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Hello! This is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association. Shosenkyo Gorge in Yamanashi Prefecture, which has been designated as a special scenic spot in Japan, is said to be "The most beautiful valley in Japan" that has been nurtured by nature for a long time. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a work of art created by nature, and we will introduce the charm of "Shosenkyo Gorge" in the COOL JAPAN VIDEO. 【What is Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge?】 Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge is a Canyon in the northern part of Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and is a Canyon with a total length of about 5 kilometers surrounded by abundant nature. If you are coming by car, it is 40 minutes from Chuo Expressway and Kofu Showa IC. If you come by train, it takes about 30 to 45 minutes by bus or taxi from the south exit of JR Kofu Station. The beauty of nature, which has been created over a long period of time, continues to fascinate many people. Dotted with Strange Rock and Strange stone, this area shows the beauty of the four seasons, and is a tourist spot that you will want to visit again and again. In spring, you can enjoy the promenade surrounded by the scent of fresh greenery, in summer you can enjoy activities such as canoeing through the dam, and in autumn you can enjoy the Canyon dyed bright red with autumn leaves. 【History of Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge】 Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge was designated as a national scenic spot in 1923 and a special scenic spot in 1953. In addition, it is counted as one of the five great gorges in Japan, along with Teishaku Gorge (Hiroshima), Chomonkyo Gorge(Yamaguchi Prefecture), Goukei Gorge (Okayama Prefecture), and Nezame no toko (Nagano Prefecture). 【Highlights of Shosenkyo Gorge】 ・Kakuen Peak Kakuen Peak, the highest in the Shosenkyo Gorge mountain range, is the symbol of Shosenkyo Gorge. The name comes from the monk Kakuen, who practiced asceticism on a peak the size of several tatami mats in the past. ・Senga Waterfall It is a waterfall located at the foot of Kakuen Peak at the innermost part of the Arakawa River, which flows through the Shosenkyo Gorge. It is a powerful waterfall with a drop of 30 meters, and it is a popular spot because it can be accessed by car. ・Shosenkyo Gorge Promenade It is a promenade of about 4.5 kilometers where you can enjoy the beauty of the Canyon of the four seasons, which was also selected as the first place in the Selected as one of the 100 best sightseeing spots in Japan Canyon category. ・Ishimon The stone gate is a huge natural granite arch created by Mother Nature. It's on the promenade, so you can't get there by car. ・Nagatoro Bridge It is a historic bridge built in 1925 at the gateway to Shosenkyo Gorge. It has been selected as a modern civil engineering heritage site as the oldest surviving concrete arch road bridge. ・Tenkorin If you step on your feet in the Tenkorin forest along the promenade, you will hear a mysterious sound similar to the sound of pom-poms and drums. This is said to be the echoing sound of an underground cavity carved out by a mountain stream. ・ Numerous Strange Rocks and Strange Stones On the promenade, there are various Strange Rocks and Strange Rocks such as Fur Seal Rock, Daibutsu Rock, Kansan Jade Rock, Floating Rock, Cannon Rock, Tofu Rock, Monkey Rock, Camel Rock, Fuji Rock, Kuma Rock, Cat Stone, Matsutake Stone, etc. Please look for it on your feet. ・Arakawa Dam The majestic dam that spreads across the valley of the Oku-Syosenkyo is a multipurpose dam for the purpose of flood control in the coastal area of the Arakawa River. ・Shosenkyo Ropeway From the gondola of the ropeway, which takes about 5 minutes one way to the summit, you can see the Canyon below. From the top of the ropeway, you can overlook a spectacular panoramic view of Mt. Fuji and other areas. 【Shosenkyo Gorge Crystal】 Shosenkyo Gorge is also famous as a sacred place for crystals. There are a number of quartz mines on Mt. Kinpusan in Shosenkyo Gorge, and excavations were actively promoted during the Meiji era. Because of its excellent crystal grinding and processing technology, ores from all over the world gathered, and now there are many shops displaying and selling precious gems and ores. 【Shosenkyo Gorge Gourmet】 Popular gourmet dishes include Somen, Soba noodles, and Koshu Houtou made from the clear stream of Shosenkyo Gorge. In addition, there are many shops where you can enjoy local gourmet and local cuisine using plenty of local ingredients from Yamanashi Prefecture. Enjoy the superb view created by nature at one of the most popular tourist spots in Yamanashi Prefecture "Shosenkyo Gorge"! It is also a treasure trove of Power Spots, so why not try to raise your luck? In the future, COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will continue to show the charm of Shosenkyo Gorge and the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. Best regards!

