Kitsuki Castle A landmark towering over the Castle Town Kitsuki Since its construction in 1394, Kitsuki Castle has watched over this town for 600 years. Although it Castle Keep simulated, the three-tiered Castle Keep towering over the Ruins of the Castle is reminiscent of the appearance of this castle in the past. Built in the early Muromachi period by the Kitsuki clan on Mount Tai at the mouth of the Yasaka River, the castle was surrounded by natural strongholds such as the Takayama River to the north and Morie Bay to the east. While the castle changed its location and shape due to subsequent natural disasters and earthquakes, the castle owners were also replaced by the Maeda, Japanese cedar, and Hosokawa clans, and the Ogasawara and Matsudaira clans finally marked the end of the Edo era, and Kitsuki Castle continues to this day without welcoming a new castle owner. It is said to be important for understanding the actual state of castles in the early Edo period, such as understanding the building composition and structure of the castle before its destruction by the "One Country, One Castle Order" from historical documents and excavation results, and in March 2020, the Ruins of the Castle in the Taishan area and the ruins of the Lord's Palace at the foothills were designated as national historic sites. Some of the stone walls still exist. Today, the top of the mountain is open to the public as Shiroyama Park, and there is also a stone park where valuable stone structures such as the Kunisaki Pagoda found in various parts of the city are exhibited outdoors. At the time of the castle's construction, it was named "Kitsuki", but since it was mistakenly written as "Kitsuki" on the shogunate's shuin stamps, it has been changed to "Kitsuki". It is also known as "Katsuyama Castle" because it withstood the onslaught of the Shimazu for two months. Inside the castle, valuable items such as items related to the lords are on display, and armor, weapons, and Buddhist statues are on display. You can also enjoy dressing up and taking commemorative photos. It is visited by many tourists as the final destination of a walk around the Castle Town, and the superb view from the Castle Keep and the comfort of the wind will be a memory of the trip.

Kurakurakura Festival 2025 The "Kurakurakura Festival" will be held in again this year. The Takeda-Bungo-Ono area, which is supported by the abundant water overflowing from the mountains, has many sake breweries with a wide variety of Sake, shochu, wine, craft beer, etc.! At such a sake brewery, you will be Implementation a special experience program for Limited Time. ❚ What is the Kurakurakura Festival? In the Takeda-Bungo-Ono area, there are many sake breweries with a wide variety of Sake, shochu, wine, craft beer, and whiskey. In addition to tasting Sake, there are a lot of special experiences unique to sake breweries for a limited time. "Sake more if you know the brewery." Whether you like Sake or not, find a new way to enjoy Sake! 【Held in】June 1, 2025 (Sunday) ~ August 31, 2025 (Sunday) 【Held in】8 breweries in the Takeda and Bungo-Ono areas Please check the link below for details. ■■■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/20250526event-bungoono/...

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of May 22, 2025 Fumitsu Temple is located in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a Attraction for hydrangeas. Currently, hydrangea is mostly buds. We will inform you of the flowering status as it becomes available. 【Place】Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture 【Transportation Access】 About 10 minutes by Car from JR Asaji Station 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Toilet】Yes ❚ Puguang Temple The Magaibutsu carved in the precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest Magaibutsu Buddhas in Japan. The giant Buddha in the center is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a phase of fury, that is, an angry face, but this Magaibutsu Buddha has been exposed to the elements for many years and has a round and gentle expression. He is a big Fudo Myoo, but he has a very Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Puguang Temple is also known as the "hydrangea Temple", and many hydrangeas are planted. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea flowers and Magaibutsu. The hydrangeas planted are protected by the temple and the local community. ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

🌸 Voting for "Gokase Hanami 2025" is now being 🌸 accepted [until June 6, 2025 (Friday)!] 】 Thank you all for applying for "Gokase Hanami 2025"! Regrettably, the staff of the Tourism Association conducted a strict first selection and selected 12 works 🙏✨ from all the entries From these 12 works, we would like to 🤩👏 decide the winners by voting from everyone From those who voted, 10 people will be selected by lottery to receive "Specialty of Gokase Town", and 🎁💫 we ask for 🙇 ♀️ your cooperation Here's 💡 how to vote [Voting period: ~ until June 6, 2025 (Friday)] ⚠️ Voting is limited to one vote per Account or one per person. <If you want to vote from Google Forms> ・Transportation to "Voting Form" from the URL below https://forms.gle/uBpw7C7xFDsDKBo2A... ・Enter your e-mail address (required). Please include your name if you wish. ・Please select one of the 12 works, put a check mark on the work, and send your response. ⚠️ You do not need to log in, but please note that an email address is required. <If you vote from Instagram> ・Please follow the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association. https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... ・ Please select one of the 12 works introduced in the post with the hashtag "#Gokase Hanami 2025 Vote" and send ✍ the photo number by message or comment ⚠️ If you do not follow our Account, you will not be Subjected to the Prize Draw due to uncertainty in the exchange of messages. Please be careful. <If you vote from a polling station> ・ Gokase Town Town hall, Gokase Hot spring Mori no inn Kijiya, Transportation Car Voting at the polling station installed in "Gokase market-go" ・Choose one of the 12 works, fill in the work number, name, and email address on the ballot and post it in the voting envelope. In addition, we will also set up a polling station at Gokase Secondary School, which collaborated with the Gokase Sakura Project, and ask students to cooperate in 💪✨ voting ⚠️ Please note that if the e-mail address is not filled in or cannot be deciphered due to random handwriting, it will not be Subject gift lottery. Please take a look at the applicant's original posts before voting 🤗 (1) @sokoatari.urouro (1st photo) (2) Mr. @fowafuwarin5 (2nd photo) (3) @ 920cherry71 (3rd photo) (4) @_yuta610 (4th photo) (5) Mr. @1230fuukeinoturishi (5th photo) (6) Mr. @8215dr72 (6th photo) (7) Mr. @code_name_cross_fire (7th photo) (8) Mr. @sakai_0808 (8th photo) (9) Mr. @reoron001219 (9th photo) (10) Mr. @hisabou1958 (10th photo) (11) @landscape133_22 (11th photo) (12) @omilove.1203 (12th photo) We look 🥰 forward to your many votes

