Actually, on December 1st, Kamisuwa Shizune from the “Onsen Musume” project suddenly appeared at the Suwa City Tourist Information Center inside JR Kami‑Suwa Station!!! Her voice actress is Nanaka Suwa! ◆What Onsen Musume Is Onsen Musume is a regional revitalization project created to promote the attractions of hot spring towns and tourist spots across Japan to domestic and international audiences through various content such as anime, manga, characters, and voice actors. Previously, Shimosuwa Watanon lived in Shimosuwa Town, but Kamisuwa had not yet appeared. With yesterday’s appearance in Kamisuwa, the twins—Kamisuwa Shizune (older sister) and Shimosuwa Watanon (younger sister)—finally managed to be together yesterday! Thank you for waiting. At the information center, we sell one can badge per person (up to two) and acrylic keychains (one per person). Customers who purchase a total of 1,500 yen or more will receive an original sticker! Please come safely! We look forward to welcoming you from the bottom of our hearts!

Among the hanging dolls, I was curious. If you look closely, it is the 12 zodiac signs. 🐭🐮🐯🐰🐉🐍🐎🐏🐵🐓🐶🐗

Notice of Winter Closure for Some Public Toilets in Town To prevent freezing, some public toilets and drinking fountains in town were closed from Wednesday, December 11th. Please check the closure status of toilets at your destination in advance. Closure period: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – late March *Toilets available during winter* ・Within Tsumago-juku, Tsumago-juku parking lot toilets ・Nakasendo Ishikochi Tachiba Teahouse, O-Tsumago, Kudaridani / Kurashina Soreisha toilets ・Mitomuno-juku toilets ・Kakitsubata Gorge parking lot toilets (on the Koiji Suspension Bridge side)

The Way of the Brush Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentleman. #kangi #calligraphy #kimono #osakacastle

About sightseeing information during the New Year holidays Here is an announcement about sightseeing information for the New Year holidays! Have a wonderful New Year🐍✨ ► Information centers and tourist facilities Nagiso Town Tourism Association, Tsumago tourist information center, Nagiso Station tourist information center Closed from Sunday, December 29 to Friday, January 3 Nagiso Town Museum (Wakihonjin Okuya, Tsumago inn (Tsumago-juku) main inn, History Museum) Closed from Sunday, December 29 to Friday, January 3 ► Buses From Tuesday, December 31 to Friday, January 3, community buses (Magome Line and Hoshin Line) will operate reduced services. Some trips will run at different times than usual, so please be careful. Also, because tourist information centers will be closed from December 29 through January 3, tickets will not be sold during that period. Please pay the driver in cash when getting off the bus. ► Taxis Nagiso Sightseeing Taxi (in the Tsumago No.1 parking lot) Tuesday, December 31 to Friday, January 3: 8:00–17:00 Closed on Wednesday, January 1 Contact Nagiso Sightseeing Taxi Co., Ltd. TEL. (+81)-264-57-3133 ► Tsumago-juku For shop opening hours, please check the official Tsumago website. *The photo shows the New Year’s first smoke signal ceremony on January 4 at the site of Tsumago Castle*

Preparations for Sairinka are underway! The skeleton of the most important installation in Sairinka has been built. From here, the covering will be added and the installation will be completed. We’re excited to see how the Forest of Light will turn out 😊 Preparatory work for Sairinka is in progress! The framework of the most important piece in Sairinka has already been completed. I can’t wait to see what the Forest of Light will look like 😊

About road closure at Koiji Pass Koiji Pass (Kakitsubata Gorge to Okua Village), will be closed during the winter due to expected snowfall and icy conditions. We ask for your cooperation. Location: Koiji Pass (Kakitsubata Gorge to Nojiri, Okuwa Village) Period: Friday, December 13, 2024 – mid-April

Photographed 12/9/24. At the Naka Towns Tourist Information Center, a hanging decoration exhibition is held in until the 14th.

Photographed 12/9/24. It is Town Hanachozu of Naka Information Center sightseeing.

Hakkenden Stamp Rally runs until Friday, December 13! In Tateyama City, the setting for the film "Hakkenden" and the classic tale "Eight Dogs of Satomi," a stamp rally invites visitors to tour restaurants and related sites while enjoying the locale. Join by ordering a Hakkenden collaboration menu at participating eateries! https://www.tateshoku.com/hakkenden/... Staff at the tourist information center have personally tried various collaboration menu items and are sharing photos ☺

Did you remember how good it looked?

【Request to everyone who visits Ozora Town】 ⚠️ The fields of Meruhen no Oka are off-limits ⚠️ Every year, more and more people enter the fields of the snowy Meruhen no Oka hills. The fields on the Meruhen no Oka are the private property of the farmers. Never enter the field, and depending on the depth of the snow, there is a risk of getting stuck and getting stuck, so please enjoy the scenery [from the place where the snow has been removed] during the snow period.

