This is the Hinoji Valleys in Tokushima Prefecture that I went to in May 2025. It is said that it was named because it looks like the "hi" in hiragana. It is the majesty of the Nature that can only be seen by those who have endured the Drive of mountain roads. The feeling of air that you can actually see with your eyes and touch with your skin is an order of magnitude, so I recommend it!

2025. It is Iya Kei in Tokushima Prefecture that I went to with my family in May. It's an unexplored area that you have to drive more than an hour from the center to get to, but I'm glad I went. The contrast between the blue sky, the beautiful greenery, the clear water, and the delicious air made me feel that this is a landscape that I want to be passed on to future generations and that I do not want to change.

In Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, there are two nationally Famous Bonito flakes factories, Yamaki and Marutomo. In addition, the Kaminada Fisheries Cooperative Kyoei Net manufactures and sells high-quality dried anchovy using Fresh anchovy caught in Iyonada Sea, and the Iyo Forestry Association makes thick and nutritious dried shiitake mushrooms using log cultivated shiitake mushrooms. All of them are products from which you can get delicious "dashi". "Dashi" is the base of Japanese cuisine and plays an important role in determining the deliciousness. Iyo City, which is rich in products that produce such "dashi", is a "city of dashi". In Iyo City, the "town of dashi", Aihara Seafood Shop, which has inherited the traditional manufacturing method since the founding of 1965 (Showa 40), has become so popular that orders There are receive from all over the country. Of particular note is the "Muroaji shaved flakes". Carefully selected muroaji is carefully removed from the middle bone by hand, dried in the sun, and then shaved with a well-used Showa 30 (Showa 30)-style sharpening machine. "Flower Bonito", which has been popular in Iyo City for a long time, is actually this "Muroaji shaved flakes". It is characterized by a stronger umami flavor than Bonito flakes. Please enjoy this special shaved flakes once. 🐟 Enjoy 🐟 the "dashi town" with a handedness "dashi" experience The Events "Iyo City Fureai Saturday Night Market" where you can Tasting the dashi of Aihara Seafood Store is Held in from the first to the third Saturday of June every year! Here, you can compare several types of dashi taken on the spot and have a "handedness" dashi experience. The raw materials for dashi vary depending on the region, such as bonito flakes, shaved flakes, dried sardines, kelp, and dried shiitake mushrooms. Please take this opportunity to visit Iyo City, the "city of dashi", and experience the deep dashi culture. 📍 Aihara Seafood Store 📍 Address: 12-5 Nada-cho, Iyo-shi, Ehime Phone: 089-982-0505 Business hours:8:40~17:00 Regular holiday: Every Sunday Car parking lot: None * Please Use the shopping street shared parking lot Car