The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival", which is an early arrival of Spring, ended the other day, but you can still enjoy Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu Town! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with Kawazu cherry blossoms! This time, I would like to introduce "Honenji". ・Enshrine the Secret Buddha Amitabha Buddha statue In the Pure Land sect, the Honzon Buddha is Amitabha Buddha and Kaiki Kawazu Saburo Yuyasu. In the first year of Angen (1175), he founded the Honen-an in the Yatsu building. In the 4th year of Eiroku (1561), it was destroyed by a landslide and is enshrined in its current location. (There is a monument to Saburo Kawazu.) ) ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Honenji Temple 【Address】334-1 Hama, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0732 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year (may be absent due to various circumstances) ） 【Parking lot】Yes 6 passenger cars

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until today, Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing in Kawazu. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging we will introduce this time is "Grand Porte". ・The 4,000 tsubo site surrounded by deep greenery is a quiet mountain village with a stream flowing through it and seasonal flowers. Furusato Pension Grand Porte strives to allow guests to relax in the lush nature and immerse themselves in a nostalgic feeling. Families with children are also welcome. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Granporte 【Address】625 Kawazu Raft, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-36-8344 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. 【Total number of rooms】7 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】15 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

"The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry trees in total! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce the "Carnation Garden". ・ Enjoy varieties that are not on the market At the Kawazu Carnation Sample Garden, you can see about 14,000 colorful carnations of about 376 varieties, including trial cultivation that are not available on the market. Even in the cold season or on rainy days, you can relax in the warm greenhouse. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Carnation Sample Garden 【Address】11 Tanaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Every Wednesday 【Parking lot】Yes Passenger car 35 cars The park will be open every day during the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

This is information on the blooming of Yoritomo cherry blossoms (Kawazu cherry blossoms) from the Kyonan Town Town Office. ~R6.2.26~ The current flowering status of Yoritomo cherry blossoms has passed full bloom throughout Kyonan Town and is beginning to fall, and some trees are starting to show their leaves. In the future, it will be scattered due to the influence of wind and rain, so please come early. In addition, at Sakuma Dam, following the Yoritomo cherry blossoms, the large fishing cherry blossoms are in full bloom and are in full bloom. In front of the Sakuma Dam and the town hall, bamboo lanterns and cherry blossoms are lit up from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until tomorrow, Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Kokoronodoka". ・5 minutes walk to Imaihama Kaigan Station. A Japanese lodging where you can eat fresh seafood. Private open-air baths with natural hot springs are also popular. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Shindoka 【Address】109 Mitaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-2302 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:30 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 6 【Pick-up and drop-off】Negotiable 【Parking lot】6 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

