It's still cold, but Spring is definitely approaching! Early blooming cherry blossoms in various places are in full bloom~ https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/theme_list/hayazaki_cherry_blossom...

【㊗ The 40th Daisen Mountain Climbing Marathon& 　　*Ekimae Chuo Shotenkai* Welcome Events] 2025 The Daisen Mountain Climbing Marathon will finally be Held in on Sunday, March 9th! It is a grueling course with 1,610 stone steps waiting for you just before the goal, running up a one-way 9km Elevation difference of 650m! !! Starting from the north exit of Isehara Station, go to ⛩️ National Route 246 intersection, Obiki, Daisen Old Road, Ajuri Bridge, Koma approach, Onna-zaka (women's slope), Oyama Temple, and Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine *Gorgeous lineup of guest runners* 10:00 Start: Men in their 50s and over 60s 　Ms. Karen and Ms. Angelica 　Ms. Kayoko Fukushi, Ms. Yoshiko Ichikawa 10:30 start: Men in their 40s, Women under 39, over 40 　Ms. Mako Chiba, Ms. Yufeng Zhao, Ms. Reiko Tosa 11:00 Start: Men in their 30s, under 29 　Yuriko Kobayashi, Mari Osaki, Kayoko Obata * Also, on the day of the event, please note that Chuo Street from the north exit of Isehara Station to National Route 246 Isehara Intersection will be temporarily closed to both cars except for route buses, and traffic restrictions (9:50 ~ noon) will be in place due to mountain climbing. At Isehara Elementary School (11:00~16:00), where the Opening Ceremony will be held, Isehara's Specialty products will be sold, and 100 Daisen Tofu (900 meals) will be served for free! A grand welcome Events ✨ will be held in on Dragon God Street at the north exit of Isehara Station! 　* Details of the welcome Events of the Central Shopping Association in front of the station 　　From the Isehara City Tourism Association website https://isehara-kanko.com/news/9796/... Not only running, but also cheering, In addition, enjoy the feeling of festival with a welcome Events, etc. Let's all get excited together and Gari 🎉

Hello! This is the Yamaga Hot Spring Tourism Association. Yamaga Hot Spring is a famous hot spring with a history of more than 1,300 years located in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, and is characterized by the spring quality of "alkaline simple hot spring" with a high skin-beautifying effect. It is colorless and transparent, tasteless and odorless, and the spring temperature is 39~45 degrees Celsius. This account will post recommendations and latest information on Yamaga Hot Spring, so please follow us! ◆What is Yamaga Hot Spring in Kumamoto Prefecture? There are plenty of Accommodations where you can enjoy hot spring water straight from the source, open-air baths where you can Use Day trip, and family baths, which are popular not only with tourists but also with Local people. The cityscape full of historical atmosphere Unfolds, and Sightseeing spots such as "Yachiyoza Theater" and "Buzen Highway" are popular. ◆Access to Yamaga Hot Spring Yamaga Hot Spring is easily Accessed from Fukuoka. Access by Car: Use the Kyushu Expressway and get off at "KikuWater IC" or "Ueki IC", which takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes from Fukuoka City. Access by bus: Use the highway bus "Hinokuni Bus" from Fukuoka Tenjin to "Yamaga Bus Center" in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Hot spring and sightseeing spots are scattered within walking distance of the bus center. ◆Historical background of Yamaga Hot Spring Yamaga, which has long been a hot spring town, flourished as a post town on the Buzen Highway during the Edo period, and many travelers stopped by Hot Spring Cure. In addition, in the Meiji era, the playhouse "Yachiyoza Theater" was built, which increased its cultural appeal as a hot spring resort. Even today, it Fascination many tourists as a Hot spring resort where history and tradition come alive. ◆Popular Sightseeing spots of Yamaga Hot Spring ・Buzen Highway The Buzen Highway, which passes through the center of Yamaga Hot Spring, is a historic townscape that flourished as a post town in the Edo period. Along the Stone pavement road, white-walled Machiya and Kominka houses are lined up, and you can stroll while enjoying the retro atmosphere. Cafes and souvenir shops are scattered around, making it a great Spot to buy Yamaga's Specialty products. ・Sakura-yu Hot Spring Sakura-yu Hot Spring, which can be said to be the symbol of Yamaga Hot Spring, is a public bath that has been around since the Edo period, and was restored in 2012 as one of the largest wooden hot springs in Kyushu using traditional construction methods in Japan. The spacious Large Public Bath retains the quaintness of the wooden architecture and allows you to enjoy hot spring water straight from the source. You can easily enjoy the Hot Spring in between sightseeing. ・Yachiyoza Theater The Yachiyoza Theater, built in Meiji 43 (1910), was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 1988 (Showa 63). It features gorgeous Ceiling Paintings and a revolving stage, and performances are still held today. You can also Visiting the site the Inside the Facility and enjoy the atmosphere of the historic theater. ・Yamaga Lantern Folk Art Museum It is a facilities that exhibits the traditional craft of Yamaga City, "Yamaga lanterns". Inside the facility, you can see the beauty of the golden lanterns made of delicate Washi paper up close and learn about the production process. ・Kongojoji Temple / Stone Gate The Kongojoji Temple, which has a history of 1,300 years, There are Powerful Presence stone gate reminiscent of a foreign country. ◆Yamaga Hot Spring Specialty products and Souvenirs Gourmet ・Lantern Monaka The famous confectionery "Lantern Monaka", which represents Yamaga Hot Spring, is a golden lantern-shaped monaka. The crispy crust is filled with elegant sweet bean paste, making it a popular Souvenir. ・Yamaga Yokan Yamaga Yokan, which is made using the traditional manufacturing method, is characterized by its gentle sweetness and moist texture. It goes well with green tea and coffee, and is also appreciated as a gift. ◆Yamaga Hot Spring Events and Festivals ・Yamaga Lantern Festival Held in every year on August 15 and 16, the Yamaga Lantern Festival is one of the one-of-the-best summer traditions in Kyushu, where the entire town is decorated with fantastic lights. The "Thousand-Lantern Dance," in which more than 1,000 dancers dance gracefully, is a spectacular spectacle. ・Yamaga Lantern Romance・ Hyakka Hyakusai Held in every winter, "Yamaga Lantern Romance Hyakka Hyakusai" is an event that welcomes everyone to the historic townscape with fantastic lights with art installations made of Japanese umbrellas and bamboo. Light up the Buzen Highway at night, so you can enjoy a different photogenic scenery than usual. ◆Yamaga Hot Spring, Kumamoto Prefecture Enjoy sightseeing Yamaga Hot Spring is a Hot spring resort with a Spring quality Hot Spring known as Hot water for beautiful skin and a historical Sightseeing spot. It is a popular hot spring resort with plenty of open-air baths and family baths that can be enjoyed not only for accommodation but also for day trips, and is always at the top of the hot spring rankings. Please come to Yamaga Hot Spring, where you can enjoy not only hot springs but also gourmet food, traditional crafts, and festivals.

