Memories of summer in 😋 Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Memories 😋 of summer on the veranda of Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Photographed 7/9/24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed 7/9/24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed 7/25/24. It is a red thread wind chime of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It seems that the location changes every day.

It is a lakebed track of Lake Ranbetsu in Hokkaido In the movie, Spirited Away It's like a scene that comes out Spot has been popular for several years. Of course, not on the rails of the rails In fact, in the winter and maintenance From the lake to unload the pleasure boat Rails that are laid all the way to land. Actually, there are two rails. Derailed when unloading a pleasure boat in Spring Even now, the ship is left behind. This is the only place where you can take a picture without putting the ship in It's really because of the light rays and composition. You can take a better picture of the other railroad track. In Hokkaido, Lake Toya, Lake Akan, etc. Be sure to visit the lake where there is a sightseeing boat Thereare such a railroad track.

It is the marble hand water of Tokachi Gokoku Shrine This time, it's based on blue. There is also a snowflake-like decoration and it is cool. There are two more this year.

A new package featuring Irozaki Lighthouse-kun debuts on the hugely popular Irozaki Ocean Park souvenir, the Salt Rusk❣ It's been on limited sale since August 2nd 😆

[Internship Activity Diary] Nice to meet you. My name is Uehara, and I have been taking part in an internship since August 1st. I have been guided around Isehara City every day, and I am starting to feel the charm of Isehara more and more. Yesterday I visited Koma Sando, which leads up to Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine. Although I grew tired on the stairs along the way, the waterfalls and shaded trees gave me a pleasantly cool summer relief.🍃 At Kanekoya, now the only shop that makes Oyama koma, I found an array of vivid, variously sized Oyama koma that stopped me in my tracks. I would love to see them making them someday.✨ Today I toured Isehara City from east to west. At Kashiwagi Farm I peeked into the cowshed and found the cows, melting in the heat, oddly endearing.🐄 I visited Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, which has a wooden torii gate and a large harae chigaya ring, creating a lovely atmosphere. Finally, I went to see the sunflower field visible from along the Odakyu Line. Now that it is August and the heat has increased, it felt like a true summer moment.🌻 Why not drive around and experience summer in Isehara City yourself? While taking care in the heat, I will also help out at the Setagaya Furusato Residents Festival tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support!

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Camping: Guesthouse & Bar ELCAMPO This is a private tent site limited to one group per day. We offer a wide range of rental gear. You can also enjoy drinks at the adjoining bar. (The bar is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.) Fees ・2,500 yen per night site fee ・Admission: Adults (13 and over) 500 yen ・Children (ages 3–12) 300 yen ※During Golden Week and the Obon period, the site fee is 3,000 yen per night. Facilities: power supply, sink, shower room, separate toilets for men and women, Wi-Fi available Check-in: 15:00–20:00 Check-out: by 11:00 ※Not available in winter (November–March). ※Pets are not allowed. Contact ・Phone: 080-9799-0094 (phone hours 9:00–21:00)

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Camping: Kijiya de CAMP A campsite where you can also enjoy hot springs, “Kijiya de Camp” Solo camping and small-group use are available. There are sites A through D. Check-in time: 12:00–17:00 on the day of arrival (If your check-in will be after 17:00, please be sure to contact us) Check-out time: by 11:00 the following day Reservations and inquiries 9223 Mikasho, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1203 Phone: 0982-82-1115 Fax: 0982-82-1145

[Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Camping] Gokase no Sato Camp Village Gokase no Sato Camp Village sits in a luxurious spot with panoramic views of the Aso caldera and surrounding mountains. The site offers Wi‑Fi‑equipped bungalows where you can stay with pets, and tent sites for enjoying camping. You can also use the facilities in the management building. With few streetlights, clear nights reveal a sky full of stars. Hours: 9:00–18:00 Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday Contact 141-1 Mikasyo, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1203 Phone: 090-4475-5005

Photographed on August 1, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The northern approach to the temple is also decorated with rim musubi wind chimes. I'm thinking of coming back at a different time.

It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It had turned sky blue.

It is my wife and son in the sunflower field that I go to every summer.

Oyama Paper Lantern Festival Find the Yokai Tofu Boy! Stamp Rally Featured in the Michelin Green Guide Japan A dazzling showcase of light with premium night views from Oyama and a roughly 3 km corridor of illuminated paper lanterns!! Date and Time: Saturday, August 10–Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from sunset to 8:30 PM Location: Oyama Shindo, Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture – around Oyama Station bus stop to Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, take Kanachu Bus platform 4 bound for Oyama Cable Using the map on the back of the flyer, collect tofu boy stamps hidden among the illustrated paper lanterns! Receive prizes based on the number of stamps collected. * Four red stamps: juice (redeemable only at Sanshuden) * Eight red and blue stamps: mini spinning top or cable car paper craft Prize redemption (4:00 PM–8:00 PM): Shimizuya, Oyama Tourist Information Center, Oyama Cable Station, Sanshuden * One entry card per person; each prize can be redeemed once only. From Saturday, August 10 to Sunday, August 18, ride the Oyama Cable Car lit along the line (night service hours: sunset to 8:30 PM) for a magical experience! Contact: Paper Lantern Committee 090-2322-6599

