Cherry blossom season has arrived! On the Home page of "Kanko Kanagawa NOW" We deliver information on the flowering of "cherry blossoms" in Kanagawa Prefecture! Please take a look!

[Isehara flower information] 3.14 Hinata Yakushi's Ume Plum ... It can still be seen Almond blossoms in Maruyama Castle Ruins Park... Buds Weeping cherry blossoms at Mishima Shrine ... Buds Okame cherry blossoms along Along Daisen New Road ... The peak has passed The temperature is rising, and spring is finally here. It is almost time until the day when you can see the flowers that everyone has been waiting for. As for the staff's prediction, I think that the best time to see flowers will be around the 20th. In the precincts of Hinata Yakushi, a signboard cat was running around.

Koharuhi for the first time in a long time. I climbed Mt. Azuma on the western outskirts of Shonan. The air was clear and I could see Mt. Fuji beautifully. Spring in Japan has arrived.

Introducing popular sightseeing spots in Kanagawa Prefecture! [Yokohama Minato Mirai 21] ・In the beautiful futuristic port area, a large number of must-visit spots are gathered! Facing the Port of Yokohama, this area is lined with modern skyscrapers, shopping malls, and first-class hotels. The scenery of many people coming and going in a city where roads and street trees are neatly and beautifully formed is like a futuristic city. There are many attractions in this area, such as Landmark Tower, Cosmo World, Hammerhead, MARK IS, Pacifico Yokohama, Queen's Square, World Porters, and Red Brick Warehouse. The night view and illuminations that spread 360 degrees from 273 meters above the ground, which can be seen on the observation floor of the Landmark Tower and the Sky Garden, are a must-see. ■ Basic Information 【Address】Kanagawa Prefecture Yokohama City Nishi Ward Minato Mirai 3-5 Minato Mirai Station 【Access】 Minato Mirai Line Minato Mirai Station JR Keihin Tohoku Line, Negishi Line, Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line Sakuragicho Station

Goma throws a goma tree into the flame in the altar to ward off evil and calamity, purify one's desires, and fulfill one's aspirations. It is an esoteric ritual to ask. At Oyama Temple, once a year usually on February 28 a special event is held. Godangoma sets up altars in front of the Five Great Myō Kings, places a fire furnace in front of each altar, burns milk, etc., and prays to the Honzon. We burn the firewood of our troubles with the fire of wisdom and pray for no illness and disaster, increased profits, and respect. This ceremony is visited by many pilgrims from far and wide, and it is crowded with bonfires all day long. Even if you look at the whole country, it is rare to see a goma performed at the five altars. The Godan Goma practice is a special event held once a year, but the regular Goma prayer is held every day, and it is a valuable experience that anyone can participate in. In the solemn atmosphere of Oyama Temple deep in the mountains, please spend a moment to wash your heart. Away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, you can purify your mind and body by participating in the ritual of Goma and return to your daily life with a new mindset. Please enjoy this precious opportunity to bring peace and moisture to your heart along with the solemn atmosphere of the temple. Anyone can participate, so feel free to ask.

Kanagawa's 100 Specialties [Crafts] The "Kanagawa Specialty 100 Selections" are selected by the prefecture with recommendations from prefectural residents and organizations from among the crafts, processed foods, and agricultural, forestry, and fishery products cultivated in the tradition and climate of Kanagawa Prefecture, with the aim of widely promoting them both inside and outside the prefecture as an element of Kanagawa Prefecture's tourism appeal and contributing to the promotion of tourism. It was selected for the first time in Showa 60 and re-selected in 2006 Heisei 18. More than 10 years have passed since the last selection, and the needs of tourists are changing, so we have selected a new "Kanagawa Specialty 100 Selections". We will also add attractive gems that are conscious of inbound tourism and local gourmet foods that are popular in the region, and widely promote them as important resources to convey the charm of Kanagawa. ・Yokohama scarf A 100% silk scarf featuring the world's highest level of advanced hand-printing technology and careful sewing. Click here for basic information about this product < store where you can buy this product> Yokohama Silk Museum Shop Association We have a lineup of "Yokohama scarves" produced by the world's highest level of platemaking, dyeing, and sewing technology ・Business hours: 12:00~17:00 Free admission to the shop The Silk Museum is closed on closed days as well. Address: 1 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama Silk Center 2F Inside the Silk Museum Phone number: 045-681-5861 Yokohama Kobo Bashamichi Kannai Yokohama scarf sales We sell hand prints and the works of dyeing craftsmen in Yokohama ・Business hours: 11:00~18:30 ・Regular holiday: Sunday Address: 4-42-1 Sumiyoshi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama Kannai Hall 1st Floor 3 Phone number: 045-227-8226 Mariage Yokohama Bay Sheraton We sell Yokohama scarves on display in the underground passage of the Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel Address: Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers 1F, 1-3-23 Kitayuki, Nishi-ku, Yokohama Phone number: 045-321-0503

This photo was taken in Kamakura about two years ago. I was conscious of the depth and included the path created by the cherry blossoms in one piece. Please visit at least once!