Exhibit the pumpkins 🎃 you have grown! We are looking for pumpkin contest participants! 1 Application deadline 2025 (Reiwa 7)Friday, May 30 2 How to apply Phone to the Takaharucho Tourism Association or apply from Google form. 3 Distribution date 2025 (Reiwa 7) June 2 (Mon) ~ 4 (Water) 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 4 Distribution location: Takaharucho Tourism Association (JR Takaharu Station) 5 4 types of pots (seedlings) to distribute Atlantic Giant (Ornamental) ・Fukuebisu (edible) ・Korinky (edible) ・Butter nuts (edible) [About the details of the pumpkin contest] ・ Pumpkin delivery: September 11 (Thursday) ~ September 13 (Saturday) 9 o'clock in 2025 (Reiwa 7) Delivered at 12 o'clock. ・ Viewing / Instant sale: September 13 (Sat) ~ 15 (Mon. holiday) in 2025 (Reiwa 7) 9 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. * The contest venue and delivery location are Ojibaru Park Jimmu no Kan. * Viewing and immediate sale on the 13th (Saturday) from 13:00 ~ 16:00. * Thereare a participation prize for those who exhibited pumpkins. * Luxurious supplementary prizes are available for the winners. (Thereare many other categories such as weight, color, shape, etc.) [Google Form: Application ↓↓] https://docs.google.com/.../1nB.../edit... --Inquiry-- Takaharucho Tourism Association 0984-42-4560