December 10th Jiigatake Ski Resort Pre-Opens!! 2024☃ A heavy snowfall has hit Omachi City over the past few days, and the Jiigatake Ski Resort pre-opens tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.! ⛷ To celebrate the opening, day lift tickets are offered at a special price, 2,000 yen for adults and 1,000 yen for children. ⛷✨ (Season passes are valid / regular prices resume from the 13th) Please come and join us😉

From Soto Recipes! As a special return to everyone who supported us through crowdfunding of the luxury retort "Izu no Gokumeshi" that fully uses high-quality ingredients from the three towns of Shizuoka and Izu, we Held in a social gathering to eat "Izu no Gokumeshi" together in Izu with our ambassador Izu no Nushi Fishing. Izu Southwest Coast Tourism Promotion Council Three towns: Nishi-Izu Town, Matsuzaki Town, and Minami-Izu Town We received full cooperation in recipe development, etc. Chiaki, Representative of Soto Recipe Co., Ltd. Ambassador "Izu no Nushi Fishing" With everyone who supported us We enjoyed camping food unique to the southwestern Coast of Izu, such as "Dogashima barley wine", "Hon Wasabi and local fish", "Ghibier yakiniku", "natural eel kabayaki", "deep-fried ginaga shrimp", and "tide soup". Souvenirs include "Hot Spring Melon", "Bonito Dashi Salt", and "Matsuzaki Rice". There is a very much to everyone who participated.

The sword is the soul of the samurai; it cannot be sold even if it starves to death. Bushido made the sword a symbol of his power and valor. From an early age, one is taught how to use a sword. He started with a wooden sword, and when he reached the age of 15, he was allowed to carry a serious weapon. At that time, he became aware of his self-respect and sense of responsibility for carrying a dangerous weapon in the street. remember that one step outside the doorway is the world of death. #samuraisord #bushido #katana

Photographed 12/9/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Metasequoia Row This is the Metasequoia from yesterday, 12/9 🎄! The leaves were beautifully autumn-colored 🥰 Please post with the hashtag #Takaharacho Metasequoia 😁 Location: Just a short walk from Takaharu Seiryu Land parking lot! 31-2 Kamamuta, Takaharu, Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki 889-4414 Parking is free; please park neatly in the available open spaces.

Popular snow activities in Nayoro City, Hokkaido "Powder Snow Safari" A tour to the summit of Mount Piyasiri, next to the Piyasiri ski resort in the city. Ride a snowmobile through snowy forest roads and snowfields to meet the giant "Snow Monster". From the top of the mountain, if you are lucky, you can also see the "Sun Pillar", which is a Nature tabletop phenomenon, Mt. Rishiri on the northernmost Rishiri Island, and the Sea of Okhotsk. Rest assured that the snowmobile will have a driver. Rental items such as helmets, gloves, and spats are also available, so even beginners can enjoy it. Period: Late December ~ Early March Number of receptionists: 1 person ~ Duration: 2 hours ~ 2 and a half hours Fee: 12,000 yen/person (tax included) For details, search for "Nayoro Sightseeing & Town Planning Association"!!

Photographed 12/9/24. It is the sacred tree of Kawagoe Hachimangu. The carpet of Ginkgo leaves is very beautiful.

Call for participants for ♪ the "Yamahiko Falls Night Tour" The 28-meter-high Yamabiko Falls freezes in the middle of winter and becomes a huge icicle. Enjoy a Light up and fantastic figure. ◇Held in date and time Saturday, January 18, Saturday, February 1, Saturday, March 1 17:30~18:30 each day ◇ Meeting point Yamabiko Hot Spring Car Parking Lot *Please register at least 15 minutes in advance. ◇ Number of applicants and participation fee First 40 people each day, junior high school students and older: 2,000 yen, elementary school students: 1,000 yen (including guide fee and insurance fee) ◇ How to apply December 16 (Mon) 8:45 a.m. ~ Reservations start Please apply by Phone. ◇Other Please dress appropriately for the cold. There are cancellation in case of bad weather. Application / Inquiries Engaru Town Marusebu General Branch　 Phone: 0158-47-2211

Photographed 12/4/24. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine. Shot from a different angle.