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Minami Town Tourism Association! IN THE FUTURE, WE WILL INTRODUCE PLENTY OF THE CHARM OF MINAMI TOWN IN TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE IN COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, SO THANK YOU! ◆◆◆ What is Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture? Located in Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture, in the southern part of Tokushima Prefecture, it is an area rich in beautiful Nature and historical Famous landmarks, as well as delicious seafood and Delicacies of the mountains. Minami Town was created in 2006 by the merger of Hiwasa Town and Yuki Town, and currently has a population of about 5,600 people. (As of May 31, 2025) In addition to the 23rd shrine of the 88 Shikoku Sacred Sites and the Yakuo Temple, our Minami Town is home to the Senba Sea Cliffs included in the "Muroto Anan Coast National Park" and the Ohama Coast (a nationally designated natural monument), which is a spawning ground for loggerhead sea turtles. You can enjoy the scenery of the Four Seasons woven by vast nature and the profound historical heritage that has continued for more than 1,200 years. In recent years, we have also attracted a wide range of satellite offices from all over the country to promote "lively Kaso Minami Town" (meaning a lively and depopulated town). ◆◆◆ Access to Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture ◇Tokushima Station - Access to Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture The Access from Tokushima Station to Minami Town can be Use by Car and public transportation. Access to Tokushima Station is ・Shuttle bus from Tokushima airports ・Highway buses from various parts of the country ・ About 30 minutes after getting off the Tokushima IC on the Kobe-Awaji Naruto Automobile Road And so on. By Car: About 1 hour and 10 minutes by National Route 55 from Tokushima City Center (Tokushima Station, etc.) Line Car: About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Tokushima Station on the JR Mugi Line (depending on the flight) In addition, there is a direct highway bus from Osaka Station and Nankai Namba to Minami Town. ◆◆◆ Popular Sightseeing spots in Minami ◇ Prayer for protection from evil Temple Medicine King Temple The official name is "Daiozan Mujuin Yakuo Temple". Yakuo Temple, the 23rd of the 88 Shikoku Sacred Sites, is a Sightseeing spot that Representative Minami Town. According to legend, it was built in 726 by Gyoki at the request of Emperor Shomu, and then in 815, Kobo Daishi carved the Honzon of the Temple, Yakushi Nyorai. Because of this auspiciousness, it has come to be counted as the 23rd sacred site of the 88 sacred sites in Shikoku, and has become widely known as the root prayer place for the extermination of evil. From the Yakuo Temple, you can overlook the Hiwasa area, and it is a place where you can feel the history that the Yakuo Temple has walked with the town. ◇Loggerhead sea turtle spawning grounds Ohama Coast Ohama Coast is a gentle sandy beach in the southern Coastline of Tokushima Prefecture, where there are many beautiful but steep rias coastlines. Ohama Coast is widely known as a spawning ground for sea turtles, and loggerhead sea turtles Visit to lay eggs every year from mid-May ~ mid-August. Due to its rarity, it has been designated as a national natural monument as "the sea turtles of Ohama Coast and their spawning grounds", and it is also designated as "One of the 100 best beaches in Japan" and "88 places in Shikoku". ◇Shining sandy beach Tainohama Beaches Located in the Muroto-Anan Coast National Park, which is famous for its high water quality, Tainohama is one of the beaches boasting one of the best water quality in western Japan. It is a white sand beach with a length of 1 kilometers, and the Sunrise rising from the Coastline makes the Yuki district Famous. In addition, from the opening of the sea in early July to mid-August every year, JR Tainohama Temporary Station is opened, and one of the attractions is that there is a direct connection from the station to the Beaches. ◇ Kuroshio Sculpture Art Senba Sea Cliff To the west of Ohama Coast is the mouth of the Hiwasa River, and from there is a steep ria coastline to the southwest. In particular, the sea cliff with a rough but magnificent vertical cliff with a length of about 2 Kilometers is named "Senba Sea Cliff". The Pacific Ocean seen from a Precipitous cliff of about 250 Meter high, which rises like a folding screen, is truly a masterpiece. ◆◆◆ Roadside Station in Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture Roadside Station Hiwasa Located along Route National Route 55, "Roadside Station Hiwasa" also has a direct connection to JR Hiwasa Station, and was born as an exchange Base point that connects people who have visit with the local community, both Car and line Car. The large site can be easily used as a resting point for long take a break from driving. Sankokan and Products Museum sell Local Specialty and handicrafts, and Broadcasting the charm of the area to those who visit. In addition, we, the "Minami Town Tourism Association", widely broadcasting the charm of Minami Town in front of the Products Museum of Hiwasa, a Roadside Station. ◆◆◆ Events and Festivals in Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture ◇ Yakuo Temple New Spring First Pilgrimage to the Shrine Every year on the 3rd of New Year's Day, many people from all over the country come to visit the First Pilgrimage to the Shrine on the Yakuo Temple Visit. There are a unique custom in which Worshippers make offerings for each step when climbing the 33-step women's slope and the 42-step men's slope to remove the evil. ◇ Umigame Festival Every year in July, the "Umigame Thanksgiving Festival" at Ohama Coast, where loggerhead sea turtles come ashore to lay eggs, the "Umigame Festival" at the Events venue, and the Noryo Fireworks Display on the Hiwasagawa riverbed are Held in. ◇ Umigame Triathlon Swim along the Ohama Coast, a scenic spot full of tropical atmosphere, run along the Minamiawa Sunline with Cape Muroto in the distance, and run along the banks of the Clear streams Hiwasa River. Held in every July, a triathlon that unites people and nature. ◇Hiwasa Yawata Shrine Autumn Festival Held in every October, it is a traditional autumn festival that has lasted for more than 200 years. The sight of the first day when eight drum stalls parade around the town, and the second day, the day of this festival, when these drum stalls go out to the Ohama Coast, is a masterpiece. ◇Akamatsu Shrine Dedication Blowtube Fireworks It is a dedication ceremony for "Akamatsu Blowtube Fireworks" held at Akamatsu Shrine in October. One by one, they run around under the sparks spewed out from the blowtube fireworks, which are carefully handmade, with shouts of "I made it, I made it!" and pray for a good harvest the following year. ◇Yuki Ise Shrimp Festival Held in every year in November to pray for a big catch and to revitalize the town. Fresh seafood Landings at Yuki Fishing Port and other places are sold at low prices, and Ise shrimp, which bears the name of the Festival, is especially Popular. ◆◆◆ Minami Town PR Character Kametaro Minami Town PR "Nuru Chara" Kametaro. In addition to Events in Minami In the town, he participates in exhibitions and sightseeing Events inside and outside the prefecture to Broadcasting the charm of Minami Town. In addition to the popular Sightseeing spot, they would like to enrich the tour by developing the Sightseeing spot of the hidden gem that is not yet known, and make Minami Town even more "lively". ◆◆◆ Introducing Tourist Information of Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture Minami is a charming town with beautiful Nature and rich history. Through the beautiful scenery of the Four Seasons, please fully enjoy the charm of Minami Town. We will continue to Broadcasting the recommendations of Minami Town, so please follow us!

Otoyo's specialty! The harvest of Goishicha tea tea leaves has been carried out! Goishicha tea is a "post-fermented tea" 🍵 made in Otoyo, Kochi Prefecture It is made by a rare manufacturing method called "two-stage fermentation" in which tea leaves are steamed, fermented with lactic acid bacteria, and then further fermented. It is ✨ a fermented tea characterized by its unique sour flavor and health benefits that regulate the intestinal environment The completed Goishicha tea will be sold as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment or at Souvenirs shops in Kochi Prefecture!

Sorry for 💦 the delay in reporting On May 24, the "Spring Goten Festival" was held in 🍵 in the Tachikawa area of Otoyo Town Unfortunately, it rained on the day. Inside the Tachikawa Bansho, there is wonderful music by musicians and Tea Aroma!

