Notice of the End of the After Hydrangea Festival
The hydrangeas floated in the tanks around the monument at Izukyu Shimoda Station rotary were well received by many visitors, and for a brief while everyone could enjoy a beautiful sight 💐✨

Although the display was originally scheduled to run until Tuesday, July 16, we decided to remove the flowers on the evening of Friday, July 11 due to consecutive days of extreme heat.
This being the first attempt at this exhibition, we conducted the trial under three challenging conditions—hydrangeas past their peak in the garden, near-summer temperatures, and water—while worrying how long the blossoms could remain beautiful. We implemented all possible measures, including rotating flowers and topping up the tanks, but under the midsummer-like sun it proved difficult to preserve their beauty, so we made the decision to end the display earlier than planned.
We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to it and ask for your understanding.

Next fun thing in Shimoda: swimming at the beach 🏖️
Please continue to enjoy everything Shimoda has to offer 🌊🍧🎐

Photographed on July 9, 25.
This is the Suzu Araragi wind chime of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. 🎐

[Recommended Power Spot in Miyoshi ✨]
This is Shina Falls in Kisa, Miyoshi City.
The three waterfalls known as Shina Falls lie within a 1.5 km gorge stretching from Kisa to Konu.

A well-maintained, gentle walking trail leads you to the largest fall, Ichi no Taki, which drops about 11 m. (Photo)
You can spot many wild animals and plants here.

Besides the three main falls, small cascades appear here and there,
so you can fully enjoy the great outdoors 😊

*From Ni no Taki to San no Taki you sometimes have to climb the streambed and cross the river using ropes.
Make sure you have proper gear, and watch out for snakes 🐍.*

Where are your favorite power spots in Miyoshi?
Please tell us in the comments!

[Shina Falls]
📍Kumotsu, Kisa, Miyoshi City
🚙15 minutes from Kisa IC on the Onomichi Expressway

At Manabe Garden in Obihiro, hydrangeas are beginning to bloom little by little.

At the garden entrance, a gnome-like fairy known in Europe as a guardian of the garden welcomes visitors.

A film set from the morning drama series Natsuzora is also on display beside the entrance and next to the café on the lawn terrace.

After strolling through the garden, why not enjoy lunch or a cold sweet at the café?

The sweets menu includes three parfaits—the ice brulee parfait, the Strawberry Green Garden parfait, a coffee jelly parfait—as well as soft-serve ice cream. This time I had the ice brulee parfait—what a blissful moment.

It has been hot every day, so please enjoy summer sightseeing while staying hydrated.

Access: about a 10-minute drive from Obihiro Station, about a 20-minute bike ride from Obihiro Station
about a 20-minute bus ride from Obihiro Station
http://www.manabegarden.jp/

Prayer at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine today.
This is Suzu Araragi wind chime. 🎐

Discover an undiscovered summer landscape of Japan — Satoyama rafting in Shobara! 🌊

Why not plunge into the nature of Shobara in Hiroshima Prefecture?
In Shobara’s tranquil satoyama scenery, you can enjoy a soothing rafting adventure as you drift down a gentle river. It’s a trip that lets you leave the city bustle behind and encounter the true countryside of Japan.

🚣‍♀️ Highlights of Satoyama Rafting in Shobara 🚣‍♀️
・Perfect for beginners, with local guides on hand; rafting on the varied currents of the Saijo River
・Seasonal scenery in every season (cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green in summer, autumn foliage)
・Opportunities to interact with nature, from fish to mountains
・Recommended for families, couples, and solo travelers alike!