How do you do! This is the Kyonan Town Tourism Association. Located at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula, Chiba Prefecture Awa County Kyonan Town is a city rich in nature that continues to attract visit people. With a population of around 6,300 (as of 2024), the town is a blend of history and natural beauty. With the opening of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line and the Higashi-Kanto Expressway Tateyama Line, it can be accessed from the city center in about 80 minutes by car, so you can enjoy it even on a day trip. This COOL JAPAN VIDEOS account will introduce sightseeing spots and recommended information in Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town, so thank you. ◆History of Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town◆ Kyonan Town was created in 1959 by the merger of Katsuyama Town and Yasuda Town. The origin of the name of the town is "Kyonan Town" because it is located south of Mount Nokogiri. ◆ Introduction of Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town sightseeing spots ◆ ◇Mount Nokogiri Mount Nokogiri, a scenic spot designated by Chiba Prefecture, is a tourist spot that represents Kyonan Town. As the name suggests, the rock walls resemble the shape of a saw. From near the summit, which can be climbed in about 3 minutes by ropeway, you can overlook Mt. Fuji, Miura Peninsula, and Izu Peninsula over Tokyo Bay. There are many attractions such as the Great Buddha of Nokogiriyama Nihonji Temple, One Thousand Five Hundred Arhats, and Nippon-ji Temple. ◇Hishikawa Shisenobu Memorial Hall Opened in 1985, the Hishikawa Shisenobu Memorial Hall is a memorial hall that exhibits the works of Hishikawa Moronobu, a Ukiyoe artist of the Edo period. Through these exquisite works, you can feel the depth of Japanese art culture. ◇Sakuma Dam Lake Shinsui Park The 2.4-kilometer walking path surrounding the dam is home to about 2,200 cherry trees, including Yoritomo cherry blossoms, Yae cherry blossoms, and Yoshino cherry blossoms, making it one of the most popular cherry blossom spots on the Boso Peninsula. ◇Okuzure Suisenkyo Cultivation of about 60 million daffodils are used at the foot of the mountain and on the banks. ◇Daikokuyama Observatory The castle-shaped observatory at the top of Mt. Daikoku is overlooking the Katsuyama Fishing Port, and if the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji and the Izu Peninsula. ◆ Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town Roadside Station Information ◆ ◇Roadside Station Hoda Elementary School It is a rare Roadside Station in Japan where an Closed School elementary school has been reborn. In addition to selling specialty products, there are also cafeterias and lodging facilities where you can eat nostalgic school lunch menus. ◇Roadside Station Kyonan It is a roadside station facing Tokyo Bay and is also popular as a beautiful spot for sunset. The Hishikawa Shisenobu Memorial Hall is adjacent to it. ◆Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town Events & festival◆ ◇ Daffodil Festival Kyonan Town is one of Japan's three major colonies of daffodils, and every year from early December, the Daffodil Festival is held at the venues of "Ezuki Daffodil Road", "Sakuma Dam Park", and "Okuzure Suisenkyo". You can enjoy the beauty of the daffodils in full bloom even in the cold of winter, and the carpet of daffodils that spreads all over is a spectacular view. ◆ Recommended points of Chiba Prefecture Kyonan Town ◆ Kyonan Town is known for the beautiful scenery of Kawazu cherry blossoms (Yoritomo cherry blossoms), and you can feel the arrival of Spring in the early blooming cherry blossoms this season. There are plenty of hotels and hot spring facilities, so please relax after enjoying the great nature of Kyonan Town. Make the best memories in this town along the beautiful coastline! We will send out recommended information about Kyonan Town, so please follow us.