On Sunday, March 9th, the popular "ISEHARA Bread Festival Wheat Festival" will be held in! Popular shops will Stalls, so please ✨ come and visit! For details of the venue and time, please check the official website of the Tourism Association ↓ https://isehara-kanko.com/news/9790/... #ISEHARA Bread Festival #Wheat Festival #Isehara Bread Festival #Bread Festival #Isehara #Isehara City #Isehara Tourism #Isehara Events #Bread #Bakery #Bread lover #Bakery #Gourmet #Food walk #Events #Going out

【Green Trust 2025 Musenyama Sakura Festival】Held in 🌸 Location: 752-1 Komuro, Ina Town Period: Friday, March 21, 2025 ~ Sunday, April 6, 2025 *Cancelled in case of rain * Subject to change depending on the flowering situation Bake sale 10:00~16:00 Kitchen Car 10:00~19:00 Bonbori lighting 18:00~20:00 Members' events: Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, 2025 Transportation Access 5 minutes walk from Saitama New City Transportation New Shuttle "Shiku Station" Temporary Cars: There are about 80 cars Car parking cooperation fee: 500 yen one time (re-entry is not allowed) Opening Hours: 9:30~20:00 　　　　　　* Parking is until 19 o'clock

Mackerel Ibaru on the largest Uninhabited island in Okinawa Prefecture! "Uninhabited island Mackerel Ibar Escape Tour" held in! It's the best team building! Experience the ♪ extraordinary 📍 Izena Island, Okinawa Held in 3 times in May, July and September 2025! Use can also be used for corporate training and incentive tours. For inquiries, please visit the following site ↓ https://www.mujinto-yanaha.com//

【Daisen Snow Conditions ⛄️】 The photo shows Daisen around 13:30 on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. And as of 15:00, it is completely white and cannot be seen. From Tuesday, March 4 to Wednesday, March 5, a snowfall forecast has been announced. When you go out, please check the upcoming weather Information and operation Information. Cable car operation status and details From Daisen Kanko Electric Railway Co., Ltd. website https://www.ooyama-cable.co.jp/20250304.html...　

[Project Exhibition "Kamakura Enoshima Daisen 　Walking on the New Board 徃來雙六 　〜From the Early Modern Period to the Present Age〜" Held in] 2025 An exhibition of Ukiyo-e paintings by Katsushika Hokusai in the late Edo period. Starting from the Japan Bridge, through Shibuya, centered on Kamakura, Enoshima, and Daisen, which were popular at the time, one lap about 40 ri 11 towns (about 157 km) 6 nights and 7 days Soroku trip! It is explained in detail one frame at a time. 　 Date & Time: March 2 (Sun) ~ April 27 (Sun) 　　　10:00~15:00 Free admission Venue: Amatake Bunko Documents Museum (Yamaguchi Family Residence premises) Isehara City Kamikasuya 862-1 In addition, you can ♬ Fun at the same Held in until this weekend * Ume Plum Garden Free Open * It is almost in full bloom ✨ and beautiful! 　　◆ Period: ~ March 9 (Sun)　 　　* Hina Doll Exhibition Last day, March 9 (Sun) Limited (10:00~15:00) 　　(Adult 300 yen, National Tangible Cultural Property Yamaguchi Family Residence Visiting the site fee included)

