Introducing a classic travel route in Hokkaido, covering Kushiro Prince Hotel, Kussharo Prince, Kushiro Shitsugen, Roadside Station, Mt. Io, and Sunayu. Based at Kushiro Prince, explore the unseen landscapes and natural wonders waiting in Kussharo. For estimated travel times, check from the profile👆 Follow us to receive the latest updates from 📍Kushiro Prince Hotel!✨ https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

How about waking up to a sweet aroma in the morning? On the buffet table, you'll find colorful vegetables, Hokkaido potato butter croquettes, and fluffy scrambled eggs made with local eggs. And, pancakes that you can cook yourself. Enjoy a breakfast featuring Hokkaido ingredients, savoring the blessings of nature🍚✨ Take a leisurely morning in Kussharo, a slightly luxurious time. May such moments add color to your journey☀ Please follow us to receive the latest information from Kussharo Prince Hotel🌿 https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

The 33rd Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival ❚ Held on August 23, 2026 The "Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival" will take place at Sugao Stone Buddha Front Square in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. Starting with sacred rituals and Buddhist ceremonies in the evening, the festival will be filled with exciting taiko performances, kagura, and torch throwing, creating a lively atmosphere as night falls. One of the highlights is the "Rooster Imitation Contest," inspired by local legends. Participants don handmade costumes (though costumes are not required) and showcase their unique performances imitating rooster sounds in a fun event. Enjoy the nostalgic and rich atmosphere of this fire festival at the venue. 【Date】Sunday, August 23, 2026 【Location】Sugao Stone Buddha Front Square (Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Parking】Parking is available in front of Sugao Elementary School (a free shuttle taxi will operate to the venue) 【Event Schedule】 15:00 Sacred rituals and Buddhist ceremonies 15:10 Oni Welcoming 15:20 Opening Ceremony and Mochi Throwing 15:30 Toyokai Taiko 16:00 Rooster Imitation Contest 17:00 Torch Throwing 18:00 Okubata Kagura 20:00 End ▶ Rooster Imitation Contest Participants Wanted 【Participation Fee】Free (Participation prizes available) 【Application Deadline】Thursday, August 20, 2026 【Prizes】1st place: 30,000 yen; 2nd place: 20,000 yen; 3rd place: 10,000 yen in gift certificates 【Additional Prize】Roadside Station Mie gift certificate Applications can be made through the Sugao Regional Promotion Council 【Organizer and Contact Information】 Sugao Regional Promotion Council TEL: 090-7455-4739 ❚ What is the Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival? It is organized by local residents to promote regional revitalization and raise awareness of the Sugao rock-carved Buddha. The "Rooster Imitation Contest" is based on local legends. According to the legend, an oni (demon) that had settled in the area demanded, "Give me a village girl as a bride!" The troubled village chief consulted a monk, who told the oni, "If you carve five stone Buddhas into the cliff in one night, I will give you a daughter as a bride; if not, you must leave the village." Concerned villagers went to check at night and found the oni carving the fifth statue. They had the village's rooster imitation master imitate a rooster's crow, tricking the oni into thinking it was morning, causing it to flee. ■■ Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourist attractions and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

The nature interaction event "Lecture: Rediscovering the Nature of Mashu" will be held! At Teshikaga Town Public Hall and Kawayu Visitor Center, the nature interaction event "Lecture: Rediscovering the Nature of Mashu" - A Story of Volcanoes, Forests, and Lakes - will take place on September 12 at Kawayu Visitor Center! The nature of the Mashu area is shaped by a dynamic connection where forests grow and lakes are born on land created by volcanic activity. In this course, we will introduce the region's nature (including topography, plants, and animals) while looking at photos and materials, clearly unraveling "What kind of nature is here, and why can we see this landscape?" It’s a time to take a fresh look at the familiar nature of Mashu. We aim to provide an opportunity for "rediscovery," where the scenery you always see may look a little different. Nature Interaction Event at Teshikaga Town Public Hall and Kawayu Visitor Center "Lecture: Rediscovering the Nature of Mashu" - A Story of Volcanoes, Forests, and Lakes - Date: September 12 (Saturday) Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Kawayu Visitor Center Instructor: Kawayu Visitor Center Staff Participation Fee: Free Capacity: 15 people Application Deadline: September 4 (Apply at Teshikaga Town Public Hall. Phone: 015-482-2340) *Please make your application by phone to Teshikaga Town Public Hall in advance. The event will take place at Kawayu Visitor Center, so please be careful not to get it mixed up.

