Diving in winter?! ❄️⛄️

Did you know that you can enjoy diving in Japan all year round?
Of course, you can also dive in winter! ❄️✨

By wearing a dry suit, which is a suit in the winter when the body does not get wet, it is a perfect measure against the cold. You can comfortably venture in the sea even in the cold season! 👍😃

This photo shows the Popular "Drift Ice Diving" that can be experienced in Shiretoko, 🧊🧊 Hokkaido
Limited to February and March, this is a special experience where you can explore the mysterious world under the ice floe that you can't usually see! !️

Why don't you create unforgettable diving memories together in the sea of Japan, which is full of the charm of the four seasons?
All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you! ❤️

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💬 Let us know in 😃 the comments
Would you like to feel the charm of diving in the waters of Japan? 🌸🐠🐢
Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together!

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Let's 😍 enjoy the world of the sea together
Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on courses that even beginners can participate in with confidence, a PADI certification program that allows you to qualify in three days, and special tours that allow you to fully enjoy the charm of the sea in all four seasons.

The Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and Shonan area can be participated in even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful scenery and encounters with creatures in the water with outstanding transparency?

Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨

In the Amano area, where the Tanyu Tohiyo Shrine, a world cultural heritage site in Wakayama Prefecture, is located, I photographed a snowy landscape and the remaining persimmons.

Photographed on January 3, 25.
After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store.
Honey Ginger Chai Tea Latte and Earl Grey Scones. 🫚 It 🍊 is very compatible with.

Drive in the morning to Mt. Ohira in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The snow piled up and I felt like I was in another world.

Chowa Town is a town created by the merger of "Nagato Towns" and "Wada Village" in Heisei 17.

We are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year.
The history of fire hydrants...

Next week, January 14th and 15th,
Furuwa Town Furumachi Toyoke Grand Shrine's annual festival "Otaya Festival".
Fireworks are scheduled for 19:00~ on the 14th.
Fireworks in the middle of winter are quite rare!
Wishing 🌞 you good weather

[We are looking for entries for the Winter Triathlon! ] ❄️】
Winter Triathlon to be Held in in Shinano Town in March 2025! Register now! 🏃‍♂️🏂🎿
This time, we will introduce the charm of cross-country skiing! ⛷️
Cross-country skiing is a good way to balance your whole body, increase stamina and endurance ✨, improve cardio fitness, and have a positive impact on 💪 other sports
In addition, smooth operation is required, so flexibility is also increased! Gari 👟 flexibility also helps prevent injuries
And because the competition is held in a harsh environment, you can train your mental strength! You will learn to concentrate and persevere, and you will 🔥 be able to withstand the pressure of competition
Check out the photos for details! Whether you're looking for a challenge or aren't sure, why not dive into a new world of sports? ✨

Click here to enter ↓
https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5289

Photographed 1/6/25.
This is the Ema of the Year of the Snake at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine and the Yatagarasu-sama.

【Snow-capped Fatal Demon Peak 🏔】
Today, the first day of the three-day holiday, the weather was clear in Town City, and ☀️ from the Tokiwa district of Town City, Mt. Fatal Demon could be seen beautifully. 🏔 🐾🐾🐾
Today is a good ⛷🏂 day on the slope

Information 🔽🔽🔽 on ski resorts in the city
⭐️HAKUBA VALLEY Deer Island Lance Ski Resort ⭐️
https://www.kashimayari.net/snow/
⭐️ Mt. Yaga Ski Resort ⭐️
https://jiigatake.com/
⭐️ Tourism in Town City 🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

Photographed on January 7, 25.
This is Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

January 1, 2025
My daughter and I went to see the First sunrise for the first time
Souvenir photo.

Last year, I didn't have a chance to play in the sea.
With the hope 📷 that this year will be a year related to the sea

January 1, 2025
First sunrise.

On days when the cold is severe
Because the water temperature in the river is higher
A fog called a qi storm is generated.

It's fantastic and beautiful, isn't it?

【Gokase Highland Ski Resort】

Today I went up 📸❄️ to Gokase Highland Ski Resort to shoot Ingredients

The temperature at 7:00 in the morning was -14 degrees Celsius,🤣 which makes me laugh because it's a little cold that I don't 🤷 ♀️ understand lol.

