. The autumn leaves are short, but this ephemerality is also beautiful.

The Kikuchi Valley is famous for its summer glow, but the autumn leaves are also a beautiful place. While strolling along the promenade, you can feel autumn in the flow of the river and the autumn leaves.