Hello, this is the Kitsuki City Tourism Association! Kitsuki City, located in the northeastern part of Oita Prefecture, is a full of charm Castle Town surrounded by abundant nature. Kitsuki City, with a population of about 26,000 (as of 2023), is There is a at the base of the Kunisaki Peninsula and is easily accessed from Oita Airport. Kitsuki City is known as the "Castle Town of the Slope" and is characterized by a rare townscape in Japan, with samurai residences spread out on high ground from north to south, arranged across the merchant town in the valley. In this first COOL JAPAN VIDEO posting, we will deliver plenty of Tourist Information that allows you to fully enjoy Kitsuki City! We will also introduce recommended Spots and exquisite gourmet Information, so be sure to check it out! 【Access to Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】 Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Oita Airports. In addition, it is about 30 minutes by car from Beppu / Yufuin. Use JR Station is the closest. Transportation from the station to the Castle Town area by local bus or Taxi and enjoy a historical walk. There are the sea nearby, the beautiful scenery Unfolds on a sunny day, and it is also popular as a Driving course, so renting a car is also recommended! 【About Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】 While receiving the blessings of the sea and mountains, Kitsuki City has nurtured its own culture over a long history. Above all, if you walk through the Castle Town, you can feel the good Nostalgic Atmosphere with Samurai Residences and Merchant Towns left everywhere. If you are interested in the kimono experience and historical walks that are often introduced in Kitsuki City's Tourist Information, please visit. 【Historical background of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】 Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture developed from the Muromachi period to the Edo period, and the townscape of the Edo period still remains Richly preserved, making it an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. It is attractive that you can enjoy the unique scenery and history that other Castle Towns do not have. In particular, the structure that developed in the form of Samurai residences lined up on the north and south and sandwiched between the Merchant Town in the center is rare in Japan. This unique townscape of "Castle Town on the Slope" has become one of the reasons why many tourists have visited it in recent years. 【Popular Sightseeing spots in Kitsuki City】 ◆Kitsuki Castle Kitsuki Castle, a symbol of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture, is said to be the smallest Castle Keep in No.1 in Japan, but its charm is said to be a Castle Town with a compact but unusual shape with historical value. From the high ground of the castle, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Castle Town cityscape and Seto Inland Sea, giving Visitors Impression. The castle is Open to the public as a Museum and is recommended for history buffs and photography lovers. ◆Suya Slope, Shioya (Shihoya) Slope Slope with Samurai Residence and other townscapes reminiscent of the scenery of the Edo period. If you look down from the top of the slope or walk along the Stone pavement slope that connects the high ground, the scenery Unfolds as if you have traveled back in time. There are many tourists who rent kimonos and stroll around the city, and it is also famous as a photo Spot of the Kitsuki City Tourism Model Course. ◆Kitsuki Castle Shitamachi Area (Samurai Residence, Merchant Town) It is characterized by a castle town with a very rare topography in Japan, with a group of Samurai Residence Districts spreading out on the high ground from north to south and a merchant town spread out in the valley. At the Samurai Residence, you can also visiting the site architectural techniques and structures where you can learn about the lifestyles and construction techniques of the time, and the fun of learning about the historical background Unfolds. Souvenir shops and cafes are also scattered around, so you can enjoy a little Meals and shopping. ◆Ohara Residence It is known as a presence that represents a corner of the Samurai Residence, and the Charming Garden and the appearance of the old architecture make you feel the history of Kitsuki more deeply. Please think about the culture of the Castle Town and the lives of the people at that time. 【Kitsuki City's Traditional Culture and Crafts】 In Kitsuki City, traditions representative by samurai residences and Castle Town culture are inherited, while local festivals and performing arts rooted in the locals are also carefully preserved in various places. Especially in Kitsuki City, which is still deeply connected to kimono culture, you can enjoy the kimono experience. If you walk in a kimono to blend in with the Castle Town, you will feel as if you are the protagonist of a period drama. In addition, as a kimono Privileges, you can enter the cultural facilities for free, and there are services such as discounts at Privileges Subject shops, so you can stroll around at a great price. In particular, taking photos on Samurai Residence Street and Shioya Slope is sure to look good on social media. 【Gourmet food in Kitsuki City】 ◆Kitsuki tea / Kitsuki black tea Tea Production around Kitsuki City is characterized by its deep taste and refreshing aroma. In recent years, it is one of the few domestic black teas At cafes in the city, you can enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets with Kitsuki tea and matcha. Why don't you spend a moment of travel while taking a break at a quaint café in Castle Town? ◆Mandarin oranges (citrus fruits) Kitsuki City is a Mandarin Oranges production area that boasts one of the highest productions in the prefecture. In addition, various varieties are also cultivation, so many people visit to coincide with the citrus season. ◆ Strawberries Kitsuki City is one of the one of the most strawberry-producing areas in Oita Prefecture, and High quality strawberries are cultivation that take advantage of the warm climate and rich nature environment. Varieties such as "Saga Honoka" and "Belitsu" are especially popular, and are characterized by a good balance of sweetness and acidity, rich Aroma and juiciness. Strawberry picking can also be enjoyed at the tourist farm, and it is popular with many people. ◆Hamo Oyster Kitsuki City is known as a fisheries for ducks, and Raised in the fast currents of the Bungo Water Channel, the ducks are characterized by their tight flesh and good fat. It is in season from summer to autumn, and you can enjoy its elegant taste with hot water and tempura. Oyster farming is also thriving, growing in nutrient-rich waters and having a rich umami and creamy texture. Especially in winter, when the Oyster Highway is in season! The store, which serves a variety of dishes such as grilled oysters and steamed oysters, is crowded with many customers. 【Introduction of Events and Festivals in Kitsuki City】 ◆Kitsuki Castle Festival (May) A traditional festival centered on the Castle Town area where Samurai parades and stage events are held like historical picture scrolls. Local residents and tourists will It will be a lot of fun! together. ◆Kitsuki Tenjin Festival (July) It is a 300-year-old festival held at Kitsuki Tenmansha Shrine and the Castle Town area, where dancers, drum drummers, mikoshi and festival floats parade through the town of Kitsuki. ◆ Kangetsu Festival (October) An event to enjoy Tea and the famous moon of mid-autumn in the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of the Castle Town. Lights are lit in the Castle Town, and it is a festival that colors the autumn night in a very fantastic way. ◆Castle Town Kitsuki Walk and Hiina Tour (February ~ March) Hiina Meguri is held in for about one month. This is an Events around the Hina dolls displayed in Samurai residences and Machiya houses. In the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat full of Edo atmosphere, you can feel the arrival of Spring. 【Tourist Information of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】 Kitsuki City is an attractive town with a townscape full of history, beautiful Nature, and a food culture born from that Nature. Wear a kimono and walk around the Castle Town, enjoy the spectacular scenery, and enjoy delicious local cuisine. Why don't you experience such a special trip in Kitsuki City? Plenty of charm awaits your visit. In the next post, I will introduce Kitsuki that I couldn't write in this post!

