Kure Volcano, Hiroshima Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Kurahashi Volcano 👈 1 from 📸 the volcano on Kurahashi Island It is a superb view spot overlooking the 360° Seto Inland Sea. There are various climbing routes here, and there are many scenic points. I want to go again! It's a wonderful mountain that makes you think! 😊 ◾️ Currently, the road that can be reached near the summit is closed due to falling rocks, and you will have to climb from the middle of the mountain. It takes about 40 minutes from the road and about 1 hour from the mountain trail, but I definitely recommend the mountain trail! The stairs are a little tough, but... 😅

Kaiomaru Park, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture The Kaio Maru just after the sunset was beautiful

【大阪城 梅林公園】 2024年2/16 現在 開花情報：中咲きが咲いてるなぁ samuraihonor.com Osaka Castle Umegorin Park As of 2/16/2024 Flowering information: I see the middle blooms are blooming.

Aqua was 😋 eating salmon while lying down

First solo trip to Kyoto! It was a weekday morning, so there were few people and I was able to take a beautiful picture!

Matsukawa, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture The pink of the cherry blossoms and the red of the sightseeing boat were beautiful, and I thought it was wonderful that all the people on the sightseeing boat were looking at the cherry blossoms.

Ocean Spa Fuua Overlooking Sagami Nada, one of the largest day-trip hot spring facilities in Atami, "Ocean Spa Fuua". At Japan's largest open-air hot spring with a total length of about 25 meters, where you can enjoy the feeling of floating as if the sea and sky are one, you can enjoy the blue sky and sparkling Sagami Nada during the day, and the sparkling night view of Atami City at night. The "Atami Living", a fulfilling relaxing space with various healing and tastes under the theme of "seaside villa life", has 8 types of lounges and terraces, as well as a bedrock bath, a café, and treatments & beauty. Among them, the spacious Ocean Lounge with high ceilings is a popular area where you can relax while looking at the sea in front of you. In addition, the hot sleep bath Torukka has a special sofa and the scent of natural aromas that invite the finest healing in the moonlight. There is also a restaurant next to the restaurant where you can enjoy a resort-like menu, and we promise you a relaxing time to forget your daily life both physically and mentally. * Use by guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 20 years old or older. ※ Use for children aged 4 ~ elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian of the same sex, and mixed bathing is not allowed. In addition, some facilities cannot be used for safety management. * For safety reasons, children aged 0~3 years old are not allowed to enter. * The "open-air standing hot spring" is not Use for customers with a height of less than 135 cm. * Admission may be restricted depending on the congestion situation. * Business conditions are subject to change, please check the official Home page of "Ocean Spa Fuua" for details. Address: 〒413-8626 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Wadahama Minami-cho 10-1 Phone number: 0557-82-0123 Access/ 　■ About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Atami Station 　■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for "Atami Port / Korakuen" for 10 minutes → get off at the last stop. Business hours: 10:00~22:00 Last admission 21:00 Closed/Not opens Price including consumption tax < Basic fee> 3080 yen for adults, 2310 yen for children < After 5 Fee admission after 17:00 > 2310 yen for adults, 1760 yen for children * A separate bathing tax of 150 yen will be charged only for adults. * On Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and certain days, an additional fee 330 yen for adults and 220 yen for children will be added. * Please check the official page for specific dates. Parking lot: 230 cars

Himenosawa Park Himenosawa Park, a famous flower spot in Atami, is full of seasonal flowers! It is a natural park where you can enjoy full-fledged athletics. There are about 600 species of plants that can be found in the park. In an environment like a botanical garden, a variety of flowers are in bloom, from flowering trees such as azaleas to wildflowers. The photo shows the azalea flowering in late April ~ early May It takes about one and a half hours from Himenosawa Park, and you can also trek to Jukoku Pass while enjoying nature. "No matter when you visit, you will be greeted by flowers" Please enjoy the impressive flower scenery to your heart's content. Address: 〒413-0002 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Izuyama Himenosawa 1164 Phone number: 0557-83-5301 Himenosawa Park Management Office Access: About 30 minutes by bus bound for Motohakone from JR Atami Station→ get off at Himenosawa Park Admission: Free Parking: Free Sazanka parking lot: 46 cars, 3 buses, etc.