[The 39th Mt. Oyama Mountaineering Marathon] Sunday, March 10, 2024 Opening Ceremony 9:00~9:20@Isehara Elementary School Ground Starts: 10am/10:30am/11am The 39th annual Mt. Oyama Mountaineering Marathon will be held! Starting in front of Isehara Station, runners run along the Oyama Road toward the finish line of Oyama Afuri Shrine. The uphill slope gradually starts around the Ishikura Bridge, and the uphill curve in front of the Koyi Myojin Hihita Shrine seems to be quite tight. If you run from the old road to the Komasando and then to the women's slope or if you climb it? It is the lower shrine of the Oyama Afuri Shrine in the goal. Please note that there will be road restrictions due to the event. For details, please see the official Home page. ★ Start time 10:00 a.m. Men in their 50s and 60s and over 10:30 a.m. Men in their 40s, Women under 39 years old, Women over 40 years old 11:00 a.m. Men under 29 years old, 30s *Photo courtesy of Hisahiko Meguro

[Isehara flower information] 3.01 Okame cherry blossoms along the Oyama New Road... Began to bloom It's March from today. It seems that a graduation ceremony was held at a high school in Isehara City, and I felt the arrival of Spring. It is ♪ also a spring letter from Oyama Along the Oyama Shindo bypass, which runs for about 3 kilometers, Okame cherry blossoms are planted and pink flowers are beginning to bloom. The tree at the foot of the tree is still a young tree, so it seems to have a thin trunk and bloom early. Overall, I think the flowering is a little early this year due to the warm weather. It looks like it will be in full bloom next week. If you can see the flowers from the car window, it will be fun to drive.

Autumn evening. Climb to the top of the mountain at the end of the cable car. The illuminated autumn leaves beautifully wrap the mountainside, and beyond that, a night view floating in the dark night spreads out. The view was truly spectacular.

When I climbed to the top of Mt. Matsuda, I saw a large panorama overlooking Sagami Bay beyond the contrast between the Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape blossoms.

As we climbed through the sacred air, a wonderful sight awaited us. If you go through this tunnel of autumn leaves, you will find the Saijoji Temple. I prayed for world peace so that this wonderful landscape of autumn would be preserved for the future.

It is a scenic spot where you can see the Oiso Terugasaki coast and Mt. Fuji The beach is usually calm and crowded with people playing on the shore and fishing, but on this day when the rough waves were rushing in, Mt. Fuji brought out its magnificent appearance.

Chun-hsien 🌸 This is Kawazu cherry blossoms from Matsudayama Herb Garden, Kanagawa Prefecture. In Kanagawa Prefecture, it is a very famous place and is crowded with many people. This is the only place where you can see the collaboration between cherry blossoms and rape blossoms! Be sure to 😊 visit

Hakone Shrine, famous as a power spot, has its Torii shrine gate gate on the shore of Lake Ashi. On this day, when the wind was a little strong, Mt. Fuji appeared majestic with the blue sky from the cloudy sky, creating a very solemn atmosphere.

On a chilly spring day, the sight of enjoying marine sports with Mt. Fuji in view is very exciting. I think I'm going to try SUP this year.

