Kumano cherry blossoms have been recognized as a new species for the first time in 100 years as a wild cherry tree. It is darker in color than mountain cherry. The Kumano cherry blossom in the photo is an old tree that blooms in the Kozagawa Mine district. I went out to shoot in the pouring rain this morning, but the flowers were in the final stages. But the Kumano cherry blossoms smoking in the rain were the best.

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Higashi Kagura Town Tourism Association. Higashikagura Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido is a town with a population of 9,851 as of September 2023 adjacent to Asahikawa City. Higashi-Kagura is known as the "City of Flowers" and in 2000 won the Minister of Construction Award at the National Flower Town Development Competition. Each neighborhood association sets up flower beds, and the townspeople cooperate in the "Flower Full Campaign" to carry out beautiful environmental activities centered on flowers. Higashi Kaguracho is the location of Asahikawa Airport, the gateway to the north, which is Used by many people both in Japan and overseas, and is visited by many people throughout the year. In this first post, we will introduce the attractions of Higashikaguracho, such as sightseeing spots and outdoor information of Higashikaguracho, Hokkaido! ≪ Sightseeing and outdoor spots in Higashikagura, Hokkaido ≫ ◆ Yoshitsune Park It is a flower spot in Higashikaguracho, which is also famous for cherry blossoms and azaleas. In spring, the flower beds and cherry blossoms that surround the fountain in the park are colored. Yoshitsune Park is also the venue for the Higashikagura Flower Festival, a festivals held every August. At the Higashikagura Flower Festival, you can enjoy a flower market and a flower parade, and events such as the "Face Saddle Billboard Contest" and the "Townspeople Rakugeikai" are held at the same time. Don't miss the "Fireworks and Laser Show", a fireworks display with music and lasers held at night! Contents at the time of the 2023 event ◆ Hijirino Park It is a park that is also one of the flower spots in Higashi Kaguracho. The park has a vast lawn, large playground equipment, and a water play area, making it a space that both adults and children can enjoy. There are also facilities with drinking fountains and nursing rooms. ◆ Higashikagura Forest Park Higashikagura Forest Park is a hands-on park where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. You can enjoy various outdoor activities such as nature observation, picnics, and camping. ・Higashikagura Forest Park Campground [Business period: Late April ~ late October closed in 2023] It is a campsite in "Higashikagura Forest Park". Barbecue corner and shower room are also substantial! There is also a pet site, so you can enjoy camping with your dog or cat. Use also for bungalows and cabins. ・Higashikagura Forest Park Auto Camp Field Furore [Business period: Late April ~ late October closed in 2023] It is an "auto camp site" adjacent to "Higashikagura Forest Park", and there are camping car sites, standard car sites A and B, and a total of 50 sites are maintained. Air-conditioned Flore cabins and Flore mini cabins with sofas are also available. There is also a "Hokkaido Premium Camp Plan" where all camping equipment is rented and set up by staff. ◆ Higashikagura Forest Park Park Golf Course [Business period: Early April ~ Snow around November] It is a park golf course with 5 courses and 45 holes, from courses for beginners to advanced courses. Use the general course from the age of 10. The "Three Dome Indoor Park Golf Course" attached to the venue is open from mid-November ~ early April, so you can play even in the middle of winter. Please take a break for lunch at the adjacent cafeteria. ◆ Exchange Plaza Azalea Museum Located near the Higashi Kagura Town Hall, it is a welfare and education complex. The "Local Documents Exhibition Room" in the museum exhibits about 400 cultural properties, including stone tools from the Jomon period, excavated from the excavated Sawada-no-sawa ruins in Higashi-Kagura-cho. ◆ Asahikawa Airport General Information Asahikawa Airport General Information is one of the facilities that you should use when sightseeing. We also provide transportation information, lodging information, and distribution of tourist pamphlets. Please feel free to Use when Use Asahikawa Airport! ≪ Furusato Nozei ≫ in Higashikagura, Hokkaido Higashikagura Town, Hokkaido, which receives snowmelt water from Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group, is one of the best "rice destinations" in Hokkaido. Agriculture is also thriving, and there are plenty of delicious vegetables such as asparagus and tomatoes! As a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment in Higashi Kagura Town, Hokkaido, we offer "Nanatsuboshi", "Hokuto Rice Yumepilika", "Summer Strawberry", etc. In addition, there are a wide variety of hotel lodging tickets and crafts. Please check each Furusato Nozei tax payment! ≪ Climate weather in Higashikagura, Hokkaido ≫ Higashikagura Town in Hokkaido has a large temperature difference and is also designated as a heavy snowfall area. In winter, minus 25 degrees Celsius can be observed, and the cold is severe, so please be careful to protect yourself from the cold when traveling. Higashikaguracho, Hokkaido is also dotted with hot spring facilities. Especially in the cold season, enjoy the snowy scenery while warming up in the hot springs. In the future, this account will continue to deliver the charm of Higashikagura Town in Hokkaido and tourist information. Thank you for your continued support! [Access information to Higashikagura Town, Hokkaido] ◎ Car ・About 25 minutes from JR Asahikawa Station about 45 minutes by bus ・About 5 minutes from Asahikawa Airport ・About 45 minutes from Asahikawa Takasu IC ◎ Train ・Take the limited express from Sapporo Station and get off at Asahikawa Station, walk for about 5 minutes total/about 95 minutes

