The autumn leaves at Konzoin Temple in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, are stunning. When the maple trees along the approach turn bright red, it's truly magnificent. However, perhaps due to global warming, everything doesn't turn completely red anymore. Still, the maple tree next to the bell tower turns bright red, and I love seeing it basking in the morning sun.

This is Hanadaka Flower Hill Lookout in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. This time, we showcase the autumn cosmos fields. In the background is Mt. Akagi. Being on a hill allows for a great view of the surroundings. As seasonal flowers are planted, the scenery changes, adding to the excitement.

In the flower fields of Agrostemma, the beautiful scenery of Mt. Nantai and Mt. Nyohou can be seen. The Agrostemma fields belong to a local farmer, and we are truly grateful. The sight of the Agrostemma swaying in the wind is a hidden gem that offers a refreshing summer atmosphere. The mountains in the background are the Nikkō Mountains, where you can capture stunning photos of beautiful peaks like Mt. Nantai and Mt. Nyohou.

The Sunflower Festival held in Nogimachi, Tochigi Prefecture, features a stunning display of sunflowers in full bloom. This year marks the 35th edition, and towering sunflowers will bloom in the fields where farmers have worked hard for many years. The event will take place on July 18th and 19th, 2026, but the sunflowers can be enjoyed even on days outside of the event.

At the Akagi Kogen Service Area on the downbound side of the Kanetsu Expressway, there is a park behind the shops. In spring, there are spots where tulips and other flowers are planted. On clear days, you can see the snow-capped Mt. Komagatake and Mt. Hotaka. While walking in the park, I spotted the snow-covered Mt. Komagatake between the red and white cherry blossoms.

栃木県足利市にある白髭神社です。小さな神社ですが、足利荘山川郷の鎮守として崇敬された神社だそうです。 春には、外側からハナモモが咲き中央には大きな桜の木があります。 この写真はハナモモと桜が満開の時期にちょうど訪れることができました。 ハナモモだけでも見ごたえ十分です。 余り知られていないハナモモの穴場スポットです。

Nogi Hofmann Hall, located in Nogimachi, Tochigi Prefecture, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan and is a place where visitors can observe a brick kiln. Next to it, a row of dawn redwoods continues. In the evening, it is illuminated, offering a wonderful view. I was moved when the pathway turned red with fallen leaves. I believe it is a hidden gem that is not widely known.

From the tranquil lakeside forest hotel 【Lakeside Breakfast】 ■ June 1 (Mon), 2026 – September 30 (Wed) ■ Time: 7:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. ■ Price: ¥3,500 ◇Available for guests with breakfast at an additional charge. ◇Additional charge: Adults ¥400, Children ¥1,330 *Prices include tax. *Limited availability. (Limited quantity, reservation required) 【Menu】 ・Potato Soup with Hokkaido "Kitakari" ・Scrambled Eggs from Hokkaido Eggs ・Bologna Sausage from Tokachi's Pasture-raised Pork ・Grilled Thick-cut Bacon from Hokkaido ・Caesar Salad with Monviso Cheese from Shiranuka ・Garden-style Mixed Fruit ・Hokkaido Yogurt ・Hokkaido Milk Bread and Croissant ・Hakodate Misuzu Coffee To reserve the Lakeside Breakfast, please make a reservation by phone. Reservations are accepted until 8:00 P.M. the day before your visit, but please note that we may reach the maximum quantity. Make your reservation early. 📞: 015-484-2111 You can make your accommodation reservation from the profile URL. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

The Lake Mashu SKY Cruise will set sail again this year! Would you like to take a look at Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo from above? The popular "Lake Mashu SKY Cruise" will operate again this year. It will run from Saturday, August 8, 2026, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (On the last day, August 19, it will finish at 3 PM.) The reservation period is from July 13 to August 19, with reception hours from 9 AM to 5 PM. Same-day applications are also welcome. You can also take aerial photographs, capturing the vast nature of Teshikaga from places you usually can't see! This is a great opportunity for photographers to enjoy as well. Please take advantage of this special opportunity. For applications and inquiries 011-781-1247 https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/skycruise_2026/...

Today's Northern Alps, Mt. Tsubakuro The queen of alpine plants, Komakusa, has started to bloom The Hakusan Ichige is also blooming beautifully😍 Today, we coincidentally encountered a family of rock ptarmigans♪ The best access to Mt. Tsubakuro is from Azumino City❗️

In Azumino, where the weather is unstable due to the approaching typhoon, I saw buckwheat flowers blooming in various places in the Misato District.

The Ōoka River flows through Isezakicho in Yokohama. While Yokohama boasts many famous tourist spots like Chinatown and Minatomirai, the cherry blossoms here are equally breathtaking. With a moderate foot traffic and food stalls lined up, the view from this spot is a spring delight I look forward to every year.

