Imagine a time when samurai ruled the land and constructed magnificent forts. Himeji Castle, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site, is a sight to behold. Its most striking feature is the daitenshu, the main donjon. This impressive structure stands at 31.5 meters tall with five stories on the outside and seven interior floors, reaching a total height of 46.3 meters. The castle is surrounded by three smaller keeps connected by roofed passages, adding to its grandeur. Designated as national treasures, the donjons and watariyagura are a testament to Japan's rich history and architectural ingenuity.

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Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Kujukuri Town Tourism Association. Chiba Prefecture Mountain Takegun Kujukuri Town is a town of about 14,000 people located in the center of the eastern Kujukuri Beach of Chiba Prefecture. Access from Central Tokyo is also convenient, and you can get there in about 100 minutes by car. Best regards for Information on Kujukuri Town, where you can enjoy marine sports, marine activities, and delicious seafood dishes such as sardines. ■Introduction to Chiba Prefecture Kujukuri Town Beaches■ The Kujukuri Beach is a Coast with a total length of 66 kilometers in Bow-shaped beach, and there are many popular Beaches in Chiba Prefecture Kujukuri Town, and many tourists from Central Tokyo Visit due to its easy access. The beach is lined with beach houses, and you can also taste Kujukuri's famous "sardines" and "Hamaguri clams". You can also enjoy surfing, fishing, and trawling using traditional fishing methods. Here are some of the most popular beaches in Kujukuri Town. ・Sakuda Beach Sakuta Beaches It is the easternmost beaches of Kujukuri Town and is also popular with surfers. Pieces of shellfish make the beach look white. ・Katakai Central Coast Katakai Beaches It is a beaches in the center of Kujukuri Town, and is surrounded by Kujukuri Hometown Nature Park, Katagai Fishing Port, and Sea Station Kujukuri. It is popular as a First sunrise Spot in winter. ・Fudodo Beach Fudodo Beaches The 22-meter-high tower "Kujukuri Beach Tower" has a conch shell motif. It has also been selected as one of the "100 Chiba View 100 Scenery". ・Magame Beach Magame Beaches It is a relatively quiet Coast with no beach houses, and it is a hidden gem Spot. These Beaches are Spots that can be said to be a symbol of summer in Kujukuri Town. The vast sandy beaches and crystal clear waters are ideal for summer leisure. Visit with families, couples or friends and enjoy the sea Activities. ■Introduction to Chiba Prefecture Kujukuri Town sightseeing spots■ ・Kujukuri Hometown Nature Park It is a nature park that spreads along Katagai Beach Beach, and there is also an exhibition room where you can learn about the nature and life of Kujukuri Town through videos. ・Sea Station Kujukuri About 3,000 sardines swim in a huge tank. Seafood, Local vegetables Unload on the Katagai Fishing Port in front of you, and special gourmet foods are lined up. At the food court, you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes while looking at the superb view of Kujukuri Beach. It is also recommended for purchasing Souvenirs of Kujukuri Town sightseeing. ・Kujukuri Town Sightseeing Object On the Katakai Central Coast, where marine sports are popular, there is an object designed with "99" named after the town, and it is popular as a Spot that looks good on social media with pop colors. ■ Chiba Prefecture Kujukuri Town Specialty Products Kujukuri Town is famous for its seafood such as sardines and Hamaguri clams. Sardine Local cuisine include "minced sardines," "Sardine ball soup," "Sardine Sashimi," "Sardine bowl," "lightly seared sardines," and "fried sardines," and can be tasted at many restaurants in In the town. ■Chiba Prefecture Kujukuri Town festival & Event Introduction■ ・Hometown Festival, Fireworks Festival Held in every year on the first Saturday of August on the Katakai Central Coast, this midsummer festival is one of the One of the largest events in Within Chiba Prefecture. The venue is crowded with many tourists both inside and outside the prefecture. The sight of about 2,000 colorful fireworks launched into the night sky projected on the sea surface of Kujukuri Beach is very fantastic. ・Beach Life in Kujukuri Town The majestic beach of Kujukuri Town, which is one of the highest sandy beaches in Japan, is held in with the aim of "Let's make use of the beach all year round!", and you can watch and experience various beach sports centered on Japan's first "Bicycle Beach Race" that utilizes the beach. ■Introduction Spot sightseeing in Chiba Prefecture Kujukuri Town■ Kujukuri Town is an attractive town with a beautiful coast line and rich nature. Taste the seafood of Kujukuri Town and enjoy the beautiful Coast. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out Chiba Prefecture Kujukuri Town recommended Information, so thank you.