Nice to meet you all! Shikoku is Iyo City Tourism and Products Association Soleyo in Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. From now on, we will broadcasting the charm of Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, sightseeing and events Information, etc., so Best regards! Iyo City is located almost in the center of Ehime Prefecture, about 25 minutes by Car from Matsuyama City, where the Dogo Onsen is located, and has good Access, such as the Train 2 line, and the scenery of the good old Japan remains. The former Iyo area is full of warm humanity and a town that retains the atmosphere of merchant autonomy, the Nakayama area is rich in the blessings of rural woodlands with a glimpse of history and culture along the Along the roads, and the Sokai area is embraced by the bounty of lush greenery and the calm Seto Inland Sea. The land colored by three personalities is full of things and things loved by the Locals. When you say, "I want to go to a place like this," "I want to eat something like that," or "I want to do something like that," we say, "It's in the city!"

The irises of the former Saijo Domain Jinya site (now Saijo Prefectural High School) are in Best time to visit. Enjoy the Ehime Folk Crafts Museum, the Historical Township Museum, and the Five Hundred Turtles Memorial Hall. 〒793-0023 Around 234 Akiyashiki, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture About 15 minutes from Iyo Saijo IC About 20 minutes from Iyo Komatsu IC About a 20-minute walk from JR Iyo Saijo Station Bicycles are also available for rent at the exchange center next to the station.

The "Asao Submersible Bridge" in Ochi Town, Kochi Prefecture It is a bridge without a parapet designed not to block the water stream during water rise. This bridge, which also appears in the movie "The Dragon and the Princess of Soba", Along with the clear blue water called "Niyodo Water" on the Inyodo River It reflects the colors of the Four Seasons. In today's world, where we have more time to face smartphones and PCs, The soft light of this place and the fluctuation of the water surface It gently heals the eyes and heart. Take a break from the waves of Information and just surrender to the sound of the river. A landscape that I want to be proud of to the world in my Local Kochi. (Photo taken on April 19, 2025)

Ehime & Oita Excursion Stamp Rally 2025 ❚ Period: 2025.6.1~10.31 A digital Stamp Rally is held in to visit "Roadside Stations" and "Tourist Facilities" in Ehime and Oita. Collect stamps at each spot in Ehime and Oita prefectures, and depending on the number of stamps you earn, you can enter a lottery to win Hotel Accommodation tickets and assorted Specialty products. Please take this opportunity to join us! 【Implementation period】June 1, 2025 (Sunday) ~ October 31, 2025 (Friday) 【Implementation location】A total of 51 locations such as "Roadside Stations" and "Tourist Facilities" in Ehime and Oita Prefectures *Please see the flyer for facilities of the Subject. 【Subject facilities in Bungo-Ono City】 ▶ Roadside Station Harajiri Falls ▶ Inazumi Underwater Cave ▶ Lodge Kiyokawa [Prizes] ▶ Special Prize (2 winners by lottery): Accommodation ticket equivalent to 30,000 yen Apply with 30 Stamps at least 10 locations in Ehime and Oita ▶Prize A (2 winners by lottery): Specialty worth 10,000 yen Apply with 15 Stamps at least 5 locations in Ehime and Oita ▶Prize B (10 winners by lottery): Specialty worth 5,000 yen Apply with 7 Stamps at least 2 locations in Ehime and Oita ▶Prize C (36 winners by lottery): Specialty worth 2,500 yen Apply with 4 Stamps at least 1 place in Ehime and Oita [How to participate] Add a friend to your LINE Official Account (Publication on the leaflet) Subject Spot Reads GPS and GET Stamp Stamp collection and product application 【Organizer】 Ehime-Oita Exchange Project Executive Committee, Tourism Exchange Subcommittee 【Inquiries about Stamp Rally】 Ehime-Oita Exchange Project Executive Committee Tourism Exchange Subcommittee Secretariat (Oita City Tourism Division) Phone: 097-537-7043 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250602info-bungoono/...

**Ehime Prefecture Niihama City Flowering Information** (1) Satsuki at the "Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Hall" in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture is in 🌸 Best time to visit Best time to visit is until the end of May. [Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Hall HP] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: With the aim of conveying the history and significance of the Besshi Copper Mine to future generations for a long time, It opened in 1975 (Showa 50), two years after the closure of the Besshi Copper Mine. Inside the facility, there are Historical materials, ores, mining technology documents since the opening of the mine, Documents on the life of the mine and other items related to the Besshi Copper Mine are on display. Address: 〒792-0844 3-13 Kadono-Shinden-cho, Niihama-shi, Ehime TEL.0897-41-2200　FAX.0897-41-9459 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: (2) Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture "Minetopia Besshi" and "Shaku Yakuen" Late bloomers 🌸 are in bloom [Minetopia Besshi HP] :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Minetopia Besshi utilized the site of the Besshi Copper Mine in June of 1991 (Heisei 3). Opened as a tourist facilities! Minetopia Besshi has two main areas. The first is the Hadeba area, and the second is the Tohei area. ◎ The end participation area is also certified as a Main Building and Roadside Station with Complex facility. Souvenirs shop, mine sightseeing, and placer gold mining experience in the park There are Thereare Besko Hot spring ~ Hot Spring in the Sky ~, Akagane Kids Park, Restaurant, etc.  📍 About 20 minutes by car from Niihama Station   　It takes about 10 minutes by car from the nearest Niihama Interchange. ◎ The Tohira area is in the mountains 30 minutes away by Car from the Main Building end participation area There is a It is commonly known as the "Machu Picchu of the East" and is made of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat from all over the country. It is a popular area visited by tourists over narrow and rugged roads in search of industrial heritage. 　📍 About 50 minutes by car from Niihama Station 　  It takes about 40 minutes by car from the nearest Niihama Interchange. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Implementation of 5/8 Mt. Kamegamori Flower Watching Tour. The weather was perfect and we were greeted by the azaleas. Snow remained in the shade, and you can enjoy an extraordinary feeling at about 1700m Elevation. The weather in the mountains is unstable, and Mt. Ishizuchi, which was almost hidden by clouds during past tours, is clear this time. The next time will be in the summer when the number of flowers is the highest in the season. We are accepting reservations for participants on August 25 (Water), 21 (Thursday) and 22 (Friday). For details, please visit the Saijo City Tourism and Products Association H.P. Q: Saijo City Tourism and Products Association 　　(Ehime Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201)　TEL：0897-56-2605

