Today, the Yoshinomiya Shrine Grand Festival [Zato-san Festival] was held in! Enchanted 🥰 by the performance by Satsuma biwa player Kanako Kitahara This year's event went off without a hitch. It was blown by a strong wind from time to time, but everyone who gathered Thank you very much! #miyazaki #morotsukavillage #morotsuka #Miyazaki Prefecture #Morotsuka Village #Morotsuka Village Tourism Association #Collection of Shuin stamps #Miyazaki Shuin Stamps Tour #Yoshinomiya Shrine #Zato-san Festival

Morotsuka Village has come to feel the arrival of Spring. Morotsuka exceeded 20°C! The weeping cherry in front of the Morotsuka clinic blooms for 2-3 minutes 🌸 Yamazakura is also beginning to 🥰 bloom here and there Best time to visit the cherry blossoms is almost here! #miyazaki #miyazaki_countryside #morotsukavillage #morotsuka #Miyazaki Prefecture #patchwork Village #Morotsuka Village #Morotsuka Village Tourism Association #Shidarezakura #Yamazakura #Sakura Front #Sakura flowering

【🌸 Gokase Hanami 2025🌸】March 20 (Thu) ~ May 11 (Sun)! (I'm sure) the snow has been delivered, and the flower season is finally approaching in Gokase Town, and ✨ we will 🤩🙌 do an Instagram campaign in Spring Please follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account (https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/)... and post 🤳❤️ 🔥 photos of flowers taken in Gokase In the town to Instagram with two hashtags: #Gokase Flower 2025 and #Shooting date (e.g. #March 20) Every day during the period, one person will receive 🎁✨ a mini set of Gokase Town Specialty products. What a surprise this time! During the Light up period of Kijiya's Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) by the "Gokase Sakura Project" sponsored by Gokase Secondary School students (March 23 (Sun) ~ April 16 (Water) * Updated on April 2), those who apply for a photo of Kijiya's Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) will have a double 😮✨ chance of winning the prize every day! In addition! For excellent works, we will 🤩👏 send you an assortment of Specialty products of Gokase Town And even more! This time, the "Gokase Sakura Project Award" is also ... 🤭🌟！？ The works posted will be introduced 💡 at any time on the Gokase Tourism Association and the social media of the "Gokase Sakura Project" 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/index.html... ⚠️ Please be careful of accidents when shooting. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Gokase Town in Spring, you can enjoy 🌸 many flowers such as rhododendrons and azaleas as well as Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) Squid in the warm climate, how about 🤗 visiting flowers in Gokase Town? We look forward ✨ to your participation

🌸 Enjoy Spring in Nobeoka! Superb Spot 🌸 with history and Nature 📍 Gokase River Embankment (South Side) 🌿 Kawazu cherry blossoms × rape flower Fun at the Gokase River Embankment, Konohana Road decorated with 300 cherry blossoms and 1 million rape blossoms! Konohana Road, which is celebrating its 17th year this year, is a "Kawazu cherry blossom" with a long flowering period. In order for many people to enjoy cherry blossoms until the end of March 2025, the venue (Gokase River embankment) will be opened as the "Konohana Cherry Blossom Festival". 📍 Nobeoka Castle Ruins, Shiroyama Park ⛩️ Historical × Cherry Blossom ×Light up 300 Someiyoshino trees bloom around the 19-meter-high "Stone Wall of a Thousand Killers"! Light up at night, you can enjoy the fantastic view of the stone walls and cherry blossoms. Various Events will be Held in during the Light up period from Thursday, March 20 ~ Sunday, April 6, 2025, and at the Wai Wai Gourmet Expo on Saturday, March 22, you can enjoy a variety of Gourmet food, character shows, and live music and comedy. 📍 Nobeoka Castle Ruins, Shiroyama Park 🌺 × History Japan Three Major Yabu Camellia japonica Groups In Nobeoka Ruins of the Castle Park, 3,300 yabu Camellia japonica of 108 species grow wild and bloom from the end of October ~ the end of April (Best time to visit December ~ March). The biggest feature is that all flower colors of red, white, pink, aperture, and cover ring are available. You can also enjoy famous camellias such as "Nobeoka", "Kamei", "Maki Water", "Shiroyama", and "Naito", as well as rare varieties such as camellias that bloom in three colors from one tree!

【Flowering Information 1】Saitobaru We would like to inform you of the flowering status of Saitobaru on March 19 (Water). The rape flowers in Saitobaru have begun to bloom, albeit little by little. Cherry blossoms are still in buds. As in every year, it is expected to reach its best time to visit at the end of this month. ■ Information on Toilets and Car Parking in the Saitobaru Kofun Tumulus Group Saitobaru Guidance CenterIn addition to the Toilet of Konohanakan Saitobaru there are six public Toilet in the Kofun Tumulus (Imperial Tomb Square, Takatoriyama Parking Lot Car, Takatoriyama Parking Lot, Kofun Tumulus Car Parking Lot, Kofun Tumulus Car Parking Lot 2, Kofun Tumulus Car Parking Lot 3, and Saitobaru Sports Park, so please Use those as well. (with multi-purpose Toilet) * For details, please see the West City Tourism Association website.