However, the Slope conditions of the ski resort are not extremely ⛷️✨ windy, and the snow quality is smooth powder snow🤩

Local junior high school students also came as part of the class today, and they enjoyed 🥰 skiing and snowboarding comfortably

Even so, the scenery of the ski resort under the blue sky is really beautiful, it 🥹✨ is really like another world, and when you look at it, you will be sucked in ... 😳

You can look down on the mountains in the distance, and the view from Gokase Highland Ski Resort is exceptional 👏❗

Tomorrow, Saturday, January 11, at 10:00 a.m., the long-awaited "Paradise Course 1,000m Run" will finally open 🤩 💪

The Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association is currently looking for 🤗 photos of Gokase in winter as part of the "Winter Gokase 2025 Campaign"

There are also gifts, so when you go to the ski resort, please take many winter photos within a safe range, such as on the way, and apply 🙏✨

For details, please see 💡 the posts pinned to the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account profile screen

Japanese smelt fishing venue 🎣 that is not very crowded on weekdays
It is only 10 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport,
You can enjoy fishing quietly and leisurely in the surrounding Nature!

There are plenty of bait sales and fishing rod rentals, so even beginners can easily get started! Please come in warm clothes, and 🧣 shoes are recommended to wear rubber boots or winter boots to prevent snow from entering.

There are also many wild birds around the venue, so it is recommended to take a walk using snowshoes or binoculars 😊
It is rented at the Tourist Association Secretariat, so please use it!

Photographed on January 3, 25.
This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.
It is a New Year's specification. 🎍

Strawberry picking has begun~. Strawberry picking is easy to enjoy in Kanagawa!

https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/theme_list/strawberry

Photographed 1/1/25.
It is the Hanachozu of Honshu Inari Shrine in Shiawase Inari Alley.

With winter approaching, in preparation for the cherry blossoms and rape blossoms of Spring, the Shirakimine Highlands is now quietly resting.
Across the Ariake Sea, hazy in the distance is Mt. Unzen.
I have an empty Highlands all to myself.
Welcome to the special seats!

KushiHonmachi Tahara is famous for its sea fog, but I think you can see a superb view if it gets a little cooler.

"From the sea to Izu! Inatori ~ Izu Oshima Island route operation Information

High-speed boats run from Inatori to coincide with Izu and Oshima camellias in Spring, when Ume plums and Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom.

[Route]
"Inatori-Oshima 2/3 (Mon) ~ 2/28 (Fri)"
Departure from Oshima 10:45 13:35
Inatori arrival 11:20 14:10

Inatori departure 11:30 14:20
Oshima arrival 12:05 14:55

"Tokyo - Tateyama - Oshima - Inatori 2/8 (Sat) ~ 2/28 (Fri)"
Tokyo 8:10 a.m.
Tateyama 9:25 (arr.)
　　 9:35 a.m.
Oshima 10:30 (arr.)
10:45 a.m.
Inatori 11:20 (arr.)

Inatori 14:20 (dep.)
Oshima 14:55 (arr.)
15:10 (Departure)
Tateyama 16:05 (arr.)
16:10 (Dep.)
Tokyo 17:25 (arr.)

During the period, Access from Kanto to Higashi-Izu from the sea!
For details such as the timetable, please check the Tokai Kisen Kaisha website below.
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/

In addition, this year, for embarkation on Saturdays and Sundays of 2/8 (Sat) ~ 2/23 (Sun)
"Inatori / Kawazu Free Excursion Bus" also operates!
Enjoy the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival and the Hina Hanging Decoration Festival.
For details, please refer to the following URL.
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/618222/

【Inatori Port Platform Access】
* From Izu Inatori Station to Inatori Port...
・About 15 minutes on foot
・ In the case of Car, 3 minutes (with Car parking lot)

[🌞 Advantageous tickets, tour introduction 🌞]
Izu round trip by boat from Tokyo!
"Tokyo ⇔ Inatori round-trip ticket (valid for up to 4 days)"
Adults 10,800 yen Children 5,400 yen
For details, please refer to the following URL.
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/618222/

"Inatori ⇔ Oshima Round-trip Ticket"
Normally 8,820 yen
Day trip Adults 3,000 yen Children 2,000 yen
Accommodation (up to 4 days) Adults 3,900 yen Children 2,400 yen
For details, please refer to the following URL.
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/618222/