Atami Gigi Kenban 【Dance of Flowers in Yumemachi】 A place where geisha practice rigorously, geigi kenban. The current building was completed in 1954 Showa 29. It was a magnificent building at the time, and it was said to be the best geisha union in the Tokai. Currently, this is the venue for the "Yumemachi no Dori Flower Dance" every Saturday and Sunday. Please enjoy professional dances that you can not usually see. It is the beauty of the way the kimono is dressed, the way it behaves, and the sighs. Address: 〒413-0015 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Chuo-cho 17-13 along Hatsukawa Phone number: 0557-81-3575 Atami Gigi Kenban Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Momijigaoka for about 10 minutes →Shimizu Town get off Date & Time: Every Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. ~ about 30 minutes 1 performance only Price: 2500 yen tax included * Free for elementary school students and younger Parking/None there is a municipal toll P nearby * Reservation priority * For rehearsal tours other than Saturdays and Sundays, please contact us. * There is a temporary cancellation

Jacaranda flowers Have you ever heard of Jacaranda, a member of the family Honeysuckle from South America? As you can see in the photo, it is a deciduous tree with purple flowers blooming in bunches like grapes, and the green leaves and purple flowers are very beautiful. In Atami City, there are tall trees looking up height and shrubs eye level along National Route 135 sidewalks between East Kaigan Town "Jacaranda Promenade" ~ Nagisa Town "Shinsui Park" and in Shinsui Park. It is said that the flowering period in Japan is June, but due to the climate, it is very rare for flowers to bloom on the mainland planted in open ground, and there were years when they did not bloom at all in Atami, and there are trees that bloom for the second time not only in June but also in September and October. Not all trees bloom when they bloom, and some years only a few bloomed. Some trees bloom a lot, some bloom only one bunch, and some don't bloom at all... How much will it bloom this season? * Bougainvillea is also in full bloom at the same time in Itokawa, so please visit it as well. [Main jacaranda planting locations and number] ● Jacaranda promenade along Route 135, next to the sundeck ・・・ 1 tall tree of about 10 m, 4 trees of 3 ~ 5 m, 100 shrubs of 1 ~ 2 m ●Along National Route 135 downhill Chuo Police Box ~ Shinsui Park No. 2 Construction Zone ・・・ 20 trees of 5~6m ●Shinsui Park 3rd Construction Zone: 1 tall tree about 2m tall around the pedestrian bridge, 5 shrubs on the slope of the Wada River Total of the above: 25 tall trees other than shrubs, 105 shrubs [History] ・Planted a tree in July 1990 to commemorate the international sister city partnership with Cascais, Portugal one of the green spaces in the palace ・In 2000, trees were planted along the national highway in front of the central police box diagonally ~ in front of the Shinsui Park event plaza 24 trees 　Some have since been transplanted, others have been newly planted. ） ・In April 2013, trees were planted in Shinsui Park No. 2 in front of the Tourism Association and No. 3 3 trees in the 2nd construction zone, 2 trees in the 3rd construction zone ・On June 1, 2013, the "Jacaranda Promenade" was completed in the Omiya green area east side 45 young trees were planted. ・September 2013 ~ June 2014 Heisei 26 2013: Maintenance tree planting in the Omiya green area west side, transplantation of several trees from along the national highway ・June 2014: Completion of "Jacaranda Promenade" Address: Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City East Coast Town ~ Nagisa Town Phone number: 0557-86-6218 Atami City Parks and Green Space Division Access: Jacaranda promenade Omiya pine tree ■About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station ■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port for about 5 minutes → get off at "Omiya pine tree". Parking lot / Municipal toll P East Parking Lot, Shinsui Park, etc., etc.