The Saijo City Summer Fireworks Festival will be held as scheduled today. For details such as traffic regulation maps, please check the Saijo City Tourism and Product Association's website. We sincerely look forward to your attendance. Please note that the content may change or be canceled due to weather conditions. In such cases, we will provide further information. We ask all attendees to be cautious of surrounding congestion and traffic regulations, and to enjoy the event safely. "Saijo City Summer Fireworks Festival" 〇August 17, 2026 (Monday) from 20:00 for approximately 40 minutes 〇Location: Kitagawa (Kamo River Bank Middle Embankment) 【Headquarters: Teishō-ji Temple (Kannondo) 47 Kitagawa, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, 793-0042】

[Hilarious Imitation Live] On Saturday, August 22nd, a hilarious imitation live performance by Kenji Kurita and Seira will be held! At Hotel Rimu Plum Hall Doors open at 5:30 PM / Show starts at 6:00 PM Admission fee: 3,000 yen (Free for junior high school students and younger) Food and drinks will be sold separately. Tickets are now on sale! You can purchase tickets at Hotel Rimu and Q Mart Nishiokoppe Store 🎫 For inquiries, please contact 090-8707-0944 (Takahashi). We look forward to your attendance! Organized by Record Listening Club #Nishiokoppe Village #Hilarious Imitation Live #Imitation #Kenji Kurita #Seira

Photographed on July 26, 2026. This is the illuminated wind chimes for matchmaking at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photo taken on July 26, 2026. This is the illuminated wind chime display for matchmaking at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on July 26, 2026. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, clouds on the ground.

From Osaka to Kochi Prefecture to Ehime Prefecture🚗 I visited the stunning summer spots, Cape Ashizuri and Kashiwa-jima. The sea is blue! It was refreshing🌊 The hotel was not far from the John Mung Museum. In Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, I enjoyed food walking at Dogo Onsen♨️! I had the tempura of Ichiroku Tart for 200 yen (tax included). It was incredibly delicious😋

Taken on July 26, 2014. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a shining river.🌌 I want to go take pictures again.

This is the "Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival" in Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Cute "Kingyo Chochin" lanterns decorate the street corners, creating a fantastical atmosphere with the soft light spilling from the lanterns. On the other hand, during the "Bakusō Neputa" on August 13th, the adorable "Kingyo Neputa" transforms and performs a wild and frenzied run. (laughs)

Taken on July 26, 2026. This is the illumination of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine's matchmaking wind chimes. I found a red thread wind chime.

Summer settled over the village like a green silence. The mountains slept beneath the endless blue sky, while cicadas sang from the trees as if they had been singing there forever. Bright flowers bloomed along an empty roadside, leading somewhere unknown. A lazy afternoon, a gentle breeze, and the delicate sound of wind chimes drifting through Okutama made this summer feel a little more magical.

The Wind of Hokuto Pro Wrestling Blows At the end of July, a Hokuto Pro Wrestling event was held in Nishiokoppe Village. This was a continuation from last year, but the number of attendees was nearly double that of last year! During the day, the wrestlers visited the day service, and it felt like the distance between them and the villagers was greatly shortened. With their well-trained bodies, they performed stunning acts, dropping from great heights with a loud "bang!" and engaging in brawls outside the ring, making for a spectacular event. Hokuto Pro Wrestling matches not only excite the wrestlers but also draw cheers from the audience, energizing the entire venue. That’s why the spectators became increasingly engrossed in the matches, pouring their energy into their cheers and applause. The drinks and food we prepared were also purchased in abundance, proportional to the intensity of the matches.🙌 The children in the village who watched the wrestling have become fans, even making their own championship belts.🤩 Thank you to everyone who came out!

【Kuraoka Area Fishing Tournament🎣】 Today (August 15th), the Kuraoka Area Fishing Tournament was held for the first time in two years😊 It seems that a significant number of fish were released this year, and everyone was catching one after another🐟 The children were cheering each time they caught a fish, running to their parents saying, "Help me with the hook!"😆 A "Fish Catching" event for kids was also held✨ The fish swimming freely in the river posed quite a challenge for the children😂 Especially eels, which would slip away from their hands even after being caught, made it quite difficult🤣 However, some kids figured out a strategy to throw the fish and eels they caught onto the riverbank💡 Many families were seen heading home with a lot of fish, saying, "It's going to be a hassle to clean them later!"💦 Everyone is in for a feast tonight😋

The "Suhōten Festival" at Iminomiya Shrine, known as "the extraordinary festival of the world," boasts a history of over 1,800 years. Men carry bamboo poles that can reach up to 30 meters in length and weigh over 100 kilograms! Everyone, be careful not to knock over the bamboo, "Total Concentration: Bamboo Breathing!" Filming location: Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Taken on July 26, 2026. This is the illuminated wind chime display at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I looked up at the wind chime corridor from below.

Taken on July 26, 2026. This is the light-up of the wind chimes for matchmaking at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The wind chime corridor next to the main hall.

