With the silver Shiretoko mountain range in the background, the Kusami Main Line runs along the Sea of Okhotsk This is a hill between the Kusami Main Line and Hamakoshimizu A large view of the Shiretoko mountain range over the Sea of Okhotsk The Car on the Kusami Main Line goes along the Sea of Okhotsk Drift ice has not yet docked

📍 Gitara Observation decks　 Superb view ✨ from the One of the 100 best beaches in Japan Futamigoura Coast

【Ubuyama Mountain Bike 100 Minute Endurance Ride Party】 Held in: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Set in the vast grasslands adjacent to "UBUYAMA PLACE (formerly Ubuyama Ranch)" located on the mountain foothills of the Kitagai Ring Mountains, we will Held in an endurance race-style Events in which mountain bikes are used to compete for how many lap Course s of about 1,500 meters per lap can be completed within a set time (100 minutes in total)! You can participate solo or in pairs, and in addition to normal MTBs for rental, electrically assisted cars are also available, so even those who do not have a rotating Car can participate! In addition, we also have a kids' MTB (corresponding height 122 cm to 150 cm), so we are looking forward to your entry as a parent-child team! The pit space is a large glass-walled facilities, with chairs and tables inside, so you can take a comfortable break while surviving the wind and snow. The glass-walled facilities are open to those who do not participate in the race, so it's good to cheer with your family! Of course, you don't have to keep running all the time in time. If you're tired, grab a cup of warm coffee and take a break. Enjoy a Meals at UBUYAMA PLACE with the team and the whole family who came to support us. You can bring your own ingredients, but we plan to sell Meals that will keep you warm at the venue. [Endurance ride method] ・100-minute endurance ride The number of laps that can be completed within the 100-minute time limit is tallied while taking turns solo (1 person) or pair (2 people) on a lap course of about 1,500 meters per lap. (The purpose is not to compete for speed.) ） You don't have to keep running all the time. Enjoy lunch and tea time with the whole team. The first 50 minutes will be switched to the right lap and the second 50 minutes will be switched to the left lap, so you will be able to enjoy the ride without getting bored until the end! In addition, there will be a 20-minute break (Course Maintenance) between the first and second halves, so take a break during this time to rest and replenish your energy and prepare for the second half. * One rental bike per team, one for Adult and one for children. * We also offer free rental of electric MTBs. Each team can use the electric MTB provided by the tournament for up to two laps, so please use it to conserve your physical strength. (Exclusive rentals are also available, and additional Fees will be charged separately) 〜Recruitment Overview〜 【Events Overview】 Held in: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Fee: Solo Adult: ¥ 3,000 (12-18 years old ¥2,000) Pairs Division 1 Team ¥5,000 Participation fee includes: Race participation fee, Facilities Use fee (toilet, etc.) fee, shared electric MTB, insurance, consumption tax Separately required: If you wish to rent lunch fee, drink fee, occupancy ~ Normal MTB (1,000 / unit) Electric motorcycle (2,000 yen / unit) Number of applicants: 50 Minimum number of participants: 10 [Time Schedule] 9:00-10:00 Entry reception / rental reception (former Ubuyama Ranch BBQ facilities), Course test run 10:00-10:15 Opening Ceremony and Competition Briefing 10:30-11:20 Ride start, endurance ride (first 50 minutes clockwise) 11:20~11:40 General Break and Course Maintenance 11:40-12:30 Ride restart, endurance ride (counter-clockwise for the second 50 minutes) 12:30-12:40 End of ride 12:40-13:00 Announcement of results, commemorative photo, return of rental 13:00 Closing and ending of Events 【Reception and meeting place】 UBUYAMA PLACE Car (formerly Ubuyama Ranch) Website> Kumamoto Prefecture Aso District Ubuyama Yamaga 2100-3　 〜How to Pay the Participation Fee〜 Please pay in cash on the day. 〜Cancellation Policy〜 ・ Events cancellation regulations The Aso Kuju Cycle Tour is a rain or shine event for all plans. However, if it is expected that it will be difficult to run safely due to bad weather the day before Held in tour, the Events will be canceled. In that case, we will contact you by e-mail by 20 o'clock the day before. On the day of Events, the Events may be canceled due to sudden changes in the weather. ・ About cancellation If you wish to cancel, please contact us at least 3 days before the scheduled date and no cancellation Fee will be charged. In case of cancellation after 3 days, the following cancellation fee will be charged. About cancellation fee ◇ If you cancel at least 3 days before the date of use: No cancellation fee will be charged ◇ If you cancel after the final confirmation email is delivered, or if you do not come on the day: 100% of the Fee will be charged Fee will not be charged in the following cases. 1 When the Events Held in is canceled due to bad weather, etc. * Please note that refunds will not be possible in the case of cancellation in the middle. 2 Held in for public reasons such as preventing the spread of coronavirus infection.