Kikuchi City's Specialty "Higo Green Melon" is in season! "Higo Green Melon" is larger than ordinary melon, and the flesh is thick and very soft. In addition, it has a lot of water and plenty of juice, and the sugar content is more than 14 degrees. Higo green melons are in season from late April to early July. It is mainly made in the town of Nanagi in Kikuchi City. Shichijo Town is a pure spring water selected by Kumamoto Famous Water such as Maekawa Water source and Kiyo Water Water source, and rich in minerals and oxygen, and grows delicious melon. In addition, by taking the time and effort without taking a single day off until the melon is formed, you can make a melon that is well looked at, sweet, and beautifully knitted. Higo green melon is mainly sold at "Roadside Station Nanajo Melon Dome" Located in in Shichijocho. All melons sold at Melon Dome are strictly checked for sugar content through an optical sensor (sugar content measuring device). The light sensor satisfies the sugar content of "14 degrees" or higher, and only sweet melons are lined up in stores. Kikuchi's Specialty "Higo Green Melon"! In order to let many people know about this deliciousness and charm, we have planned a special experience program! Entitled "I feel like a sommelier by ♪ seeing the sweetness Sugar content challenge & Making the finest melon parfait in Kikuchi" In this experience program, we will make a Parfait using "Higo Green Melon" luxuriously. The melons used for the Parfait are well maintained for the day of this hands-on program. Therefore, on the day you can eat sweetly Aged melons. This time, it is luxuriously made using half a whole ball, so it is perfect for eating and photogenic. In addition, the rich milk soft serve ice cream from the fort plantation is placed on top of the melon. We will also use strawberries from Kikuchi for decoration. Why don't you make an Original Melon Parfait like no other? In addition to making melon parfaits, we also have 1 ball of melon to take home, so you can eat it at home. The melon to take home is actually taken to the sugar sensor and the sugar content is measured. At that time, predict the sugar content of the melon you have chosen. We have prepared a gift for those who guess the sugar content perfectly. We look forward ♪ to your participation To make a reservation, please scan the photo QR code. Held in: June 14 & 15, 2025 (limited to 20 people each day) Time:10:00~12:30 Location: Roadside Station Nanajo Melon Dome Participation fee: 7,700 yen/person 【Inquiry】 Kikuchi Tourism Association Address: 〒861-1331 Kumamoto Prefecture Kikuchi City Kumafu 1273-1 TEL：0968-25-0513

🍵 Yamashigi no Kama Roasted Tea 🍵 The delicious season 🍵 of New Tea Raised kama-roasted tea grown in Yamashigi no Mori is now available! A forest kominka in the mountains over 600 meters Elevation "Yamashigi no Mori" This kominka house, which is over 140 years old, was used as an important place for transportation in the era when there were no cars. It was crowded. In the old days, travelers and luggage exchanges were not in the lowlands along the river, but on the ridges with a good view. They were going back and forth. Raised sprouts that have grown in such a forest of yamashigi, Made in the old-fashioned way, this "Yamashigi no Kamaricha 🍵" It was made only with the most tea. When it comes to the Golden Week season, the houses with tea plantations are all about tea picking. Several tea factories in the Village are in full operation from morning to night. Gari's kama-roasted tea was also made in such a situation. Until it reaches everyone's house, it is a "boxed" that has never left Morotsuka. It's kama-fried. (Actually, it arrives in a bag) Kamaricha is a manufacturing method that the people of Morotsuka have been making for a long time. It was introduced from China a long time ago and now remains only here and there in Kyushu. Tea distributed nationwide accounts for only about 0.02%. Squid with a hint of sweetness and a little aroma. Squid tea leaves after boiling and waiting for a while, pour it in, drink it quickly and drink the third cup of tea leaves It is "kamaka" that opens up sufficiently and drifts in. It is popular in Morotsuka Village, but it is rare 🍵 in Japan Online shop "Morotsuka Store", "Donkotei storefront", etc. You can purchase it at "Morokko House". * Please 🙇 ♀️ order as soon as possible because the quantity is limited.

🌺 【Best time to visit the flowers of the Brushwood tree】 🌺 The "Brushwood", which is characterized by its unique flower appearance like a red brush, has begun ✨ to bloom vividly this year The way it sways in the wind is also beautiful, and you can't help but stop and look at it. If you're in the area, be sure to take a look ☺️ 📍 Filming location ・Izumi Station East Exit Ryokuchi Park ・646-5 Kamisababuchi, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture

The 38th Famous water Hakusan River Firefly Festival The "Famous Water Hakusan River Firefly Festival" will be held in at the Inazumi Underwater Cave Square in Mie Town, Bungo-Ono City. On the day of the Festival, various events are also held. Locally produced fresh vegetables, sake buns, and brown sugar buns are also on sale! Held in mainly by locals, it is a cozy festivals. Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Light rain *Judgment in case of rain is 8:00 on the day 【Place】Inazumi Underwater Cave Square 【Other】Sales of Locally Produced Fresh Vegetables, Sake Manju, Brown Sugar Manju, etc. * The first 200 people will receive a commemorative gift. [Schedule] 16:00 Karaoke Contest 17:00 Hoyu Drum 17:30 Opening Ceremony 17:50 Okuhata Kagura 19:20 Fan Dance 19:50 Mochi throwing 20:00 Firefly viewing 【Organizer】Hakusan River Protection Association ■■■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/20250514event-mie/...