Festivals 🌸 to welcome spring in Chichibu This is the "Yamada Spring Festival" held in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It is held annually in the second week of March. Since it is a festival to welcome spring in Chichibu, festival floats go to greet each shrine, and fireworks go off 🎇 at night I'm 😆 looking forward to next year

This is a photo of when I went there because I wanted to take a picture of the drooping cherry blossoms on a rainy day. Location: Tsu City, Mie Prefecture Kawachi Canyon Drops perched on buds and branches, drawing you into a quiet world. The buds are waiting for the time when they will bloom, and the growth of the children has been piled up.

Sakura Tsuzumi Corridor in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture The water in the rice field was reflected and beautiful 😌.

During springtime, it's a joy to watch birds get excited amidst cherry blossom- happy to capture pink sakura framed bird moment. Its a spring fest for birds. This photo was taken in Oizumi central park in Nerima.

Good timing! The Kawazu cherry blossoms were 😊 in full swing Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO 26mm JAPAN Mie Nabana no Sato 2024/3/10

Izuno Odoriko has bloomed! What you can see in the back is Mt. Kaimondake!

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.

During springtime, it's a joy to watch birds get excited amidst cherry blossom- happy to capture pink sakura framed bird moments. It was taken in Oizumi Central Park in Tokyo's Nerima ward.

Damn, I thought it was getting warmer.

Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture. March 4th. The snow is still going on. Thanks to you, the Shinto ceremony has a fantastic atmosphere.

Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. March 1. It was a warm day, but it snowed heavily that day. I hope this will be the last snow.

We went to the flower park on our spring trip! The tulips bloomed gorgeously, and my heart was excited

This photo was taken at the backwari embankment in Kyoto. Petals have fallen into the hollows of cherry trees, and sunlight is shining on them. I took a picture of the cherry blossom petals because they looked like birds and seemed to be leaving the nest.

This photo was taken at the backwari embankment in Kyoto. I wanted to make a picture frame of cherry blossoms.

It is a row of cherry blossom trees near the Katsuragi Town Hall in Wakayama Prefecture. Neighbors come to see it, and it's almost unknown.

"Under the flowers" Children playing in Sakura Park In the suburbs of Kanazawa

"Spring Romance" While the scarlet cherry blossoms and Somei Yoshino overlapped and competed, bulbuls were flying around in a hurry. Photographed at Daikakuji Temple on Noto Nakajima.

