Hello, this is the Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association.
This year has also started ~30-tiered decorations Thousand Dolls Festival~
In Suzaka Art Park,
At the World Folk Doll Museum, the Suzaka Print Museum, and the Historical Building Park, the Hina-sama from the late Edo period to the present heralds Spring in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture.
Fun the colors, patterns, and facial expressions of the kimono that change with the times.

What is the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)?
　The Hinamatsuri (doll festival) is a festival to celebrate the healthy growth of girls.
In Japan, January 7 Seven Grass Festivals March 3 Peach Festivals May 5 Iris Festivals
July 7 Tanabata September 9 Chrysanthemum Festival is called the Five Festivals and is a traditional annual event. Among them, the peach festival and the iris festival are still recognized as important festivals.

What is the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) of the month delay?
　In ancient times, the lunisolar calendar (old calendar) was used in Japan, and the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) on March 3 was held in April of the current Gregorian calendar (new calendar). Even now, in snowy areas and farming villages, the custom of celebrating the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) on the lunar calendar when it has become warmer remains strong.
In Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, there is still a custom of celebrating the month late in April.

Held in: Thursday, January 16, 2025 ~ Sunday, May 18, 2025
Exhibition replacement closed: April 14 ~ April 23, Closed on Wednesdays after May 7
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. (Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
* Suzaka Print Museum and Historical Building Park will be on display until Sunday, April 13.
This year, May Dolls Iris Festival will be Held in at the same time from Thursday, April 24.
Admission fee: January 16 ~ April 13 600 yen
　　　　(Free for high school students and younger, and for those under 18 years old)
　　　　　April 24 ~ May 18 500 yen (doll Museum only)
Held in Place: Suzaka Art Park
(World Folk Doll Museum, Suzaka Print Museum, Historical Building Park)
Address: 1367-1 Nobe, Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture
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The fourth and fifth photos show the historical building garden
The sixth photo shows the Suzaka Print Museum
Photos 7 and 8 show the Scene of the chicks preparing for the exhibition.

Writer Arata Iyohara was awarded the Naoki Prize. Congratulations.
One of the five stories in this award-winning book, "The Sea of Indigo," is set in Shirataki, Engaru Town.
In the work, the Nature of Shirataki and the harsh and long winters are beautifully depicted.
Shirataki is the oldest national treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Archaeological Site Excavation". We are delighted to receive this kind of attention again.
Please read the work.
*The photo is for illustrative purposes only. This is a photo of the Shirataki area, but it has nothing to do with the book.
Photo 1: Tengu Taira
Photo 2: Potato flowers

It's been a long time since I've posted.

This is a photo of me when I went for a morning walk with my second daughter to a nearby shrine.
By chance, I saw a figure holding a flower petal as a heart, so I involuntarily pointed the camera at it.

Pampas grass becomes an overgrown landscape along the river.
I thought this was the winter scenery of Japan, so I took a picture.
It's hard to get rid of the fluffy feeling~

Photographed on January 11, 25.
This is Hanachozu of Chuin.
I saw it for the first time in a long yellowtail.

Photographed 1/1/25.
It is the Hanachozu of Honshu Inari Shrine in Shiawase Inari Alley.

Photographed 1/1/25.
It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed 1/1/25.
It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.
I took it from a different angle.

Photographed 1/1/25.
It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.
It is a New Year's specification. 🎍

The 59th Suisen Festival flowering update is now available!
Blooming remains at about 50 percent, but the white petals are slowly increasing little by little🎵
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250108

★ Let's visit the scenic Spot of Echizen Narcissus!
★ Introducing 5 recommended shooting spots

The Echizen Coast is one of the three major cluster of trees in Japan*, with an area of 60~70ha, the largest cluster of trees in Japan. When it is in full bloom, a carpet of pretty white Carpet of flowers Unfolds all over the steep slopes along the Coast.

However, the area is so large that it is surprisingly unknown Spot photographing the daffodil Cluster of trees.
Therefore, if you know, I would like to introduce you to the superb view Spot of Echizen Narcissus.