Horse chase at Tokachi Ranch Winter at Tokachi Ranch, a horse chase with horses running through snowy baba in winter

Harunire at dawn The sun rises from the frigid snowfield, and the Sunrise illuminates Harunire

Nusamai Bridge in the afterglow The sunset in Kushiro is beautiful, and the Nusamai Bridge over the mouth of the Kushiro River is a sunset viewing spot

Yezo sika deer and ice floes Yezo sika deer, drift ice, and drift ice on the Notsuke Peninsula stream from the Sea of Okhotsk side to the Pacific Ocean

Drift Ice and Hamakoshimizu Station The Kushiro Main Line, which connects Kushiro and Abashiri, runs along the Sea of Okhotsk from Shiretoko Shari to Abashiri, and in winter you can see the drift ice from the Car window. The photo shows the rapid Shiretoko Mashu departing from Hamakoshimizu Station on the Kusami Main Line, and the Sea of Okhotsk with drift ice docking Unfolds on the left. If the weather is good, you can see the Shiretoko mountain range in the distance.

🪸 Amazing Zushi diving! !️ Only 1 hour from Tokyo! 🌊 The sea of Zushi is a rich underwater world 🦐✨ where you can enjoy colorful soft corals, schools of squirrels, and very rare gorgonian shrimp Recommended for beginners and advanced users! 🤿🐟 📖 Check out the highlights on the slides! 👉

Lake Mashu in winter Lake Mashu boasts a depth of No.1 in Japan and is the second deepest lake in the world after Lake Squid Caldera, and it is suddenly deep, and due to its transparency, there is little reflection of light other than blue, and you can see Lake Mashu's Roux, which is especially blue and deep indigo in clear winter. The mountain in the background is Mt. Shari, and Kamuish Island can be seen in the foreground

Sumimata Castle Snow Makeup Sumimata, Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture * Aerial view from the sky over the Nagara River * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Notification of flight plan and preparation of flight log book

[Icefalls 💧 are ❄️ beginning to form] In Omachi City, where the cold days continued, "Yasaka no Oodaru" in the Yasaka district and "Heo no Falls" in the Mima district, also known as "Kumaso Falls", I saw that the icefall was about to be formed, both 😌 of which were still growing, but I was able to see that ❄️the period from the end of January to the warm of February is the time when Omachi City gets cold all year round, and ❄️ it seems that 😊 further growth can be expected from now on ⭐️ Sightseeing in Omachi City 🔽🔽🔽 https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

【Ubuyama Horse Play Yang Natabokko】 The only horseback riding facility in the Village where you can trek through the Nature of Aso on horseback. Even if you are a beginner in horseback riding, an experienced couple will carefully guide you, so you will be able to ride in a short time of practice. Accommodation in Ubuyama is limited to accommodation, and it is also possible to have a horse pick you up at the inn. Address: 346-2 Tajiri, Ubuyama Village Car parking lot: Yes Fee, etc.: 1,000 yen for 10 minutes ~ Phone: 090-6965-6373

[Ski resort photo] The weather in Gokase Town today is overcast, it ☁️ has been raining and snowing since the morning, and it is 🥶 still cold By the way, the other day, the Paradise Course 1,000m ski finally opened at Gokase Highland Ski Resort ⛷️✨ Currently, unfortunately, only 500m skiing is due to Lift malfunction, but we are rushing to restore it, so please 🥹🙏 resume Thereare is a photo of a ski resort that I took the other day, so I will post it 📸💫 The blue sky and pure white ice are very beautiful 😳 This year's ski resort is in excellent condition compared to every year, so please come and 🤗 visit Gokase Highland Ski Resort In addition, the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account is currently looking for ❄️ winter photos of Gokase Town as "Winter Gokase 2025"! It doesn't matter 📸 if it's a photo of a ski resort or a photo that shows a little winter scenery For details, please see the posts pinned to your profile screenWe 🙏 are ✨ looking forward to receiving many applications

Azumino, which has an inland climate, does not have much snow like the Sea of Japan side It is said that the mountains (Northern Alps) protect us, so we are less affected by typhoons and snow clouds The Northern Alps, with its beautiful ridgeline created by blue skies and snow, is a scenery unique to winter

Crane roost in the frigid cold In the frigid early morning, the roost of the cranes that spring up in the river mist is covered with frost. The frost is dyed in the Sunrise and the cranes begin their activities

Red-crowned crane chirping Tsugai red-crowned cranes chirp to confirm their love for each other

Mysterious Cute Dango Fish 🍡 As the name suggests, it has a round body like a dango and eyes with crisp eyes. With its tiny and adorable appearance, the dango fish captures the hearts of divers every year. He is now an idol in the ❤️ diving world During this season, when the appearance rate increases from winter to spring, social media is filled with photos of dango. There are a wide variety of colors such as red, green, and pink, and one of the One of the attractions is that they show different expressions as they grow! !️ Baby Dango Exclusive! Circle 👼 of Angels Juvenile dango fish are only about 3~5 mm small. What can only be seen at that time of year is the pattern on the head called the "angel ring". This white ring, exclusive to Baby Dango, disappears as it grows, making it Popular with camera divers! !️📷👍 Please look for winter idols ❤️