Autumn foliage spot in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture Introducing the 2024 autumn colors at Yujaku Park (Yujaku Kōen) Yujaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungoono City Around 500 maple and Japanese maple trees line the Tanji Pond and Shinji Pond, making this one of Oita Prefecture’s representative autumn foliage spots. Many visitors come during the autumn color season. In 2024, the foliage was later than usual, with peak colors around late November. Every year from early to mid-November, the Momiji Festival is held, and the herbal rice cakes made by local residents are very popular during the event. For one day a special stage is set up on the pond for an event called Yujaku Night Kagura Mizukagami. Please visit Yujaku Park again in 2025. Location Yujaku Park (Ageotsuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City) About 45 minutes by car from Oita Mera IC About 6 minutes by car from Roadside Station Asaji About 4 minutes by car from JR Asaji Station Parking available (free) Access to central Bungoono City About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture Instagram shares recommended spots for sightseeing, food, and accommodation in Bungoono City ⬇ Bungoono City Tourism Association @satonotabiii We’d be happy if you follow us. A link to the Bungoono City Tourism Association website is available from the profile.

📍Wakihonjin Okuya (Tsumago inn) A magical phenomenon called “slanting light,” visible only on clear winter days, is shining beautifully today! Beams through the latticed windows draw white, elegant lines in the irori smoke 🪄 The slanting light begins to appear around 10:00, from the right side of the irori, and now, at about 12:30, the light falls straight onto the irori. (Photographed today at 12:15) When it centers on the middle is the best moment for a photo opportunity 📷 Around the winter solstice, the light that now reaches about halfway across the irori moves forward, stretching nearly to the tatami. The sun’s angle changes how the light falls ✨ Tomorrow’s forecast is clear, so you might catch the slanting light again ☀ Wakihonjin Okuya / Historical Museum (Nagiso Town Museum) 📍Within Tsumago-juku (Azuma, Nagiso town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture 399-5302) ⏰9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:45) 🎌Closed on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays 💰600 yen

“Amber Night & Marche” is being held at Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen Roadside Station (Michi-no-Eki) until December 25th. The symbol tree takes on different expressions depending on the light. You can also enjoy locally brewed Tokachi sake, soft drinks, and a daily market featuring different vendors each day. We hope you’ll come and visit! [Event period] November 1, 2024 to December 25, 2024 [Reception hours] 19:30–21:00 [Closing time] 21:30 [Admission] Adults (junior high school students and older) ¥1,000; Elementary school students ¥500; Preschool children free. #AmberNight #Marche #GardenSpaTokachigawaOnsen #MichiNoEki #TokachigawaOnsen #PeatOnsen #HokkaidoHeritage #OnsenLovers #Otofuke #Tokachi #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #BeautyHotSpring #HokkaidoSightseeing

📍Iseyama This morning everything was white with frost, and the sky was a clear deep blue! At 8:30 a.m., Route 19 registered −1°C ❄️ The photo is of Iseyama this morning 🏔️ It looks like a perfect day for photographing the snow-dusted Alps ☀️

Miyamaso Welcome to the beautiful Shinano Road, a relaxing healing inn. Shinshu Matsumoto Sengen Hot Spring has long been popular as the inner courtyard of Shinshu Matsumoto. The scenery overlooking the majestic Northern Alps and the relaxing Hot Spring promise a relaxing time. A healing inn "Miyamaso" surrounded by the beautiful nature of Shinshu. We look forward to your Use. Number of guest rooms: 36 rooms, group acceptance: up to 80 people Western-style room, Japanese-Western room, Western-style room (tripril), Western-style room (Barrier-free), Japanese-style room Founded: 1955 Other Free Wi-fi / Barrier-free Address 浅間Hot Spring 3-28-6 Car parking space for up to 60 cars, Bus / Large vehicles allowed Nearest bus stop Asama Hot Spring TEL: 0263-46-1547 FAX:0263-46-7442 Cashless payment credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB), Smartphone payment (PayPay) ・ 20 minutes by bus to Asama Hot Spring from JR Matsumoto Station, 3 minutes walk from "Asama Hot Spring Bus Stop" ・30 minutes by Car from Matsumoto IC on Nagano Road ・20 minutes by Car from Azusagawa SA (Smart IC) Free Car parking right next to the building! Both RV Car and Car with 3 numbers are OK Car park!

Photographed 12/4/24. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine. It was redecorated for winter. ❄️

Photographed 12/4/24. Every Wednesday, we visited Maestro, who operates at Resona Coedo Terrace. It is a financier of Kawagoe tea (yuzu), Buckwheat noodles and matcha. I received a prototype of Garrett. The galette is also delicious.

Photographed 12/4/24. After the dedication ceremony, we visited the Tomori Shokudo at Benten Nagaya. It is chicken cutlet and grated ponzu sauce. There are many side dishes, and it is a luxurious rice set. 😊

Zen is alive and well in traditional Japanese culture. Zen has greatly influenced traditional Japanese culture, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, and martial arts. Zen has had a great influence on traditional Japanese culture. It is also said that modern etiquette is based on the The Ogasawara school of etiquette, which is said to have become the standard of modern etiquette, is said to have been established by relating Zen manners to the lifestyle of the samurai class. #teaceremony #japanesetea #calligraphy