A pleasant 90-minute drive from Hiroshima City makes access easy. Great for a day trip or an overnight stay.
Why not set off on an adventure that lets you feel the summer? ✨

For details and reservations▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/2500

Photographed on June 21, 25.
CAFE ANDON's café au lait and lemon Butter sandwich. Lemon Butter Sandwich and coffee go well together. 🍋☕️

Hyuga Mushiokuri
The traditional event “Hyuga Mushiokuri,” held since the Edo period, will take place.
Mushiokuri is a folk ritual performed across Japan to protect crops from pests.
Date and time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
Meeting place: Hinata Yakushi
Participation fee: Free. If you carry a torch, an additional 500 yen applies (junior high school students and older).
Contact: Hyuga Mushiokuri Preservation Society Office 090-3407-3205 (Yamaguchi)
Please join this locally passed-down rite with your family and friends and experience it together.

Summer Festival & Fireworks Festival in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture is hot! 🔥
Here are 5 Events currently announced in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture from July ~ August.

(1) Bihoku Summer Festival 2025|National Bihoku Hillside Park (1st photo)
【Held in】2025/07/19 (Sat) ~ 2025/08/31 (Sun)
9:30~18:00 (Last entry until 17:00)
【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park
【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park 0824-72-7000
In the middle of summer, a big frolic in Bihoku! The "Jabu Jabu Pond" where you can enjoy playing in the water and the "Beetle Dome / Stag Corner" have also started to be opened to the public! Other, tree climbing, Canadian Canoeing, and other summer events that can only be enjoyed in summer! Please take this opportunity to visit us!

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5141

(2) Summer Festival that connects sweetfish, river, and people|Sweetfish no Sato Park (2nd ~ 3rd photo)
【Held in Date & Time】2025/07/26 (Sat) 10:30~15:00
【Place】Sweetfish no Sato Park
【Address】1641-1 Nagata, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】Sweetfish no Sato Park TEL 0824-89-2244
【Contents】This is a project to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Shobara City. You can also eat sweetfish that has become the No.1 in Japan! Let's continue to protect Nature, which is the property of Shobara City! Stalls are also available!
(Salt-grilled sweetfish / Manjii hand-made Soba (limited to 70 meals of chilled bukkake Soba noodles) / Kuchiwacho "New Moon Markets" meeting (with multiple stalls) / Osaka Takoyaki Konamon / Fukupan (egg sandwich) / Draft beer sales / Local sake sales / Kitchen car C&J etc.)

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5090

(3) 2025 Tojo "Yuka Festival" (4th photo)
【Held in Date】2025/08/10 (Sun) 17:00 Open / 17:40 Start
【Place】Shobara City Tojo Elementary School Ground
【Address】1342 Kawahigashi, Tojo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】Tojo "Yuka Festival" Executive Committee (Tojo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry) TEL 08477-2-0525
【Contents】In my hometown Tojo! Let's have a summer festival!
It is an annual summer festival in the Castle Town of Tojo. The fireworks that echo through the Mountainous Area are a sight to and, and Many Stalls gather and it is very lively. The Ground Self-Defense Force is also coming! Stage events, stalls Village, and this year's princess of the traditional event "Odori" in Tojo Town, Shobara City, which takes place around November, will also be introduced.

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5131

(4) Hoshimi Markets|Sakura Shokudo directly managed by farmers (5th photo)
【Held in Date & Time】2025/08/11 (Mon) 16:00~20:30 (rain or shine)
【Place】Shokusaikan Shobara Yume Sakuranai Farmer's Directly Managed Sakura Shokudo
【Address】291-1 Shinjo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】Sakura Shokudo directly managed by farmers TEL 0824-75-4516
【Contents】This is the children's night market of Sakura Shokudo.
You can enjoy food, miscellaneous goods, Workshops, fortune telling, therapy, etc.
【Notes】
・ Stalls are subject to change, so please note.
・ Admission to the venue is free, but various workshops, experience corners, and product purchases will be charged.
・Please take your garbage home with you.