【Events Information】Spring Goten Festival will be held in! [May 24] The Spring Events "Spring Goten Festival" will be held in with a tea ceremony teacher and enjoy authentic Tea while enjoying live music by musicians! Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 (Reiwa 7), 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 【Place】Former Tachikawa Bansho Shoin (in the Bansho in case of rain) * Admission is free

HELLO TO EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Matsuyama Tourism Convention Association. In this social media Account, we will introduce the charms of Four Seasons in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, the latest Tourist Information, Events, and highlights. We will also deliver tips for traveling to the fullest of Matsuyama City, a city full of history and culture, and small topics unique to the Locals. We hope that not only those who are visiting Matsuyama City for the first time, but also repeat visitors who have visited many times will Fun the charm of Matsuyama City. About Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture Matsuyama City is located in the northwestern part of Ehime Prefecture and faces the Seto Inland Sea, the largest city in Shikoku with a population of about 490,000 (as of April 2025), and is blessed with a warm and comfortable climate throughout the year. It is a lively city steeped in history and culture. The city is full of attractions such as Dogo Onsen, one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, and Matsuyama Castle, one of the 12 existing castle keeps. Matsuyama City is also known as the "Village of Haiku Town," which produced famous haiku poets such as Masaoka Shiki and Takahama Kyoshi, and is dotted with Spots where you can experience literature. There is a streetcar in the city, and the Access to the Sightseeing spot is comfortable. The sea, mountains, and islands are rich in Nature, and you can Fun an active trip or a leisurely Healing trip. We look forward to seeing you there! 【Access to Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】 Matsuyama City is the gateway to Shikoku, and it is only 20 minutes by car from Matsuyama Airports to the downtown, making it easy to access. Use direct flights from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, etc., and you can get there very smoothly by plane. Use the JR Yosan Line by rail and ferries and high-speed boats from Hiroshima and Kure by sea, so you can comfortably access by air, land, and sea by various means. Retro streetcar and "Botchan Train" are also operating in the city's Transportation, and the Transportation itself is one of the pleasures of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat trip. [Historical background of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture] The history of Matsuyama City began with Matsuyama Castle, which was built by Kato Yoshiaki, a warlord of the Sengoku period. After that, it developed as a castle town, and flourished as a political, economic, and cultural center during the Edo period. Matsuyama City is also widely known as the setting for Author Natsume Soseki's novel Botchan. In modern times, it produced many great figures such as Masaoka Shiki and the Akiyama brothers, and the world view of the Ryotaro Shiba historical novel "Clouds Above The Hill" is still alive and well in every corner of the city. While cherishing the footprints of history, Matsuyama City is home to a culture that continues to the present day. Please enjoy walking around the city and experience the depth of its history. 【Popular Sightseeing spots in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】 ・Matsuyama Castle Matsuyama Castle is a symbol of the city. The Castle Keep overlooks the city and the Seto Inland Sea. It is one of the 12 surviving Castle Keeps and is recommended for history buffs. ・Dogo Onsen It is the oldest hot spring in Japan with a history of 3000 years. The Dogo Onsen Main Building has a retro atmosphere, and you can feel the romance of history while bathing. ・Botchan Train The retro frame is a popular Sightseeing Train. Use as a means of transportation around the downtown, but just Boarding can be an exciting and special experience. ・Bansuiso It is a French-style Western-style building designated as an important cultural property. It is the oldest reinforced concrete building in Matsuyama, and you can experience a page of history. 【Introduction to Roadside Stations in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】 ・ Roadside Station Kazahaya no Township Fuwari It is a spot where you can get Fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, Local vegetables, and Gourmet food. Drive along the way and enjoy the unique taste of Matsuyama. 【Specialty Gourmet Introduction of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】 ・Sea bream rice (Matsuyama style) The harmony between the aroma of grilled sea bream and plump cooked rice is an irresistible Gastronomical delicacies. Please enjoy it as a memory of your trip. ・Jakoten It is a healthy and tasty deep-fried dish made from whole small fish Landings in the Local. One of a kind is also appreciated as a souvenir. ・Iyokan sweets Sweets made with the citrus "Iyokan", which represents Matsuyama City, have an exquisite refreshing aroma and sweetness. We also have a wide variety of cakes, jellies, and more. 【Events and Festivals in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】 In Matsuyama City, lively events are held in every four seasons. ・Matsuyama Baseball Dance Festival (Held in in August) One of the four major festivals in Shikoku where all the citizens come out and get excited, "Baseball Dance Festival". Baseball Dance Festival and Baseball Samba groups parade through the city. Before and after, the "Matsuyama Port Festival (Fireworks Festival)" is held in at Mitsuhama Port, and it is crowded with hundreds of thousands of people every year. ・Camellia Festival (Held in in February) Local Nicknamed "Tsubaki-san", it is crowded with Prayer visitors who wish for Prosperity in business and Family Safety. many stalls are lined up, and you can Fun in a lively atmosphere. ・Dogo Onsen Festival (Held in in March) It is a festival that heralds the arrival of Spring in Dogo and gives thanks for the blessings of Hot spring. Various Events such as Mochi Throwing and Dogo Onsen Odori are held. Please experience the seasonal atmosphere unique to Matsuyama City. 【Tourist Information of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】 Matsuyama City is a city with a good balance of history, Hot springs, culture, Nature, Gourmet food, and all the charms. Cool JAPAN VIDEOS will Broadcasting attractive Information so that you will like Matsuyama City even more! Please follow us!