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NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Nirasaki Tourism Association. Nirasaki City in Yamanashi Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of Yamanashi Prefecture and is an area full of rich nature and deep history. In this First Post, we will introduce plenty of attractions such as sightseeing spots and event information in Nirasaki City! ◆❖◇What is Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture? ◇❖◆ Nirasaki City is a city with a population of about 28,000. With famous peaks such as Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, and the Southern Alps in the background, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, and it is also known as the birthplace of the Kai Takeda Family. In addition to fruits such as grapes and peaches grown in the land rich in nature, the mellow aroma and flavorful wine are also exquisite! Nirasaki City Yamanashi Prefecture is very convenient to access from central Tokyo, and you can easily visit it on a day trip. [Access by train] Shinjuku Station - Nirasaki Station JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express Azusa Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Matsumoto Station - Nirasaki Station JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express Azusa Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes [Access by car] Chofu IC - Nirasaki IC Chuo Expressway about 1 hour 30 minutes Nagoya IC - Nirasaki IC Chuo Automobile Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes ◆ ❖ ◇ 6 recommended sightseeing spots of "Nirasaki", a town with a view of Mt. Fuji ◇ ❖ ◆ 【Mt. Amari】 The Mt. Amari in Minami-Alps UNESCO Eco Park has been selected as one of the Yamanashi Hundred Famous Mountains. The parking lot is about a 30-minute walk to the summit, so you can easily enjoy climbing and hiking. The view from the top is spectacular, and if the conditions are right, you can see Mt. Fuji floating in a sea of clouds. Don't miss the Astragalus azaleas, which bloom around the beginning of June! 【Crocodile Mound Sakura】 The 330-year-old Ipponzakura tree that blooms on the alligator mound was designated as a natural monument of Nirasaki City in the first year of Heisei. In the background of the towering cherry blossom trees, you can overlook Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake, and it is also popular as a photo spot. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they are lit up and you can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere. 【Takeda Hachimangu】 Takeda Hachimangu Shrine was founded in 822 AD and is associated with the Kai Takeda Family. The Main Shrine was rebuilt by Lord Takeda Shingen and is also an important cultural property of Japan. 【Nirasaki Omura Memorial Park】 At Omura Memorial Park, you can experience art at the Nirasaki Omura Museum of Art, where paintings and ceramics collected by Dr. Satoshi Omura, who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, are exhibited, enjoy cooking at the soba restaurant, refresh your mind and body at the hot spring for a day trip, and deepen your learning and interaction with people at the Hakuyuki Dormitory. Please spend a meaningful time with the scenic scenery that changes its expression with the seasons. 【Ruins of Shinpu Castle】 The ruins of Ruins of Shinpu Castle were built by Prince Takeda Katsuyori in 1581 on the plateau of Shichiri Rock. The Ruins of the Castle was set on fire by the Oda and Tokugawa forces 68 days after its construction, but it is a castle ruin that conveys the culmination of the Takeda family to this day. From the Ruins of the Castle, you can see a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake, and around the beginning of April, the whole area blooms like a pink carpet, and Shinpu Momogengo is a superb view! 【Kayagatake】 The final resting place of Hisaya Fukada, the author of "Japan's 100 Famous Mountains". From the summit of the mountain, which is about 1704 meters above sea level, you can overlook a 360-degree panorama of Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake. Because the mountain looks very similar to Yatsugatake, it is nicknamed "fake eight". ◆❖◇Events and festivals in Nirasaki City◇❖◆ 【Fukada Festival】 In addition to being active in the literary world such as numerous mountain books, novels, and travelogues such as "Japan's 100 Famous Mountains", this event will be held at Kayagatake, the final place of the mountaineer "Hisaya Fukada", who left a great mark on the Japanese mountain world. At the Fukada Festival, a memorial ceremony and a commemorative mountain climb are held every year to commemorate his legacy. 【Summer Illumination in Nirasaki】 The Ministry of Education's anthem "Tanabata-sama" begins with "Sasa-no-ha, Sarasara, Kiba-ni, sway...". The poet who wrote the Tanabata in a nursery rhyme is "Hanayo Gondo" from Nirasaki City. In Nirasaki City, as the birthplace of Hanayo Gondo, illuminations and Tanabata decorations inspired by Tanabata are held every summer. 【Memorial service for fallen Takeda warriors, Fireworks display in Narasaki, Takeda no Sato】 Approximately 6,600 fireworks, including star mines, will be launched in the night sky of the main venue, Kamanashigawa River Park. Many food stalls are also lined up at the venue to liven up the festivals. 【Illumination in Nirasaki】 Approximately 60,000 bulbs of light, including a 7-meter-high tree, heart-shaped objects, and illuminations with the motif of cherry blossoms on an alligator mound in full bloom, vividly color the Nirasaki Station Square. ◆❖◇Other recommended information in Nirasaki City◇❖◆ Furusato Nozei in Nirasaki City offers fruity wine made from 100% Nirasaki grapes, Koshu whiskey recommended for highballs, and fruits such as fresh peaches and grapes as thank-you gifts. Taste the gourmet food of Nirasaki. Nirasaki City is full of rich nature, deep history, delicious specialty products, and heartwarming events. Come and take a trip to make new discoveries and memories in Nirasaki City! We look forward to seeing you there. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will continue to provide recommended information on Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, so please follow us!