[Tourist Hotel "Hotel Risol Yokohama Sakuragicho"] A limited-time plan is now available to coincide with International Women's Day! To create a society where everyone can live happily in their own way. A limited-time plan is now available to coincide with International Women's Day! Lodging plan with afternoon tea "MIMOSA PLAN" Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 16, 2024 ~ Sunday, March 31, 2024 At the "RISOL Hotels" brand tourist hotel "Hotel Risol Yokohama Sakuragicho" 6-78 Ota-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture operated by RISOL Co., Ltd., in conjunction with International Women's Day*1 on March 8, which respects gender equality and wishes for the realization of a society where all people can live happily in their own way, "MIMOSA PLAN" is a lodging plan with afternoon tea. It will be on sale only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from February 16, 2024 Friday ~ March 31, 2024 Sunday. During the period, "MIMOSA CAFE" with a special mimosa-themed decoration will be available for a limited time in the living lobby "moi", which is inspired by a Scandinavian forest lined with birch-like stands, which is also a symbol of "Hotel Risol Yokohama Sakuragicho". Use "MIMOSA PLAN" is limited to 3 groups per day, and you can enjoy elegant mimosa afternoon tea in a gorgeous space with a mimosa theme. *1: March 8 was established as "International Women's Day" by the United Nations in 1975, originating in 1904 when female workers held a demonstration in New York, USA, demanding women's suffrage. ■About the lodging plan with afternoon tea "MIMOSA PLAN" Period: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 16, 2024 to Sunday, March 31, 2024 Capacity: Limited to 3 groups per day Price: 11,500 yen tax included ~ / per person 1 group 2 people Use o'clock Room type: Modalette / Twin Charges: Breakfast & Afternoon Tea

Introducing popular sightseeing spots in Kanagawa Prefecture! 【Azumayama Park】 A scenic park famous for its "early-blooming rape blossoms" Located in Ninomiya Town, Azumayama Park is a scenic spot overlooking the majestic Mt. Fuji and Sagami Bay. In January ~ February, about 60,000 "early-blooming rape flowers" are in full bloom, and the slopes near the summit are covered with a yellow carpet. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the summit. There are several courses, but if you are a first-timer, we recommend the "Town Hall Exit Course", which is the closest to Ninomiya Station. The path with the sunlight shining through the trees is comfortable, and you can have a picnic on the lawn at the top of the mountain, and a peaceful time is flowing. In addition, the famous long slide with a total length of 102m is very popular with children! In late March, it's a spectacular coaster that runs through a tunnel of cherry blossoms in full bloom. Azaleas, hydrangeas, cosmos, etc., it is a park where you can enjoy the rich colors of each season. ■ Basic Information 【Address】Ninomiya-cho, Naka-gun, Kanagawa Phone number: 0463-72-3611 【Access】 About a 5-minute walk from the north exit of JR Ninomiya Station

It is a rape flower field in Ninomiya Azumayama Park. From the top of the mountain, when the early-blooming rape flowers are in full bloom It is a scenic spot where you can see the snow-covered Mt. Fuji, Sagami Bay, and Izu Oshima.

[Isehara flower information] 2.19 Isehara on a rainy day. Flowers are blooming here and there under the influence of warm weather. ・ Kawazu cherry blossoms along the Shibuta River ... Beginning to bloom ・ Kawazu cherry blossoms in Maruyama Castle Park ... Full bloom ・ Ume plum tree in the sports park ... Full bloom ・ Hyuga Yakushi's Ume Plum Tree ... Blooms for about 5 minutes ・ Okame cherry blossoms along the Oyama Shindo ... Buds The weather doesn't seem to be very good this week, and I'm worried that the flowers will last until the next sunny day, but let's hope we can take pictures under the blue sky!

Haruichiban🌸 This photo was taken at the Matsudayama Herb Garden in Kanagawa Prefecture. Both the Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape blossoms are already in full bloom and crowded with many people! As for the parking lot, we recommend 😆 that you park near Matsuda Station Until next week, it will continue, so be sure to visit!

Kanagawa's 100 Specialties [Crafts] The "Kanagawa Specialty 100 Selections" are selected by the prefecture with recommendations from prefectural residents and organizations from among the crafts, processed foods, and agricultural, forestry, and fishery products cultivated in the tradition and climate of Kanagawa Prefecture, with the aim of widely promoting them both inside and outside the prefecture as an element of Kanagawa Prefecture's tourism appeal and contributing to the promotion of tourism. It was selected for the first time in Showa 60 and re-selected in 2006 Heisei 18. More than 10 years have passed since the last selection, and the needs of tourists are changing, so we have selected a new "Kanagawa Specialty 100 Selections". We will also add attractive gems that are conscious of inbound tourism and local gourmet foods that are popular in the region, and widely promote them as important resources to convey the charm of Kanagawa. Yokosuka's Sukajan Yokosuka City Crafts A jumper that originated on Dobuita Street. It features flashy embroidery with the image of Japanese patterns such as eagles, tigers, and dragons. Click here for basic information about this product < store where you can buy this product> MIKASA A long-established Sukajan shop founded in 1952 Showa 27 Address: 横須賀市本町2-7 Phone number: 046-823-0312 Prince & Co. Sukajan specialty store on Dobuita Street Address: 横須賀市本町2-4 Phone number: 046-822-3907