Nishikigaura One of the scenic spots in Atami. It is a scenic spot that stretches for about 1 kilometer from the south of Uomizaki, the entrance to Izu, and the cliffs continue. Uomizaki ~ Nishikigaura ~ Sogaura is about 2 kilometers When the sun rises, the light shines as a dazzling five-colored light in Ura, so it came to be called "Nishikigaura" after the brocade weaving of Kyoto. It retains the remnants of the Atami Taga volcano, and legends derived from historical figures such as Minamoto no Yoritomo and Kato Kiyomasa have also been preserved. The height of the cliff is 80 meters. Strange rocks such as Kabuto Rock, Foundation Rock, Karasuhat Rock, and Benten Rock carved by rough waves are lined up, and Hatsushima and Oshima float on the sea. It is recommended to look at this superb view from the vicinity of Hotel New Akao ~ Cafe "Flower Fairy". * Entry to the Hotel New Akao "Rooftop Garden" is limited to guests staying at the hotel's lodging. Thank you for your understanding. Address: 〒413-0033 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Atami near Hotel New Akao Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Ajiro for about 15 minutes → get off at Nishikigaura. Parking/None

Winter Traditions Tokachi Ranch Horse Chase Movement It is done to eliminate lack of exercise in winter and to prevent difficult births of pregnant horses. You can see the horses up close, so it's impressive! It is open to the public only on weekday mornings. *2024 ended on February 16.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Shakunage". ・In a quiet environment surrounded by nature, you can relax with the sounds of birds and the greenery of trees. The open-air bath, where you can hear the murmur of the river, has a stylish atmosphere where you can take a bath while watching the stars shining in the sky at night. Meals are mainly wild vegetables and seafood. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Shakunage 【Address】Shizuoka, Kamo-gun Kawazu Town Nashimoto 1127 Phone number: 0558-35-7657 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 8 No shuttle service [Parking lot] 8 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

2/16 The early-blooming "Atami Sakura" is over, and the "Oshima Sakura" is in full bloom! In the seaside park by the sea next to "Marine Spa Atami", white cherry blossoms are blooming.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, the earliest event in Honshu where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing, is being held. In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Nikai Falls". ・A 20-meter-high waterfall located just below the Agar Bridge along the old road and falling in two stages. It is the first waterfall at the source of the Hontani River Kawazu River, and there are many trees around it. It is one of the famous waterfalls of Amagi with beautiful scenery such as autumn leaves and fresh greenery. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Nikai Falls 【Address】Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture Kawazu Town Nashimoto 【Parking lot】Yes Passenger car 15 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

⛄ It's been ⛄ a long time since it snowed It snowed this morning for the first time in a long time! ⛄ Due to the recent warm weather, the roadway and sidewalk were almost dry until yesterday ... Please be careful when you come! 😖

Masuo Ikeda & Yoko Sato House of Creation The late multi-artist Masuo Ikeda, who had a wide range of talents such as printmaking, painting, and film, spent his time with world-renowned violinist Yoko Sato as a residence and atelier from 1982 Showa 57 Showa 57 until his death in 1997 Heisei 9. In this house, where the two so-called geniuses lived together and served as a base for their artistic activities, the autograph manuscript, chronology, photographs, lithographs, ceramic plates, etc. of Mr. Ikeda's Akutagawa Prize-winning work "Dedicated to the Aegean Sea" are on display, as well as Mr. Sato's stage dresses, sheet music, chronology, and photographs. Get a glimpse of their glamorous and unpretentious daily lives. Address: 〒413-0003 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Kaikocho 10-24 Phone number: 0557-81-3258 House of Creation Access: About 15 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station / About 3 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station to Izuyama Shrine→ Get off at Momoyama → about 3 minutes on foot Business hours: 9:00~16:30 Admission until 16:00 Closed: Every Tuesday open on public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays Price: 360 yen for adults, 240 yen for junior high and high school students, free for elementary school students and younger * Admission is not allowed only for elementary school students and younger. Parking/None