From March 1st, the "Kashiwa Landscape Channel Photo Exhibition" is held in! !! The Facebook "Kashiwa Landscape Channel" groups exhibits 20 exhibitions selected by the Ogawa brothers, photographers active mainly in Kashiwa, from among the works posted in 2024. We hope that more people will see this wonderful Kashiwa landscape photo and that it will be an opportunity to rediscover the charm of Kashiwa. [Held in the venue of the photo exhibition varies depending on the schedule] (1) Date & Time: 3/1 (Sat) ~ 3/7 (Fri) (10:00~20:00 *Last day 17:00) 　Location: Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall New Building 10F Gallery (BeARIKA) (2) Date & Time: 3/8 (Sat) ~ 3/18 (Mon) (9:00~19:00) 　Location: KAMON Kashiwa Information Center 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(Kashiwa City Kashiwa 1-1-11 Family Kashiwa 3F) (3) Date & Time: 3/19 (Tue) ~ 3/28 (Fri) (10:00~18:00 *Last day 17:00) 　Location: Junji NakaVillage Museum of Art (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) (1-41-5 Otsugaoka, Kashiwa City) 　　　　 * Access: Kashiwa Station East Exit (6) 　　　　　　Otsugaoka Danchi, Higashiga Abiko Car Depot Yuki 　　　　　　Get off at Otsugaoka 1-chome 1 minute walk Inquiries about exhibitions KAMON Kashiwa Information Center TEL：04-7128-5610

【Notice of suspension of Daisen cable car】 With the replacement of the wire rope, March 12, 2025 (Monday) ~ March 14, 2025 (Friday) The cable car will be suspended. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and Best regards for your understanding and cooperation. Daisen Kanko Electric Railway Official website https://www.ooyama-cable.co.jp/unkyu202303-copy.html...

【Oyama Temple Godangoma 2025】 In Oyama Temple, on today, February 28th, the day of the great festival, the only <Godan Goma training > was held in Japan Bless the wishes of the supplicant by the torch that burns all at once on the five altars ✨ The sound of crackling and burning, the overlapping sound of sutras and Japanese Drum, very impressive prayers took my breath away and ...... Impression! The majestic flame 🔥 and the fantastic world of sutras and the sound of drums seemed to wash my heart! 【2025.2.28 Notice of Use of Oyama Temple Public Toilet】 Use of the Oyama Temple Public Toilet had been suspended due to damage to the pipes due to freezing, but Use has resumed

The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 4/5 The Teshikaga Photo Contest celebrates its 14th year this time. While recent years have favored digital submissions and entries via social media, the Teshikaga Photo Contest follows a classic format, judging printed works. For this edition, we invited Takeshi Mizukoshi, an internationally known mountain photographer who lives in Teshikagacho, to serve as a special juror. For the 14th contest, we accepted entries from November 1, 2024, to December 25, 2024, across four categories: Starry Skies, Sea of Clouds, Activities (Experiences), and Open. From 154 submissions, 20 works won awards! Today we present five Special Prize winners. Congratulations! 🎊 The final installment will appear in the next post. Stay tuned📸♪ ✴︎Special Prize✴︎ “Morning Awakening, In the Calm” Hazuki Yamada “As in Ancient Times” Masao Kainuma “A Night of Complete Ice Cover” Masaru Murakami “Nature’s Vitality” Tadashi Takeda “Charge” Toshikazu Yanagihori

🌷 Manda Pit Spring Festa 2025🌷 Kitchen Car for delicious Gourmet and handmade! There is also a challenge letter ver3 from Manda Pit of the "Manda Elementary Children's Guide" collaboration project! For details, please visit the 💁 ♀️ Arao City Tourism Association website. ◆ Date and time Sunday, March 9, 2025 10:00〜15:00 * Light rain ◆ Location Manda Pit Lawn square Arao City Hara Manda 200-2 Admission is free! * The paid area of Manda Pit will be charged as usual. ◆ Contents ・Petting Zoo ・ Challenge letter from Manda Pit ver3 (quiz rally) ・Bubble Time (teambub) ・Gymnastics Workshop by Acrobatic Performance Team VIVO ・More than 30 Gourmet goods markets ◆ Organizer Manda Pit Station @akane.0604k93 #Kumamoto #Arao #Events #Spring Festa #Manda Pit #Gourmet #Kitchen Car #Miscellaneous goods #Handmade #Zoo #Petting Zoo #Quiz rally #Challenge letter from Manda Pit #Tamana #Omuta #Nagasu #World Cultural Heritage #World Heritage Site

【Notice of Kururin Birthday Exhibition】2025 March 1st is everyone's favorite Kururin's birthday 🎉 A birthday exhibition is being held in 🎂 until Sunday, March 9 (9:00~17:00) at the Eki-naka Kururin House (Isehara Station Tourist Information Center) on the north exit of Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line There is also a birthday message from Odakyu Mokoron-chan! Please come and visit us In addition! Today, February 27 (10:00~14:00) is the last day of business trip sales of Isehara delicious specialty products at the entrance hall on the 1st floor of Isehara City Hall Ryokan "Daisen Manju" is also on sale in limited quantities Inevitably sold out! Get it as soon as possible Popular Kururin ✨ goods ✨ that can only be obtained in Isehara We look forward to seeing you ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Isehara Station North Exit on the Odakyu Line, on the way to the stairs Eki-naka Kururin House (Isehara Station Sightseeing Information Center) OPEN 9:00~17:00 (open all year) #Isehara #Kururin #Birthday #Tourist Information Center #Daisen Manju #Souvenirs #Station Naka #Odakyu Line #Mokoron #Events #Limited #Outing #Kanagawa Tourism #Isehara Tourism #Yurukyara #Happy Birthday