Today, the terraced rice fields of Otoyo Town are filled with water, and the blue sky, clouds, and sunsets are reflected like mirrors. This place, where the traditional farming village life still lives, is the original scenery of Japan. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city and go on a journey that quietly fills your heart. Please visit the special scenery only at this time of year!

Azaleas in full bloom in front of the palace The ruins of the former Saijo Domain Jinya (now Saijo Prefectural High School) The contrast between the azaleas at the edge of the moat and the water surface is attractive. From the end of this month, the irises will be in best time to visit. If there are no clouds, you can see Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan. In the surrounding area, there is the modernist Ehime Folk Crafts Museum, the Township Museums, and the Glory Church, and the Otemon gate and stone walls from the Edo period are also and integrated into the cityscape. The edge of the moat is about 800 meters in circumference. It is recommended for walking. 〒793-0023 234 Akiyashiki, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture About a 20-minute walk from Iyo Saijo Station. (Bicycle rental is available at the sightseeing exchange center Soba the station) About 15 minutes by Car from Iyo Saijo IC, 7km. About 20 minutes by Car from Iyokomatsu IC, 11km.

Golden Week is a magnificent mountain range, a sea of clouds, Why don't you spend a luxurious time in a perfect location with a beautiful starry sky? Yutorist Park Otoyo will be open open all year during GW! 🎉 and cottages, log House, camping, RV parks, you can Accommodation in favorite style. In addition, the restaurant café is also open! Take-out is also available, so enjoy coffee and dessert while looking at the ☕️ scenery < business hours > 10 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. (restaurant open from 11 a.m. ~ 4 p.m.) < check-in > Campsite / Log House: 14 o'clock ~ Cottage: from 3 p.m. Please check the reservation site for reservations and details! We look forward to seeing you there.

Wisteria at Fujimori Aratama Shrine The wisteria with long bunches is in Best time to visit. Please go out to the "Fuji Festival" banner as a landmark. 〒799-1343 74 Kitadai, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture About 12 minutes by Car from Iyo Komatsu IC, 7.3 km. Car parking: The square in front of the wisteria shelf.

Wisteria at Chofuku Temple Will you enjoy it during G.W.? Held in Festival on Monday, May 5. It is characterized by three colors of wisteria and linania. Please go out. 〒799-1354 655 Hojo, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture About 11 minutes by Car from Iyokomatsu IC, 6.5km. Car parking lot: about 10 cars

**Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture【Toyo】 GW Events Information** \GW is in front of JR Niihama Station. 🌸Held in Niihama Happy Fest in Spring 2025! 🌸／ 　　 This Events, which was very crowded last year, will Held in ✨ again this year 📍 In front of the Akagane Museum, ・ Fish touch pool ・Wooden toy scoop ・ Marine fluffy etc., etc. 　 Adult and children alike have plenty of fun to play! 📍In the square in front of JR Niihama Station, ・A large collection of working cars! ・ Anpan Man goods lottery ・ There is also a delicious gourmet corner! 　 Play a lot and fill your stomach with delicious food! 📍 Until this is ☺ the time, ・ No lottery! Held in ✨ the Garapon lottery 　　Popular character goods will be won! 　　 * One lottery for purchases of 200 yen or more 　　 * One more time with Kokuru ☺ Niihama Instagram follow! ・ Gasuya's rice lunch box limited to 10 meals! 🍱 　　 From the popular shop "Gasuya no Gohan" in the creative district of Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, 　　Happy Fest 🌸 10 bento boxes will be on sale ✨ only on Saturday, May 3 【Overview】 Date & Time: May 3 (Sat) 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. For inquiries, please contact: Akagane Museum Management groups (0897-31-0305) Co-organizer: Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, Niihama City Tourism and Products Association Temporary Car Parking Lot: Niihama City Health Center 　　　　　　 Niihama City Social Association 　　　　　　 Niihama Station South Car Parking Lot (3 hours free) *Use walking or public transportation due to limitations.