Atami Nanayu When you walk around the city, you can discover the steam gushing out from various places on the slopes. It is a source called "Atami Nanayu". It is also recommended to visit the source and experience the long history and hot spring atmosphere. Commemorative Stamps are installed on each of the seven information boards. ――[Oyukan Spring] has been a world-famous self-gushing spring for a long time. It is said that the "big hot water" gushed out six times during the day and night, and the ground seemed to shake as hot water and steam alternately erupted violently. It gradually decreased from the middle of the Meiji era and stopped in 1923 Taisho 12 it sometimes erupted again during a major earthquake, but in 1962 Showa 37, it was preserved as a cultural property of the city and continues to this day. * Currently, hot water is artificially gushed out approximately every 5 minutes, reproducing the appearance of the large hot water gushing of yesteryear. Address: 〒413-0018 Lodging Town, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture Phone number: 0577-86-6232 Cultural Facilities Office, Lifelong Learning Division, Atami City Access: About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station / About 20 minutes Use Yu ~ Yu ~ bus from JR Atami Station→ Get off at Oyuma Kosen → about 3 minutes on foot Parking/None ●"Ozawa no Yu" The hot springs in the gardens of Yazaemon Sawaguchi, Bunjiro Fujii, and Sanzaemon Yonekura were called "Heizaemon no Yu", but the local people called it "Ozawa no Yu" because it was located in Ozawa. It is said that, as with "Seizaemon's hot spring", if a person called it in a loud voice, it would spring up a lot, and if a person called it in a small voice, it would spring up small. In this Ozawa hot spring, you can make and eat hot spring eggs with the steam that blows out. Locals also say that it is delicious, and it is a little famous place in Atami. * Renewal completed on July 1, 2023. There are now two steaming kettles and a new bench. Address: 〒413-0013 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture in front of Tenjin Shuten Phone number: 0557-86-6218 Atami City Parks and Green Space Division Access: About 15 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station Parking lot / There are several paid P cars in the vicinity In addition to these two facilities, there are "Bath Bath Bath", "Sajiro no Yu Eye Bath", "Seizaemon no Yu", "Nonaka Yu", and "Kawara-yu". * Atami Nanayu is not a bathing facility.

📍 Ishikawa / Kanazawa Station Drum Gate Kanazawa Station has been selected as one of the 14 most beautiful stations in the world. Ishikawa Prefecture was severely damaged by the earthquake on New Year's Day, but there are many tourist attractions, so I hope it will become a lively tourist destination again.

Atami sightseeing boat SANREMO The Sanremo is named after its sister city, the Italian port city of Sanremo. It is a 30-minute tour that departs from Pier 3 of Shinsui Park Hatsukawa Estuary, passes off the coast of Nishikigaura and Sogaura, and turns around in front of Akanezaki, and you can see the view of Atami, the Manazuru Peninsula, Kawana in Ito City, and Izu Oshima Island from the sea. At the underwater observatory, which has a glass window that allows you to see the underwater, you can meet the fish from the boat. If you climb the stairs and go overboard, you can also feed the seagulls, and you will feel as if you are flying over the sea with them. The maximum number of passengers is 50, and small pets can be accommodated on board. Enjoy cruising in Atami. Address: 〒413-0014 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nagisa Town Jisaki Shinsui Park 3rd Construction Zone near Hatsukawa Phone number: 0557-52-6657 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port, Korakuen, or Ajiro Asahicho for about 10 minutes→Shinsui Park get off → 1 minute walk Departure time: 10:00, 10:40, 11:20, 12:00, 13:00, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00, 15:40 about 30 minutes Closed / Every Tuesday, stormy weather, maintenance * Please check the official page in advance just in case. Price: Adults junior high school students and older 1700 yen, children 3 years old and over ~ elementary school students 900 yen * Free for children under 3 years old, free for pets small dogs, discounts for people with disabilities available Parking lot: Adjacent municipal Shinsui Park 2nd parking lot, etc. Municipal P parking fee: 110 yen for 30 minutes * Please purchase tickets directly at the bus stop. * The course may be changed or canceled depending on the weather. * You can only see fish in the underwater observatory before sailing.

