Despite being adjacent to Tokyo, Saitama prefecture is often overlooked by tourists. However, this prefecture has a lot to offer with its mesmerizing natural beauty. Currently, Kita Asaba Sakura Zutsumi is gaining attention, thanks to photographers who have captured its beauty. I visited this place last year, but this year, I witnessed the astonishing view of the pink sakura rows against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains.

Cherry blossoms released by photographer Toshinobu Takeuchi Many of the old cherry trees have withered, and new children's cherry blossoms have begun to grow. Gunma Prefecture Annaka City Upper and Lower Autumn Cherry blossoms in autumn

This is a rice planting experience where you plant rice seedlings by hand on Aragi Island. The children and their parents all seem to have learned about the difficulties of farm work.

Oyster work before rice planting on Aragi Island. Rice paddies, each of which has a small area, are difficult to mechanize, so we have to rely on human hands. Let's thank the producer and have rice.

Shibazakura Takikami Park ? The weather was nice and there were not many people, but it was ?? great to take a walk surrounded by grass

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima　 (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #Miyajima ? The first photo with ? drooping cherry blossoms and deer The path of the deer. In the morning, deer descend from the mountains. On this day, the weather was good and it was a cherry ? blossom viewing day. Many tourists enjoyed ?? cherry blossom viewing After noon, it will be full of tourists, so if you want to take pictures, morning is recommended! ?

Cherry blossoms ? at night on a starry night This is Edohiganzakura in Yorii, Saitama Prefecture. It was a 400-year-old Edohigan cherry tree and was crowded with many people! Even when I took pictures with the stars at night, there were a lot of photographers.

Mt. Yoshino from a decaying house. The contrast with the glamour. Nara Prefecture Yoshino Yamanaka Senbon

I landed at Takamatsu Airport to see the cherry blossoms in Kagawa, but unfortunately the cherry blossoms in Kagawa Prefecture had not yet bloomed, so I rented a car and went to Kochi, which was already in full bloom. Niyodogawa Town is famous for its Niyodo Blue, but the cherry blossoms at the 500-year-old Gourd Sakura Park in Niyodogawa Town are spectacular. The cherry blossoms illuminated by the moon at night were divinely beautiful.

Kochi Castle, located in Kochi, is one of the 12 surviving castle towers built in the Edo period. The castle tower is usually lit up at night and you can enjoy it, but in spring, the cherry blossoms in full bloom color Kochi Castle, making it even more attractive. After sightseeing in various parts of Kochi Prefecture, I visited at night in an exhausted state, but the performance of the illuminated Kochi Castle and the cherry blossoms was so beautiful that the fatigue was blown away.

For the rehearsal of the birch sap water collection experience that will start the day after tomorrow, we will do a final check of the flow at the site. I was worried because it snowed the day before yesterday, but thanks to the warmth today, I was relieved by the sap that oozes out when I make a hole in the birch. It seems that it was still a little early for full-scale collection, and the sap that came out was about 50 ml in one hour. From now until the end of the week, the daytime temperature is forecast to exceed 10 degrees Celsius, so I think the amount of collection will stabilize. The birch sap water collection experience will be held from the 5th (Friday) to the 14th (Sunday) of this month, and reservations can be made even the day before. If you are interested, please join us. In addition, those who are only interested in visiting are welcome. * If there are no participants, there will be no event, so please contact the tourism association in advance. For details, please contact the Shintoku Tourism Association [0156-64-0522].

Hello, the ? cherry blossoms in Shinshu Suzaka have not bloomed yet、、、 This time, we would like to introduce the "5 major cherry blossoms of Toyooka". A little away from Suzaka City (a little higher altitude) There is a spot in the Toyooka area where you can enjoy the splendid "Ipponzakura". Since the altitude is higher than the urban area, the Garyu Park (100 best cherry blossom viewing spots) It blooms later than sakura. Please go out to Shinshu Suzaka to find your favorite cherry blossoms. ~The Five Great Cherry Blossoms of Shinshu Suzaka and Toyooka~ ? The Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) tree of the Obinata Kannon-do is about 250 years old ? The Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) tree at Choumyouji Temple is about 400 years old ? The Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) tree in Borairi Kannondo is about 250 years old ? The cherry blossom tree at Enmei Jizodo is about 430 years old ? Benten's Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) tree is about 250 years old * The earliest blooming "Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Obinata Kannon-do" is scheduled to ? bloom around April 7. 　(Flowering forecast as of April 3, 2024) Please contact us for the best time to see it. Contact: Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association ☎026-215-2225

