【Matsumoto Castle】 松本城 - Matsumoto Castle Nagano Matsumoto Castle is the oldest national treasure castle in Japan among the existing five-story and six-story castle towers. In 1936 Showa 11, the entire site was designated as a national treasure. Later, in 1952 Showa 27, five buildings, the castle tower, the Inuiko castle tower, the Wataru tower, the Tatsumi tower, and the Tsukimi tower, were designated as national treasures. Half of the body is illuminated by the setting sun, and the light and shadow form a wonderful harmony. Ducks swimming leisurely in the moat accentuate the enormity of the castle.

Tamba Sasayama City Daishoin While many castles in various parts of Japan were destroyed by the decree for the abolition of castles after the abolition of feudal prefectures, Daishoin escaped the disaster, but it was unfortunately destroyed by fire in Showa 194 1944. After that, it was rebuilt in April of 2000 Heisei 12 Heisei 12 with the passionate wishes and precious donations of citizens. The structure is similar to Nijo Castle in Kyoto.

Photographed 4/23/24. This is Chasoba Juan's Hanachozu. The mock roses are very nice.

The 16th Rotary Fureai Festival Saturday, May 18th, 10:00–15:00 (postponed to a rainy day) At the rotary outside the south exit of Aiko-Ishida Station on the Odakyu Line The event is held to promote communication among local residents and to stimulate commerce and industry Please enjoy various stalls and stage attractions Inquiries: Naruse Revitalization Committee Tel. 0463-94-5955

The Great Buddha watching over Gifu This is the Great Buddha of Gifu in Gifu Prefecture Among the Great Buddhas, it is made in a slightly slouched state, which is rare. Its history dates back to the 1800s, and it watches 😆 over the city of Gifu to this day

【Twin Dragon Ceiling】 Kenninji Temple Kyoto Kenninji Temple is famous for having Tawaraya Sotatsu's "Wind God and Thunder God Diagram" and Kaihoku Tomomatsu's fusuma paintings. The hall was rebuilt in 1765 and is a designated tangible cultural property of Kyoto Prefecture. On the ceiling of the hall is a "Twin Dragon Ceiling" drawn by Junsaku Koizumi in 2002 to commemorate the 800th anniversary of its founding. A piece unique to Kenninji, which always challenges new things and adapts to modern times.

Chionji Temple, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture Amahashiyama Chionji Temple is located in a scenic spot next to Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three scenic spots. It was founded in the fourth year of Enki 904.

Photographed 4/8/24. This is the scenery of the approach to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. It is a very beautiful flower, but what kind of flower?

Metasequoia trees shining in the morning sun Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

Empty blisters, harvest!

Alive! Tokyo Ikebukuro, Sunshine Building!

Photographed 5/3/24. This is a demonstration of the Enokikai Shrine in Koedo Kurato. Adult Hyotoko.

Photographed 5/3/24. This is a demonstration of the Enoki-kai Shrine in Koedo Kurato. The lion's head is dancing.

Hyogo Prefecture Tamba Sasayama City Sasayama 🏯 Castle Sasayama Castle was built in the 14th year of Keicho 1609 by order of Tokugawa Ieyasu in the center of the Sasayama Basin, which is a key point of transportation in San'in Province, for the purpose of preparing for the Toyotomi clan's attack on Osaka Castle and suppressing the daimyo of the Western Kingdom.

Funaya in Ine, Kyoto Whenever I look at it, I feel that it is amazing to be able to maintain this scenery even though it is close to the sea, and it seems that the reason why Ine Bay is less affected by disasters is because Qingdao, which becomes a bay, protects it.

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Photographed 5/3/24. This is a demonstration of Koedo Kurasato's performance of the Shintomi Town 1-chome Enoki Yakushiren. It seems that your friends also came to see it. 👋

Photographed 5/3/24. At Koedo Kurasato, the members of the Shintomi Town 1-chome Enokikai Babako Ren were demonstrating their performances. ✌️✌️

Hyogo Prefecture Tamba Sasayama City 倶利伽羅不動の滝 The stone statue Fudoson, located in the highest village in the city, is said to have been erected in the 2nd year of the Ming calendar 1656.

The Great Torii shrine gate gate of Itsukushima Shrine The Great Torii shrine gate, which can be said to be the symbol of Itsukushima Shrine, was built in 1168 Nian 3 with the assistance of Taira Kiyomori, famous for "The Tale of the Heike".

Sendai Domain Ancestor Date Masamune Koreiya Zuihoden Built in 1637, this building is the shrine of Prince Date Masamune It is a gorgeous mausoleum building that retains the relics of the Azuchi-Momoyama culture that lasted from 1568 ~ 1600, and was designated as a national treasure in 1931 It was later destroyed by fire, but it was rebuilt in 1979 and still faces the land of Sendai from a hill

Today in Akasaka, I met up with a friend. This kind of time is precious. This is Bilbokeh's lunch plate. It is a quiche, a pork tart, and a terrine. Bilboquet means kendama in French.

It is 🌾 a view that seems to have gone back in time to [Betsumiya Terraced Rice Fields] in Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture

Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. I was overwhelmed by the 300 years of history.

"Sagami Kōno Festival" On May 5, at Kamisoriyama in Oiso Town and other locations, the Sagami Kōno Festival (Kō no Machi) brought together six shrines from the former Sagami Province, including Isehara's Sannomiya Hikita Shrine. The Hikita Shrine's rambunctious portable shrine stood out against the fresh green foliage, thrilling the crowd with its sheer power. Be sure to join next year!!

[Notice] Temporary Closure Announcement Thank you for always using Roadside Station Iwanai. On Monday, May 13, the facility will be closed all day for floor replacement work. Please note that the Roadside Station stamp rally stamps are set up inside the facility and cannot be stamped. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. [Temporary Closure] Monday, May 13, 2024

Tsubosaka-dera Temple where you can enjoy the four seasons. Spring, of course, cherry blossoms are in full bloom. However, it is not 😅 blessed with very sunny weather Takaichi-gun, Nara Tsubosaka-dera Temple

Photographed 3/28/24. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

The Spring Takayama Festival Sanno Matsuri is an annual festival of Hie Shrine, the god of the southern half of the former Takayama Castle Town, and is held on April 14 and 15 every year. The Minamoto of the festival is said to have originated during the reign of the feudal lord Kanamori of Hida 1585-1692, and the food stalls are said to have originated around 1718, and the craftsmanship is alive and well, such as the karakuri Dedication that shows off the skillful movements of the puppets and the return car with the gimmick. It was the first time I saw it live, and I had only seen it on the news and videos until now, and I was able to experience a very fresh and fantastic world view, and although my photography skills are still immature, I want to convey the impression of seeing it...

The Spring Takayama Festival Sanno Matsuri is an annual festival of Hie Shrine, the god of the southern half of the former Takayama Castle Town, and is held on April 14 and 15 every year. The Minamoto of the festival is said to have originated during the reign of the feudal lord Kanamori of Hida 1585-1692, and the food stalls are said to have originated around 1718, and the craftsmanship is alive and well, such as the karakuri Dedication that shows off the skillful movements of the puppets and the return car with the gimmick. It was the first time I saw it live, and I had only seen it on the news and videos until now, and I was able to experience a very fresh and fantastic world view, and although my photography skills are still immature, I want to convey the impression of seeing it...