1. Cape Echizen Narcissus Land

First of all, let's start with the Standard Cape Echizen Daffodil Land.
First of all, it is a recommended spot for tourists.
There is also a promenades are maintained on the premises, so you can enjoy a walk while enjoying the Aroma of daffodils.
There is also the second store of the famous restaurant "Kani Kanitei" where you can enjoy delicious seafood dishes.
It's nice to walk many and get hungry and eat delicious seafood dishes many.

Click here for the location of Cape Echizen Daffodil Land (GoogleMAP)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bx8d6G4HyLiDi6GQ7

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2. Rishigadaira Senmaida Narcissus Garden

Only here in Japan!? Speaking of which, it is Senmaida by the daffodil field of Rishigahira.
It is said that the terraced rice fields were opened from the Sengoku period to the Edo period, and they were converted from rice cultivation to daffodil cultivation, and became terraced rice fields with daffodils, which are rare in Japan.
The spectacular view of the terraced rice fields in the open valley is a masterpiece.

Click here for the location of Nashigadaira Senmaida Narcissus Garden (GoogleMAP)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ogQXKjQpk9V4SBdAA

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3. Rishigahira Park

It is said to be an unexplored area of daffodils, and the superb view point that is often used on posters is the Rishigahira Garden. It is not possible to go by car, and it is a superb view that spreads out after walking along the promenade through the village where the Nashigahira Senmaida Narcissus Garden is located, which I introduced earlier.
* Thereare some places along the way where your feet are bad, so please be careful.

Click here for the location of Rishigahira Park (GoogleMAP)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CJJxrvZqGaZpWrPj6

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4. Rishigahira Plateau

A scenic spot in Echizen Coast, a superb view overlooking Spot Kocho Gate.
It is a place where you can take daffodils along with the sunset, and many photographers are looking for photo opportunities at sunset during the sunny day.

Click here for the location of the Rishigahira Plateau (GoogleMAP)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RfRCEcg7LdVyRzFn6

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5. Nashigahira Plateau View Spot

The highest view Spot in the Nashigahira Plateau.
It is one of the landscapes where the charm of Echizen daffodils is condensed, with a large panorama of the Sea of Japan below, the slopes of daffodil fields, and the rock surface of Kocho Gate.

Click here for the location of the Nashigahira Plateau View Spot (GoogleMAP)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9S7T1cFrVPMfdz7R7

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These are the 5 recommended Spots of the Winter tradition "Echizen Narcissus" that represents Fukui Prefecture!
The Access Located in in a very bad position, so it is recommended to rent a car or Use a taxi.

Check the flowering status of Echizen daffodils here!

○ [Echizen Daffodil Flowering Status Guide] | Echizen Sightseeing Navi
https://www.town-echizen.jp/pages/?id=7

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This Account is the official Account of the Echizen Tourism Federation (DMO ECHIZEN).
We are delivering the latest information and seasonal topics of Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture.

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👇 Tourist information in each language can be found below.
◎Echizen tourism Navi
https://www.town-echizen.jp/en/
◎ Circumstances Fukui 縣 Echizen Town 景點
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January 4th — Updated the blooming report for the 59th Daffodil Festival!
Overall, the fields remain about 30% in bloom, but the slope side has started to flower🎵
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250104

The 59th Shimoda Onsen Daffodil Festival commemorative trading card is being distributed with excitement!
[Distribution location] Tsumekizaki Amazake Hut
[Distribution time] 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Feel free to ask and pick one up (≧▽≦)!
They are appearing one after another at Shimoda City events and elsewhere.

Photographed on 12/28/24.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 1/1/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. It's like New Year's and it's gorgeous. 🎍✨

Photographed 1/1/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

The early-spring tradition at Tateyama Station East Exit, the “Hana no Kamakura” flower kama- kura, has begun! It is cared for daily and reaches its best display from February through March. We hope you can feel the arrival of spring in Tateyama.

Yesterday, Wednesday, December 25, the standard Atami cherry tree along the Itokawa Promenade was confirmed to be in bloom!
Some trees began blooming in mid-December, but the standard tree has finally opened.