【🌿 New Tea Season 🌿】 Tea fields have turned bright green in Gokase In the town 😌🍵 The 1st ~ 2nd photo is in front 📸✨ of a private house in Mulberry Nouchi where the weeping cherry blossoms were beautiful, which I introduced in Spring In addition to the green color of the cherry blossoms, the two-tone tea plantation was 🥺👏 a very beautiful sight New Tea are Receiving one after another at the specialty center, and the Aroma of New Tea is wafting in 🥰 the store Enjoy 🍵✨ the taste of New Tea leaves, which are highly aromatic and make you feel as if you are in a Tea field

This is my first Yamaga Lantern Festival. I didn't do any homework, and I went with a crazy piece of equipment with a tripod pear 85mm single focal length. I vowed to bring a telephoto lens with me this year.

In 2024, I went to see the Yamaga Lantern Dance for the first time. The dancers dancing in matching costumes with lanterns made of Washi paper on their heads were very nice.

【White Iwayama (rocky mountain)🌸】 Today (5/11), the "White Iwayama (rocky mountain) opening" was 😊 held at the Gokase Highland Ski Resort Parking Center While feeling the clear air of the mountains, Shinto rituals were held 👏 while praying for safety in the mountains, mainly by the people involved After the Shinto ritual, those who wish to do 💪 so start climbing to the Cluster of trees It seems 💡 that azaleas, okamenoki, mountain peonies, and rhododendrons were in Best time to visit ⚠ ⚠ Information 2025 (Reiwa 7) from May 12th, due to road disaster reconstruction work, the town road Honyashiki, the Wave Line, and the Wave Forest Road, which are the Access roads to the Burdock Hatake Trailhead (Haku Iwayama (rocky mountain), Mukaisakayama, Kiritatekoshi), will be completely closed for the time being. Use Mt. Ogawadake: Tenyabo Trailhead (Road Cave-in, Many Rock Falls, Bad Road) to Shirayama Iwayama (rocky mountain), Mt. Mukaisaka, and Kiritatekoshi.

[🌸 Gokase Hanami 2025 application photo introduction ~ 12th ~🌸] The application period has finally ended today, 5/11 (Sunday), and we would like 💪❤️ 🔥 to introduce the works that have been submitted to "#Gokase Hanami 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association Mr. @hanpenpen2022 Mr. @goto0619 (in no particular order) This work is the azalea of Mt. Nijo and the white flowers of Kuraoka ... What kind of flower is 🤔 this? Everyone knows very well what kind of flowers bloom when and where, and it is very wonderful ✨ that they have memories and attachments to each flower, and that feeling seems to be reflected in the photos -------------------------------------------------------------------- "#Gokase Hanami 2025" has finally ended 👏 today, Sunday, May 11th! Even though you were thinking of applying, please don't forget to apply 💡❗ before you end up ~ 😭 ≪#Gokase Hanami 2025 How to apply≫ Please follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account and post 🤳❤️ 🔥 photos of flowers taken in Gokase In the Town on Instagram with the two hashtags #Gokase Hanami 2025 and #shooting date (e.g. #March 20) Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... Period: Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025 ⚠️ Other terms and conditions are Publication on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Please be sure to read it when applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1962.html... ⚠️ Please be careful of accidents when shooting.

Tailor Boarding Experience at Arao Tidal Flats! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful scenery, sea breeze, and Aroma of the sea and enjoy the Arao tidal flats? Held in the experience of riding the "tailor" used in the Ariake Sea and running on the Arao tidal flats! A tailor is a tiller with a loading platform attached to it, and is a vehicle used for seaweed farming and clam harvesting. You can also enjoy observing creatures such as crabs and hermit crabs! Pre-registration is required for this experience! The application start date is Thursday, May 8, 2025! Don't forget your boots!! Meeting place: Arao Tidal Flats Water and Wetland Center Time required: About 50 minutes from advance explanation to Car (Boarding time is about 10 minutes one way) Fee: Adult (high school students and older) 1000 yen, junior high and elementary school students 600 yen, preschoolers free * Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian How to apply: Phone ☏to the Arao Tidal Flats Water and Wetland Center 0968-57-7444 Application start date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 * Representative can apply for up to 6 people at a time, and the schedule cannot be changed after application. Please apply again. ・Please bring your own boots. Boarding a tailor without boots. ・ It will be held in light rain, but it will be canceled in case of stormy weather. In the event of lightning, it will be canceled even during the Events.

My first Children's Day. Carp streamers for the first time. Carp streamers swimming comfortably in the blue sky and smiling 😊 Carp streamers are becoming less and less common, but the large school of about 200 carp streamers was dynamic and impressive 🎏 I felt once again that it is a wonderful tradition that should be passed on in the future. Wishing my daughter a healthy growth. Sukuku Grow Bigger 🌱

At the Arao Omoyai Citizens Flower Bed, rose Appreciation parties are held twice a year, in Spring and Autumn! 【Place】 Next to the Oshima Purification Center, Arao City (4-1-73 Oshima-cho, Arao-shi) 【Admission fee】 Free 【Opening Hours】 April to September 7:00~18:00 (Roses bloom from around late April to June.) October to March 7:00~17:00 (Roses bloom from around late October to November.) 【Precautions when entering the park】 There are no restrooms in the park. Please note that in case of rain, your feet may become muddy. 【Access】 Due to the Ariake Coastal Road extension work, the entrance and exit of the Omoyai Citizens Flower Garden will be changed for the time being after 1/9, 2024 (Reiwa 6). Please be careful when you come to the venue. Please follow the local information board.