[Announcement ❄️ of Winter Gokase 2025❄️ Results] Thank you for waiting! !️ Announcement 🥳🎉 of the results of "Winter Gokase 2025" This time, in addition to the followers of the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram Account, we decided 👏✨ the winning item by voting by Facebook and Google Form Thank you to 🙇 ♀️💕 everyone who voted Now, let's announce the 👇👇👇 results [🥇 Gold Award] Mr. @mas8787a [🥈 Silver Prize] Mr. @fowafuwarin5 [🥉 Bronze Award] Mr. @yamabico_san The Gokase Highland Ski Resort, which has been revived in yellowtail three years, and the winter appearance of Josenji Temple, which enjoys beautiful scenery in both Spring and autumn, won prizes 🤩✨ It is raining today, but there was a lot of snow this year, so ❄️ there are many difficulties, but I am always amazed 👏 by the power of Nature that creates beautiful scenery and by the people who express themselves through the viewfinder Congratulations ㊗️🥳🎉 to all the winners And There is a to 😭❤️ 🔥 everyone who applied, voted, and participated Spring is finally here 🌸 We will inform you of the Spring campaign soon, so when you come to Gokase to enjoy cherry blossom viewing, please take many photos and cry when 😭💕 you participate 💫 Best regards

One week has passed 🏔️ since the opening of Mt. Morotsuka Customers of the Stamp Rally, which is being held in until Sunday, March 23, are also visiting ☺️ At the Shiitake Pavilion, at the same time, we are posting the trajectory of the 40th anniversary of the opening of Mt. Morotsuka and distributing pennants distributed at the opening of the 🚩 mountain Pennants are limited to a first-come, first-served basis, so hurry up 🏃 if you wish Stamp Rally applications are also waiting for 😆 you #Morotsuka Village #Morotsuka #Miyazaki Prefecture #Morotsuka Village Tourism Association #morotsuka #morotsukavillage #miyazaki #miyazaki_countryside #Morotsukayama #Pennant

Miyazaki Prefecture Kita Three major festivals in Spring "Yoshinonomiya Shrine Grand Festival Zatogami Festival" Held in on March 28th!! Please go to Morotsuka Village in Spring March 28 (Fri) 9 o'clock ~ Festival / Kagura Dedication 11 o'clock~ Satsuma biwa player Kanako Kitahara performance ============================== Zato-san's Specialties "Zato Udon noodles and Sonpachi Soba noodles" and Morotsuka Village Specialty products are sold There is a sale of shuin stamps and bills for only one day in a year Taro Gomi's Picture book "Yoshinomiya Monogatari" will be sold ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ In the middle of the Ashikaga period, a blind monk who was killed during his journey was enshrined, and his death anniversary was anniversary. The place where the festivals have been held in on March 28, "Yoshinonomiya Shrine". The festivals are called "Zato-san" by the locals. It continues uninterrupted to this day. #miyazaki #miyazaki_countryside #morotsukavillage #morotsuka #Miyazaki Prefecture #Patchwork Village #Morotsuka Village #Morotsuka Village Tourism Association #shuin stamps collection #Miyazaki shuin stamps tour #Yoshinomiya Shrine #Zato-san Festival #Zatogami #Yoshinomiya Monogatari

【Cotton Cafe】Relaxing, yarn spinning experience 🧶 Today, I would like to introduce ☺️✨ the "Cotton Cafe" held on the third Saturday of every month at the former Kuraoka junior high school "Kuraokakura" Feel free to Use the café only.☕💕 You can 😌 order delicious homemade cakes and drinks Today's cake was a cake with kumquat jam and a cake 🍰✨ with apple jam (I had a lot of it, but it was 🤤 insanely delicious) Everyone was having a relaxing time 🫶 while enjoying reading and chatting Of course! There is a fee, but you can 🧶✨ also experience yarn spinning Pick up cotton seeds with a "cotton gin" ↓ Use a tool called a "hand carder" like a large slicker brush to adjust the stream of fibers. ↓ When wrapped around a winding stick, a bundle of cotton called a "pony" is formed 😌☁️, which looks like a fluffy cocoon ↓ If you pull this out little by little with a tool called a spindle and twist it, you will get 😳👏 a magnificent thread as shown in the first photo It seems that 💡 you can adjust the thickness of the finished yarn by twisting the fiber and the amount of force You can make it thinner or thicker, or try to spin a single yarn with various thicknesses... There are There are fun of spinning your favorite yarn If 🤗✨ you are interested, please try 💪 it When you visit Cotton Cafe, you don't need to make a reservation or anything, so 👌 please feel free to stop by and enjoy 😌🌿 your own time 【Date & Time】3rd Saturday 13:00~15:00 【Place】Kuraoka Kurara (Staff Room) 〒882-1201 5929 Kuraoka, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture 【Reservation】Not required 【Fee】Yarn spinning experience 1,500 yen, cotton (with seeds) 400 yen