Rendaiji Weeping Flower Peaches are now in full bloom (⋈◍>◡<◍). ✧? The blooming of the "Weeping Peach Village Festival" held until April 7th is ? in full bloom ?! Dark pink, pale pink, and white flowers drooping on the branches, making it a very beautiful sight. Cherry blossoms such as Someiyoshino in Shimoda City seem to be a little late in flowering this year. It is also a feature of Rendai Temple that there is an abundance of springs. Most of Shimoda Onsen draws ✨♨✨ from the source of Rendaiji Onsen The hand bath also feels good~ ?♨(^○^) If the weather is good, the 118-step ✨ platform of the best in Japan will also appear! The weather is forecast to break down from April 3rd, but please take a break from the weather and come to Rendai Temple in spring!

Cold Riverside Park. Stunning cherry blossoms ? There is also a birch tree in the back! The weather was ☀️ very good on this day

Early blooming tulips ? This is located in Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture It is a state-run Musashi Hills Forest Park. It is the earliest in Saitama Prefecture and you can see ? early-blooming tulips You can ? feel spring one step ahead

There is a good atmosphere even in the morning when the sun does not shine. Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO 26mm Takehara, Tsu, Mie Prefecture 2024/3/18

Cherry blossoms are blooming here and there in Onomichi in spring, and no matter where you cut it, it will be picturesque. I took a picture of a yellow train running on the Sanyo Main Line as a theme. The contrast between the yellow train and the pink cherry blossoms is very Beautiful.

Tsuyama Castle is a symbol of Tsuyama City, which has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Castles in Japan" and "100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan", and is crowded with many tourists in spring. On the day I visited, the weather was blessed and the petals of the cherry blossoms were shining very beautifully. It visits every year in the spring.

Location: Roadside Station Myogi Cherry blossoms and new first graders ?

Location: Roadside Station Myogi Cherry blossoms and new first graders ?

◆ Vegetable harvesting experience ◆ You can harvest a bag full of seasonal vegetables in each season. Harvested vegetables can be eaten in the field. It is a great experience plan that allows you to taste the deliciousness of freshly picked. [ Details ] *Currently accepting reservations* Priority is given to reservations. Same-day reservations are also available. Please contact us by Phone. ■ Duration 　●Early July ~ Late January (Light rain) ■ Reception hours and time required 　●Reception hours: 10:00~14:00 - Time required: about 1 hour =Notes= ・Please check in at least 10 minutes before the reservation time. ・Please note that if you are late for the reservation time, we may not be able to guide you. ■ Fee (tax included) Entrance fee + vegetable harvesting experience fee (1) Admission fee Adult (15 years old and over) 300 yen per person * Free for junior high school students and younger (2) Vegetable picking experience fee Use from 1 bag per regular car (up to 10 passengers) or mini car (up to 4 passengers). ●[Small bag] 500 yen　 ●[Medium bag] 1,000 yen　 ●[Large bag] 1,500 yen (Refer to bag size: Plastic shopping bag S, M, LL) For vegetables that can be harvested, please see [About vegetables]. =Notes= ・We have 2~3 kinds of vegetables to harvest, but the harvest time may be shifted due to weather and other circumstances. ・Please note that it is not possible to specify the vegetables to be harvested. ・ Harvested vegetables will be announced at the reception on the day. ■ About large vegetables (extra fee) Fee will be charged for large vegetables that do not fit in the bag. Fee will be announced at the reception on the day. Fee for vegetables will be settled separately at the farm, so please prepare change. Large vegetables = Chinese cabbage, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Watermelon The above large vegetables will be announced at the market price. ■ Vegetable grilling kit (tax included) You can sample the harvested vegetables in the field. (Use time: about 1 hour per group) 1 set 1,000 yen =CONTENTS= Outdoor gas stove / cutting board / kitchen knife / seasoning such as salt and pepper / chopsticks / plates for the number of people / garbage bag =Notes= ・ It will be a vegetable grilling kit for tasting. No other food items are allowed. ・There is no drinking water on the farm. (Please prepare it yourself.) ） ・Water for hand washing is available. ・Please be sure to take your trash home with you. ・ Drinking alcohol at the farm and Other food brought in are prohibited. ■ Flow of the day (1) Reception (Toyooka travel time) / Payment (advance payment) (2) Move to the farm (3) Vegetable harvesting experience (vegetable grilling experience if desired) (4) Local dissolution =Notes= ・All transportation will be by private vehicle. ・ If you wish to purchase additional items at the farm, we will only accept cash payment at the farm. ■ What to bring ・Shoes or boots that can get dirty ・Harvesting gloves (work gloves, etc.) ・Towels ・Drinks ・Raincoat (in case of rain) * Use both hands for harvesting. It is not possible to harvest while holding an umbrella. ■Other ・There is no restroom (toilet) on the farm. Thank you for your understanding. ・ Please park according to the instructions of the staff when parking at the farm. ・ If it is judged that the vegetable harvesting experience is difficult due to various circumstances of garden management, we may cancel it without permission. ■Meeting place and inquiries Toyooka Travel Time (Toyooka Tourism Association) Business hours: 9:00~18:00 〒399-3202 Nagano Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407 TEL：0265-49-3395 Email:toyotabi@nagano-toyooka.jp　　　 【 About vegetables 】 List of vegetables harvested by season Use is not available from January ~ May because there are few vegetables that can be harvested. Cultivation varieties change depending on the weather of the year, so it is not possible to specify which vegetables to harvest. For actual cultivation conditions, please contact Toyooka Travel Time directly. ■ Summer (June ~ August) Lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumber, green peppers, zucchini, okra Eggplant, corn, potato, onion, radish, carrot, parsley, shiso, watermelon ■ Autumn (September ~ November) Cucumber, Green peppers, zucchini, okra, eggplant, pumpkin, spinach, komatsuna, bok choy Lettuce, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Sweet Potato, Radish, Chinese cabbage, Green onion ■ Winter (December) Chinese cabbage, green onion, carrot, Gensuke turnip, spinach, komatsuna, bok choy (Gensuke turnip is a pickled vegetable that is popular in Minami Shinshu.) ） 【 How to make a reservation 】 Same-day guidance is also possible, but reservations will take precedence. We may not be able to guide you on the day, so we recommend that you make a reservation in advance. ■ Phone reservation 0265-49-3395 (Reception hours 9:00~18:00) ■ WEB Reservation Vegetable picking web reservation page ■ Cancellation fee There is no cancellation fee. Please be sure to contact us by the time of the day.