Shinsui Park Moon Terrace Shinsui Park continues south from Sun Beach. Atami City is a sister city to Sanremo City in northern Italy, and because of the similarity in topography and cityscape, it is developed with the image of a resort area in the northern Mediterranean. The "Sky Deck" in the first construction zone, which is inspired by the "Côte d'Azur in southern Europe," was made of bricks, the second construction zone "Rainbow Deck," which was inspired by the "Sanremo Rivera Coast in Northern Italy," was built on stones, and the third construction zone "Nagisa Deck," which is connected to Nagisa Small Park by a pedestrian bridge, was inspired by the "Neapolitan Coast of Southern Italy" and was planted with flowers and trees. It is a place that is popular with locals and tourists alike as a place for walking, sunbathing, holding events, and commemorative photos. ・March 1997 1997 Heisei 9 Completed the first construction zone approx. 170 × 50 meters deep including Moon Terrace ・ 2000 Heisei 12 The second construction zone 138 meters was completed in March ・In April 2009 2009 Heisei 21, the third construction zone approx. 160 × depth 40 meters was completed. < nickname> ・ 2003 Heisei 15 Heisei 15 In September, the first construction zone "Sky Deck" and the second construction zone "Rainbow Deck" were decided. ・ In October 2009 Heisei 21, the third construction zone "Nagisa Deck" was decided. Address: 〒413-0014 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nagisa Town Phone number: 0557-86-6218 Atami City Parks and Green Space Division Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port for about 10 minutes → get off at Ginza or Shinsui Park. Parking lot: Municipal Shinsui Park parking lot for 140 cars municipal P: 110 yen for 30 minutes

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival Period: 2/1~3/10 Photo: Otsuka Tokiya

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 2/16 Flowering Information Overall, it was "in full bloom". * Where it blooms first, the petals are fluttering * The parking lot of Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana is very crowded

Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima　　 Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Jigozen 👈 One piece 📸 with the silhouette of Morning Sun and Yurikamome I think it's time for Yurikamome to leave. See you next year!! 😊👋

Takeda Castle Ruins! From September to November, the sea of clouds can be seen 🏯 beautifully It was 🌅 great to climb the mountain lightly before the sun rose and greet the sunrise at the ruins of Takeda Castle

When humans team up with nature to create something, it becomes more intriguing. The Lake Shikotsu ice festival is a perfect example of this. Hokkaido's crystal clear water lake serves as the primary source for crafting marvelous ice sculptures.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging we will introduce this time is "Family & Resort Kawabata". ・Standing along the clear stream of the Kawazu River, this lodging boasts a hot spring with a high skin-beautifying effect. Both the large public bath and the open-air bath are poured into the bathtub by flowing from the source, and it is reputed that the skin becomes smooth after the bath. The environment surrounded by nature is a walk in the Sagano Canyon, seasonal flowers, bird watching, and clear stream fishing. For dinner, where you can taste the mountains, rivers, and seafood all at once, you can enjoy plenty of the blessings of nature with fresh vegetables grown in your own vegetable garden. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Family & Resort Kawabata 【Address】188 Kawazu Raft, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-35-7310 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 14 Reservation is required. 【Parking lot】10 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

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【大阪城 梅林公園】 2024年2/15 現在 開花情報：雨だが8分咲 いよいよ花見 samuraihonor.com Osaka Castle Umegorin Park As of 2/15/2024 Flowering information: Rainy, but the blossoms are in full bloom at last.

日出る国🇯🇵の文化SAMURAI と 異国の文化 が大阪城梅林公園で初コラボ⚔ Culture SAMURAI in the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵 and exotic culture will collaborate for the first time in Osaka Castle Plum Orchard Park⚔.