Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Kumamoto Prefecture Kikuchi Tourist Association! Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture is a city rich in rich in nature located in the upper reaches of the Kikuchi River, which streams through the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, and Unfolds with lush greenery surrounded by the clear streams of the Kikuchi River. Kikuchi City, with a population of about 45,000, fascinates many tourists in an area full of charm, such as Hot Spring, beautiful Valleys, and ancient historical Famous landmarks. Also known as a "water town", the pure spring water supports the production of many specialty products. [History of Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture] Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture has a long history, and the Kikuchi clan flourished mainly in the Kikuchi region for about 450 years during the Sengoku period (1070~1532). Japan politician "Saigo Takamori", whose Bronze statue is erected in Ueno Park from the end of the Tokugawa shogunate to the early Meiji period, is said to be a descendant of the Kikuchi clan. In its heyday, the Kikuchi clan conquered all of Kyushu and made its name known throughout the country. 【Popular Sightseeing spots in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture】 ■Kikuchi Valleys Kikuchi Valleys is a beautiful Nature Sightseeing spot that represents Kumamoto Prefecture. You can enjoy the clear Mountain stream and the scenery of the four seasons, especially the coolness of summer and the Autumn leaves of autumn. It has been selected for numerous certifications such as Japan's Top 100 Forest Bathing Sites and Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters. It is perfect for forest bathing and hiking, and every time you visit, your heart will be soothed. ■Kikuchi Shrine Kikuchi Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the famous general Kikuchi Samurai, and you can feel the history of Kikuchi City firsthand. You can Prayer the beautiful Shrine and majestic atmosphere while feeling the weight of history. At the History Museum, you can see cultural properties such as Ancient Documents related to the Kikuchi clan. ■Kikuchi Park There is a Kikuchi Park is located on a Gently Sloping Hill and overlooks the city of Kikuchi. Known as the One of the Leading Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Kikuchi City, about 3,000 cherry blossoms bloom in Spring, and many Cherry Blossom Viewers Visit. Ryumon Dam Ryumon Dam, one of the largest dams in Kumamoto Prefecture, is a multipurpose Dam that Uses the Kikuchi River, and Lake Hanjaku, which was created by the construction of the Dam, is Maintenance as a Boating Area. The Lakeside Square is also a place where you can enjoy camping and Events. Dam Visiting the site is also held in. ■Kikuchi Hot Spring Kikuchi Hot Spring is a Hot Spring area that emerged in Showa 29 (Showa 29), and is called "Hot water for beautiful skin" and "Hot Spring for Skincare" because of its good texture to the touch. From Day-use Hot Spring to Accommodation, there are plenty of Hot Spring facilities where you can relax. Local ingredients are used and you can fully enjoy the Hot Spring. ■Mt. Kuradake Mt. Kuradake is a mountain with an Elevation of 1,118 Meters and is a popular Spot for climbing and Hiking. From the top, you can enjoy a spectacular view overlooking the Aso Mountain and the Kumamoto Plain, Unfolds especially on a clear day, you can enjoy a panoramic view that can be seen far into the distance. It is one of the One Hundred Famous Mountains of Kyushu and has been selected as a Japan's Top 100 Walking Trails. ■ Roadside Station Kyokushi Roadside Station Kyokushi is a Roadside Station located along Route 325 and is a popular Sightseeing spot where you can buy Local Fresh Agricultural Products and Processed Goods. Take-out is also available at the restaurant, which uses Kyokushi beef and locally produced vegetables. 【Specialty products gourmet in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture】 ■Kikuchi rice Kikuchi City is also famous for producing delicious rice. Kikuchi rice, in particular, is grown in its abundant water and fertile land, and is characterized by its large grains and strong sweetness. It has a national reputation and has won the highest award in the competition, the Gold Medal, in the past. ■Kikuchi Paddy-grown Burdock Kikuchi Paddy-grown Burdock, which is popular as a specialty product of Kikuchi City, is characterized by its soft and sweet taste because it is grown in Paddy Fields. It is a specialty product that is delicious when simmered dishes or tempura, and adds an accent to dishes. 【Events and Festivals in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture】 ■Kikuchi White Dragon Festival The "Kikuchi White Dragon Festival", which was Held in in August every year, has been changed to the October Held in due to the influence of Global Warming this year in 2024. Two White Dragons, a Young Dragon, and a Child White Dragon perform a powerful performance by a large number of Carriers. At the climax of the festivals, there is also a fireworks festival display that brightly decorates the night sky of Kikuchi City. 【Tourist Information of Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture】 Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture is an attractive area with a rich Rich in nature landscape and a deep history. There are a variety of Sightseeing spot and such as beautiful Valleys, Hot Spring, and historical shrines, and there are many ways to enjoy them throughout the four seasons, so there is something new to discover every time you visit. Transportation access is also easily accessible, about 60 minutes from Kumamoto Station and about 30 minutes from Aso Kumamoto Airport. We will Broadcasting the charming recommendations of Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, so please follow us!