Niigata Twisted Cedar Thought-provoking history A long time ago, when the people of the village did not yet know how grateful the Buddha was, a monk passed by this village. It was a hot summer, so I was tired and thirsty. So I went into a house on the side of the road and asked for a glass of water, but at that house, I didn't even look at him while weaving grouper, and I didn't even say to him, "There is no water." Rejected by all the houses, he could not even drink a glass of water, let alone rice, even after nightfall. "I don't need food or water, but it is the people of this village who are pitiful, and I will never know how grateful the Buddha is," she said with tears in her eyes, "I want to at least let the people after me know that I have come. If you do that, one day you will take refuge in the teachings of the Buddha," he twisted a small Cedar tree beside him, said, "Keep going," and walked away. As the cedar twisted and grew as the monk suggested, the villagers learned about the great power of the Buddha for the first time and began to believe in the Buddha. And before long, the villagers began to cherish it, saying, "That's Kobo-sama's twisted cedar." Now. There are many small cedars growing at the base of the twisted cedar, but they are all twisted in the same way as the parent cedar. From "Nakazato Village History, First Volume", pp. 81-82 #History #Photo Contest

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Kimura Sushi". ・Enjoy the seafood of Kawazu A sushi restaurant along the Kawazu River. Cheap and delicious! ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Kimura Sushi 【Address】137-17 Tanaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 05558-32-0320 【Business hours】17:00~21:00 【Regular holiday】Not opens 【Parking lot】Yes

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Shintotsukawa Tourism Association. Shintotsukawa Town is a town in the central part of the Sorachi region, consisting of 10 cities and 14 towns in the central Hokkaido area of Hokkaido! We will deliver various Information such as sightseeing Spot in Shintotsukawa Town, Kabato District, Hokkaido, so Best regards! Shintotsukawa Town has a population of about 6,400 people according to a survey conducted in 2022 Reiwa 4, and Hokkaido's natural beauty, friendly atmosphere, and scenic scenery. A place where the unique charm of Hokkaido is condensed, that is Shintotsukawa Town. The climate and weather are warm inland, and the snow cover in winter is around 1 m, but it can be about 2 m on the mountain side. The origin of the name of Shintotsukawa Town in Hokkaido dates back to the Meiji era. After the Great Totsukawa Flood that occurred in 1889 in Totsugawa Village, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, the villagers migrated en masse to Hokkaido, developed Tokku Plain Toppu River Basin, and built a new Shintotsugawa Village. Then, in 1957, "Shintotsukawa Town" was born with the enforcement of the town system. Shintotsukawa Town, Hokkaido is full of attractive sightseeing spots! In this article, we will introduce some of them. Hometown Park, which reopened in April 2023, is a Spot where you can enjoy the beautiful nature, leisure, and culture of Shintotsukawa Town! There are plenty of facilities in the park where you can enjoy camping fields, golf, tennis, soccer, etc., so you can have a good time with your family and friends. In addition, from April 2024, we started a bicycle rental business. You can enjoy Shintotsukawa Town while riding an electrically assisted bicycle and feeling the beautiful scenery, so please use it. There is also a Accommodations "Sun Hills Sarai" in the park, and the rooms overlook the vast park. In addition, "Cottage VILLA Tokutomi" has 4 cottages! Outdoor Barbecue is available in each building. You can enjoy the rich nature and the feeling of a villa under the starry sky at night. Located 20 minutes from the city center where the town hall is located, "Yoshino Park Campground" is a grassy campsite that can be used without a reservation. It is a recommended campsite for a wide range of people, from camping beginners to veterans. At the nearby Yoshino Revitalization Center, you can easily take a dip in the Hot Spring for 300 yen for Adults and 200 yen for junior high school students and younger! Please Use Healing the fatigue of camping and sightseeing. Built to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the building, the Shintotsukawa Town Pioneer Memorial Hall is a place where you can enjoy learning about the history and culture of the town. Here, the history of pioneering is divided into seven themes, and you can experience the history of the Local. Next, we will deliver gourmet Information on Shintotsukawa Town! Shintotsukawa Town, where rice cultivation is thriving, is one of Hokkaido's One of the largest Rice producing areas. "Nanatsuboshi", which is often planted in Shintotsukawa Town, is a popular rice that has been selected as "Special A" by the Japan Grain Testing Association! In addition, "Yumepirika" and "Fukkurinko" are also made. In addition, rich Specialty Products such as sake made with sake Rice, sake Rice sweets, and Genghis Khan pickled in sauce from the long-established "Meat Shop Oohata" are also attractive! We also recommend "Mehari-zushi" and "torimen" handed down from immigrants in Totsugawa Village. In the town's dining options offer Local flavors. Information on festivals and events in Shintotsukawa Town! Information on festivals and events where you can experience Local traditions and culture. ◎ Shintotsugawa Pottery Festival Held in every year in June. It is a popular festivals where you can also experience pottery creation. ◎ Pinneshiri Mountain Climb Marathon A marathon race that starts at the foot of the mountain, runs to the summit of Pinnesiri, and turns around. It is an event with various attractions where you can run while feeling the rich nature. ◎Shintotsukawa Snow Festival In the main event, the "Winter Hot Pot Competition," each restaurant will compete for the Winter Hot Pot Grand Prize with its own hot pot dishes. There is also a large snow slide in the venue, which is Popular for children! Furusato Nozei in Shintotsukawa Town is also used by many people. Popular thank-you gifts include sausages and yakiniku sets from Meat Shop Oohata. You can also choose regular regular rice deliveries such as Nanatsuboshi! Access to Shintotsukawa Town is about 90 minutes from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport, and about 120 minutes from Osaka to New Chitose Airport. It takes about 90 minutes by car from Sapporo City to Shintotsukawa Town, about 60 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport, and about 50 minutes by train from Sapporo and about 30 minutes by limited express from Asahikawa, so access is very convenient! Shintotsukawa Town, Hokkaido is a wonderful place where you can enjoy the beauty of Hokkaido's Nature and a relaxing time. Please try to experience the charm of Shintotsukawa Town. In the future, we will update the latest information on various Shintotsukawa Town centered on Hometown Park, so please Fun!