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! It is the Tourism Development Association of Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture. Otoyo Town is located in the central part of Shikoku, north of Kochi Prefecture, and is a mountainous area surrounded by the rich nature of the Shikoku Mountains. With this Account, we will deliver the charm of Otoyo Town to everyone. Thank you very much! ■How to Access to Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture The Otoyo is located just a short distance from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange, There is a it is very convenient to Access in Car. Use Osugi Station and Otaguchi Station on the JR Dosan Line are also available, and it takes about 30 minutes from Kochi City. 【Access by plane】 ・From all over Japan to Kochi Ryoma Airport ・From Tokyo (Haneda): Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes ・From Tokyo (Narita): Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes ・About 55 minutes from Nagoya (Chubu) ・About 1 hour from Nagoya (Komaki) ・ About 45 minutes from Osaka (Itami) ・About 45 minutes from Kobe ・About 50 minutes from Fukuoka 【Time required to JR Osugi Station (approximate)】 ・ About 2 hours from Tokushima Station ・From Takamatsu Station: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes ・ About 2 hours from Okayama Station ・From Tokyo: Approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes ・From Shin-Osaka: Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes ・From Hiroshima: Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes ・From Hakata: Approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes ・From Kagoshima: Approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes ・About 30 minutes from Kochi Station 【Access by Car to Otoyo Interchange】 ・From Nagoya IC: Approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes ・From Suita IC in China: Approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes ・From Okayama IC: Approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes ・From Hiroshima IC: Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes ・ About 6 hours from Fukuoka IC ・From Tokushima IC: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes ・ About 1 hour from Takamatsu Chuo IC ・From Matsuyama IC: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes ・ About 25 minutes from Kochi IC ■Basic Information of Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture The population of Otoyo is about 2,900 (as of April 2025), and about 90% of the town is made up of mountain forests, and the Yoshino River that stream the In the town, the beautiful Valleys and the scenery of terraced rice fields make it a town where visitors can feel the Healing and Impression, and the tranquility and the change of the seasons away from the hustle and bustle of the city. ■History of Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture Otoyo Town has prospered as an important place for transportation since ancient times. In particular, the Toyonaga and Otaguchi districts were crowded with people and Supplies as Post Towns of the Tosa Domain during the Edo period. Buraku Temple Yakushido, founded in 724, and many other spots where you can feel the taste of history. In 1955, "Higashi-Toyonaga Village", "Nishi-Toyonaga Village", "Osugi Village", and "Amatsubo Village" merged to form "Otoyo Village", and the town was named after the "Dai" of Large cedar and the "Toyo" of Toyonaga. ■Recommended Sightseeing spots in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture ・Japanese cedar Great Cedar Tree Special Natural Monument of the country. With a circumference of 13.5 m and a height of 56 m, it is one of the largest giant trees in Japan, boasting an estimated age of 3,000 years, and is a symbol of Otoyo Town. There is also a Song Monument of singer Hibari Hibari Misora, and it is a popular Spot for fans. ・Buraku Temple Yakushido The Heian period architecture remains intact, and it is the only national treasure building in Kochi Prefecture. The hall, tucked away in the mountains, calms the hearts of those who visit. ・Kajika Forest Elevation Mountain Climbing Spot of 1,400 m. And Kajika Forest, a mountain villa at the 8th station, has an astronomical observatory and is popular for stargazing, camping, and trekking. ・Yone rice terraces Beautiful terraced rice fields that can be said to be the original scenery of Japan. The Water in Spring, the golden Rice Ears in autumn, and the superb scenery of the Four Seasons Unfolds. ・Yutorist Park Otoyo Spot where you can enjoy Barbecue and camping in Nature. It is also recommended for families and groups. ■Introduction to Roadside Stations in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture The "Roadside Station Osugi" is very close to the Japanese cedar Great Cedar Tree, There is a is a convenient resting Spot where you can get Local Specialty products and Tourist Information. Goishicha tea, ginburo beans, and other items unique to Otoyo Town are also available. ■ Gourmet and specialty products introduced at a roadside station in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture 【Gourmet】 ・Tachikawa Soba Hand-made Country Soba with a high aroma of 100% Soba flour. You can taste it at Meals or Roadside Station in the In the town. ・Konchin A simple local sweets that makes use of the flavor of burdock. It is a nostalgic taste of home. 【Specialty products】 ・Goishicha tea Tea made by completely fermenting tea leaves. Ands has a unique sour taste and aroma, and it is also attracting the attention of health-conscious people. ・Ginburo beans A rare bean that is said to be a symbol of longevity. It is processed into boiled beans and Japanese sweets, and is perfect as a souvenir. ・Yuzu products Ponzu sauce and jam made with yuzu harvested in Otoyo Town are popular. It is also popular as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment. ■Events and festivals in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture ・Adonis Flower Festival 【Held in period: mid-February to early March】 It is festival to be Held in at the time when the town flower "Adonis Ramosa Flower" reaches its Best time to visit. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the flowery village. ・Otaguchi Yakushi Summer Festival, Noryo Fireworks Display 【Held in: August 19】 In addition to a variety of programs such as accordion playing, hula dancing, and Yosakoi Naruko Dance, the summer night will be colored by a fireworks festival. ・Segaki Lantern Floating 【Held in: August】 The shape varies from region to region, but it is a fantastic Buddhist event in which bamboo is erected in the center of a boat-shaped lantern and 200~300 lanterns are lit around it. ■To Otoyo Town, where Nature and culture come to life Spring flowers, summer starry sky, autumn rice terraces, winter game dishes. Otoyo, where Nature and history and culture fuse, is an ideal destination where you can refresh your mind and body. Please come and look for the scenery and experiences that can only be encountered here. We will continue to Broadcasting the charm of Otoyo Town, so please follow us!