Spring MAX! This one captures the dynamic sky, cherry blossoms, reflections, and flower rafts on a spring day in the best location last year. Uda City, Nara Prefecture April 2023

One of Hokkaido’s spring treats is birch sap water. A faint sweetness and a hint of the forest fragrance spread across your mouth. Birch sap water can only be collected during the thaw from early to mid-April (Kamuiwakka, the water of the gods). This event is offered on a long-running schedule with reservations accepted until the day before so visitors to Tokachi can experience it during their trip; feel free to join us. Event period: Friday, April 5, 2024 – Sunday, April 14, 2024, 10 days ① 10:00– ② 14:00– *Two sessions per day *Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes – About 2 hours Venue: Karikachi Kogen Park *Meet on site. Experience details: ① Birch sap water collection ② Wood splitting (optional) ③ Bonfire ④ Tasting of birch sap water ⑤ Tasting of birch sap coffee Participation fee: Adult 2,000 yen Elementary school student 1,000 yen Infants and toddlers free Other: ① Please join in warm clothing. ② If you wish to take some home, bring a washed 500 ml PET bottle, one to two bottles. Inquiries and applications Shintoku Town Tourism Association (general incorporated association) 〔TEL: 0156-64-0522〕 Reservations accepted until 3:00 PM the day before. *Reception is available on weekdays only.

Ayabeyama Ume Plum Forest, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture There is 😀 a superb view of Ume plums as far as the eye can see here

At the Shimase Dam in the southern town of Wakayama Prefecture, carp streamers also begin to swim in time with the cherry blossom season.

Enlightenment has passed, dandelions have begun to bloom on the sunny riverbank banks, and ladybirds have also begun to bloom...

"Welcome to Sakura's special seat!" It is the village of Nakatsue Sakura in Akiho, Yamaguchi City. With the help of the locals, Kawazu cherry blossoms, mountain cherry blossoms, and light cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Countless whiteflies fly around, adding flowers to the beauty.

The city today The Ume Plum Ume Plum Shrine is in full bloom.

Hello 👋😃 This is Crystal Sound. As March arrives, it’s gradually getting warmer 🎵 The skies over Shosenkyo are clear and the river’s water is pristine. At the Crystal Sound Crystal and Gem Museum, a beautiful amethyst dragon welcomes you at the entrance ✨ We’ve also just received new pearl items 🎵 Please come and see the stones while enjoying the scenery ✨ All our staff look forward to welcoming you 😇

Ayabeyama Ume Plum Forest, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture The Ume plum juice here for a short time is also delicious and highly recommended 😀

Ayabeyama Ume Plum Forest, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture A famous place where Ume plums are in full bloomI have visited this place several times in spring, and the scent of the Ume plums and the view of the sea from the hill are the best 😀

Izu Cruise (Irouzaki Cape Sightseeing Cruise) The varied coastline and deep blue sea of Minami-Izu are truly striking. Enjoy views you can only experience by boat. Why not add the dramatic seascapes of Irouzaki, seen from the water, to your memories with the Irouzaki Cape sightseeing cruise? Route name: Irouzaki Cape Sightseeing (Duration: 25 minutes) Adult: ¥1,600 Child: ¥800 *Child = elementary school student *Infants under 1 year old free *Preschool children are free for one child per adult; for any additional preschool children, the child fare applies *The A course, “Oku-Irouzaki Course,” normally operates. It may change to the B course, “Minokake Rock Course,” due to weather conditions. *Gofunin stamp (¥500) is also available for purchase Address: Irouzaki Cape Sightseeing Boat: 55 Irouzaki, Minami-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture Phone: 0558-22-1151 Access ●To Irouzaki [From Tokyo] ・By car: From Tomei Expressway Atsugi IC via Odawara-Atsugi Road, Route 135 and Route 136, about 220 minutes ・By train: From Tokyo Station take the Odoriko limited express, about 2 hours 40 minutes ・Via Shinkansen: From Atami, take the local Izu Kyuko train bound for Shimoda, about 2 hours 40 minutes ・By bus: From Izukyū-Shimoda Station take the bus bound for Irouzaki (Lighthouse) about 40 minutes, get off at Irouzaki Port Entrance and walk 3 minutes [From Nagoya] ・By car: From Tomei Expressway Numazu IC via Route 136, Amagi Pass, Route 414, Route 135 and Route 136, about 130 minutes ・By train: Via Shinkansen, then from Atami take the local Izu Kyuko train bound for Shimoda, about 3 hours 45 minutes ・By bus: From Izukyū-Shimoda Station take the bus bound for Irouzaki (Lighthouse) about 40 minutes, get off at Irouzaki Port Entrance and walk 3 minutes