❄️ Voting for "Winter Gokase 2025" is now open [❄️ until Sunday, March 16, 2025!] 】 Thank you all for submitting to the "Winter Hunt 2025"! We regret to inform you that the staff of the Tourism Association conducted a strict first selection and selected 10 works 🙏✨ from all the entries From these 10 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 products of Gokase Town", and 🎁💫 we ask for 🙇 ♀️ your cooperation Here's 💡 how to vote [Voting period: ~ until March 16, 2025 (Sunday)] ⚠️ Voting is limited to one vote per Account or one per person. <If you vote from Instagram> https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... ・Please follow the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association. ・ Please select one of the 10 works featured in the post with the hashtag "#Winter Gokase 2025 Vote" and comment ✍ the photo number in the comment section of the post ⚠️ If you do not follow them, you will not be Subjected to the Giveaway Draw due to uncertainty in the exchange of messages. Please be careful. <If you vote through Facebook> https://www.facebook.com/gokase.kanko/?locale=ja_JP... ・Please select one of the 10 works introduced in this post and comment the number of the photo in the comments. ・ Voting is limited to one time per Account. ⚠️ If you win the prize draw, you will be contacted via Facebook message. Please note that if you do not receive a reply for 2 weeks, it will be invalidated. If you vote from < Home page> ・ Go to the "Winter Gokase 2025 Voting" page from the Gokase Tourism Association's Home page and New Topics (https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1994.html)... ・Click on the URL on the "Winter Gokase 2025 Voting" page to open the "Voting Form" ・Enter your e-mail address ・Please select one work from 10 works, put a check mark on that work, and send your answer. ⚠️ If you do not enter your email address, you will not be eligible for the Subject of the Prize Draw. Please take a look at the applicant's original posts before voting 🤗 (1) Mr. @yamabico_san (2nd photo) (2) Mr. @gokase_entertainment (3rd photo) (3) Mr. @photo_ay_umi (4th photo) (4) Mr. @mgm_1228 (5th photo) (5) Mr. @eco9syu_sekiryo (6th photo) (6) Mr. @goto0619 (7th photo) (7) Mr. @fowafuwarin5 (8th photo) (8) Mr. @thusandleavis (9th photo) (9) Mr. @mas8787a (10th photo) (10) Mr. @photo_ay_umi (11th photo) We look 🥰 forward to your many votes

🎿 Ski Resort Final Events 🏂 Sunday, March 9 was the last business day ❄️ at Gokase Highland Ski Resort In clear weather, a large lottery was held 🎁 from 11 o'clock Gari cheered every time the winning numbers of the luxury premiums were announced, and the big draw ended 😆✨ with a big Gari Visitors enjoyed the last Slope of the season immediately after the draw was 🎿 over Gokase Highland Ski Resort ❄️ revived this season Thanks to all of you, we have been able 😊 to operate safely until today There is a very much 🥰 We look forward to seeing you again next season!!

[Light of Life Project in Gokase Town] On Saturday, March 8th, I visited 🤗 the "Light of Life Project in Gokase Town" Held in at the Gokase Town Welfare Center This Events is an Events 😌 that has been going on since 2011, the year after the Great East Japan Earthquake, despite a four-year period of self-restraint due to the Coronavirus pandemic It was a beautiful Events that reminded ✨ us of the people in the disaster-stricken areas caused by the earthquake and other disasters that occur in various parts of Japan, and hoped that we would never let it fade away and cherish our lives A donation box was set up at the venue to collect donations for the reconstruction of disaster-stricken areas, and each of the visitors cooperated with ☺️ the donation Stalls selling delicious light snacks and cute miscellaneous goods were also available, and the venue was 🥳 crowded On stage, hosted by the organizer G Music Taino Corps, there are a lot of 🤩✨ fun programs such as singing and dancing There were also many songs that carried thoughts on disaster-stricken areas, making it a 😌👏 program unique to charity Events At the end, there was an ensemble of "Flowers Bloom" in which the visitors and 🎶 together with the song At the end of the Events, there was a lighting ceremony of wax balls created by the children, and all the visitors and a moment of silence in the venue surrounded by gentle light. I hope that the thoughts from Gokase Town will reach the disaster-stricken areas ... 🙏

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 application photo introduction ~ final time ~❄️] Until 2/28, "#Winter Gokase 2025" 💡 was held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association This was the 🥹✨ last time we introduced the works that we submitted Mr. @fowafuwarin5 Mr. @mas8787a Mr. @mgm_1228 (in no particular order) The long-awaited first appearance! Unoko Waterfall ✨ and wonderful works 👏 that captured the ski resort where there is still snow and the surrounding Nature Thank you very much for your many applications 😭 It was a cold winter, but many of the winter photos were 😊☀️ somewhat heartwarming