[Thorough introduction to the charm of the World Cultural Heritage Site Manda Pit! ] 】 Located in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Manda Pit is one of the coal mining ruins that once supported the modernization of Japan. It is registered as a constituent asset of the World Cultural Heritage Site "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" and is a valuable presence in the industrial history of Japan. Highlights of Manda Pit One of the largest shaft facilities in Japan Manda Pit is a facility that produced high-quality coal from the Meiji era to the early Showa period as one of the wellheads of the Miike Coal Mine and supported the modernization of Japan. The huge steel turrets that symbolize the coal mining technology of the Meiji and Taisho periods, and the hoisting machine room are must sees. Well-preserved industrial heritage In Manda Pit, there are many coal mining facilities and equipment used from the Meiji era to the Showa era, and you can feel the atmosphere of that time as it is. In particular, the red brick building and the heavy steel structure are also popular as photogenic Spots. Guided tour of the history of coal mining Manda Pit offers Implementation tours with expert guides, where you can learn more about the history and workings of the coal mines. You can see the machinery and equipment that was actually used up close. Exhibition of Coal Mine Trains Manda Pit also exhibits coal mining trains that were once used. Trains used for transporting coal and transportation can be seen up close, and the running is also open to the public on the second and fourth Sundays of every month. Things to do nearby Spot Arao tidal flats (Rich in nature flats registered under the Ramsar Convention) Greenland (one of the largest amusement parks in Kyushu) Shizan Shrine (a historic shrine and popular with Arao citizens) Coal Industry Science Museum (Science Museum on Coal-based Energy) Access Information About 10 minutes by Car from JR Arao Station About 1 hour by Car from Fukuoka City About 1 hour by Car from Kumamoto city #Manda Pit #World Cultural Heritage #Coal Mine Ruins #Kumamoto Tourism #Arao City #Historical Exploration #Industrial Heritage #Photo Spot

【Broadcasting the charm of Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture! 】 Arao City is located in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, on the border with Fukuoka Prefecture. It is an attractive sightseeing spot with the World Cultural Heritage Site "Manda Pit", beautiful nature, and leisure spots. In the future, through COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will deliver plenty of information on sightseeing, gourmet food, and events in Arao City! Fun! ■■■Sightseeing spot in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Arao City has many spots where you can enjoy history, Nature, and leisure! Please visit it. ◇Manda Pit It is a coal mining ruins that flourished from the Meiji era to the Showa era, and is registered as one of the World Cultural Heritage "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution". With its brick hoisting machine room and huge steel turrets, it is a spot where you can feel the power and history of the coal mines at that time. ◇ Greenland It is one of the largest amusement parks in Kyushu and offers more than 70 types of attractions. You can play all day with your family and friends, and it is one of the one of the best leisure spots in Kyushu. Held in a fireworks festival several times a year, and it is crowded with many visitors. ◇ Arao tidal flats A valuable tidal flat registered under the Ramsar Convention, it is a place rich in Rich in nature where many migratory birds fly. Ideal for bird watching and walking. ◇ Shizan Shrine (Yotsuyama Jinja) Shizan Shrine is a shrine that has watched over the history of Arao City and has long been popular with local people. Many Worshippers are still visit today, and the Precincts has a fine Torii (shrine gate) and you can Prayer in a quiet atmosphere. ■■■Specialty products and local gourmet of Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Arao City has many exquisite gourmet unique to Local! ◇Arao Pears Arao Pears, which are large and full of sweetness, are a Specialty product that is famous nationwide. The fresh and crunchy texture is attractive. In addition, Arao summer pear, which has become a hot topic for its new variety, is attracting attention as a fruit that can be enjoyed from summer. ◇ Melon bread Arao City has a lineup of melon breads such as "Fukuyama's melon bread" and "Mankodo's melon bread"! ◇ National College of Technology A huge okonomiyaki with a diameter of over 30 cm! Local And is a firm favorite, and tourists are also familiar with it for its volume and taste. ◇ Koshiroyaki It is a pottery representing Kyushu that has been baked at the foothills of Mt. Mount Kodai in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture for about 400 years. Koshiro ware, which is characterized by a glaze in which white kake is blended into a deep indigo and blue ground, is highly regarded as a work of art. ◇ Arao Olive Use olive production is thriving, and olive oil is often used as gifts. ■■■Events in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Held in fun Events every season in Arao City! ◇ Arao Night Market Summer Festival Events Held in at Manda Pit. many Gourmet such as Kitchen Car gather, and it is crowded with many visitors every year. ◇Nobara Hachimangu Annual Grand Festival (Nobara-san) Local people have been nicknamed "Nobara-san" since ancient times. For more than 770 years, the "Furyu" transmitted by oral transmission has been designated as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets, and in 2022 (Reiwa 4), it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage as one of the "Furyu Odori". ◇Shizan Shrine Annual Grand Festival (Kokunzosan) There are Dedication of the priestess dances "Urayasu no Mai" and "Hoei no Mai" by local elementary and junior high school students. Gari climb the 311 steps leading to the Precincts and pay your respects. You can enjoy the many stalls that line the road to Yotsuyama Shrine. ◇ Majak Fishing Tournament Specialties Events in Arao City, a unique tournament to catch majaku (anajaco) in tidal flats. Local experiences are unique. ◇Manda Pit Spring Festa It is a Events that is Held in by the Spring, and various events are held on the Manda Pit. Events are popular with Families and tourists. ■■■Hot Spring and Accommodations in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Arao City also has plenty of Hot Spring and Accommodations where you can relax. ◇Accommodations in Arao City The hotel is substantial, and it is convenient not only for sightseeing but also for business use. There are also inns with hot springs, which are perfect for relaxing after a long trip. Broadcasting the charm of Arao City through COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Please enjoy history, Nature, and Gourmet food in Arao City! #Kumamoto #Arao City #Kumamoto Tourism #World Cultural Heritage #Manda Pit #Greenland #Arao Pears #Melon bread #Coal mine