◆2024 Picking bamboo shoots◆ You can harvest "Bamboo shoots" that make you feel the arrival of Spring. It's okay for beginners! The farmer will teach you how to dig carefully from scratch. It is a widely maintained bamboo forest, so even children can enjoy it with confidence. Bamboo shoot is Mengshu bamboo, a type of bamboo that grows wild only in the southern part of Nagano Prefecture. Magnificent Bamboo shoot! One swing aimed at the root! The Bamboo shoots you pick can be made into "Grilled Bamboo Shoots" if you wish. Toyooka Travel Time Parking Lot Grilled Bamboo Shoot Venue Dive the freshly harvested Bamboo shoots into bamboo charcoal with the skin! Pour bamboo charcoal made by burning bamboo, the heat source of the foot bath! Baked in 15~20 minutes!! It will be steamed and grilled with a nice feeling. It smells sweet, like roasted corn! A part of the tip of the ear can be enjoyed deliciously! [ Details ] By reservation only. Depending on the reservation status, same-day reception is also possible. Please contact us by Phone. ■ Start accepting reservations April 6 (Sat) 9:00~ * Depending on the occurrence of Bamboo shoots, the reception period may also change. Thank you for your understanding. Fertilizer costs are soaring, and the aging of the garden owner has made it difficult to maintain and manage the garden. Therefore, in order to secure labor costs and maintenance and management costs for the park, we have introduced an admission fee from FY2023. For details, please see the item "Admission fee + Bamboo shoot harvest Fee". ■ Duration April 17 (Wed) ~ May 6 (Mon) Rain or shine * Bamboo shoot may change from the above schedule depending on the growth situation. ■ Reservation time 4 times a day ①9：00 ②10：30 ③13：00 ④14：30 =Notes= The owner will pick you up at each reserved time. (Follow the owner's car to the park by private car.) ） Please check in at least 10 minutes before your appointment time. Please note that if you are late for your appointment, we may not be able to guide you. ■ Admission fee + Bamboo shoot harvest Fee (tax included) ● Admission fee: 300 yen per person (junior high school students and older) It fluctuates as follows depending on the harvest amount of one ordinary car (light vehicle). ・ Bamboo shoot Harvest 10 kg or more → 《Admission fee 0 yen》 ・ Bamboo shoot 5kg~10kg harvest → 《Admission fee 100 yen》 For details, please see the [Admission Fee Table]. - Bamboo shoot: 450 yen / kg One harvest bag will be distributed at the reception for each ordinary car (light vehicle). ■ About the harvest bag One harvest bag will be distributed per group. Bamboo shoots will be distributed at the park only if the bags are full in the park and cannot fit them. Bamboo shoots to take home separately, please ask the reception desk at the time of payment. It is sold for 50 yen per bag. ■ About rice bran One bag of rice bran is distributed for each harvest bag. (One bag of rice bran can be drilled for about 15 kg.) ） If there is more than 15 kg at the time of weighing, we will distribute additional items. (1 bag per 15 kg) Bamboo shoots are divided and taken home, and if you want two or more rice bran, please ask the reception desk at the time of payment. It is sold for 50 yen per bag. ■ Domestic Travel Insurance You can join at your discretion. Use it at the time of reception. 500 yen per person (tax included) ■ For those who come with 2 or more private cars One regular car (up to 10 passengers) and one mini car (up to 4 passengers) will be settled as one set. Use the car should be kept in the parking lot during the Toyooka travel time. Please check here for payment methods. ■ What to bring/clothing ・Work gloves ・Shoes that can get dirty, such as rubber boots ・Clothes that are easy to move around in ・Rain gear (in case of rain) ・ Bag for separating Bamboo shoots (only if necessary) ■ Grilled Bamboo shoot (wisher) We offer a service that allows you to make harvested Bamboo shoots into grilled Bamboo shoots during "Toyooka Travel Time". If you wish, please harvest small Bamboo shoots for grilled Bamboo Shoots in addition to the Bamboo Shoots you take home. We are preparing bamboo charcoal during the travel time, so if you throw it into the charcoal with the skin on, it will be steamed for 15 ~ 20 minutes and it will be ready. Freshly picked Bamboo shoots have little egg at the tip, and you can eat them as they are if they are baked without removing the scum. Use of the bamboo charcoal stove is free, so please give it a try. Bamboo shoots become more eggy about an hour after harvesting. Even if you take it home and grill it with bamboo shoots, it is not something that you can eat because the egg taste becomes stronger. Please enjoy the freshly picked grilled bamboo shoots that can only be made here. ■Meeting place and inquiries Toyooka Travel Time (Toyooka Tourism Association) Business hours: 9:00~18:00 〒399-3202 Nagano Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407 TEL：0265-49-3395 ■ How to make a reservation Reservation acceptance starts: April 6 (Sat) 9:00~ Please wait for a while until the reception starts. ●Phone reservation 0265-49-3395 (Reception hours 9:00~18:00)