Recruitment of participants for ❗️ the mountain opening mountaineering event ⛰️ Implementation of the 2025 (Reiwa 7) Mountain Opening Mountaineering Meeting. * Traditional Japanese straw raincoat participation in Shinto rituals is free of charge. ⭐︎Date: Saturday, April 12 2025 (Reiwa 7) ⭐︎ Participation fee 1000 yen (insurance fee and amulet included) * Traditional Japanese straw raincoat participation in Shinto rituals does not require application. ⭐︎Course Descent of the Heavenly Grandson Course ⭐︎ How to apply Please Phone or use the application form below. ⭐︎Application deadline: Monday, April 7 All the staff will climb slowly, so 🔰 it is a mountaineering event that ❗️🥳 beginners can climb with peace of mind 【Notes】 * The age is up to 70 years old, but those who usually exercise can participate even if they are over 70 years old. * Junior high school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. *Please prepare your own lunch and emergency food. * As soon as the Shinto ritual is over, you will move to the Trailhead (5th Sabo Dam) by Car. * It will be decided by light rain, but if it is canceled by the evening of the 11th (Friday) at the discretion of the secretariat, we will contact you. Even in the event of cancellation, the Shinto ritual will be performed. [Application form] https://docs.google.com/.../1ik84ozPLmto7PgPEXKrGsPI.../edit... 【Application and Inquiries】 Takaharucho Tourism Association 0984-42-4560

New Spot for Climbing Mt. Morotsuka "Higashi no Kamimae Ruins" It was once a place where ascetics gathered and was called Soragighara. Members of the Township History Research Group in Morotsuka Village conducted a survey and made a signboard at the site last year. It takes about 5 minutes to descend the ridge that extends in a northeast direction from the summit, and the view is perfect at the rocky peak with a good view. ◎ The routes may be difficult to understand along the way, so please check the map Information before going out. #miyazaki #miyazaki_countryside #morotsukavillage #morotsuka #Miyazaki Prefecture #patchwork Village #Morotsuka Village #Morotsuka Village Tourism Association #Morotsukayama Mountaineering #Morotsukayama Mountain Opening 2025 #Mountain Opening #Morotsukayama Mountain Opening

Today, Thursday 13th, at 13:40, Nana Star Row Car 🚃 Car 😝👌 star buses also stop at Takaharu Station The course of Oike and Kirishima Higashi Shrine will be guided by Takaharu Town Tourist Guides! Car parking: Free