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5132

(5) The 43rd Shobara Yoitoko Festival and Shobara Summer Festival Fireworks Festival (Photos 6~8)
【Held in Date】Shobara Good Cousin Festival will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025
Fireworks festival will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025
【Place】Around Shobara City Office
【Address】 1-10-1 Naka Honmachi, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】The 43rd Shobara Yoitoko Festival Official Instagram
▷ https://www.instagram.com/yoitokomtsuri43/
This year's theme is "Burn Your Heart"
For a record of festival's Information and Held in, please check the official Instagram of the 43rd Shobara Yoitoko Festival! The next day, Annual event! The Shobara Summer Festival fireworks festival is held. When the details come out, we will announce them on the Shobara Kanko Navi Home page.
< Organizers> Shobara Yoitoko Festival Steering Committee, Shobara Good Toko Festival Executive Committee

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5124

Shobara City Tourist Information Site "Shobara Tourism Navi"
▷ https://www.shobara-info.com/

Photographed on June 21, 25.
This is avocado shrimp from CAFE ANDON's hot sandwich set.
Oyster ice and parfaits are also worrisome. 🍧🍨

Photographed on July 3, 25.
It is the night Light up of Tokyo Daijingu Tanabata. 🎋

The rainy season has ended in the Tokai region, and summer is finally here 🐚🌊
In Shimoda City, the International Marlin Fishing Tournament and the Shimoda Marine Festa take place at the same time!
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Come to Shimoda to see the giant marlin 🎣🎊
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For event details, please see the blog below 👇
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250707

Photographed on July 3, 25.
Light up of the Tanabata decorations of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.
Today, it's Tanabata. 🎋

Photographed on July 3, 25.
It is the Tanabata "Sparkling Hanachozu in the Sky" of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.
The light shines on the Hanachozu water and it is very beautiful.

Photographed on July 3, 25.
It is the Tanabata "Sparkling Hanachozu in the Sky" of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.
Hanachozu at night is also very beautiful.

Photographed on July 3, 25.
It is the Tanabata "Sparkling Hanachozu in the Sky" of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.
I took a picture of the Light up at night. 🎋

[Ice Tunnel Open Again This Year!]
Has June always been this hot?
June, which seems to get hotter every year, has rushed by and the ice tunnel opening day is nearly here.

🕙️ 🕑️
The event runs on Sunday, July 13, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

🥾💦🥾💦🥾
The area around the ice tunnel is muddy underfoot, so we recommend wearing rubber boots.

🚌 🚌 🚌
To reach the ice tunnel, drive to Wenshiri Campground or use the single shuttle bus that runs from the town center.

Shuttle bus times are as follows:
Outbound
Around 10:00 Kamikoppe Bus Stop
Around 10:10 Nishiokoppe Bus Stop
Around 10:15 Hotel Morimu
Around 10:35 Ice Tunnel

Return
Around 11:30 Ice Tunnel
Around 11:50 Hotel Morimu, Nishiokoppe Bus Stop
Around 12:00 Kamikoppe Bus Stop

You can watch a route video from Nishiokoppe town to the venue via the QR code in the second image.
Drivers should check that video as well.

Come cool off near the ice!

For inquiries contact Nishiokoppe Village Chamber of Commerce.
TEL: 0158-87-2974

#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#One-Day Opening of the Ice Tunnel
#Nishiokoppe Village Chamber of Commerce
#Youth Division
#Wenshiri
#Summer Cooling Event
#July 13

Photographed on July 3, 25.
Since my errands were over, I relaxed at the Starbucks Iidabashi Sakura Terrace store.
Earl Grey Bouquet & Tea Latte and Strawberry Donuts.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Photographed on July 3, 25.
It is a Tanabata decoration of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. 🎋

Peach picking for 2025 has begun!

We offer the following two plans.
■Set plan: Pick two peaches + all-you-can-eat peaches (20 minutes) 2,500 yen per person
■All-you-can-eat only plan (20 minutes) 1,500 yen per person
*All plans above have a flat rate for ages 4 and up.
Children aged 3 and under cannot pick peaches, but they may enjoy the all-you-can-eat option free of charge.

Reservations are still being accepted!
For details, please see the following page.
https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/experience/mikaku-02/9784/