【❄️Introducing Photos Submitted for Winter Gokase 2025 — Part 6❄️】 Although days have warmed noticeably, mornings and evenings remain bitterly cold in Gokase Town 🥶 We’re grateful that entries for the “#Winter Gokase 2025” campaign on the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram have been accumulating, so here are some of the submissions 🙌✨ @donguri223103 @xitiannaiyang4 @goto0619 @irnoarkoa @yamabico_san @satoshi.misaki @thusandleavis @fowafuwarin5 (in no particular order) While many winter scenes come from the Kuraoka area, this time we received a snow photo of Josenji Temple in the Sanko area as well 👏✨ Even within snowy landscapes, the lively atmosphere of the ski resort, the calm winter mood of Kuraoka, and the sacred, quiet presence of Josenji each have their own charm — they’re all wonderful ☺️💫 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- There’s only a short time left before this campaign closes ✨ Please feel free to enter with any small winter photo — we’d love to see your submissions 🤗🎶 How to enter (deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025) Follow Gokase Tourism Association on Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and post with the hashtags “#Winter Gokase 2025” and “#photo location (for example: #Unoko Falls)” 📸 Gokase Tourism Association Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... ※Snow accumulation and icy roads can be dangerous. Please prioritize safety and take care to avoid accidents when photographing⚠️

Inai Hot Spring 50th Anniversary ♨️ With heartfelt gratitude to the local community "Inai Hot Spring Hot Spring Festival" Held in ♨️ About the Hot Spring Hot Festival︎ ⤵ Held in period: Saturday, March 1, 2025 ~ Monday, March 31, 2025 🟡 Privileges 1: Limited time discount Privileges (bathing and accommodation) You can get a special discount at Hot Spring Subject facilities * Privileges can ❗️ be received by bringing a leaflet * Accommodation is limited to those who live in the Shirishi area and make a reservation by phone 🟡 Privileges 2: Hot Spring Stamp Rally A chance to win gorgeous prizes in a lottery!! Contents of the gift 1st Prize: Takashima Ryokan Pair Accommodation ♨️ Ticket (1 pair) 2nd prize: Set of 🍺 3 craft beers (1 person) 3rd prize: IWANAI RESORT Lift 1-day ticket ⛷️ (3 people) Leaflet distribution location︎ ⤵ ・ Bathing facilities Hot Spring that you don't want to facilities ・Iwauchi Town Town Hall ・ No Roadside Station Iwanai ・ Other, installed at distribution spots in the In the town ⭐︎How to ⭐participate︎ Use the discount at the Subject Facilities! Stamp collected at two hot springs and entered the lottery Hot Spring is "Hot Spring General Election 2024" Won 👏🏻 3rd place in Japan & 1st place in Hokkaido in the beautiful skin category "Takashima Ryokan" wins first place ❗️ in the country in the solo travel category Please take this opportunity to go to the Hot Spring ♨️

A cold wave has arrived at the Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival! Plum blossoms have not yet bloomed, but a splendid snowflake has bloomed ❄️ Photo: Yasunori Okamoto

Always Use the Roadside Station Higashikawa "Dosokan", There is a very much. Events and regional Information will be updated on the blackboard of Dosokan, so please take a look ❣ * Blackboard Information is updated irregularly!