Photographed 10/26/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. It's Halloween 🎃👻👿.

Photographed 10/14/24. This is Kawagoe Hachimangu on the day of the Annual Grand Festival.

At Fushimi Inari.

【Autumn search in Gokase】 While taking pictures of Autumn leaves Information, I searched 🍁 for autumn in Gokase Today I went ⛩️✨ to the Gion Shrine in Kuraoka and the three Josenji temples But there were no 😂 Autumn leaves at all Is it because 🤔 the leaves are damaged due to the severe summer heat, and the temperature difference is small? Some of the Maple trees were colored, but when I came closer, most 😣 of the leaves were black and withered The Maple tree at Josenji Temple was relatively beautiful, but it was only a small part of the high position, and overall it felt like there was 💡 still a long way to go Josenji Temple was beautiful after the bamboo fence was reconstructed, and 👏 I want to see the wonderful scenery of the collaboration between Josenji Temple and Autumn leaves, where 😭 the bamboo fence has been cleaned Autumn leaves will advance from now on, and let's watch 🙏🙏🙏 "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" is also being held in, so if you find Autumn leaves in Gokase, please apply 🍁📸 For details, please see 🤗✨ the fixed "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" posts

The autumn beauty of Toji temple in Kyoto. With illumination and reflection in water the scenery becomes more beautiful. One of my favorite tourist spots in Kyoto. The tradition and beauty truly reflects here.

2024/10/18At Takayama Inari, Aomori Prefecture Title: Takayama Inari Senbon Torii (shrine gate)

A park in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture It was an old-fashioned small park, but it was a charming park with two large ginkgo trees on either side and seesaw

Oyayu Hot Spring Joint Stock Company has opened to the public "Suwa Taisha Navi" for foreign visitors to Japan and tourists in Japan. This app is a hands-on app exclusively within Suwa Grand Shrine and supports four languages: English, Chinese (traditional), French, and Japanese, and introduces the highlights of the four Suwa Grand Shrine shrines. The navigator will feature "Princess Suwa", an official character of Suwa City, and will introduce you to 84 places of monuments and buildings in total. If you download the app and launch it locally, you can listen to the explanation, and the part where you heard the explanation will be marked with a fan. I think ♪ it will be a memory of your trip The Shinyu Onsen L.P. started to service for about Suwa Taisha Navigate application for foreign visitor and domestic tourist. This application deal with Japanese, Chinese (Traditional Chinese), French and English. It introduces for four shrines (Honmiya, Maemiya, Harumiya, Akimiya). The navigator is for Suwa city’s accreditation character Princess Suwa!!! She explains for all four shrines about 84 monuments and buildings. First, you download to application and then you got to Suwa Taisha’s any four shrines. Finally, put on GPS, then go to spot, it will be starting to explain it by Princess Suwa! Also, after explained spots, it shows marked by Japanese hand fan stamp. It’s good trip memories for you about Suwa and Suwa Taisha, right? Please try it out!!!

Behold the eternal autumn within a window. Enkoji a perfect destination for autumn viewings. You will receive a warm welcome by the tradition and beauty.

Photographed 10/19/24. It is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Shinko Festival. Hiko Saruta is waving his hand. 👋

Photographed 10/14/24. It is the Annual Grand Festival of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is held as the Minamoto of the Kawagoe Festival.

It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float of the Senba Jiro Yasu family in Senba Towns. At the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I had an exorcism.

Photographed 10/19/24. It is the Shinko Festival.

Photographed 10/19/24. It is a festival float of Suzume in Ote Towns.

Today and tomorrow is the Kawagoe Festival. Prayer at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, I heard a congratulatory song. It was a place where the people of Nantong Towns were being exorcised.

The Way of the Brush For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention, and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the fullest.