A Definitive Guide: From Kushiro to Lake Kussharo! Explore Kushiro Shitsugen, Roadside Station, Mt. Io, and Sunayu on a scenic drive through eastern Hokkaido. Departing from Kushiro Prince Hotel, we introduce the classic route to Kussharo Prince Hotel while visiting breathtaking spots and foot baths. ✨ The drive from Kushiro to Kussharo Prince Hotel takes about an hour and a half without stops. Enjoy a seamless driving journey! ✨ Experience two destinations and diverse landscapes in one trip. Follow us and check the latest updates from 📍Kushiro Prince Hotel! ✨ https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

How about waking up to sweet aromas in the morning? Breakfast at the Kussharo Prince Hotel is a time to savor the start of your day slowly. The buffet features the natural blessings of Hokkaido. Tempted by the sweet scents, you can't help but reach for a freshly made dish. Enjoy Hokkaido's potato butter croquette and fluffy scrambled eggs made with local eggs. Experience a special morning time surrounded by the nature of Kussharo. Discover a unique dish that you can only find here, just for you. Be sure to follow us for the latest updates from 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel 🌿 https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

Oita Bungoono Outing Information ❚ Inazumi Underwater Cave Sightseeing Boat At the Inazumi Underwater Cave in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, you can enjoy an experience of an underwater cave and firefly river sightseeing boat. The cave maintains a temperature of about 16°C throughout the year. A serene atmosphere allows you to leave the summer heat behind and feel the charm of the cave submerged in water. The Inazumi Underwater Cave is said to have formed over approximately 200 million years and was submerged during the great eruption of Mt. Aso around 85,000 years ago. You can slowly enjoy the depth that cannot be touched just by walking around, from the comfort of the boat. The sightseeing boat moves under the guidance of staff, taking about 10 minutes. While listening to the formation and highlights of the cave, you will explore the interior from the water's surface perspective. Why not try experiencing the quiet time spread across the bottom of the cave? 【Location】Inazumi Underwater Cave (300 Nakatsuduru, Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Fee】Sightseeing boat 2,500 yen (additional entrance fee required) 【Capacity】3 adults 【Access】About 60 minutes by car from Mera Interchange on the Ōita Expressway About 20 minutes by car from Mie Town Station on the JR Hōhi Main Line 【Parking】Available 【Contact】Inazumi Underwater Cave TEL: 0974-26-2468 【Notes】No need to change clothes. Please check the operation status in advance on the day. ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing recommended sightseeing spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Let's enjoy Teshikaga with the whole family! This time, we will introduce recommended events for spending the best family time in the summer of Teshikaga! People of all ages can enjoy it together! 🚗💨 ___ 01 Lecture: "Peeking into Lake Mashu" On August 27th, a lecture titled "Peeking into Lake Mashu: The Underwater World Revealed Through Water Temperature and Quality Surveys" will be held at Kawayu Visitor Center.👀💕 The speaker will be Professor Hideo Oyagi from the School of Policy Studies at Nanzan University. Let's think about the future of Lake Mashu together! Date: August 27th (Thursday) 18:00-20:00 *On that day, the opening hours will be extended until 21:00. *Admission is free. *The café on the second floor will be open until 20:10 (limited items for sale). 02 LINE Points Rally "Teshikaga Forest Grand Party - Invitation from the Swans" Due to its popularity last year, the LINE Points Rally project will return this year with an extended period. We have prepared a lottery for attractive luxurious prizes based on the points you earn, so we sincerely look forward to your participation! 🦢💌💙 ___ For more details, please check the QR code provided or visit Teshikaga Navi directly.🔍☺️ Let's fully enjoy the refreshing summer of Teshikaga! 🧚🏻‍♀️⛰️❣️ This might be the best season to enjoy Teshikaga! https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/morinobigparty/... https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/mashukonozoku/...

Coal was once an essential energy source that supported Japan's industry. Manda Pit is one of the sites where this coal was mined. Now a quiet historical site, it offers insights into the technology and labor history of that time through its buildings and equipment. It is also a recommended place for those interested in the history of energy. Visiting Information: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) / Closed: Mondays (the following weekday if a holiday) and during the New Year holidays / Admission: 410 yen for adults and university students, 310 yen for high school students, 210 yen for elementary and middle school students / Manda Pit Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales) #Coal Industry #Mine Ruins #Miike Coal Mine #Japan's Modernization #Industrial History #Educational Tourism #Historical Sites #MandaCoalMine #CoalMine #IndustrialHistory #KumamotoTravel #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #WorldHeritage #JapaneseHistory