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association. From now on, we will introduce the charm of Morotsuka Village in the northern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, so please look forward to it! First of all, I would like to introduce Morotsuka Village. ◆◇◆What is Morotsuka Village in Miyazaki Prefecture◆◇◆ Morotsuka Village in Miyazaki Prefecture is located almost in the middle of the Central Kyushu Mountains, and 90% of the area of the Village is mountain forest. There is almost no flat land, and 84 settlements are scattered on the slopes of the mountains. Under the slogan of the Forestry Establishment Village, Morotsuka Village has been promoting the creation of forests while protecting mountains, creating forests, and living in harmony with Nature while receiving the blessings of forests. This is a "village that lives in the forest" while thinking not only about ourselves but also about each other, not only about the present but also about the generations of our children and grandchildren. ◆◇◆Transportation Access◆◇◆ * About 2 hours by Car from Kumamoto Airport * About 2 hours by Car from Miyazaki Airport *Train from Miyazaki Airports to JR Hyugashi Station (65 minutes by limited express) and route bus from Hyugashi Station to Morotsuka Village. If you Use a Train or local bus, take a local bus (Miyazaki Kotsu) from JR Nippo Main Line Hyugashi Station to the center of the Morotsuka Village "Morotsuka" in about 90 minutes. *Please take a bus to "Kamishiiba" or "Tsukahara". (For route buses, please check the Miyazaki Kotsu website.) * For current traffic restriction Information, please check from [Moroka Navi HP]. ◆◇◆Sightseeing spot of Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◆◇◆ ■Eco Museum Morotsuka Shiitake Mushroom 21 It is a facility that houses the office of the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association and the restaurant Donkotei. It used to be a facility where you can learn about shiitake mushrooms, but now it has been renovated as a tourist information and exchange place. On the opposite bank across the Hotaru Bridge, there is a Honzon of Kunugi Jizo made from a kunugi tree that is more than 100 years old. You can go down to the riverbank to eat lunch or play in the Clear streams. ◇◆◇Accommodations in Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◇◆◇ ■ Forest in the Sky Pond Kubo Green Park Located around 800 meters above elevation in Morotsuka Village, which is rich in rich in nature, is Ikenokubo Green Park, a forest in the sky with a log house and a campsite. From the Hyuga direction, there is one car lane all the way, so even those who are not used to driving on mountain roads can rest assured. Athletic, grass skiing, and Putting golf are also available, so parents and children from small children can enjoy it together. A scenic cross-country Course is also nearby, There is a perfect for a leisurely stroll while feeling the Nature. It takes about 5 minutes by car to the popular "Akisei Observatory" with a superb view. It is also recommended to wake up early and watch the Sunrise. If you're lucky, you might even see a sea of clouds. Spring in full bloom, summer greenery and coolness unique to high places, fiery autumn Autumn leaves and quiet winter with flickering snow. It is a place where you can relax and enjoy the scenery and nature of the four seasons that change every day. ■Mt. Morotsuka Mountain stream village Of the two campsites in the Village, one is here, Morotsukayama Mountain Stream no Sato. It is a Rich in nature place where Mt. Morotsuka, which is one of the One Hundred Famous Mountains of Kyushu, rises. There is also a river park nearby adjacent to a Water Valleys with abundant water, and in summer you can enjoy playing in the river and fishing (a fishing ticket is required). ■ Forest Kominka Yamashigi no Mori "Yamashigi no Mori" is an kominka house in the forest consisting of two buildings, "Shishigi" built in the Taisho period and "Nakashigi" built in the Meiji era. It is in the mountains that you can finally reach by climbing a winding mountain road, but it is surprising because it was an important place for transportation in the old days when there were no cars or roads. Today, it is active as an experiential exchange facility where residents of cities and mountain villages deepen exchanges through agricultural work experience. In the sky where you can reach the sky, nostalgic scenery such as the sunken hearth, Goemon bath, and furnace remain. ■ Forest Kominka House Series An old-fashioned private house where you can enjoy the breath of Nature. Surrounded by mountains, surrounded by the warmth of trees, the smell of soil, and the sunken hearth surrounded by everyone, there is a place of relaxation that anyone can easily experience, where you can feel the symbiosis between people and nature, the slow stream of time, and the "Kominka in the Forest" in Morotsuka. 【List of Kominka houses】 ・Yamasigi no Mori ・Heida no Sato ・Cherry blossom tsubone ・Yoshiya ◇◆◇Specialty products of Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◇◆◇ ■ Shiitake mushrooms Cultivation mushrooms are cultivated using 100% raw wood raised in rich forests, which have been certified as a World Agricultural Heritage Site. Please enjoy the delicious and aroma raw wood shiitake mushrooms that Moroka Village is proud of in the world. ■ Nectar of 100 flowers in the forest It is the honey of Japanese bees that the honey hunters of Morotsuka love. Nature beekeeping in the mountains is a Minamoto of all kinds of flowers. The nectar stored by bees, called "100 flower nectar," is highly nutritious and has a rich taste and aroma. The amount of honey that one bee produces in its lifetime is very precious, as it is said to be "one spoonful". ■ Wormwood dumplings Fresh wormwood nurtured by clean air and water is collected from the mountains and made using the traditional method, and wormwood Dango is an exquisite sweet that can only be tasted in the countryside. 　The Aroma of wormwood that fills your mouth and the bean paste kneaded with skilled skills are exquisite. ■ Processed goods of the mountains A women's association active in villages scattered in the mountains of Morotsuka Village. In the workshop set up in the village, the mothers of the Village work hard every day. Ingredients harvested in the mountains, such as miso, yuzu pepper, konjac and dressing, are used as raw materials to create the "deliciousness" of the Village. Fun as we continue to broadcasting the charm of Morotsuka Village, which is rich in Rich in nature!

At the venue of the Nobeoka Flower Story Konohana Walk, which was Held in over two days on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, the "Mini Sasuke Course Challenge," which is very popular every year, was Held in. In the "Mini Sasuke Course Challenge", where challengers from all over the country gather every year, Susuke legends such as Makoto Nagano appear! With the support of five Sasuke legends, Makoto Nagano, Masashi Hioki, Yusuke Morimoto, Shingo Yamamoto, and Makoto's eldest son, Makoto, the participants who won the lottery in advance took on the challenge of a mini but real-life Sasuke Course. This year, too, the "Mini Sasuke Course Complete Conquest Achiever" appeared, and the venue was Gari a lot of excitement.

On February 22 (Sat) and 23 (Sun), 2025, the 10th "Nobeoka Flower Story 2025 Konohana Walk" was held in on the Gokase River riverbed! Although the flowering of the cherry blossoms was delayed due to the effects of the nationwide cold wave, it was very crowded with various projects such as Nobeoka's proud Gourmet, stage Events, field points, human-powered Car, Workshop, Experience Corner by the Self-Defense Forces and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and a children's Events. In addition, the "Nishi Township Don Bus Tour" by Takao Nishi Township, the great-grandson of "Nishi Township Don", was also held, and it was a great success. There is a very much ✨️ to everyone who came to the booth * Scenes on the day of the Events can be seen on the "Nobeoka Hanamonogatari Official Website". Nobeoka Flower Story 2025 will continue in the future, and we will Held in "Wai Wai Flower Expo" from March 20 (Thursday) to April 6 (Sunday) at Nobeoka Castle Site Shiroyama Park, and "Wai Wai Gourmet Expo" on March 22 (Saturday). Here you can 🌺 see Someiyoshino and Camellia japonica counties, one of Japan's three major districts Please check the flowering status on the official website of Nobeoka Flower Story and the story of this Account! We look ☺️ forward to seeing you there