Kamakura Thirteen Buddhist Pilgrimage Executive Committee] The 13th 2024 Ume Plum Kamakura Special Visit Notice During the period from February 14 Wednesday to March 27 Wednesday, 2024, temples and shrines in Kamakura will Implementation special worship [limited number of people by application], [no application required = first-come, first-served worship reception on the day], [free worship without application], and [Kamakura 13 Buddha pilgrimage with monks]. Why don't you touch the charm of temples and shrines that are different from usual in Kamakura in early spring with the scent of Ume plums? Temples and shrines marked with "Application required" can only be visited by those who have applied a participation certificate will be sent. Please note that temples and shrines that say "Reception on the day" also have a capacity. Special visits to Kaizoji Temple are free to visit, so there is no capacity. ） * Application for participation in "Special Worship by Application" is only a round-trip postcard. * The application deadline is 8 days before each event date round-trip postcards will be sent to the Executive Committee. * Please refrain from making inquiries to each temple and shrine.

【Fujiya Hotel】 "Petit Pomu" and "Hakone Ansanburu" will be on sale for a limited time until February 29 Thursday! In collaboration with students from Fujiya Hotel and Hakurei Shirayuri Gakuen High School, two products, "Petit Pomu" and "Hakone Ansanburu Buru", will be on sale at Bakery & Suites Picot for a limited time from January 27, 2024 Saturday ~ February 29, 2024 Thursday. In support of the PBL Project Based Learning program being undertaken at the school, this collaboration has been realized. Based on the theme of "Let's develop new specialties to make Generation Z repeat customers," the students and the hotel's bakery chef discussed the product, and it took about half a year from the first meeting to start sales. The prototype was sold at the school festival, and further improvements were made based on questionnaire surveys, and the bread was commercialized in a way that supported the opinions of the students, including product improvements, pricing, and promotion methods. Please enjoy the products that are a collaboration between students with new sensibilities who will lead the next generation and the reliable taste that Fujiya Hotel has cultivated over many years. 【Sales location】Fujiya Hotel Bakery & Suites Picot [Sales period] January 27, 2024 Saturday ~ February 29, 2024 Thursday 【Business hours】9:00~17:00

Yugawara Ume Plum Forest "Ume Plum Festival" held! !! Japan's largest Yugawara Ume Plum Forest was created by taking advantage of the beautiful nature at the foot of the majestic Makuyama Mountain, which is also a geosite. In the Yugawara Ume Plum Forest, about 4,000 red Ume Plum and White Ume Plum trees bloom like a "Ume Plum Carpet", and the park is enveloped in a faint Ume Plum scent. The sight of the whole area filled with red and white Ume plums will take your breath away. 【Period】2024 Reiwa 6 February 3 Sat ~ March 10 Sun 【Venue】Makuyama Park 【Admission fee】 200 yen 15 years old and over *excluding junior high school students * Guests who stay lodging nights at a lodging-night facility in the town may be able to enter the park free of charge. Please check with the lodging facility. ） * Free even if you present your Yugawara Town Resident ID.

[Odawara Flower Garden] 2024 Gather! Kimono girls! ~In the garden where Ume plum blossoms bloom, she transforms into a "kimono girl"~ You can easily wear a kimono with our kimono rental and dressing service. Family and friends are also welcome! On the day of the event, there is also a great service for those who come to the park in a kimono! Please ♪ enjoy the Ume Plum Garden, which boasts the largest number of varieties in the Kanto region, and the arrival of Spring to your heart's content in gorgeous Japanese attire

[Odawara Flower Garden] 2024 Ume Plum Festival ~About 300 varieties and 500 plum trees are in full bloom~ The "Ume Plum Garden of the Mountain Stream" is a colorful Ume Plum Garden that boasts the largest number of varieties in the Kanto region, with about 500 Ume plum trees of about 300 varieties planted from early to late blooming. This year's theme is "The Shape of Flowers ~The Individual Charm Created by Petals~". Here are the differences in the shape of the flowers and the way they bloom for each variety. Please enjoy the beauty of the delicate Ume plum. In 2024, keep an eye on Ume Plum! This year's theme is "Red Ume Plum ~Bright Flower Ume Plum~", and we will focus on Ume Plum. The difference between "red Ume plum" and "white Ume plum" is not the color of the flower, but the color of the pith when the trunk of the tree is cut. This year, we will focus on surprisingly unknown ways to distinguish them and the characteristics of "Ume Plum". Please enjoy the charm of "Red Ume Plum" at the quiz rally and explanation board set up in the Ume Plum Garden.