Ondo, Kure, Hiroshima Recommended Spots in Hiroshima #Ondo 👈 One piece 📸 in the idyllic port town of Ondo One of my favorite points is the relaxing and healing scenery 😊 If you walk along the road ahead, you can 😊 interact with quaint alleys like Onomichi and stray cats 🐈 ⬛

Himeji Castle, also known as the White Heron Castle, stands as the best-preserved castle in Japan. This stunning fortress is not just a Japanese National Treasure but also a World Heritage site. With its 400-year-old, seven-story castle keep and over 1,000 cherry trees that bloom in spring, the castle's grounds are a sight to behold.

Koiwai Farm 100 Years of Forest There are tours that allow you to enter places that you would not normally be able to enter. In front of the wasteland at the southern foot of Mt. of Iwate, Koiwai Farm is said to have been filled with regret for destroying many "beautiful rice fields and good fields" during his many years of involvement in the railway construction project. If this kind of wilderness is left untouched, I would like to at least make up for the loss of beautiful countryside by clearing it and opening up large farms. Isn't that what I should do for the public good? Inoue thinks so. Inoue confided in Yoshima Ono, who had supported Mitsubishi under Yataro Iwasaki, and asked for his help. At that time, Mitsubishi's younger brother, Yanosuke Iwasaki, was the second president of Mitsubishi after Yataro's death. Yoshima Ono immediately brings Inoue and Yanosuke together. It is said that Yanosuke was impressed by Inoue's lofty desire to open a farm in the wasteland for the national public, and readily agreed to invest on the spot. Thus, on January 1, 1891 Meiji 24, Inoue became the owner of the farm and Koiwai Farm was opened. The name Koiwai was created by taking one letter each from the surnames of Ono, Iwasaki, and Inoue. That's it. There is a 100-year-old forest in it. This forest is there to grow 99-year-old cedars.