🌳 Forest Kominka Series 🌳 【Yamashigi no Mori】 A 140-year-old kominka standing in the sky at a Elevation of 650 meters. There are two buildings, "Shishigi" built in the Taisho era and "Nakashigi" built in the Meiji era. It is a pleasant place where a gentle forest breeze 🍃 blows through. In the immediate vicinity, there are tea gardens, bamboo forests, fruit trees, and. There are also plenty of hands-on activities to experience the activities of mountain villages. Capacity: 2 buildings, 15 people each, 30 people in total Facilities: Goemon bath, furnace, sunken hearth * The Goemon bath and furnace are facilities only for "Shishigi". ◎ Experience 📍 Tea picking and kettle roasting tea making In the Tea plantations created in the valley, May is the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat season every year. By that time, you can experience picking Tea and making kama-roasted tea at the Yama School A tour will be planned. Roasted tea grown in Yamashigi no Mori is served at "Donkotei" and "Morokko House". It is also sold as "Yamashigi tea". 📍 Ume Plum Chigiri / Ume Plum Shigoto Two Plum trees are also indispensable for life since ancient times. In Morotsuka, Ume plum dishes are held in each household throughout the year. Teaching such Ume Plum work is also a popular project of the "Yama School" tour. Ume syrup and pickled Ume plums are all very popular. 📍 Yuzu picking and yuzu processing From autumn to winter, it is the turn of yuzu. Stay blue, turn yellow, Each of them does a good job. This is also a Standard of the "Yama School" tour set in Yamashigi no Mori. Making and more yuzu, taking a yuzu bath... I will enjoy yuzu to the fullest. * For Accommodation and experience, please contact the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association in advance. ■ Inquiries Morotsuka Village Tourism Association (Shiitake-no-kan 21) Phone number: 0982-65-0178

【Azalea Blooming Josen Temple】 Josen Temple 🌸 was crowded with many cherry blossom viewers in Spring The Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) trees with scattered flowers and fresh green leaves are also beautiful ✨ Azalea flowers were blooming in the Precincts, and the contrast between fresh greenery and vermilion was 😆 wonderful

【Carp Streamers Sports Festival 🎏 & Azalea Festival 🌸】 Carp streamers sports day & azalea Festival was held in 😊 in the 8th ward on May 5 Carp streamers raised by local volunteers swam gracefully in the blue sky, and a Carp streamer sports day was 👟 held in the morning Adult and children enjoyed the competition 😆✨ with smiles on their faces In the afternoon, the venue was moved to the gymnasium, where a quiz competition and a karaoke competition were held in 🎤 At the end, the long-awaited lottery was held, and it was 😍 a day of great Gari excitement from beginning to end

On May 3, 2025, the opening of Grandmother Mountain was held in. It is one of the represent famous mountains in Kyushu, which is also selected as a 100 Famous Mountains of Japan, and many climbers enjoyed climbing on the day. The azaleas were also blooming beautifully. The climb was very hard, but the view at the top of the mountain is spectacular. You can also enjoy the fresh greenery, so please enjoy climbing safely. There are many hard courses on Mt. Soba, so please prepare enough equipment and food for climbing, and put safety first. ■■ When climbing ● When climbing, please prepare enough equipment and food, and put safety first. ●There are There are many precious alpine plants in Grandmother Mountain and Tilting Mountain. To protect nature, please do not fold or take it home. ■■Mt. Grandmother It is a famous mountain that represent Kyushu, which is Gari Miyazaki Prefecture Oita Prefecture and is also selected as a 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Elevation is 1756m. Unlike Aso and Kuju, it is an old volcano, so it forms deep valleys and steep peaks. Scenes of vegetation changing according to Elevation. ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Introduction of Arao's Specialty products If you come to Arao, you want to get memorabilia and Souvenirs that can only be obtained in Arao. Specialty products that represent Arao and delicious foods that are talked about are introduced. Koshiroyaki Perfect for interiors and everyday vessels Koshiro ware, a pottery that has been handed down in the land of Arao for about 400 years, is made using high-quality ceramic clay from the foothills of Mount Kodai, which is located east of Arao City. His style boasts a high level of artistry, which has been designated as a traditional craft of Japan, and at the same time, it is also very popular as a vessel for everyday use, as it has a simplicity that complements dishes and flowers, There are very popular. In addition to platters and vases, there are also teacups and coffee cups. Find your favorite One of a kind. Koshiro ware kiln in Arao City ・Koshiro ware Fumoto kiln Kiln source: Yasuaki Inoue 1728-1 Furuhata, Arao-shi TEL: 0968-68-0456 ・ Kosaki ware Shirohira kiln Kiln source: Nobuaki Jojima 25-3 Oshima, Arao-shi TEL: 0968-62-0538 ・ Kosaki ware Sueyasu kiln Kiln source: Eisuke Sueyasu 1712-2 Fumoto, Arao City TEL: 0968-68-0058 ・ Koshiro ware Nakahira kiln Kiln source: Nishikawa Kosei 1192 Kaba, Arao City TEL: 0968-68-7326 ・Koshiro Mizuho Kiln Kiln Source: Rui Fukuda 914 Kamihirayama, Arao City TEL: 0968-66-2380 ・ Koshiro Motoya Chihiro Kiln Pottery: Tomohiro Maeno 2131-74 Kawanobori, Arao City TEL: 0968-68-6459 https://arao-kankou.jp/sightseeing/specialty/#:~:text=%E8%8D%92%E5%B0%BE%E7%89%A9%E7%94%A3%E9%A4%A8-,%E3%81%BE%E3%82%8B%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8%E3%81%82%E3%82%89%E3%81%8A%... E7%89%A9%E7%94%A3%E9%A4%A8,-%E7%89%A9%E7%94%A3%E9%A4%A8%E3%80%81%E5%B0%8F