"The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry trees in total! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce the "camphor tree of Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine". ・A sacred tree that has been towering since ancient times It is said to be over 1,000 years old, and it is a huge tree with a circumference of about 14 m and a height of about 24 m, and is designated as a nationally designated natural monument. It is located in the back left towards the shrine of Kurimiya Shrine. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine Camphor Tree 【Address】154 Tanaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year 【Parking Available】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

How do you do! This is the Kashiwa Tourism Association. Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City is easily accessible from Tokyo Station in central Tokyo, about 30 minutes by train, making it a very convenient city for living. We will introduce the charm of Kashiwa City, which ranks fifth in Chiba Prefecture with a population of about 430,000 people (as of 2023), and plenty of recommended information to fully enjoy sightseeing in Kashiwa City. ◇◇◇What is Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City? ◇◇◇ Kashiwa City, which represents the Bed town of the Tokyo metropolitan area, is an attractive city with a lush natural environment and commercial facilities that are convenient for daily life. There are various ways to enjoy each area, such as large stores such as Takashimaya and Marui, the area around JR Kashiwa Station, which is attractive with second-hand clothing stores popular with young people and various restaurants scattered in the Urakashi area, the Kashiwa Leaf area where the University of Tokyo's Kashiwa Campus, Chiba University, AIST, and public and private incubation facilities are concentrated, and the Tone River basin and Teganuma area, which are a treasure trove of history and nature. In recent years, Kashiwa City has also been known as a "city of sports and music" and is home to professional sports teams such as J.League Kashiwa Reysol, Rugby One's NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu, and W-League's JX-ENEOS Sunflowers, as well as many wrestlers from Kashiwa City and related to Kashiwa. The municipal Kashiwa High School Brass Band Club and the Sakaine Junior High School Brass Band Club, which are regular winners of the national tournament, are also famous. ◇◇◇ Introducing 6 sightseeing spots in Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City! ◇◇◇ Here are some sightseeing spots that you should definitely visit when sightseeing in Kashiwa City, which is easily accessible from central Tokyo. ・Teganuma Teganuma, the closest natural lake to Tokyo, is a treasure trove of nature. In addition to the Teganuma Nature Interaction Greenway, where you can safely enjoy cycling and jogging on the south shore of Teganuma, you can also enjoy boating, bird watching, and day camping. ・Roadside Station Shonan Located on the Kashiwa side of the Tega Bridge that crosses Teganuma, you can enjoy a meal and buy fresh local produce and specialty products, where you can enjoy the blessings of Kashiwa City's nature. We also rent bicycles, so please use it as a base for sightseeing around Teganuma! ・Koryuzan Fuse Benten Tokaiji Temple One of the three benten in the Kanto region. It has a history of more than 1,200 years, and the view overlooking Mt. Tsukuba across the Tone River is also popular. It is also famous as the setting for many legends and folk tales, such as the auspiciousness of the temple where the red dragon appears. ・Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Akebonoyama Agricultural Park is a vast park where tulips bloom in spring, sunflowers in summer, and cosmos bloom throughout the year. There is also a Barbecue area, café, exhibition greenhouse, kids room, etc., so everyone from children to adults can enjoy it. ・Former Yoshida Family Residence Historical Park It is a valuable house that conveys the architectural style of the peasant mansion built in the late Edo period, and is designated as a nationally designated important cultural property. You can tour the park while receiving explanations from the resident guide. There is also a lawn plaza and a bamboo forest, where you can enjoy the history and nature of the four seasons. ・Masuo Castle Site Park It is a vast park divided into three zones: the "Forest Walk Zone" on the site of the castle mountain built during the Warring States period, the "Forest and Hill Adventure Zone" where you can enjoy Barbecue, and the "Waterside Creature Zone" where you can observe waterside creatures with spring water. The well-preserved earthworks of the Ruins of the Castle, the hollow moat, the tiger mouth, and the waist circle are popular with old castle enthusiasts. ◇◇◇Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City Specialty Products and gourmet food◇◇◇ Kashiwa City is known as a specialty product for its abundant agricultural products such as kokabu, green onion, spinach, strawberry, pear, and blueberry. At the Agricultural products direct sales shop "Kashiwade" and Roadside Station Shonan, you can buy these specialty products carefully grown by local farmers. Also, depending on the season, you can enjoy strawberry picking, pear picking, etc. ◇◇◇Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City Events festival◇◇◇ ・Teganuma Fireworks Festival The Teganuma Fireworks Festival, held in 2023 for the first time in four years, will feature about 13,500 fireworks, including underwater fireworks and large-scale star mines, that will beautifully color the night sky of Teganuma. ・Kashiwa Festival The largest festivals in Kashiwa City, the Kashiwa Festival, is usually visited by about 700,000 people every year. Stage performances, Mikoshi Parade, and Kashiwa Odori will enliven the city of Kashiwa. ◇◇◇We are looking forward to sightseeing in Kashiwa City◇◇◇ Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City attracts people who visit with its rich nature, deep history, delicious Specialty Products, and heartwarming events. 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The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until this Thursday, February 29! Please enjoy the early arrival of Spring. When you visit Kawazu Town for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, be sure to enjoy Kawazu Town's exquisite gourmet food! This time, I would like to introduce "Okariba". ・ Taste seasonal ingredients The "seasonal cut-off dishes" (course meals) are exquisite. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Okariba 【Address】753-3 Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-36-8033 【Business hours】12:00~22:00 【Regular holiday】Reservation required 【Availability of parking lot】Yes 【Other】完全予約制(1日2組限定)です。 ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The hotel I would like to introduce this time is "Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel". ・ It is a stay-type resort hotel where you can enjoy various plans according to each person. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel 【Address】35-1 Mitaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0109 Check-in/Check-out is 2:00 p.m. and check-out 11:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 134 【Transfer】Free shuttle bus service from Izukyu "Kawazu Station" [Parking lot] 93 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