Mystery-Solving Event at Gion Shrine On Saturday, February 22, a mystery-solving event took place at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka district 👏 The event was titled “Gion Shrine Real Mystery: ‘As the Gods Say’” 💡 Local high school students from Gokase Secondary School led the planning, collaborating with local company Gokase Entertainment and the Kuraoka Lovers Women’s Group to prepare the event 😳✨ Participants of all ages gathered, and the shrine grounds rang with lively voices 🤗🎶 The puzzles were quite difficult until a spark of insight or a discovery occurred… I tried hard to solve them but couldn’t in the end 🤣 I had to borrow the children’s wisdom, haha As we solved the puzzles, we learned the correct way to worship at Gion Shrine 😯💡 I had no idea about those customs, so the many new discoveries were great fun 🤩 After finishing the puzzles, participants faced a two-part showdown with the gods played by Gokase Secondary School students ⚔️ The first part, “Sengoku Gokase Town,” was a game in which players spent their held points to approach the god; the winner was the one who first knocked the bead off the god’s shoulder with a sword 💪 In the second part, the winning prize from part one, a rope, was formed into a circle on the ground as a ring, and contestants challenged the god in a hand-push sumo match 👐 Both games excited adults and children alike, and smiles filled the event from start to finish 😆 After completing all stages, participants received a “Mystery Completion Certificate,” but looking closely revealed the certificates came in different colors…🤔? It turned out the hand-push sumo in part two mirrored the ceremonial sumo offered to entertain the gods during the Morimaki ritual held at Gion Shrine. Since the tradition holds that “the one who loses to the god is correct,” the completion certificates of those who lost the hand-push sumo gleamed in gold🤣 You could feel the students’ attention to detail throughout the setting, and it was wonderful 🥹✨ At the end, participants and students took a commemorative photo together, and warm tea provided by Yukihoshien was served as a participation prize, bringing the lively, friendly event to a close 😌👏 Seeing Gokase Town come alive through events created by students, local businesses, and community groups working together is truly moving 🥹 We hope the whole town continues to join forces to keep Gokase Town thriving ✨

At the Information Center of Roadside Station Minami Shinshu and Yooka Marche, 7 Japanese dolls decorated in 30 tiers are on display 🎎 Since it is customary for Toyooka Village to Festival chicks on April 3rd, this chick will also be on display until early April. Please Appreciation when you come to the Roadside Station.

Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival is being held in! At Romantopia Tsukigase, Yumekko Shokudo is Open for business ♪ The "Sunken Hearth Set" that you can enjoy at Romantopia Tsukigase's proud sunken hearth is a charcoal grill of Tsukigase raw wood shiitake mushrooms, homemade konjac and mugwort dango yourself! Sprinkle ♪ with plenty of special yuzu miso We also recommend Udon noodles that are particular about soup stock for Other! The meat Udon noodles are made from Iga beef, and the luxurious Udon noodles are filled with shiitake mushrooms, spinach, and thinly sliced rice cakes! We have many Souvenirs not only from Tsukigase but also from neighboring areas! With the arrival of the cold wave, the Plum blossoms are still hardly blooming、、、 Dango rather than ♪ flowers for the time being When it's in full bloom, every teahouse is very crowded! Please come once for food while you still ♪ can.

Tomakomai Tourism Information Center’s Tomachop has dressed up for the Hina Matsuri festival ✨🎎

EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! How do you do! It is a Sakaki Town Tourist Association. Nagano Prefecture Hanishina District Sakaki Town is located Oyster Northern part Nagano Prefecture and is a Rich in nature area that stretches along the Chikuma River. With a population of about 14,000 people (as of 2024), it is There is a between Nagano City and Ueda City, and is known as an easy town to live in due to its convenient transportation. We will Broadcasting Tourist Information full of charm of Sakaki Town in Hanishina District, Nagano Prefecture on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you! ■What is Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture? Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture, where history and tradition are alive, is dotted with sightseeing spots such as the famous castle "Katsurao Castle Ruins" of the Sengoku period and the "Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park" where beautiful roses bloom, and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. In addition, Gourmet unique to Sakaki Town such as the famous "Nezumi daikon radish" and "Oshibori udon" are also attractive. In addition, there is also the "Iron Exhibition Hall", which is also known as the "town of swordsmiths" and is the only permanent exhibition hall of Japan swords in the prefecture. ■Access to Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture Access to Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture is good, and you can get there smoothly from Tokyo Central Tokyo. Use the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Ueda Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, or transfer to the Shinano Railway and arrive at Sakaki Station in about 15 minutes. Use by Car will take the Kan-Etsu Expressway and Joshinetsu Expressway from Tokyo in about 2 hours and 30 minutes. ■Historical background of Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture is known as the site of Katsurao Castle, where Takeda Shingen and Yoshikiyo Murakami fought fierce battles during the Sengoku period. In addition, in the Edo period, it developed as an important place for transportation, and agriculture utilizing the Chikuma River basin was also actively carried out. Even now, it is popular with many history buffs as a town with many historical sites where you can feel the history. ■Popular Sightseeing spots in Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture ・Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park is a beautiful park with 2,300 roses of about 330 species. Located along the Chikuma River, you can enjoy colorful roses from Spring to autumn. Best time to visit around May ~ June, and many tourists visit. Promenade surrounded by roses is maintained in the park, and you can enjoy the Aroma while taking a leisurely stroll. Held in the Rose Festival from late May to early June every year, where rose saplings are sold and Local Specialty products are Stalls. ・Katsurao Castle Ruins Katsurao Castle Ruins, which was the residence of Yoshikiyo Murakami during the Warring States period, is located on a mountain 800m Elevation and has a superb view overlooking Ueda City and Chikuma River Spot. There are traces of stone walls and Earthen mound on the Ruins of the Castle, and you can feel the history. Mountain trails are maintained, and you can experience history while enjoying Hiking. ・Bingushiyu-san It is a One Day Hot Spring with various indoor baths, various open-air baths, exercise baths, large halls, etc. Spring quality is widely applied to neuralgia, muscle pain, Relief from fatigue, etc. From the open-air bath overlooking Sakaki Town, there is a superb panorama! There is also a Shokudo and a shop, and it is popular as a hot spring facility where you can spend a relaxing time. ・Sakashiro Shrine In the 1350 years since its founding, Izumo Taisha has held a festival to the god of the great country lord, and has received many prayers as the god of Marriage. As one of the largest Izumo Taisha shrines in eastern Japan, the shrine Precincts boast a majestic sanctuary and are popular with prayer visitors as a power spot. ・Manzenji Temple Manzenji Temple is a historic temple located in Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture, and is also known as the ruins of the ancestral residence of the Village Kami clan known for the warring states Warlord Yoshikiyo Murakami, making it an interesting Spot for history buffs. ・Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture is known as the "Town of Sword Makers", and the "Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall" is a facility where the works of the human national treasure Miyairi Ikihei swordsmith born in Sakaki Town and the works of Miyairi Ichimon who inherited the tradition are exhibited. There are plenty of Japanese swords and armor on display, and you can see the art of Swordsmithing up close. Elaborate special exhibitions are held throughout the year, and gallery talks and Japan sword care experiences are also held. ■ Gourmet specialty products of Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture ・Nezumi daikon radish The Specialty products of the Sakaki Town, "nezumi daikon radish", has a shape of a lower bulge and a thin, long root like a mouse Traditional Japanese straw raincoat tail, and its taste is characterized by a faint sweetness after spiciness. "oshibori udon", which is made with grated radish Squeezed Juice, is popular as a Local cuisine of Local. ・Oshibori udon noodles Oshibori udon is a local cuisine in which Udon noodles are eaten by dissolving miso paste in the Squeezed Juice of Nezumi Daikon Radish to make a Dipping Sauce. It is characterized by its spiciness and sweetness that you can feel faintly afterwards, and it is a delicious taste that you will become addicted to once you eat it. ■Traditional crafts of Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture ・Shinshu Kumiko Woodcraft Certified as a traditional craft in Nagano Prefecture in 2019, "Shinshu Kumiko Woodcraft" is a traditional craft that combines wood to create delicate patterns. In Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture, this technique is still passed down to this day, and exquisitely crafted works are made. ■Events and Festivals in Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture ・Sakaki Hina Dolls The Sakaki Hina Dolls, which is Held in in February and March every year, is a Events where traditional Hina Dolls are exhibited. Hina dolls from the Edo period to the present day gather in one place. The venue is the Iron Exhibition Hall and the Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum. ・Rose Festival Held in every year from late May to early June at Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park, the Rose Festival sells rose seedlings and specialty products, Stalls at restaurants, and events.  ■Enjoy Enjoy sightseeing in Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture! Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture is a fascinating town full of history, nature, and traditional culture. Access is also good, and you can fully enjoy sightseeing, gourmet food, and events. Please come to Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture and experience the charm of Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture!

【The 5th Sakuho Town Flower Arrangement Exhibition】 A flower arrangement exhibition will be held in 🌷🌷 at the Oku Village Togyu Memorial Museum from tomorrow 22nd (Sat) ~ 24th (Mon) The participating schools are Hiroyama-ryu, Kodo-ryu, Koryu Matsufujikai, Sogetsu-ryu, and Ikebo! Enjoy 🌺🎶 the collaboration between the Taisho romantic building and fresh flowers ꧁————————————————————————————————꧂ Held in place: Oku Village Togyu Memorial Museum of Art Address: Sakuho Town, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture 1429-1 Hozumi Held in period: Saturday, February 22, 2025 ~ Monday, February 24, 2025 Held in Time: 9:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. Museum admission fee: 500 yen (400 yen) for adults, 300 yen (250 yen) for elementary and junior high school students * Fee for groups of 20 or more people in parentheses * It will be a common admission fee with the flower arrangement exhibition venue. Access: Hokuriku Shinkansen Sakudaira transfer, 1 minute walk from Yachiho Station on the JR Koumi Line 5 minutes by Car from Yachiho Highlands on the Chubu Transverse Road, 60 minutes by Car from Sudama IC on the Chuo Expressway ꧁————————————————————————————————꧂

Akindo ♪ Today (21st) and tomorrow (22nd) In Roadside Station Iwanai, after Hina Festival Beniko plush toy Normally 2,100 yen 1,800 yen! Beniko pudding (Fujita Confectionery) Normally 200 yen, but 180 yen! The other day, at HBC, Taku︎ ⭐Akibura Research It is a ♪ pudding 🍮 that was also eaten by Ichiyama Honseki We look forward to seeing you😊