【3000 Hina Dolls 🎎】 Right now, the "Tateyama Prince Hotel" in Town Hot Spring Village is Held in the 5th installment of the Tachipuri Theater, "Red Lotus Tateyama Hina Decoration", and 🎎✨anyone can see 😌 it until 4/3 (Thursday), and at the Tateyama Prince Hotel, we are preparing 🍽 a dinner plan Subject for guests staying in Hakuba in conjunction with 🚌 the Roundabout bus service, which encourages inn and restaurants in the Hakuba area and Town city For details🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/90613/...

"Hokkawa Onsen Moon Road" "Hokkawa Onsen Moon Road" was selected as Japan's 100 Famous Month as a famous month to be left for future generations. On the night when the moon shines brighter for three days before and after the full moon, the moonlight appears on the surface of the sea on the "Moon Road." It is a scene unique to Higashiizu Town, where the east Coast of the town faces the sea. Visit on full moon days to capture this scene with a camera in hand. "If you pray to the Moon Lord on a moonlit night, your wish will come true..." At Izu Hokkawa Onsen, which is Representative as a Appreciation spot for Moon Road, the "Nekosai Day" Events are Held in on the full moon day every month. "Nekosai" refers to fixed nets, and "Nekosai Day" is a prayer for the safety of fixed net fishing and a large catch, and fish grilled over charcoal is served free of charge. Enjoy the hospitality of the full moon day at Izu Kitagawa in Higashi-Izu. (Held in "Nekosai Day" in 2025 from the day of the full moon on February 12.) ） For details of "Hokkawa Onsen Moon Road" and "Nekosai Day", please check the Hokkawa Onsen Ryokan Association Home page. https://www.hokkawa-onsen.com/mangetsu_nekosainohi...

Sunrise rising from Lake Kussharo seen from Bihoro Pass Before dawn, standing on the Bihoro Pass with a frigid wind of 20 degrees below zero Sunrise rises over Nakanoshima Island on the frozen Lake Kussharo as the eastern sky begins to turn white The coming light illuminates the wind and snow crests

Frost dyed in the Sunrise Extremely cold dawn at 20°C below zero The Sunrise dyes the misty ice of the Tsurui Village Snow River in Hokkaido red

Sunset in the village of Echichu Gokayama Aikura Gassho-zukuri Aikura gassho-zukuri village in the snowy Gokayama of Echichu When the sun goes down, night falls, and the houses are lit up The lives of the people are still preserved here

Fuji at Dawn View of Fuji over Lake Motosu from Lake Motosu Observation Park before dawn The foothills are dyed orange, and the surface of the lake is also dyed orange The sun is coming up soon

Snowy Morning Morning of the snowy scenery of Takizawa Farm at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Nobeyama Highlands The silver Yatsugatake and fresh snow-covered meadows are beautiful

The Koumi Line at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake The JR Koumi Line is a Highlands line car that runs at the highest elevation point in Japan. On the line connecting Kobuchizawa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Komoro Station on the Shinano Railway The section from Kobuchizawa Station to Shinano Kawakami Station goes at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake The view from the Car window is also beautiful in the Highlands row Car section Between Kiyosato Station and Nobeyama Station on the way Elevation there is a 1375m JR Railway Highest point crossing and Nobeyama Station is the railway station at 1345.67m, the highest elevation in Japan. The photo is in Goshodaira between Nobeyama Station and Shinano Kawakami Station I took a picture of the small sea line going at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake.

This is the Nobeyama Highlands at the foothills of Yatsugatake Higashiyama It is a highlands where the silver Yatsugatake spreads out in front of you

Fuji at sunrise seen from Lake Yamanaka Panorama First, the summit of Mt. Fuji is dyed red by the Sunrise, and gradually it is dyed into the foothills The peaks of the distant Southern Alps are dyed red and morning visits. It's a crisp morning.

New Spring Fuji seen from Oshino Hakkai Frost remains in the shade, and it is a refreshing morning.

❄️ Hello, welcome to ❄️ the freezing Oodaru and Itashiki Valleys, superb views only in winter. This is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association. We will deliver "The winter charm of Shosenkyo Gorge"! Here, the world of ink painting Unfolds with a mysterious landscape ✨ woven by the frozen Oodaru and the river of Itashiki Valleys 🖤🎨, as if time has stopped The cooler the days, the more the freezing waterfalls and clear river streams create a stunning contrast, creating a true "winter-only art". This beauty is not only a must-see for photographers, but a must-take Spot! 📸✨ Please capture this special scene on camera and share Shosenkyo Gorge in winter on your social media! ❄️ Requests ❄️ for your visit The ground in front of the waterfall is frozen and slippery. For your safety, please be careful when walking.