[5/3 Kurara Festival 2025] GW's Start Dash 💪💨 On May 3, Constitution Memorial Day, "Kurara Festival 2025" was held in at the former Kuraoka junior 🥳 high school "Kuraoka Kurara" The day ☀️✨ couldn't have been clearer The venue was lined with many food and drink Stalls, fortune telling, Relaxation, miscellaneous goods, flea markets, etc., and it was 🤗🌟 a very busy day with about 300 visitors It was quite a warm day, so Oyster ice was 🍧💕 Popular (Adult Sake 🍺?). ） In the courtyard, there was a hula dance performance by the members of Nani.loa HULA studio, and 🌺 a special guest, the vice principal of Kuraoka Elementary School, also performed an enthusiastic performance, which Gari 😆🔥 also very exciting Fun raffle won many gorgeous prizes, and everyone was full ☺️✨ of smiles It is a new festival that has been Held in since last year, but it has already become a festival that has penetrated and is loved both inside and outside the Local 👏💡 Held in 💕 next year

Introducing Arao's sweets shop! Not only delicious cakes, but also sweets using Arao's Specialty products and sweets related to Arao! Please try to find it. ◆Patisserie Himaki We are proud of not only the taste but also the variety of cakes and baked sweets using Arao Pears. genre sweets address Arao-shi Higashiyagata 2-chōme-3-1 telephone number 0968-64-7112 business hours 10：00 ～ 20：00 Closed Thursday parking lot 6 units Instagram https://www.instagram.com/patisserie_himaki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==...

[🌸 Gokase Hanami 2025 application photo introduction ~ 11th ~🌸] It's been a long time since we've had a yellowtail, but we will 🤩💫 resume introducing the works that were submitted to the "#Gokase Hanami 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association Mr. @sayasyoto We received many photos of rare bamboo such as rhododendrons and kikkouchiku at Sankasho Shrine, and ✨ they also introduced the beauty of leaf cherry blossoms 🌸🌿, so please ☺️💕 Fun to compare them with the photos of cherry blossoms that we introduced before -------------------------------------------------------------------- By the way, the "#Gokase Hanami 2025", which has been Held in for a long time, is finally the last spurt, and 💪💡it is Held in until May 11 (Sunday), so if you have any photos of Gokase flowers taken during Golden Week, please apply 🤗✨ ≪#Gokase Hanami 2025 How to apply≫ Please follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account and post 🤳❤️ 🔥 photos of flowers taken in Gokase In the Town on Instagram with the two hashtags #Gokase Hanami 2025 and #shooting date (e.g. #March 20) Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... Period: Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025 ⚠️ Other terms and conditions are Publication on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Please be sure to read it when applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1962.html... ⚠️ Please be careful of accidents when shooting.

Introducing Arao's sweets shop! Not only delicious cakes, but also sweets using Arao's Specialty products and sweets related to Arao! Please try to find it. ◆ European-style confectionery MAEHIRO Standard ~ creative sweets that can be used for a wide range of purposes. You'll find your favorite. address 2443-2 Arao, Arao City telephone number 0968-62-1144 business hours 9：30 ～ 20：00 Closed Water and Sunday (subject to change due to seasonal events, etc.) parking lot There is a space in front of the store. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maehiro_cake?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==...