This Atami cherry is a variety of the cold-loving Kanzakura cherry, native to India, that typically blooms from early January through February. Around 1871, an Italian introduced it, along with lemon and date palm, to Atami. It was named “Atami sakura” during the 1965 Flower-Filled Movement, and on April 10, 1977 (the city’s 40th anniversary), it was designated as Atami City’s official tree.
Because the same branch can form early-blooming and later-blooming buds in two stages, the blossoms can usually be enjoyed for more than a month each year.

The Cherry Blossom Festival opens after the New Year together with the Plum Festival!
During the cherry blossom festival, you can expect nighttime illumination, servings of cherry blossom tea and green tea, street performances, sword dances, and band performances—so please come see the blossoms.

The 15th Atami Sakura Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival runs Saturday, January 11 through Sunday, February 9, 2025.
https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/208

Regarding bloom updates, we will post them on the page above as soon as the city hall survey materials arrive, so please refer to that information.

Photographed 12/23/24.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 12/23/24.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 12/21/24.
It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.
It is a Christmas specification. 🎄

Flower charcoal born from plants in Ubuyama villages.
I know it's an unfamiliar word, but it's made from Ingredients made from pine cones, Nanten, and the grasslands and mountains of Ubuyama villages.

Speaking of charcoal, various effective for There are such as deodorizing and deodorizing effects have been packaged a little coolly as an interior decoration and as a gift for loved ones.

Just by dripping your favorite aroma on this charcoal, you can also make your own original duffuser.
We can't make many because the staff belonging to the Tourist Association are creating them in detail, but if you are interested parties, please comment.

In addition, this charcoal is brittle and fragile, so we do not currently send it by mail.
In order to let many people know about Ubuyama Ingredients, we are currently creating them and selling them at markets in the neighboring area.

Prices will also fluctuate.
The photo is for illustrative purposes only.

Photographed 12/16/24.
This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop. 🎄

Prayer at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine today.
The giant ema of the Year of the Snake was completed.
I was preparing for the announcement of this year's one-letter event. Unfortunately, because it was work, I couldn't see a single letter.

Here’s tourist information for Nagiso town!

Tenpaku Azalea Colony (Town Natural Monument)

A vast colony of mitsuba azalea blooms in Tenpaku Park.
About six varieties and roughly 400 azalea shrubs grow in the garden, and among them the Nagiso mitsuba azalea is a rare species found mainly around Nagiso town as its name suggests.
Bloom times shift slightly each year depending on the weather, but the best viewing period is generally from early to mid-April.
Perched on a hill in Tenpaku Park, the site offers excellent views of Momosuke Bridge and Mt. Kiso-Komagatake.

At the Nagiso Station side entrance to the wooden suspension bridge over the Kiso River, Momosuke Bridge, cherry blossoms also come into full bloom around early April, making it a recommended time to visit!

► Access
- By car: Immediately off National Route 19. Tenpaku Park has free parking (about 30 spaces).
- By train: About a 10-minute walk from JR Nagiso Station (closer if you cross Momosuke Bridge).

► Other information
- It is a five-minute uphill walk from the parking area to the azalea garden. Please avoid parking in front of the garden as it blocks residents’ passage. Visitors with mobility difficulties may be dropped off near the garden, but please park the vehicle in the parking lot.
- The parking area has restrooms and vending machines.
- The park includes the Momosuke Fukuzawa Memorial Museum and the Mountain History Museum, where you can learn about the history of Momosuke Bridge and its builder, Momosuke Fukuzawa.
- For current blooming conditions, please refer to the Nagiso Town Tourism Association website.

Enjoy the vivid purple blossoms carpeting the garden!

Photographed 12/15/24.
It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed 12/15/24.
It is a limited time Hanachozu of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.
For the first time in a long time, yellowtail attended the festival of the Zenarai Benten Itsukushima Shrine.

Photographed 12/11/24.
This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.

Photographed 12/9/24.
It is Town Hanachozu of Naka Information Center sightseeing.

Photographed 12/9/24.
It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed on 12/1/24.
This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.
The KAWAGOE COFFEE FESTIVAL was held in at Renjoji Temple. Next year, I decided to buy a ticket and participate in the race. 😊