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 application photo introduction ~ 6th ~ ] ❄️ Although it has become much warmer during the day, the cold in the mornings and evenings is still severe in Gokase Town 🥶 Thankfully, the application photos posted in "#Winter Gokase 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association have also accumulated, so we would like to introduce them 🙌✨ Mr. @donguri223103 Mr. @xitiannaiyang4 Mr. @goto0619 Mr. @irnoarkoa Mr. @yamabico_san @satoshi.misaki Mr. @thusandleavis Mr. @fowafuwarin5 (in no particular order) Speaking of winter scenery, there are many in the Kuraoka area, but this time we also posted the snow scenery of Josenji Temple in the Sankasho areaEven 👏✨ in the same snow scenery, the fun atmosphere of the ski resort, the calm atmosphere of winter in the Kuraoka area, the sacred and quiet atmosphere of Josenji ... Each of them ☺️💫 has its own flavor and is wonderful ------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are only a few days left until the application deadline for this campaign, so ✨ please feel free to apply 🤗🎶 for a little winter photo <How to apply> (Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025) Follow the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and add the hashtags "#Winter Gokase 2025" and "#Shooting location (e.g. #Unoko Falls)" post 📸 Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... * Thereare risks such as snow accumulation and icy roads. Please be careful ⚠️ to ensure safety and avoid accidents when shooting

【Mystery solving Events at Gion Shrine】 On Saturday, February 22, a mystery-solving Events was Held in at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area, and 👏 its name was "Gion Shrine Real Mystery Solving "As God Says". 💡 Local high school students and students from Gokase Secondary School took the lead in preparing for this Events 😳✨ in collaboration with Local companies Gokase Entertainment and Kuraoka Love Girls' Association Many participants, from children to adults, gathered, and lively voices echoed 🤗🎶 in the Precincts of Gion Shrine However, the problem of solving the mystery is quite difficult until there is inspiration and discovery... The person who posted it also thought hard, but in the end I didn't understand and 🤣 borrowed the wisdom of the children lol. As I solved the riddle, I was able to learn the correct way to prayer Gion Shrine, but 😯💡 I didn't know such manners at all, so I made many new discoveries and it was 🤩 very fun After solving the mystery, the battle with the gods (dressed as the students of Gokase Secondary School) awaits ⚔️ in the first and second parts The first part of Roux's game "Sengoku Gokase Town" is the first part 💪, in which the first person to approach the place where the god is located and drop the ball on the shoulder with the sword first wins In the second part 👐, the "rope" of the loot won in the first part is placed in a circle and placed on the ground as a Dohyo (sumo ring), and a "hand-pushed sumo" match with the gods Both Adults and children were Gari and full of smiles 😆 from start to finish When you complete all the processes, you will receive a "Mystery Solving Completion Certificate", but if you look closely, the color is different depending on the person ... 🤔？ In fact, the hand-pushed sumo in the second part was modeled after the dedication sumo wrestling in which the gods were entertained in the "Morimaki Shinto ritual" held at Gion Shrine, and it was 🤣 said that "it is more correct to lose to the gods", so the "mystery solving completion certificate" of the person who lost the hand-pushed sumo was shining in gold It was 🥹✨ wonderful to feel the students' attention to detail in the setting At the end, all the participants and students took a commemorative photo, and warm Tea was served as a participation prize provided by Seuseien, and the Events ended 😌👏 in a peaceful and lively manner Thereare 🥹 the excitement of Gokase Town at Events created by students, Local companies, and local organizations I would ✨ like to continue to work together as a town to enliven Gokase Town