April has begun ? It's getting warmer and warmer, the snow is melting, and it's becoming a comfortable season! The cherry blossoms bloom around May every year, so it seems that it will be a little later to see them again this year. This is ? an introduction to the limited menu for the first half of April that started today ? Shredded pork soup soba noodles (soy sauce flavor) ? Stir-fried shrimp and egg with chili sauce (with rice and sasai) Both come with ♪ [salad, soup, dessert, coffee buffet] Use it slowly at the hotel restaurant with a sense of freedom! Reservations and details ? 011-222-1522 (direct line to restaurant reservations) Or On the hotel website. We look ✨ forward to seeing you

This is a photo of a boat descent in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture. The point is the scene where the cherry blossoms and the waterfall are taken and the boat is going down. Shooting date2023/04/06

Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park ? A photo ? from a different direction than the previous photo It's colorful, isn't it??

Recently, I went to take a photo of the illumination of Byodo-in Temple I'm glad the cherry blossoms just bloomed. There was no wind and the weather was good, so I was able to take a good picture. Lens FE 20mm F1.8 Date 2024/03/29

It is a cherry blossom orchard in Fuse, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. The only cherry blossoms that are blooming are drooping, but I find them most interesting ? when they bloom for 8 minutes, when they are still in full bloom

Gifu Castle over the cherry blossoms (although it is small) I took an aerial shot with a drone from the back of Linyang Temple. Rinyoji Temple, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture March 2024 ? If you would like to take a photo, please cooperate with ? ♂️ the "Cherry Blossom Fund" * Aerial photography is taken with the permission of the priest. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

People often travel long distances to capture a beautiful scene that includes both snow-capped mountains and sakura in the same frame. However, there is an opportunity to witness such a marvelous view all day long that is very close to Tokyo. Kita Asaba Sakura Zutsumi gives opportunity to get close with green nature .

A scene at Yuki Shrine in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. Since many Umejiro visit the Yuki Shrine every year, many photographers were visit this year as well. I've had a relationship with Umejiro since last year, and I was able to take a picture of it again this year. It just so happened that I got a line of sight when I clicked the shutter, so it was my favorite one. It has become a piece that feels dignified from the cute Umejiro. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Shooting location: Yuki Shrine, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture Shooting date and time: February 24, 2024 10:00 ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