Photographed 5/25/24. This is café andon's Hanachozu.

Snow-covered Kinkakuji Temple　 2021.12.18 Where I went with studless tires for the first time There was still snow from the night before.

\Canoeing experience in Nayoro City, Hokkaido/ Nayoro City is streamed by the Teshiogawa River, which is a Hokkaido heritage site. The Tenshio River, which is the fourth longest river in Japan, is one of the attractions of the magnificent scenery surrounded by untouched nature. Why don't you take a relaxing canoe ride on the Tenshio River? It's a guided tour with rental items, so both beginners and kids can enjoy it! Period: June ~ September For inquiries, please contact: NPO Nayoro Sightseeing & Town Planning Association 01654-9-6711 If you want to enjoy the outdoors and activities, please come and visit!

【Isehara Flower Information】5.29 *Hydrangea in the shaded road of Hyuga District* 　It's starting to color! It blooms beautifully from now until around June. 　The shaded path is also a Hiking Course. 　Fun! * Especially in the hot and humid hydrangea season 　Wear long socks, bring salt, bug spray, etc. 　Please take measures against Yama Building. Yamaville Fighter 50ml / spray type ¥ 780 tax included It is now on sale at the Kururin House on the stairs at the north exit of Isehara Station!

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The inn I would like to introduce this time is "Chitoseya". ・Imaihama Beach is right in front of you. * Overnight stay without meals ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Chitoseya 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 183-2 Phone number: 0558-32-0826 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 4 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】4 cars

Doll memorial service Nagano Prefecture Suwa City Hot Spring Temple Rinzai sect Myoshinji sect On March 17, 2014, I went to a Hot Spring Temple. It is about a 10-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station. This temple offers Traditional Japanese straw raincoat dolls and stuffed animals. It's like a funeral for Traditional Japanese straw raincoat dolls and stuffed animals. At the Hot Spring Temple, a memorial service for dolls is held every March. 　In Japan, there is a Boys' Day May 5 and a Girls' Day March 3. Most grandparents give dolls as gifts for their grandchildren to pray for the growth and health of their children. It is a traditional doll original to Japan. That's why many Japanese families have Japanese dolls. I think dolls also have a soul like animism. So, if your child has a doll, the child will play with the doll. Adult, I think we move away from dolls. Most Japanese people don't simply throw away the dolls that have watched their children grow up. Because the doll spent time with the child. Most Japanese people think that dolls have souls. That's why we make a memorial service for the dolls. 　On this day, more than 1,000 dolls were gathered. The priest recited sutras on dolls and stuffed animals for about 30 minutes. The priest gave thanks to the doll with cleansing salt. We prayed with the same feeling. 　 It was a very, very strange experience. I've never seen so many dolls and stuffed animals. However, it is a very hearty Buddhist offering for the doll. I feel that I was able to feel the Buddhist sentiment a little. That's why I love Japan!! 　Hot Spring Temple is also famous as a famous place for autumn leaves. If you want to see the beautiful autumn leaves, please come and see the autumn leaves at the Hot Spring Temple.

All-you-can-drink for 120 minutes! [Summer Party Plan] It is ♪ a menu rich in taste that stands out for the harmony of Western and Chinese Use for various scenes. Please enjoy 🌻 the chef's special cuisine to your heart's content 【Menu contents】 ・ Tokachi Ayami beef tagliata and seasonal sunrise salad 　Tasmanian mustard-infused vinaigrette and aiyori ・Homemade Pickled in salt bacon rolls with natural Anago sea eel with warm potato salad ・Shrimp fritters and tomato chili sauce with sansho flavor ・Stir-fried chicken and cabbage with yuzu pepper ・ Hokkaido loin grilled Kiss with spicy Aged chorizo ・Fried noodles with salt bean paste and grilled Soba noodles ・Mango kudzu jelly and milk sorbet We look 😎 forward to seeing you

Left: Louis: "These are my leaves! ｣ It was Louis who was a little angry because he was about to be taken by Asiri!