🌺 Vol.10 Nobeoka Flower Story 🌺 Period: Saturday, February 1, 2025 ~ Sunday, April 6, 2025 The annual Spring Events "Nobeoka Flower Story" will be Held in from Saturday, February 1 to Sunday, April 6! This Events took over the whole body of the "Tenkaichi Himuka Cherry Blossom and Rape Flower Festival", and from 2014 the name was changed to "Nobeoka Flower Story", and although there were years when it was not possible to Held in due to the coronavirus, thanks to you, we were able to celebrate the 10th anniversary this year. Local citizens, with the cooperation of the citizens, started planting Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flowers with the desire to beautify the Gokase River embankment, which will be the venue for the Events of the event, and we were able to enjoy many spectacular Flowers. Immediately after the Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming at the venue were introduced in a Gourmet program last year, we received a lot of responses, such as "Where is that fantastic place in Nobeoka City?" 【Major Events】 🌿 Hontoji Temple Keihi Ume Plum Popularly known as "Hui Hi Ume Plum", the drooping Ume Plum tree is over 240 years old. It is in full bloom again this year, with 50 white Ume plums and 5 red Ume plums decorating 🌺 the Precincts As of February 20, 2025, it is in full bloom and in Best time to visit! 🌸 Konohana Walk 📅 Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23 The 300 Tenkaichi Himuka cherry blossoms and 1 million rape flowers blooming on the banks of the Gokase River spread the colors of Spring all over the ✨ area On the special stage, Local entertainment and song stages add to the festivities, and the "Nobeoka Delicious Food Market" appears on the riverbed! 🌿 Nobeoka's proud seafood and Delicacies of the mountains are lined up, and Gastronomical delicacies from Kumamoto and Oita prefectures will also be stalls! In the "Mini Sasuke Course Challenge", which is very popular every year, Sasuke Legend led by Makoto Nagano from Nobeoka City also appears! In addition, the first 200 people to receive a case of flowers used in "Flower Letters" will receive a gift 🎁 In addition, there is also a Tanedango gift that can be enjoyed by both children and Adults! 💡 Wai Wai Flower Story 2025 📅 March 20 (Thu) ~ April 6 (Sun) While looking at the Someiyoshino and Japan three major yabu Camellia japonica groups at Nobeoka Shiroyama and Shiroyama Park, it is a Events that decorates the end of Nobeoka Flower Story, such as the "Wai Wai Gourmet Expo" on Saturday, March 22, and the "Wai Wai Flower Night Story" Fascination by the beautiful cherry blossom Light up! The Light up of cherry blossoms at night and the stone walls of Nobeoka Castle create a fantastic space Enjoy ✨ 📍 For flowering Information & Events details, please visit the "Nobeoka Flower Story 2025 Official Website"! *The image is from last year. Inquiries ▷ ▶0982-29-2155 (Nobeoka Hanamonogatari Executive Committee)

【Shirataki Winter Sugata】 Take a look 😳! Due to the cold wave of the past few days, Shirataki has become ❄️✨ beautiful with snow and ice A series of slightly bluish snow and ice pillars make it a spectacular sight 👏 If you can, see for yourself! … I would like to say that, but the road to Shirataki is also coated with snow and ice and is ⚠️ very dangerous This time, specially trained tourism association staff have climbed out of life, so please Enjoy the photos ... 🙏🙏🙏 This is already a dangerous road to Shirataki, so please understand 😭 Even so, the art created by Nature is really beautiful... I was tired of all the snow, but it's ✨ not all bad Let's 💪❤️ 🔥 have a positive and fun time

【Playing in the snow at the Specialty Center】 With the onslaught of the cold wave that has continued since Tuesday this week, the specialty center Gokase is also covered with ☃️ snow Did you have any injuries or accidents? 💦 In order to make the customers who come to the store on such a rough road feel as bright and warm as possible, the staff of the Special Products Center made a 🥰👏 Totoro snowman It's 😳✨ big and cute During the production, the children who came to eat lunch were also looking forward 🤣💕 to it, saying, "Did you make Totoro?!" Please take a 📸 commemorative photo when you stop by! Also, the eaves of the shop were beautiful ✨ with magnificent icicles 😮💡 reflected in the glittering light The tip is sharp, so it's ⚠️ dangerous if you don't be careful not to fall on your head It's hard to get stuck in bad weather every day, It may be 🤭 one way to return to your childhood and enjoy the snow We are still accepting applications 📸✨ for the photo campaign "Winter Gokase 2025" Held in on our Instagram Account Please take this opportunity to apply 🤗 *For details, please see 🙏 the posts pinned to the profile page of your Instagram Account. https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... Ladies and gentlemen, please stay vigilant and safe 🙇 ♀️ after this

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 application photo introduction ~ 5th ~ ] ❄️ Today, I would like 🙌✨ to introduce the application photos posted on the "#Winter Gokase 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association Mr. @photo_ay_umi Today, the photo ⛷️💫 subjects taken at Gokase Highland Ski Resort were breathtaking, and the wonderful photos were as if you were watching a commercialThank 🤗💕 you for 🙇 your application‍♀️ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gokase Town has been a snowy landscape since the morning, and ☃️ the wind and the road conditions are really cold 😂, so when you go out to shoot, please wear studless tires or chains and be careful to be safe and enjoy 🙏 it without overdoing it < how to apply> Follow the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and add the hashtags "#Winter Gokase 2025" and "#Shooting location (e.g. #Unoko Falls)" post 📸 Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account →https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... * Thereare risks such as snow accumulation and icy roads. Please be careful ⚠️ to ensure safety and avoid accidents when shooting

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 application photo introduction ~ 4th ~ ❄️ ] Today, we would like 🫡🎉 to introduce the application photos posted on "#Winter Gokase 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association Mr. @_aymiii_photo Mr. @eco9syu_sekiryo Mr. @photo_ay_umi *In no particular order From Gokase Highland Ski Resort, we have gathered wonderful works full of humor and wonderful works that convey the joy of snowThank 😆🎶 you for 😌💕 your application ------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's been snowing a little again in Gokase Town since yesterday, it's cold, ❄️ the road is Squid, and I'm afraid that the road will be icy, so I don't feel like going out, but photos of the garden are welcome, so please feel free to apply 🤗✨ by cutting out the wonderful winter scenery < how to apply> Follow the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and add the hashtags "#Winter Gokase 2025" and "#Shooting location (e.g. #Unoko Falls)" post 📸 Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account →https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... * Thereare risks such as snow accumulation and icy roads. Please be careful ⚠️ to ensure safety and avoid accidents when shooting