This photo captures the peaceful beauty of Japan’s hidden gem — where the gentle breeze moves across the clear blue water, green forests surround the lake, and snow-capped mountains rise quietly in the background. A perfect moment where early summer and winter meet in harmony.

Hello 😃 and welcome to the Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls store! 🍷✨【A day to brighten your heart at Shosenkyo Gorge during the rainy season ☔️🌿】 In this season, the trees soaked by the rain shine even more vividly in Shosenkyo Gorge. At Senga Falls, selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls, the abundant water cascades powerfully, gently healing visitors with its impressive splashes and deep greenery.✨ It's a beautiful scenery that can only be experienced during the rainy season. Just walking around feels like washing away the damp mood. 🍃 And to wrap up your journey… 🍾✨ Enjoy a refreshing sparkling wine made from Yamanashi grapes at the Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls store. 🥂 The crisp bubbles and fruity aroma make the aftertaste of your stroll even more special. Choosing a bottle after soaking in the negative ions of the falls will surely become an unforgettable travel memory. "Today is a treat for myself." How about taking home your favorite bottle with that feeling? ✨ We sincerely look forward to your visit! 😊

Katahara Onsen Ajisai-no-Sato I visited it the year before last, and it’s a scenic spot where you can enjoy hydrangeas, the sea, and hot springs. The area is quite spacious, and the wall of hydrangeas by the pond was particularly impressive. At night, it is illuminated, and it seems that fireflies also fly nearby.

[June 22 📍Shimoda Park] We have updated the hydrangea blooming status 💠✨ The hydrangeas at Shimoda Park have reached their peak season✨! Hydrangeas are blooming everywhere you look 👀 The hydrangea festival is ongoing until June 30th 💠 Please enjoy this breathtaking view while you can 😌 https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260622...

【Hydrangeas are in full bloom!💫】 Yesterday (6/18), I took photos of hydrangeas that have reached their peak amidst the light rain📸 During these rainy days, people tend to feel down, but the hydrangeas were shining vibrantly✨ The photos are of hydrangeas around a campground just off Prefectural Route 8, which leads from Japan National Route 218 into the Kuwanochi District😌 Further ahead, the Kuwanochi District continues to be adorned with colorful hydrangeas along the road🤗💕 Like the hydrangeas, let’s stay strong and cheerful despite the prolonged rain💪🔥

The morning mist lingers over "Aragijima". I was able to see the fantastical "Aragijima" illuminated by the morning sun. Aridagawacho, Wakayama Prefecture 2026/6

Hello, this is Ryusuidō. In Shosenkyo Gorge, the greenery of the trees 🌿 deepens day by day, beautifully coloring the valley with various shades of green. Although it is the rainy season, the leaves wet from the rain shine gently, creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere 😊 In the upper area of Senga Falls, the annual summer tradition 🎐 of wind chimes is already being displayed. The origin of wind chimes comes from bells called "fūtaku," which were originally hung as talismans to ward off evil. 🔔 Their cool sound is said to have a relaxing effect that calms the mind. Please enjoy the unique harmony of the vibrant greens of Shosenkyo and the sound of Senga Falls, along with the refreshing tones of the wind chimes 🎐 during this season 😊 Additionally, the upper area of the falls has many spots where you can relax and forget about daily life. At Ryusuidō, we also have a variety of natural stones, including larimar, perfect for the upcoming season ✨ We invite you to visit Shosenkyo and spend time surrounded by rich nature and healing moments. The staff is looking forward to the day we can see your wonderful smiles 😊

Sajima. I learned about it from someone who has lived in Yokosuka for a long time and decided to visit. What awaited me was a magnificent yet somewhat rustic view. I could see Mount Fuji in the distance, and the sea was beautiful. It’s a lovely place with few people, like a hidden gem. I charged my energy from nature!

【Event Announcement】 Enjoy the Summer Sea! Announcement of the "SUP Experience Event" at Amakusa Shimoda Onsen! Hello everyone! This summer, we invite you to a special event where you can truly experience the beautiful sea of Amakusa! The popular marine activity "SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding)" will be held at Amakusa Shimoda Onsen on Saturday, July 25th! Why not enjoy the stunning views of Amakusa from the best seats while gently swaying on the waves? Everyone from elementary school students and up is welcome. Join us with your family and friends to create wonderful summer memories! Additionally, after the experience, we have delicious barbecues and attractive accommodation plans available at "Yume Hotaru Camping"! It's a satisfying plan that allows you to fully enjoy Amakusa all day long. We look forward to your applications! 【Event Overview】 ・Date and Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM ・Location: Odatokowan (Meet on site) ・Address: 426 Shimoda Minami, Amakusa City, 863-2802 ・SUP Experience Participation Fee: 3,300 yen per person (for elementary school students and up) 【Enjoyment Options】 ① Barbecue at Yume Hotaru Camping ・Participation Fee: Adults 5,500 yen / Children 3,300 yen ・Address: 1-2971 Shimoda Kita, Amakusa City, 863-2803 *If the number of participants does not reach the limit, we may have to cancel the event. ② Accommodation Plan at Yume Hotaru Camping ・Cabin (up to 4 people) rental: 4,400 yen per person 【Notes】 ・Please ensure you have your own accident insurance. ・If the weather is bad on the day of the event, the event and plans may be canceled. ・The content of this event may be published in images, videos, and texts on the official website and brochures. It may also be featured in magazines and websites due to media coverage. ・Please adhere to the notes and rules, and participate at your own risk. 【Application and Inquiries】 ・Application Method: Please fill out the necessary information on the application form to apply. ・Organizer: Amakusa West Coast Sunset Council ・Cooperation: Amakusa Takarajima Tourism Association Amakusa Branch, Shimoda Onsen Ryokan Association ・Contact: Shimoda Onsen Ryokan Association, Amakusa