Kochi Yawata Shrine Azalea Hill (Gunsei) City Designated Natural Monument. Azaleas in the shade still remain. If you go up the stone steps of more than 200 steps, you will find the worship hall and the Main Shrine There are. 〒791-0507 Saijo-shi, Tanbara-cho, Kochi 729-1 About 15 minutes by Car from Iyo Komatsu IC

The wisteria of Kannon-do (Temple) is in Best time to visit. Please go out. 47 Kitagawa, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture About a 10-minute walk west from JR Iyo Saijo Station. In the neighborhood, you can also Fun "Uchibuki" Famous Water and the parent Water area called Aquatopia Water. Take a stroll.

Hello, this is the Niihama City Tourism and Products Association! Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture is located in the Northern part of Shikoku, surrounded by the Setouchi in the north and the Shikoku Mountains in the south, surrounded by the sea and mountains, and there are many scenic spots rich in Rich in nature. In addition, due to the prosperity of the Besshi Copper Mine, which was opened during the Edo period, and the Sumitomo groups and its corporate groups, it has developed as one of the one of the most industrial cities in the Seto Inland Sea. In the city, there are many industrial heritage sites that tell the history of the Besshi Copper Mine as "Akagane Town". In addition, there are Sightseeing spot that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages, such as "Minetopia Besshi", a Theme park of copper mine tourism Use the former Besshi Copper Mine mining headquarters, "Akagane Museum", which is a comprehensive cultural facilities that is a Broadcasting Base point for the city's art and culture, and "Ehime Prefectural Science Museum", which owns one of the world's largest planetariums. We will Broadcasting Specialty products and Tourist Information so that even those who are not familiar with Toyo, Ehime Prefecture can enjoy Traditional Japanese straw raincoat, so thank you. 【Kokokuru ☺ Niihama】 It is a Souvenirs and Information Center in JR Niihama Station operated by the Niihama City Tourism and Products Association. Specialty products of Niihama City are sold, and there is also an eat-in space. Specialty products can be assorted and wrapped. The picture of the profile picture (Aka-chan) is a famous Jibli Yellowtail Anime The mascot character of our association drawn by Katsuya Kondo from Niihama City It's a ctar. Information on new products at Our store will also be broadcasting, so thank you We. Business hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays Location: 2-3-45 Sakai-cho, Niihama City (east end of JR Niihama Station) 【Sightseeing spot】 ・Minetopia Besshi A mine sightseeing Theme park that Use the site of the former Besshi Copper Mine mining headquarters. It is a facility that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, such as gold dust extraction experience, Natural hot spring, and restaurant. Group customers can also be accommodated. Known as the "Machu Picchu of the East," the Minetopia Besshi Tohei Zone is served by a guided sightseeing bus. ・Akagane Museum Complex facility Broadcasting local culture and art. The museum is equipped with special exhibitions, a Float Taiko Museum that rotates Float stands in each district, galleries, Souvenirs sales, and other contents that allow you to enjoy culture and art. ・Ehime Prefectural Science Museum There are a planetarium with one of the largest dome screens in the world with a diameter of 30 meters. You can also see Life-size Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops "moving dinosaurs." ・Former Hirose Low, Hirose Historical Memorial Hall It is the residence of the first general director of the Sumitomo family, Yohei Saihei Hirose, and is designated as a national scenic spot. The Hirose Historical Memorial Museum introduces the activities of Yohei, who contributed to the modernization of Japan through the Besshi Copper Mine. 【Gourmet food in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture】 ・Shrimp tempura It is a paste product made with fresh shrimp and is a gastronomical delicacies with a unique fluffy texture. It is also a popular product at "Kokokuru ☺ Niihama" and has many repeat customers. ・Zanki (fried chicken) The outside is crunchy, and the gravy overflows when you bite into your mouth. Niihama's "Zanki (fried chicken)" is based on boneless chicken, has a crunchy batter, and is characterized by a simple taste that you will not get tired of even if you continue to eat it. ・Fuguzaku (blowfish dish) The "skin" and "meat skin" of the fugu in a hot water bath, and the "totoumi" and "meat" in between. These four types are Specialty products of Niihama City, which are grated green onions and kawahagi liver with grated autumn leaves and seasoned with ponzu sauce. ・Shichifuku yam Sweet potatoes are cultivated only on Nii-Oshima, the city's only outlying islands located about 1.5 km northeast of Niihama City. Also called "white potato", it is very sweet and is also called "phantom Sweet Potato" because of its rarity. Beer and sweets made from processing "white mo" are popular products that are familiar to the Citizens of Niihama. 【Events in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture】 ・Niihama Drum Festival Held in from October 15 to 18 every year, it is known as one of the three major festivals in Shikoku. The moment when the "Oyster Kurabe" that makes the most of the characteristics of each district and the Float stand weighing about 3 tons are carried by the power of the men is truly magnificent. At the Yamane Ground, 20 Float Towers (Upper District) are presented at the same time, and the "Unification Yori" is the biggest highlight of the Festival. Period: October 15th ~ 18th of each year *Subject to change. 【Access Information to Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture】 Access from Matsuyama airport Use by JR • From Tokyo: Approximately 5 hours • From Osaka: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes • From Okayama: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes • From Takamatsu: about 1 hour and 20 minutes • From Matsuyama: about 1 hour and 10 minutes ________________________________________ In the case of Car Use (using the expressway) • From Osaka: about 3 hours 30 minutes • From Okayama: about 2 hours • From Takamatsu: about 1 hour and 30 minutes • From Matsuyama: about 1 hour • From Tokushima: about 2 hours • From Kochi: about 1 hour and 30 minutes • From Onomichi: Approximately 2 hours ________________________________________ Use by plane • Tokyo (Haneda, Narita) →Matsuyama airport 1 hour 25 minutes * About 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from Matsuyama Airports. • Osaka (Itami, Kansai Airport) →Matsuyama airport 50 minutes • Tokyo (Haneda, Narita) →Takamatsu airport 1 hour 20 minutes * About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Takamatsu Airports. ________________________________________ Use by ferry • Kobe Port → Niihama Port (Higashiko) 7 hours • Osaka Nanko → Toyo Port: 8 hours *About 40 minutes by Car from Toyo Port.