Photographed on 10/5/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on 10/5/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

The red spider lililies blooming on the side of the stairs are wonderful. It blooms later every year, doesn't it? Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture "Meiseirinji Temple"

Photographed 10/7/24. They are Kawagoe Hachimangu's Hanachozu, Yo-Yo Omikuji, and Rice Isehikari. 🌾

[Gion Shrine Autumn Festival "Okunchi"] Today, October 9 (Wednesday), the autumn festival "Okunchi" was held in 🤗 at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area As if yesterday's rain was a lie, the power of a pleasant autumn sunny ☀️ day is still amazing 👏✨ Held in on Weekdays this year, people from outside the prefecture and local children gathered from the 😊 ceremony I was allowed to enter the Main Shrine and was able to see the "Urayasu Dance", which is 🥹 a beautiful dance that feels traditional ✨ I was able 🤩 to enjoy Gion Kagura more with careful explanations such as the differences from other Kagura The Usu Drum Dance was also fun with the participation of everyone including the general public, and the exchange of questions and answers between the Yamahoshi was comical and soothing 🤣 When it comes to traditional events, it There are have a somewhat rigid image, but that's not the case at all ... It was 💫 an interesting festival After the Usu Drum dance, there was also a mochi sprinkling, and it was a lively kunchi from beginning to end, with 🤗🎉 a dedication of Gion Kagura

Torch Festival The "Torch Festival" is Dedication to Misya Shrine, the guardian shrine of Asama Hot Spring. Misya Shrine has two shrines, Okumiya (Autumn Shrine) and Asama Shrine (Spring Shrine) in Asama Hot Spring, a few kilometers away in the mountains of Mt. Sansai, and has been revered as the god of hunting and agriculture as the Shintai Shrine, with the same three gods as Suwa Grand Shrine: Takeminakata Mikoto, Yasaka Sword Selling Life, and Kotoshironushi no Mikoto. In order to protect the safety of the lives of the inhabitants and the bountiful harvest of the five grains, the god descends from Okunomiya to Asama Shrine at the end of every year Village and at the end of the autumn harvest, he is placed by the flame of torches Dedication by people, and returns to the Okusha Shrine in the mountains with smoke wafting all over the sky. About 50 torches are dedication. It is a bundle of "mugiwara", and some of them are large, more than 3 meters long and more than 2 meters in diameter. In the Hot spring resort that line the eaves, several young people Parade shout with blazing torches, and when the majestic flame Drum rings out in flames and smoke, the excitement Gari of the hot spring town of Asama Hot Spring reaches its climax. At the end, the celebration of the Festival is a heroic one worthy of the name of Fire Festival. Accommodation guests can also participate in the walk-in, so please feel free to contact us. (Asama Hot Spring Tourism Association: 0263-46-1800) 2024 Annual Grand Festival of Misya Shrine Spring Shrine (Asama Hot Spring Torch Festival) Held in : Saturday, October 12, 2024 Festival Torch Festival Sunday, October 13, 2024 Festival * Torch Festival departs at 7 p.m. on the 12th The torches start in front of the Minato no Yuzen and slowly parade through the Hot spring resort of Asama. At the end, a lit torch is thrown at the Misya Shrine and Dedication is made.

Honoring the Samurai girl The more onago is bullshit, the more the world will be bullshit. The stronger you are, the calmer you will be.  The more you can hang your head and bow low, the more genuine nobility and strength you will acquire.

Photographed 9/28/24. This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.

A long time ago at a news station The Chicken Foot Temple was televised. . Neither after nor before "One Night Only" Light up of Chicken Foot Temple It was a very nice and fantastic space. . It was about 5 o'clock when I went. The person who is being photographed There was no one there. News Station's I got the OK from the photographer I took a picture. . It was really beautiful. It's a good idea ☺️

Night Drum (Niihama Drum Festival) It is a type of festival float that is offered to the portable shrine at the time of the festival portable shrine and at the time of the passing, it participates in the procession and solemnly offers, and is Dedication to the Ujigami（clan deity） in gratitude for the autumn of the Harvest Festival. It is often found in shipping hubs along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. Among the Drum Stands, they are said to be nearly 3 tons in size, and the appearance of the Niihama Drum Stand, which is presented by more than 150 men and dances in the clear autumn sky, is nicknamed the "Oto's Festival" because of its gorgeousness and grandeur. The photo is not of a blue sky, but of a drum stand illuminated by lights in the pitch black darkness. The gold and silver threads shine and the tassels sway violently, which is truly gorgeous and magnificent.

Doudan Azalea of Ankokuji. It is a memorable place that I visited before I got married.

Reflection using a marble table Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture "Meiseirinji Temple" 2024/9/29

Photographed 10/1/24. It is a wind chime of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Naokaiden. This is also a good idea.