This summer, head to the not-too-hot Minami-Izu! 🌊☀️ Minami-Izu Town is currently observing "zero days of extreme heat"! For more details, click here → https://x.gd/6kMLK... ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏖️ Yumigahama Beach ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ A stunning beach with white sands and green pines, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches and Top 100 Swimming Areas! This year, Yumigahama Splash Water Park is back! 🛟 Enjoy water activities and swimming together. 📅 From Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, August 23 *Yumigahama Splash Water Park will be open until August 23. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🤿 Hirizo Beach (Nakagi) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ A hidden beach accessible only by boat! 🚤 Thanks to the Kuroshio Current, it boasts exceptional clarity, making it a snorkeling paradise with abundant fish! 🐠 📅 From Saturday, July 1 to Wednesday, September 30 🚢【Avoid Crowds】 Hirizo Beach Swimming Tour is now accepting applications! Departure dates: July 18, 19, August 8-16, September 19-22 Adults: 6,500 yen / Children: 5,500 yen Apply for the tour here: https://x.gd/ZH3a4... ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎆 49th Yumigahama Fireworks Festival ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The fireworks viewed from the sandy beach are breathtaking! ✨ 📅 August 8 (Saturday) from 8 PM ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏝️ List of Summer Swimming Spots ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 1️⃣ Yumigahama Beach: July 18 - August 30 2️⃣ Koura Beach: July 27 - August 16 3️⃣ Tawara-hama Watashi & Mera: July 11 - August 31 Activities such as snorkeling, SUP, diving, and sea kayaking are also available! 🏄 Summer posters are also on sale! B1 (Iro Shrine) 500 yen, B2 (Hammerhead Shark, two types of fireflies from Ihama) 300 yen *Free distribution for Minami-Izu residents 📷 A photo contest is also underway! Winners will receive luxurious prizes. Apply here: https://x.gd/LRM7Q... For more information on tourism in Minami-Izu, visit → https://www.minami-izu.jp//

🐉✨What if the Dragon God appeared in Shosenkyo Gorge...?✨🐉 This is an AI-generated image inspired by Kakuen Peak, the main peak of Shosenkyo. Kakuen Peak is a rocky peak approximately 180 meters high, and it is said to have been named after a monk named Kakuen who once practiced Zen meditation at its summit. Shosenkyo is also said to be a pathway for the flow of good energy known as the "Dragon Vein," which extends from Mount Fuji to the Imperial Palace. As I recall these stories, I wonder, "If the Dragon God resided on Kakuen Peak, what would it look like...?" This image was born from such imagination.😊 Of course, the Dragon God hasn't actually appeared, but while walking in Shosenkyo, one can often feel a mysterious power and stories within the majestic rocky peaks and canyon scenery. When you visit Shosenkyo, take a moment to look up at the sky and the rocky peaks, and imagine your own version of a dragon! *The image is an AI-generated illustration.* #Shosenkyo #Yamanashi Tourism #Power Spot #AI Art #Generative AI

【Media Information】Kazuma-en will be featured on RKK Kumamoto Broadcasting's "Sorakuma"! We are pleased to announce that Kazuma-en will be introduced on the program "Sorakuma," which airs every Saturday on RKK Kumamoto Broadcasting. "Sorakuma" is a program that introduces various aspects of Kumamoto Prefecture from an aerial perspective, showcasing beautiful images captured by drones that reveal the region's seasonal and local diversity. Enjoy captivating visuals of the rich nature and stunning coastlines from above, offering a unique perspective! Details of the broadcast are as follows. We hope you all tune in. Program Name: RKK Kumamoto Broadcasting (Channel 3) "Sorakuma" Broadcast Date and Time: Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 18:50 Program Overview: Titled "Kumamoto from the Sky = Sorakuma," this program focuses on drone footage showcasing various scenes from across the prefecture.