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 Application Photo Introduction ~ Part 3 ~❄️] This is 😆👏 the third corner💡 today to introduce the application photos posted one after another to "#Winter Gokase 2025" being Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association Mr. @yamabico_san Mr. @aiaiaiaiaiaiai77 @conne.hikariconect Mr. @gokase_entertainment *In no particular order In a quiet atmosphere, many works that capture beautiful snowy scenery have been gatheredThank 😌❄️ you for 👏 your submission ------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm glad that the number of applications is gradually increasing, and 😊✨ everyone is always really There is a There is 🙇 ♀️🙇 ♀️🙇 ♀️ about one month left until the application deadline, so if you find a wonderful winter, please take a picture and feel free to apply 🤗💕 < how to apply> Follow the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and add the hashtags "#Winter Gokase 2025" and "#Shooting location (e.g. #Unoko Falls)" post 📸 Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account →https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... * Thereare risks such as snow accumulation and icy roads. Please be careful ⚠️ to ensure safety and avoid accidents when shooting

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 Application Photo Introduction ~ Part 2 ~❄️] By the way, today we will 🤩🎉 introduce the application photos posted on "#Winter Gokase 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association @moko.m This work is also a work that captures the daily life of Gokase Town in winter, but all of the photos are warm so that you can hear the happy voices of the children, which is also fun Thank 🥰✨ you for 👏 your submission ------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are still some works that have been submitted, so I will introduce them 🤗 little by little When applying, those who posted with "#Winter Gokase 2025", that is, the kanji "Gokase" ... Did you apply? However, please ⚠️ be careful when applying in the future It's "Gokase" in Hiragana! It's "#Winter Gokase 2025"! <How to apply> (Application period ~ 2/28) Follow the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and add the hashtags "#Winter Gokase 2025" and "#Shooting location (e.g. #Unoko Falls)" post 📸 * Thereare risks such as snow accumulation and icy roads. Please be careful ⚠️ to ensure safety and avoid accidents when shooting

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 Application Photo Introduction ~ Part 1 ~❄️] Right now, we will 🤩🎉 introduce the application photos posted on the "#Winter Gokase 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association Mr. @goto0619 Mr. @thusandleavis *In no particular order Thank you for applying, a collection of somewhat nostalgic photos 😌✨ that capture the daily life of Gokase Town in winter! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the past few days, Gokase Town has been feeling warm during the day, but ☀️ the season is still winter! In the morning, the garden was white from the frost! This place was frozen! Animal footprints in the remaining snow! … Please feel free to report 🤗 your winter discoveries to us!! <How to apply> (Application period ~ 2/28) Follow the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and add the hashtags "#Winter Gokase 2025" and "#Shooting location (e.g. #Unoko Falls)" post 📸 * Thereare risks such as snow accumulation and icy roads. Please be careful ⚠️ to ensure safety and avoid accidents when shooting

Takaharu Town 90th Anniversary Branding Project Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village is a nice hot spring~ Ground Golf Tournament ⛳️ We are looking for participants! Held in: 2025 (Reiwa 7)February 23) (Sun) Time: Reception 8:00 - Opening Ceremony 8:30 ~ Competition start 9:00 ~ Subjects: Outside the in the town (junior high school students and above) Participation fee: 200 yen per person Capacity: 200 people (all participants will receive a bathing ticket that can be used in the In the town) There is also a free shuttle bus to the Hot Spring on the day. Application deadline: Friday, January 31 2025 (Reiwa 7) Venue: Takaharu Sports Park 〒889-4412 Miyazaki Prefecture Nishimorokata District Takaharu Oaza Nishi Foothills 709-9 About ———————— application———————— You can also fill in the necessary information in the application column on the back of the leaflet and apply directly to the Takaharucho Tourism Association (Takaharu Station). You can also apply by fax, mail, or using the web form below. [Leaflet front] http://www.takaharu-tourism.jp/wp.../uploads/2025/01/1.jpg... [Back side of the leaflet] http://www.takaharu-tourism.jp/.../2025/01/image11.jpeg... [Google application form] https://docs.google.com/.../1jcXJI-P-N-niYcStgJ05N.../edi... ————————Application details———————— We will basically have a team of 4~6 people. It is possible to form a team of 3 people, but only if it is a mixed team There are. For inquiries, please contact Organizer: Takaharucho Tourism Association TEL: 0984-42-4560 Co-organizer: Okugiri Hot Spring Village Ryokan Association Organizer: Takaharu Ground Golf Association