[Events Information] The 11th "Nippo Coast Rock Gaki Festival 2025" is being held in again this year! Unlike true oysters, which are in season in winter, rock oysters are in season in summer! Enjoy the large, rich creamy rock oysters! Period: Thursday, May 1, 2025 ~ Sunday, August 31, 2025 (Hyuga City, Kadogawa Town, Nobeoka City = May 1 ~, Saiki City = May 9 - ) Organizers: Nippō Coast Rock Gaki Festival Executive Committee (Hyuga City Tourism Association, Kadokawa Town Tourism Association, Nobeoka Tourism Association, Tourism Town planning Saeki) Inquiries: 0982-29-2155 (Nobeoka Tourism Association) 🎁 Giveaway Campaign 🎁 Meals rock oysters at participating stores during the period, and if you apply by stamping the gift application postcard with the Stamp of the participating store, you will win a gorgeous prize by lottery! 1st prize: Luxury Ise Shrimp set × 5 people 2nd prize: Local special Gourmet set worth 5,000 yen × 4 people 3rd prize: Local special Gourmet set worth 3,000 yen ×10 people The application period must be postmarked by Monday, September 1. * This Events does not have tourist facilities Stamps. * Implementation will be held after the Events ends, and only winners will be contacted for confirmation. ★⭐ Nobeoka City Participating Stores ⭐★ (1) Kitaura Rinkai Park Oyster House Address: 2501-60 Furue, Kitaura-cho, Nobeoka City Kitaura Rinkai Park Phone: 0982-45-3039 Time: 11:00~15:00 (L.O14:00) Regular holiday: Every Friday * Subject to change due to weather etc. (2) Roadside Station Kitaura Restaurant Kaisenkan Address: Nobeoka-shi, Kitaura-cho, Furue 3337-1 Phone: 0982-45-3811 Time:10:30~16:00(L.O15:00) * Rock oysters will be provided on 5/12 ~ Regular holiday: Year-end and New Year holidays (3) Fukufuku Address: Nobeoka City Shinmachi 6-5 Maru Building 1st Floor Phone: 0982-32-0629 Time:17:00~22:00 Regular holiday: Every Sunday (4) Kokugikan Address: Nobeoka City Spring Town 2-3-4 Phone: 0982-32-5729 Time: 11:00~15:00 (L.O14:00) 17：00～22：00（L.O21：30） *Friday and Saturday only 17：00～22：30（L.O22：00） Regular holiday: Every Monday * Open on holidays, holidays, and busy seasons

It's finally Golden Week 🎌 from tomorrow! Summary 🙌 of Events held in Reihoku Town, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture We would like ✨ to introduce [ Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour] and [Minato Oasis Tomioka Fair ⚓] Please take a trip to Reihoku Town for this year's GW! ~~~~~ 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally where you can win the product of your desired kiln (Application forms are Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332 ~~~~~ [Minato Oasis Tomioka Fair ⚓] On Sunday, May 4, we will held in 🎵 the "7th Spring Vacation Minato Oasis Tomioka Fair" in the Tomioka Port area of Reihoku Town In addition to dolphin watching 🐬 around Tomioka Port and walking around Tomioka Castle 🏯 and Tomioka Town, the contents of the Events are a lot of, such as a bond market 🎪 that sells practical products, agricultural Water products, and processed goods from the Amakusa Takushin High School Marine School Building! Pre-registration for dolphin watching and town walking has ended, but there are still Thereare for dolphin watching, so please come to the reception when you come! 【Inquiry】Reihoku Town hall General Affairs Division TEL 0969-35-1111 FAX 0969-35-2454 ✉️REIHOKU@town.reihoku.lg.jp

【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Shore Spring Kiln Tour" will be held in for five days from today, Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6. The last participating kiln is "Takahama Ware Juyoshi Kiln". Finally, the tour of the kiln in Amakusa Saikai Spring started today. This Golden Week, please 😊 come to the Amakusa Saikai coast * Please see the posts introducing the pottery so far from the profile of this Account! 🌸 Takahama Ware Jufang Kiln Located in the Takahama area of Amakusa Saikai, Takahama Ware Juyoshi Kiln boasts a long history of mining and pottery of Amakusa Porcelain stone in the middle of the Edo period. It is characterized by pure white porcelain with a sense of transparency, and a unique painting with a seaweed motif called "Mirumon". Many of you may have seen vessels with this pattern in Kumamoto Prefecture. The Workshop just before the "Spring Kiln Tour" is busy preparing for the delivery of goods. During the period, there will be a lineup of products at great prices that can be said to be unbeatable, and you can expect to encounter bargains. The painted vessels are very humorous and cute, and it is also interesting that there are many Sake motifs this season. Mariko Ueda, the managing director, recommends a large-capacity café au lait bowl. It is a vessel that you want to use in the morning when you want to drink a lot and when you want to eat cereal. On the premises, there is also the residence of the Ueda family, who once served as a shoya in this area, and when you stroll through the garden, the fresh greenery of Spring will be dazzling. When I suddenly felt the gaze of something and stopped... There, a large raccoon figurine staring at us from among the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat sat in the greenery. This raccoon is looking for names. When you visit, why not become a godfather Squid? 📍 Takahama Ware Juyoshi Kiln (Instagram👉@takahamaware_kilnjyuho) 〒863-2804 Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa City Takahama Minami 598 TEL:0969-42-1115 ____________________ 🖌️ At Takahama Ware Juyoshi Kiln, painting experiences are held at any time during the Spring kiln tour. 🎪For 4 days from Friday, May 2nd to Monday, May 5th (around 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), various Events will be held in such as markets, Ueda Family & Shiraiso History & Architecture Guide Tour, and Pounding rice cakes! For details, check 👉 out Takahama Yaki Juyoshi Kiln's Instagram (@takahamaware_kilnjyuho)! 🚗 When you come to visit the kiln in Amakusa Saikai Spring, please ♩ come and visit us ____________________ 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln　　 (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama ware Juyoshi kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332