Introducing refreshing sweets✨ Let's enjoy a food walk with affordable tickets! What is the Zenkoji Food Walking Ticket? It's a great ticket that allows you to choose and purchase from 19 stores featuring Nagano specialties and sweets! You can enjoy a variety of flavors at a lower price than the regular price, making it perfect for a food walk✨ <Store Details> 1. "Kuzu Bar" Sukiya Naito Pottery Store 390 yen → 350 yen with ticket usage This store has been in business for over 100 years, selling tea ceremony supplies, commercial tableware, and matcha, while also offering experiences of Japanese culture. <Phone Number> 026-227-7110 <Business Hours> 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM <Closed> Mondays *Closed from August 13 (Thursday) to August 17 (Monday) for R8. 2. "Affogato" CHAYADO Momoya 750 yen → 650 yen with ticket usage A café where you can enjoy matcha, located in a guesthouse. You can spend a peaceful time with soft light filtering through wooden lattices and a quiet atmosphere that values space. <Phone Number> 026-217-2608 <Business Hours> 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Last order at 6:00 PM) <Closed> None 3. "Soft Serve Ice Cream S Size" Nagoya Garden 450 yen → 400 yen with ticket usage A long-established shop that is particular about "family tradition fire drying roasting." Their soft serve ice cream, Bavarian cream, and sweet red bean soup are popular. You can choose from three flavors: "matcha," "hojicha," and "rich milk." <Phone Number> 026-232-2511 <Business Hours> 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Weekends and holidays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM) <Closed> Irregular holidays 4. "Homemade Gelato" Monzen Charyo Yayoiza 330 yen → 300 yen with ticket usage In addition to sweets, you can enjoy creative local cuisine that blends vegetarian dishes and local foods in a space revitalized from a historic town house. <Phone Number> 026-232-2311 <Business Hours> 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM <Closed> Tuesdays, 2nd Wednesdays, and 3rd Mondays 5. "Chestnut Soft Serve Ice Cream" Shinshu Sato no Kashi Kobo Nagano Nakamise Store 400 yen → 350 yen with ticket usage This is a Japanese and Western confectionery store centered around chestnuts, including an in-store café. <Phone Number> 026-262-1270 <Business Hours> 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM <Closed> Open year-round 6. "100% Apple Juice" Shinshu Monzen Bakery Kura 420 yen → 400 yen with ticket usage The store is a renovated space of a 120-year-old warehouse next to Zenkoji's main hall. We also recommend high-quality bread made with domestically-produced wheat. <Phone Number> 050-8883-6606 <Business Hours> 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM <Closed> Tuesdays and Wednesdays #Nagano City Sweets #Sweets Tour #Food Walk #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

✨The day has finally arrived❗️ The 19th Azumino Fireworks✨ The "Azumino Fireworks," which colors the summer night of Azumino, will kick off at 7 PM on Friday, August 14th. The fireworks, launched at the foot of the Northern Alps and surrounded by rich nature, are truly spectacular❗️ Please enjoy the grand display of blossoms, light, and sound up close against the clear night sky😆 For more details, visit the official website https://azumino-hanabi.com//

A rainbow has appeared over Azumino! 😄 Such a beautiful rainbow 🌈 is something you don't see every day. If you're sightseeing in Azumino, be sure to look up at the sky! 😆

Photographed on July 26, 2026. This is the light-up of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, featuring the matchmaking wind chimes.

Photographed on July 26, 2014. This is the illuminated wind chimes for matchmaking at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The rain has just cleared.

Let's enjoy Teshikaga with the whole family! Here are some recommended spots to spend quality family time in summer Teshikaga! Everyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy together 🚗💨 ___ 01 For transportation! For sightseeing! Rent a bicycle 🚲💨 The scenery changes dramatically when you move by bicycle instead of driving past. You might discover a new side of Teshikaga 👀💕 02 Create your own outdoor hot spring! Digging for hot springs in the sand How about digging for hot springs together with kids and even dogs? You can enjoy this unique activity. It might even be a great topic for summer vacation research! Let's fully enjoy the great nature of Teshikaga! ♨️ I personally recommend the cute cushions sold at the shop, which feel great to touch 🦕💙 03 Only now! A grand panorama! Lake Mashu SKY Cruise The annual scenic flight 🚁. You can enjoy the great nature of Teshikaga in a private space. Of course, taking photos is also allowed!! Experience a special version of Lake Mashu just for you 📸 04 LINE Points Rally Teshikaga Forest Grand Party ~Invitation from the Swans~ The popular LINE Points Rally event from last year is making a comeback!! It starts on 8/8✨ Please join us! ___ For more details, please check the QR code in the recommendations or visit Teshikaga Navi directly 🔍✨ Of course! In addition to the destinations introduced this time, Teshikaga has many other activities, which I will introduce little by little ✌︎ Let's fully enjoy the refreshing summer of Teshikaga 🧚🏻‍♀️⛰️❣️ And of course, don't underestimate health issues like heatstroke; take breaks gradually and enjoy without overdoing it. https://www.masyuko.or.jp...