"🌸 From Oshima to Inatori "Shopping and Cherry Blossom Viewing Roux"🌸"
　2/3 (Mon), 2/19 (Wed), 2/28 (Fri)
It is a tour of the Higashi-Izu area from Oshima by bus!
Adults 5,500 yen Children 4,000 yen
On the first day of the 2025 Inatori route on 2/3 (Monday), adults will get a 1000 yen discount! 500 yen discount for children!
For details, please refer to the following URL.
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/502387/

"Inatori Departure and Arrival Izu Oshima Island Bullet Bus Tour"
　2/8 (Sat), 2/15 (Sat)
Really a bullet!　It doesn't take more than 3 hours! No longer one Spot to stay on the Izu Peninsula!?
It is an Oshima tour with a lunch box and a bus from Inatori.
Adults 4,000 yen Children 2,500 yen
For details, please refer to the following URL.
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/620883/

【Winter Rekifune River 2025】

2025 has begun! We look forward to working with you again this year!

This year, the cold seems to be more severe than last year, and the Rekifune River, which streams through the center of Taiki Town, is also frozen in a larger area than last year.
If you put it side by side with the photo from the same period last year, it looks like a different river!
Scene of the river freezing is also unique to areas where the cold is severe.

Click here for Tourist Information of Taiki Town! ↓
https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/

Photographed 1/1/25.
It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.
I took it from a different angle.

📍 Nakasendo

This is ❄ the Scene of the Nakasendo of 2025.1.8 (馬籠峠~Tsumago)

1-3: Magoro Pass
4: Ichiseki Tochi Stand Tea House
5: Entrance to the pass
6-10: Male Waterfall Female Waterfall
11: Kooshinzuka-mae

Thereare snow ❄ cover
If you are walking on the Nakasendo Road, please prepare sufficient winter equipment such as snow boots, gloves, knitted hats, socks, etc.
In particular, mountain passes, male waterfalls, and female waterfalls require caution of ⚠ snow and freezing

📍 Momosuke Bridge and shopping street in front of the station

The Taosuke Bridge is a symbolic bridge ✨ in Nagiso that students and residents of Sunan High School in Local regularly Use
The snow-covered Momosuke Bridge is powerful and cool.

With the snow that has been falling since last night, the whole towns is a silver world!
Fun the ❄ winter scenery

The 59th Onuma Hakodate Snow and Ice Festival, a major winter Events in southern Hokkaido that has been going on for many years, will be Held in again this year!
The jumbo slide made by cutting out the frozen Lake Onuma is Popular! !!
Please come and visit us!
【Date and time】
February 8 (Sat) 9 (Sun) 10:00~16:00
[Place]
Onuma Park Square (near 1023-1 Onuma-cho, Nanae Town, Kameda-gun, Hokkaido)

Photographed 1/1/25.
After prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. At the beginning of the year, you can sit down if you go as soon as the store opens.
Royal Earl Grey Bouquet & Tea Latte and Royal Milk Tea Chiffon Cake.
Everyone at the Bell Ring Street store was very helpful last year as well. Best regards again this year. 🙇‍♀️

I went to see the illuminations of Heian Jingu Shrine.
The moment I saw the fantastic lantern road, I set up my camera with Nature.
It is one of the views that I want to see for a long time.

Phantom of Freezing Winter Tauszvets River Bridge Taxi Plan ❄

The Taushubetsu River Bridge on Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro Town is a former Japanese National Railways
It is a concrete arch bridge on the Shihoro Line and is registered as a Hokkaido heritage site.
🚂 It has been
Its appearance is reminiscent of the Ruins of an aqueduct in Europe
It has 😀 a nice appearance

Walk along the Tauszvets River Bridge in winter, shining in the snowfield.
Won't you?
Walk 🎵 about 4 km (2 hours and 30 minutes) on the frozen lake surface
We are currently accepting reservations, so if you are interested parties,
Please contact us!! 😊

For inquiries, please contact Hokuto 🚕 Taxi
☎️0155-67-5681（9：00～17：00）

Bunzo Falls in Town Katsura, Wakayama Prefecture, and in the bitter cold season, there is a magnificent icicles at the entrance of the waterfall, and I was afraid that it would fall Squid and take a picture.

Photographed on 12/28/24.
It is the Torii (shrine gate) gate of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine and Kadomatsu. 🎍

This is one of the photos when I went to the First Pilgrimage to the Shrine.
I took this photo at the Musashi Mitake Shrine on Mt. Mitake.
New Year's resolutions, prayers for passing, etc.
Ema filled with many wishes
Swaying in the wind, with a unique tone
I was playing.