In Shintoku Town, where there were many days of small spring sunshine this month, the snow that continued to fall yesterday was 45 cm. The town suddenly turns into a world of silver and white. And Shintoku Ski Resort, which has been suspended since February 14 due to lack of snow, will resume from tomorrow. Please look forward to! #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Koharu Hiwa #Snow #White Silver World #Ski Resort #Shintokuyama Ski Resort #Reopened

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Enjoy the early blooming cherry blossoms of Kawazu! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Konabe Shrine". ・ It is said that Minamoto no Yoritomo buried Yoshitomo's skull during his Izu patrol and mourned. It is said that the place where the skull was later buried was under a huge oak tree on the south side of the shrine, and this tree is called the skull tree. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Konabe Shrine 【Address】155 Konabe, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Parking Available】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

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The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Hanamai Takenosho". ・ An lodging that retains the taste of the Taisho era. There are only 4 rooms in the style of a shoin. Stay overnight without meals and have a free and relaxing time. A large open-air bath that can be rented and a Taisho romance cypress bath. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Hanamai Takenosho 【Address】487 Mine, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0261 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】2 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Currently, the domestic demand development center "Mokurakukan" is displaying pamphlets about tourist spots in Engaru Town made by fifth-grade students of Minami Elementary School. In order to convey the charm of Engaru Town, they did a lot of research and created it. Please come and see it ♪ In addition, we sell a large number of wooden goods for the "Hinamatsuri". We look forward to seeing you at "Kigakukan"!

"The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry trees in total! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Shinmachi no Giant Cycad". ・National Designated Natural Monument of Kawazu September 3, 1936 (Showa 11) National Designated Natural Monument The root circumference is about 2.5 m in diameter, and the trunk comes out in the north, south, east, and west directions to the sky, and it is 10 m high at the highest point. It is a large cycad tree estimated to be more than 600 years old, and was designated as a National Designated Natural Monument in 1936 (Showa 11). In June of 1981 (Showa 56), Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Showa are visiting. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Shinmachi giant cycad 【Address】457-1 Mine, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0290 (Kawazu Tourism Association) 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year 【Parking Available】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

【Izu Bunya】 Built in Meiji 43 (1910) (1910), the Izubun Residence was once run by a kimono merchant. In Matsuzaki Town, the building was donated by the owner and the interior was developed as a valuable historical building representing the Meiji era. Currently, it is open as a free rest area. In the park next to the Izubun residence, there is also a foot bath.