🌺 Vol.10 Nobeoka Flower Story 🌺 Period: Saturday, February 1, 2025 ~ Sunday, April 6, 2025 The annual Spring Events "Nobeoka Flower Story" will be Held in from Saturday, February 1 to Sunday, April 6! This Events took over the whole body of the "Tenkaichi Himuka Cherry Blossom and Rape Flower Festival", and from 2014 the name was changed to "Nobeoka Flower Story", and although there were years when it was not possible to Held in due to the coronavirus, thanks to you, we were able to celebrate the 10th anniversary this year. Local citizens, with the cooperation of the citizens, started planting Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flowers with the desire to beautify the Gokase River embankment, which will be the venue for the Events of the event, and we were able to enjoy many spectacular Flowers. Immediately after the Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming at the venue were introduced in a Gourmet program last year, we received a lot of responses, such as "Where is that fantastic place in Nobeoka City?" 【Major Events】 🌿 Hontoji Temple Keihi Ume Plum Popularly known as "Hui Hi Ume Plum", the drooping Ume Plum tree is over 240 years old. It is in full bloom again this year, with 50 white Ume plums and 5 red Ume plums decorating 🌺 the Precincts As of February 20, 2025, it is in full bloom and in Best time to visit! 🌸 Konohana Walk 📅 Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23 The 300 Tenkaichi Himuka cherry blossoms and 1 million rape flowers blooming on the banks of the Gokase River spread the colors of Spring all over the ✨ area On the special stage, Local entertainment and song stages add to the festivities, and the "Nobeoka Delicious Food Market" appears on the riverbed! 🌿 Nobeoka's proud seafood and Delicacies of the mountains are lined up, and Gastronomical delicacies from Kumamoto and Oita prefectures will also be stalls! In the "Mini Sasuke Course Challenge", which is very popular every year, Sasuke Legend led by Makoto Nagano from Nobeoka City also appears! In addition, the first 200 people to receive a case of flowers used in "Flower Letters" will receive a gift 🎁 In addition, there is also a Tanedango gift that can be enjoyed by both children and Adults! 💡 Wai Wai Flower Story 2025 📅 March 20 (Thu) ~ April 6 (Sun) While looking at the Someiyoshino and Japan three major yabu Camellia japonica groups at Nobeoka Shiroyama and Shiroyama Park, it is a Events that decorates the end of Nobeoka Flower Story, such as the "Wai Wai Gourmet Expo" on Saturday, March 22, and the "Wai Wai Flower Night Story" Fascination by the beautiful cherry blossom Light up! The Light up of cherry blossoms at night and the stone walls of Nobeoka Castle create a fantastic space Enjoy ✨ 📍 For flowering Information & Events details, please visit the "Nobeoka Flower Story 2025 Official Website"! *The image is from last year. Inquiries ▷ ▶0982-29-2155 (Nobeoka Hanamonogatari Executive Committee)

【Isehara Flower Information】2025.2.20 　Ume plum ✨ with pretty flowers 　The dignified beauty makes you feel at ease. *Maruyama Castle Ruins Park* (Shimosuya 2168-2) 　The white Ume plum blossoms and is in Best time to visit along with the red Ume plum! *Free opening of the Ume Plum Garden of Amatake Bunko Yamaguchi Family Residence* 　(Kamikasuya 862-1) 　Best time to visit. 　◆Period:~March 9 (Sun) 10:00~15:00 　　* Hina dolls will be exhibited only on Sundays during the period. 　　(Adult 300 yen, National Tangible Cultural Property Yamaguchi Family Residence Visiting the site fee included) *Isehara City Sports Park* (Nishitomioka 320) 　Plum trees on the slope began to bloom. *Hinata Yakushi's Ume Plum Garden* (Hyuga 1644) 　The Ume Plum Garden on the Car Parking Lot behind Hinata Yakushi is here and there, 　It's going to take a while. 　The flowering of edgeworthia chrysantha is beginning little by little. Fun will inform you of the flowering status from time to time! !!

【Tour de Yatsugatake 2025 Volunteer Staff Recruitment】 The "Tour de Yatsugatake" is a historic cycle Events Held in every 6 years and yellowtail in Nagano Prefecture's Sakuho Town! 🚴‍♀️✨ This reopening requires the help of volunteer staff. If you like rotating cars, Nature, or Yatsugatake, let's 🎶 get excited together We look forward to seeing you in Sakuho Town! 😸💫💫 ◆ Activity location Sakuho Town, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture Volunteer staff will be assigned to each position. The secretariat will contact you in advance. Example) Car parking lot staff = Gathering at each Car parking lot Chip collection staff = each goal point, etc. ◆ Necessary expenses free Lunch and participation souvenirs will be provided. * Please bear the transportation cost to the site. ◆ Activity days Sunday, April 13, 2025 ◆ Highlights Resumption of yellowtail in 6 years Events Impression cycle race You can feel the Nature of Yatsugatake ◆Subjects Adults, University Students, Professional Students, Seniors ◎ Application conditions ・ Those who can drive and move the Car by themselves - Those who can emphasize communication between staff and with participants ◎ Recommended for people like this ・ Those who like rotating cars ・ Those who like Nature ・ Those who like Yatsugatake It is an outdoor environment with low temperatures with residual snow. Please take measures and preparations such as protection from the cold. Cross-generational participation is welcome People of all ages will work together. Many people in their 30s are active in the secretariat. – – volunteer– ・ Start staff: Reception on the day, player guidance, etc. ・ Goal staff (half goal and full goal points): Measurement chip collection, player guidance, etc. ・ Water supply station staff: Water supply point correspondence ・ Car parking staff: Checking Car at the entrance, monitoring during the Held in of the tournament ・ Detention staff for abstentions: Assistance to accommodate abstainers and cars * Limited to those who are skilled in handling rotating cars – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Please scan the third QR code on the application form.