In June, Kagawa Prefecture not only boasts the azure scenery of the Seto Inland Sea but also welcomes the blooming season of hydrangeas at Mt. Shiude in Mitoyo City. As you slowly ascend the winding mountain road, you can see blue, purple, and pink hydrangeas adorning both sides of the path, as if draping a soft colorful garment over early summer. Upon reaching the observation deck at the summit, the breathtaking view unfolds before you. The islands of the Seto Inland Sea scatter across the horizon, appearing especially clear against the bright sky, while the blooming hydrangeas reflect the colors of the sea and sky, creating a unique and stunning landscape of Mt. Shiude. A gentle breeze passes through, causing the flowers to sway lightly, and the air is filled with the fresh scent unique to the rainy season, prompting you to slow down and savor the tranquility of nature. Strolling along the pathways, you can frequently discover various species of hydrangeas competing for attention, attracting many photography enthusiasts to stop and capture the scene. Compared to the crowds during cherry blossom season, early summer at Mt. Shiude feels more leisurely and relaxed, allowing visitors to enjoy both the floral and coastal vistas at their own pace. If you have the chance to visit Kagawa in June, consider planning a trip to Mt. Shiude. Surrounded by the vibrant hydrangeas and breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea, experience the most charming essence of early summer in Japan.

From the summit of Mount Wagakuni, a breathtaking morning scene unfolds over Ibaraki. A sea of clouds completely blankets the towns below, creating a dreamlike landscape where the mountains appear to float above the sky. But if you look closely at the far right of the frame, you might notice a giant figure standing quietly above the clouds — and if I’m not mistaken, that silhouette is the famous Ushiku Daibutsu, watching over the horizon from afar. This is a hidden gem. Very few people know about this place. After I saw it I was astonished. Highly recommended hidden gem.

Breathless from the climb, Miyama Kirishima adorns the early summer landscape of the Mt. Kuju Range. It feels so good! Location: Hoshiozaki, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture

In the sweltering heat of the rainy season, I was drawn down into the valley by the sound of the clear stream and a cool breeze. Upon reaching the valley floor, I found myself in another world! Before me lay a fantastical landscape! At the information center at the valley entrance, I was informed that "Due to fallen trees and safety concerns, access to the upstream area leading to the Chockstone is currently prohibited." It was a bit disappointing, but there's always next time!! Location: Oita Prefecture, Yufu City

Introducing the Hands-Free Rental Bicycle Service🚲🚲 Leave your large luggage at the airport shuttle bus and set off light on your bicycle🎵 With a bicycle, you can enjoy beautiful scenery that is too far to walk or easily missed by car😊 As you casually stop by enticing places, you can fully experience the local atmosphere through the scents of the wind and air😍 While pedaling freely, you may discover special sights that you wouldn't encounter on a car or walking trip🎶🎶 Make sure to enjoy the overwhelming vastness and stunning landscapes unique to Tokachi🤗 We offer a range of options including "electric bicycles" for beginners and those lacking confidence, as well as "cross bikes" for smooth rides, and professional "road bikes" or "mountain bikes"🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️ Choose according to your riding experience and preferred style❗️ 🔶Usage Period: June 1, 2026 (Monday) to November 1, 2026 (Sunday) 🔶Service Route: Tokachi Obihiro Airport ⇔ Obihiro Station Bus Terminal 🔶Operating Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 🔷Important Notes The hands-free rental bicycle service is available only to customers using the rental bicycles and is completely reservation-based. *The service will be suspended during the Obon period and Silver Week due to airport congestion. 🔷Reservations and Inquiries 📍Departing from Tokachi Obihiro Airport ANDOOR TEL: 0155-66-5894 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 📍Departing from Obihiro Station ECO Bus Center Rikuru TEL: 0155-23-5920 (9:30 AM to 5:30 PM) https://andoor.jp/%e6%89%8b%e3%81%b6%e3%82%89%e3%83%ac%e3%83%b3%e3%82%bf%e3%82%b5%e3%82%a4%e3%82%af%e3%83%ab-2/...

Hello, this is the En'emon Heritage Museum. As June begins, Shosenkyo Gorge is entering its best season, showcasing vibrant lush greenery🌿 The massive rock tunnel known as "Stone Gate" along the walking path in Shosenkyo. The enormous rock above hangs in an unstable shape yet remains completely still, with its tip slightly separated from another rock. You will surely experience its thrilling grandeur. The summer light streaming in from beyond the gate, combined with the fresh deep green scenery, feels like an entrance to another world✨ Pass through the Stone Gate and recharge with the refreshing energy of summer. At our store, we offer a variety of raw stones and jewelry, including newly arrived unique amethysts💎 The amethyst geode in the photo displays a gentle purple color that beautifully stands out as a piece of room decor. When you visit Shosenkyo, please stop by. We sincerely look forward to your visit😊