We are looking for participants for the "Mt. Kamegamori Flower Watching Tour"! May 7 (Water), 8 (Thu) There are vacancies! The exchange center next to JR Iyo Saijo Station is disbanded, From the area, Orange Ferry Kansai Route [Osaka Nanko ~ Toyo Port (Saijo)] (* After disembarking at Toyo Port, there is a free shuttle bus to the front of the station) is convenient! Accompanied by a Nature guide, you will stroll along Mt. Kamegamori forest road while observing subalpine plants in early summer. Elevation a rare opportunity to enjoy the changes in vegetation due to Elevation and the magnificent scenery from the Spot "UFO Line" while traveling by bus to around 1,700m. Since it is not a tour aimed at safe and secure charter bus travel and ascent, beginners and Families can feel free to participate. Why don't you spend a special time in Rich in nature in Mt. Kamegamori? Lunch is included. 【Events Overview】 Events name: Mt. Kamegamori Flower Watching Tour Held in Date & Time: May 7 (Water) and 8 (Thu) (9:00~16:00 each day) Held in Place: Around Mt. Kamegamori (Meeting: Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center 8:40) Number of participants: 20 people each time (first-come, first-served basis, minimum number of participants: 15) Participation fee: 8,900 yen (tax included) / person * Including guide, charter bus, lunch, Tea fee Application deadline: 14 days prior to the date of each event The terms and conditions will be provided separately to the customer who made the reservation. [Summer (8/20,21,22) with a large number of flowers per season, and autumn (10/8,9,10) expecting Autumn leaves are also looking for rave reviews! ] Please make a reservation or contact us. 【Corporate Information and Inquiries】 Organizer: Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Ehime Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201 Location: 〒793-0030 798-1 Omachi, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture Contact: 0897-56-2605 Reception hours: 9:00~18:00 Email: kankou03saijo@circus.ocn.ne.jp Home page: "Modern Saijo" We invite you to join us on a special tour where you can enjoy beautiful alpine plants and spectacular views!

"Saijo Uchibuki Water Tour" Famous Water "Uchibuki" There are in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture. There is a Spot where you can Tasting Famous water in the parent Water area, and from the Walking trail, you can also see the highest peak of the West Japan, "Ishizuchi", which is Water source on a clear day. Get a MAP at the sightseeing exchange center just Soba JR Iyo Saijo Station and walk a few minutes to the Water area. Experience Saijo's Uchibuki culture. If you Use a rental bicycle, it will be easier to visit a wider range of Spot. In addition, reservations are required, but there is also a guided tour for 500 yen / person. Please give it a try. For details and inquiries, please contact the Saijo City Tourism Products Association (Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center).

I snapped 📸 at the college students looking at the red-dyed sunset and posing The sunset reflected in the water and the mountains of Japan are beautiful ✨️ Kagawa Prefecture Chichibugahama Beach shows a different face every time I go home with my parents! The people who have lived here for a long time continue to maintain their beautiful condition. A clean Coast with not a single piece of trash falling on it seems to represent the hospitality of Japan people.

It is 14 meters high from the river level, and the bridge made of vines is 2 meters wide and 45 meters long. It is an important tangible folk cultural property of the country, "Kazura Bridge of Iya". I walked while looking at the valley floor from between the bridge decks. Swaying ~ swaying. It is located in Zentoku, Nishiiyayama Village, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, an unexplored place in Japan where the legend of the Heike rakujin remains. If you walk alone, you will be thin, but if you cross with a large number of people, the shaking will not stop. It is counted as one of Japan's Three Odd Bridges, and during the holiday season, it is bustling with inbound tourists.

Mother Sea of the Pacific Ocean A beach that seems to last forever Hana Highway (Katsurahama) ~ Continues to Spring and Usa coastline

I tried to register. This is a test post. Accompanied by a photo taken on Kashiwa Island in Kochi Prefecture in the summer.