Narai-juku, located on the old Nakasendo road, is the longest post town in Japan, stretching about 1 km along the Narai River. This historic site features the Chinjin Shrine at the top of Torii Pass on its Kyoto end. Once a bustling hub for travelers, Narai-juku was known as "Narai Senken" Narai's Thousand Houses and was the busiest stop on the Kisoji road. The town still preserves architectural marvels from the Edo period, such as the eaves lights of the inns and the thousand latticed windows, reflecting the timeless grandeur of the area.

Mt. Fuji was not visible at all until 30 minutes ago, but with the sunrise, the clouds disappeared and it became a stunning double diamond Fuji.

Matsumoto Castle on a heavy snowy day The Chuo Expressway was closed to traffic, so I took a big detour on the Kanetsu Road and entered Matsumoto on the lower road from Azumino. It took me 6 hours to get there in 3 hours laughs.

Matsumoto doesn't snow as much as Tokyo The day after the heavy snowfall was a blue sky. It was the first time I saw Matsumoto Castle with a frozen moat.

【Ōgahas】 The Giant Lotus is an ancient lotus that was discovered and bred in 1951 by a group led by botanist Dr. Ichiro Ohga. As a result of dating, it is known that it is a lotus that is at least 2,000 years old, and it is known as the world's oldest lotus that was excavated from an old stratum and successfully germinated and grown. This precious giant hath is rooted in about 250 places in Japan and overseas, and you can see its beautiful appearance in each place. Chiba City will be the "birthplace" of such a giant hasu. The lotus pond in front of the Lotus Pavilion in Chiba Park in Chiba City welcomes Renge Best time to visit from mid-June to July every year, and when there are more than 700 flowers, more than 700 flowers bloom, and many tourists Visit to see the graceful appearance of the giant lotus. There are walking paths and benches in the surrounding area, so you can spend a relaxing time with cherry blossom viewing. In addition to the beauty of the flowers, the historical background and the achievements of Dr. Ohga will allow those who visit to enjoy even more Impression. In addition, the flowers usually open from early morning to mid-morning and close around noon, so it is recommended to watch the giant hath in the morning! [Chiba Park] ■ Access: About a 10-minute walk from JR Chiba Station Chiba Park Exit or North Exit Get off in front of Chiba Monorail Chiba Park Station ■Address: 3-1-1 Benten, Chuo-ku, Chiba City

Photographed 5/25/24. It is Hanachozu of Semba Toshogu Shrine. Ume plum rain is about to begin. ☔️

Photographed 5/25/24. In front of café andon, hydrangeas were beginning to bloom.

Traditional Japanese straw raincoat in the coming season Nagoya, Aichi

Kenninji Temple 2022.09 "Twin Dragon Ceiling" Junsaku Koizumi's masterpiece of heavenly painting It's also amazing to be able to shoot. It is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto.

Hokokuji Temple 2021.06.12 The most relaxing place in Kamakura It was a walk in silence.

Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's oldest castles, is famous for its unique black exterior. Located in Matsumoto City for over 400 years, it houses a remarkable collection of weapons and armor from the Warring States Period. Despite never witnessing battle, it's a must-visit in Nagano Prefecture, especially during twilight hours for a peaceful experience. The sight of swans on the moat against the castle and the blueish-purple horizon is unforgettable.

Hello, this is the Tsuru City Tourism Association in Yamanashi Prefecture. First of all, I would like to introduce Tsuru City. It is the state of the largest festivals in Tsuru City, the "Hometown Era Festival". The daimyo procession consisted of a total of more than 100 people. A prince on horseback, a samurai with a dignified appearance, A red bear shows the virtuosity of throwing a spear, and a princess dressed in a beautiful costume and her waist. You can experience a page of history. In addition, the sight of the four food stalls festival floats in the city going around the town while playing the festival is gorgeous. There is also a video, so please take a look at that as well. Please search for "Tsuru City Tourism Association Hometown Era Festival" on YouTube.

[The 34th Magamama Festival] Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 at Sannomiya Hibita Shrine A celebration of culture and art took place. On the special stage Precincts, there were various events such as Japanese dance, Iaido, kendo demonstrations, and a magama making experience, as well as sales of local agricultural products and Gari Kitchen Car Bake sale Stalls. Kururin also challenges Garapon to win Kururin goods, Get Kururin Notepad! On the first day, at the "Evening of Wind Strings and Dance", with the sound of wind instruments Fascination by the graceful dance! Come next year!!