A smash-hit event is now underway!!! Suwa Lake Summer Night Fireworks 2024🎆 Friday, July 26th – Sunday, August 25th *Except August 15th* Starts at 8:30 PM (about 10 minutes) Every evening throughout the period, fireworks launch from the lake. Nowhere else in Japan features a nightly ten-minute display like Suwa Lake!!! The true pleasure of the Summer Night Fireworks is watching the show unhurriedly from the lakeside lawn without the crowds🎇 Enjoy dazzling fireworks choreographed to music on the night breeze.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. At Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, according to the lunar calendar, it is said that the Great Exorcism of Natsuetsu will be held on 7/31. I went through the circle of Kaya no Rinokuguri.

Photographed 7/28/24. LEC COFFEE Mr./Ms. melon Cream Soda and carrot cake. It was so hot that I was healed. 🫠

Events of the Gion Festival are also packed. When I see the portable shrine washing ceremony, I feel grateful for the many impressions this summer.

Events of the Gion Festival are also packed. When I see the portable shrine washing ceremony, I feel grateful for the many impressions this summer.

The rainbow colored flower field in hokkaido. Hokkaido surprises it's visitor with magnificent views in winter as well as in summer. During very hot and humid summer the flower field named shikisainooka was adorned with various flowers. Which looks like a rainbow field. The view is very eye shooting.

Photographed 7/28/24. It is a demonstration of the Kawagoe clan arquebus gun squad at the Kawagoe Million Lights Summer Festival. I have a lot of photos, so I'm throwing them in a row. 🙇‍♀️

Photographed 7/28/24. It is a demonstration of the Kawagoe clan arquebus gun squad at the Kawagoe Million Lights Summer Festival.

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Accommodation: Auberge corasita Limited to two groups per day, CORASITA is a stayable restaurant run by a tomato farmer CORASITA comes from the Gokasecho dialect phrase “Yo~ korashita ne~,” meaning “welcome, you have arrived,” and it greets guests warmly. Enjoy traditional Italian home cooking taught by an Italian mamma, prepared by the owner who holds a qualification as an Italian cuisine researcher—dishes you can only taste at CORASITA. Check-in: 16:00–18:00 Check-out: by 10:00 Rates: 1 night with two meals included ※Adults (junior high school students and older) 1 person / 1 building: JPY 35,400 (tax excluded) and up 2–8 people / 1 building: JPY 23,000 (tax excluded) per person and up Contact 2847-1 Kuraoka, Gokasecho, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1201 Phone: 0982-83-2017

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Accommodation — Fureai no Sato Fureai no Sato serves not only as lodging for families and group travelers but also as a multipurpose training facility used as a summer retreat and for winter ski training camps and other group stays. <Contact> 8663 Mikasho, Gokasecho, 882-1203 Phone: 0985-32-1234 (Reservations: Kenmin Kyosai)

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Accommodation: Aya Minshuku Yuuyake On clear days, Aya Minshuku Yuuyake offers an outstanding location with a full view of the Aso Five Peaks Just a short drive from Gokase Winery! It is the only minshuku in the Kuwanochi area. Their dinners, made with local ingredients, are also well regarded. Contact: 0982-82-0140

[Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Accommodation] Morinoyado Shiraiwa They take great care with the salt, dashi, and every ingredient used in their cooking. Please enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Yamame trout, wild boar hot pot, and homemade cheesecake are especially popular. <Rates> One night with two meals from ¥6,000 <Contact> 4763 Kuraoka, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1201 Phone: 0982-83-2820

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Lodging: Woody House Mokumoku From your room you can enjoy the beautiful, ever-changing nature that spreads out before you. Guests are free to use the refrigerator, microwave, and other appliances in the shared kitchen. Free Wi-Fi up to 1 Gbps is available not only in the common areas but in all rooms. We provide discount tickets for Gokase Highland Ski Resort (winter only; conditions apply). Check-in: from 16:00 Check-out: by 10:00 Rates Accommodation is room-only (no meals). 1) Japanese-style room 4.5 tatami: ¥3,500 per person 2) Japanese-style room 6 tatami: ¥3,500 per person 3) Room with loft: ¥4,000 per person Contact 4388 Kuraoka, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1201 Phone: 090-8830-8580

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Accommodation: Rest House & Guesthouse Shima This place offers not only lodging but also serves lunch. Their champon, rich with the savory flavors of seafood, is a recommended dish. Contact 4871-1 Kuraoka, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1201 Phone: 0982-83-2837