【Yokohama Textile Promotion Association】 Kanagawa Silk Fair Notice We look ♪ forward to seeing you with a lot of content ◆Period: March 12 Tue ~ March 19 Tue in 2024 Reiwa 6 ◆Time:11:00~17:00 ◆ Venue: Silk Center 1st floor special venue Yokohama scarf sales event 　　　　　Event Venue: B1F Event Hall ◆ Event details ★ Scarf tying class free of charge Capacity: 10 people each time 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 13 Wed ~ March 18 Mon 13:00~14:00/15:00~16:00 Held twice a day We will teach you how to make a simple and wonderful arrangement that can be used for everyday wear. [Scarves are not available for rent.] Please bring your own. 】 ★ Personal color diagnosis free of charge About 15 minutes per person 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 13 Wed ~ March 18 Mon 11:30～14:00/15:00～16:30 Knowing the colors that look good on you makes fashion more enjoyable. ★ Dyeing experience making original scarves and hand printing hand-printing set experience Participation fee: 1500 yen fabric fee only 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 16 Sat, March 17 Sun 11:30~14:00/15:00~16:30 Dyeing experience making an original scarf of your favorite color while experiencing dyeing Hand printing experience hand-printing demonstration experience ★ Silk scarf eco bag making Azuma bag Participation fee: 1000 yen silk fabric fee only 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 16 Sat, March 17 Sun 11:30~14:00/15:00~16:30 Create an easy eco bag with silk scarves. ★ Making a scarf grip Participation fee: 500 yen ~ 1000 yen material fee only 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 16 Sat, March 17 Sun 11:30~14:00/15:00~16:30 You can enjoy an easy scarf arrangement with a ring. ★The 11th Yokohama Scarf Goodwill Ambassador and Naka-ku Character [Swingy] Photo session 【Reception on the day】 March 17 Sun 13:30~14:00/15:00~15:30 ◆ Application / Inquiry 　横浜市中区住吉町1-13 　Matsumura Co., Ltd. 　080-1273-7804

【Kanagawa Kenmin Hall】 C × Baroque Sea by Baroque Naoya Otsuka's Invitation to the World of Baroque Vol.3 The Charm of Baroque Dance ~French Court Dance and Music~ A five-part concert series that explores the world of Baroque music over the past 150 years, guided by one of Japan's leading harpsichordists. In this installment of Vol.3, please enjoy a special moment by a specialist in Baroque dance and early music. ◆Date: 2024/3/23 Sat 15:00 Start 14:30 Open ◆Venue: Small hall ◆ Price: All seats reserved General 4,000 yen Students under 24 years old, limited number of tickets 2,000 yen ◆ Inquiries: Kanagawa Kenmin Hall 045-662-5901 representative * Preschool children are not allowed to enter. * If you are coming with a wheelchair or assistance dog, please contact Ticket Kanagawa in advance and make a reservation. * Due to unavoidable circumstances, the performance may be canceled or changed. * You will not be able to enter during the performance. If you are late for the show start, please follow the instructions of the usher. * The song list and song order are subject to change.

【Ikuta Ryokuchi】 Ume plum flowering notice A few Ume plum blossoms have bloomed, usually from mid-February to early March. This year, Ume plums seem to tend to bloom a little later. There is a Ume Plum Garden in Ikuta Ryokuchi, and some people come for a walk to enjoy the Ume Plum blossoms during the flower season. In the Ume Plum garden of Ikuta Ryokuchi, a Ume Plum garden of about 2,500 square meters, red Ume Plum and white Ume Plum such as Michishirube and Fujibotan compete for beauty. 【 Ikuta Ryokuchi Ume Plum Garden 】 Area:2500 ㎡ Number of varieties: 25 as of February 3, 2023 Number of bottles: 86 Contact: 〒214-0032 Kanagawa Prefecture Kawasaki City Tama-ku Masugata 7-1-4 Contact: Ikuta Ryokuchi East Exit Visitor Center Tel: 044-933-2300