Photo taken on 2/26 The early-blooming Oshima cherry blossoms in Nagisa Small Park are now in full bloom. This large cherry tree is said to be a variety created by crossing Oshima cherry and Yoshino cherry blossoms, and is in full bloom from early ~ mid-March every year. Perhaps because there are many days with high temperatures this year, it is already in full bloom! It has many flower buds and is one that is worth seeing. 【Nagisa Small Park】Address: Nagisa Town, Atami City (in front of Shinsui Park 3rd Construction Zone)

【Shizuoka Prefecture Designated Cultural Property Former Yoda Residence】 Heisei 22 (2010) (2010) The buildings of the Yoda family residence were designated as Shizuoka Prefecture designated tangible cultural properties (buildings). A total of five buildings were targeted: the main house built 300 years ago, the detachment built as a guest room 200 years ago, and the three warehouses (utensils, rice warehouses, and miso warehouses) built at the end of the Edo period. It is said that the main house was built over 13 years around the time of Genroku, and although the exterior is a private house with sea cucumber walls that is often seen in Matsuzaki, it is a complete fireproof building with plaster to the rafters of the eaves, and a copper plate fire door is built at the eaves. This building is a large-scale private house that was used as a residence for a wealthy lord, and is the second oldest private house in the Izu area.

The scenery of the big curve of the old Karikachi Line from Route 38 No. 5 where the snow has decreased. This large curve is an indispensable historical heritage when learning about Hokkaido's railway construction business.

Otofuke store consisting of a noodle shop Yukkejang Ramen 3 Spicy A spicy soup made by blending beef tail soup with several types of chili peppers. Even the standard 3 spicies were spicy! If you don't like spiciness, there is also 0 spicy that is not spicy at all. The inside of the store was bright and there was a small rise, and there were people with children. Small rice is free, so you can add eggs and cheese as an option to make it into a bowser. The ramen, which was popular at the yakiniku restaurant, was addictively delicious because it was ? served as a specialty store 〒080-0301 Hokkaido, Kato-gun, Otofuke, Kino Odori Nishi 12-3-2 11:00〜21:00

【Momoeda Management】 In less than a week from the draining and changing work, the buds swelled and some branches were blooming! This week, there was a warm day like April, and it seems that the growth has accelerated. It is difficult to adjust the growth according to the date of the campaign, but we will do our best to deliver it to you in good condition!

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Isoariki no Yu lodging Tide Cloud". ・ Looking at Kawazu Beach, the beach is iso. All 7 rooms have an open-air bath with hot spring water. Located a 0-minute walk to Kawazu Beach, this lodging has a total of 7 rooms. The interior of the building is decorated with a single board and antiques of various varieties, and it has a retro-modern tone that allows you to feel the warmth and history of wood. Taking advantage of the atmosphere of the lodging and the location overlooking the sea, the concept is to immerse yourself in nostalgia and relax on the beach as if it were a lodging garden. In addition, our commitment to hot springs and cuisine has followed the commitment that has been going on for more than 100 years since the founding of our main store, Tamasui. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Isoariki no Yu Lodging Shioun 【Address】357 Hama, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0821 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m., Check-out 11:00 a.m.　 【Total number of rooms】7 【Pick-up and drop-off】Pick-up available [Parking lot] 7 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

A bag ? made of kimono obi It is a ? ♀️ tourist information center in front of Otsuki Station I received ✨ a confident work from Mr. Yamaguchi Textile It is ? a luxurious bag made of kimono obi The big ones are big enough to hold various things. You can use it like a tote bag. The inside of the bag also has a pattern and is ❗️ a stylish item You can actually pick it up and see it. Please come and ? take a look at the store In addition, ground flour (equivalent to all-purpose flour) made from local farms, Phantom handmade natto "Fuji natto" made with water at the foot of Mt. Fuji, etc. We are ? waiting for you with a lineup of good things in the big moon If you are going to Mt. Fuji, please ? stop by

˗ˏˋ\\ ✨ Final Ceremony✨ //ˎˊ˗ At the Tomakomai Symbol Street Terrace, a suitable event will be held at the end! ? The new specialty "Sennin Nabe" will be distributed free of charge, and special guests will appear! ?‍♀️ For details, search [Tomakomai Symbol Street Terrace 2024]! ? ?February 24 (Sat) 13:00~ ? Nishikicho Ichijo Street Special Venue (next to "Gogo Cafeteria")

【Ume Plum Blossom】Minami-Alps City The Minami-Alps City has completely changed from the cheerfulness reminiscent of spring, and today it is cold as if it has returned to winter. On warm days, the Ume plum blossoms are fragrant, and the Ume plum fields are in full bloom. Spring is just around the corner...