[Inubosaki Lighthouse and Shiramaru Post] It seems that there are colorful round posts all over the country. The synchronization of the blue sky, the lighthouse, and the post was interesting, so I took a picture.

Omiyanomatsu Statue of Kanichi and Omiya Since the Meiji era many celebrated authors lived here and wrote masterpieces in Atami. Among them, the most famous is Konjiki Yasha (The Golden Demon), a novel by Ozaki Koyo that was serialized intermittently in Yomiuri Shimbun and Shin Shosetsu from 1897 for six years. The novel inspired the pine known as Omiyanomatsu and a popular song that begins "Strolling along Atami’s beach…" Together they spread like wildfire, and the protagonists Kanichi and Omiya captured the nation’s imagination as if they were real people. The Statue of Kanichi and Omiya and Omiyanomatsu stand along the coastal national road and draw many visitors as a photo spot. Every year on January 17 (the tearful parting day of Kanichi and Omiya), the Ozaki Koyo Festival is held at this site. [Statue of Kanichi and Omiya] Sculptor: Hiroaki Tateno Erected by: Atami Rotary Club (January 22, 1985) Owned by: Atami City (Donated on January 17, 1986 during the "Koyo Festival") [Monument to Konjiki Yasha] Erected: August 15, 1919 "Koyoyama jin memorial Konjiki Yasha monument: A figure like Miya seen from behind, spring moon, wind leaves" *This verse was written by Koyo’s disciple Oguri Fuha. The same author wrote a novel titled "Later Konjiki Yasha."* [Ozaki Koyo Memorial Monument] Erected: January 2019 Address 413-0012 Higashikaigancho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture (along the downhill lane of National Route 135) Phone: 0557-86-6218 Contact: Atami City Park and Greenery Division Access: About a 15-minute walk from JR atami station, or about 5 minutes by bus from JR atami station toward Atami Port, get off at Omiyanomatsu Parking: Adjacent municipal East Parking Lot, 250 spaces (municipal P fee: 110 yen per 30 minutes)

Jukkokutoge (Jukkoku Pass) Jukkoku Pass is said to have gotten its name because, long ago, you could see ten provinces—Izu, Sagami, Suruga, Tōtōmi, Kai, Awa, Kazusa, Shimōsa, Musashi, Shinano—and five islands (Ōshima, Niijima, Kozushima, Miyakejima, Toshima). From the summit of Mt. Hikaneyama, you can look north to Mt. Fuji, west to Suruga Bay, and east to Sagami Bay. Over the years many artists have tried to capture this panorama with a brush, but tradition says the scale and beauty defeated them. A cable car runs to and from the summit. You can also reach it by trekking from Himenosawa Park in about an hour and a half, enjoying the natural surroundings. In spring azaleas bloom in profusion, summer brings a pleasant cool breeze, autumn waves fields of silver grass, and winter welcomes you with the warm sunshine of the highlands. ※The “Sky Dog Run” reopened on November 11, 2023! Address / 1400-20 Kuwahara, Kannami, Tagata District, Shizuoka Prefecture 419-0101 Phone / 0557-81-6895 (Jukkokutoge Cable Car) Access / From JR atami station, take the bus bound for the Motohakone area for about 40 minutes and get off at “Jukkokutoge Noboriguchi.” Hours / Cable car 9:00–17:00 (runs every 15 minutes; one-way trip about 3 minutes) Open year-round. Temporary closures may occur for maintenance, weather, or public circumstances. Fares / Round-trip cable car: adults (junior high school and older) 730 yen; children 370 yen ※Dogs are allowed (leash required; 300 yen round trip per dog) Parking / 320 spaces; 22 large-vehicle spaces (free)

Atami Ginza Shopping Street Once the bustling heart of Atami, the Ginza Street drew many visitors to the town center. At the corner of the shopping street’s entrance intersection stands the Atami Chamber of Commerce & Industry, housed in a building that operated as a bank until 1975. Its solid, retro façade preserves the atmosphere of that era. Stroll down the Ginza Shopping Street and you’ll encounter sights unchanged from the past: dried fish hanging under the eaves, a coffee shop still running in Showa-era style, and long-established wagashi confectioners. Recently, the street has welcomed restaurants popular for seafood, cafes using local ingredients, sweets shops such as Atami Pudding, matcha at Atami Satori Main Store, the premium Mont Blanc shop Silk kiito, and gelato shops. Guesthouses offering interaction between locals and travelers have also opened, giving the street a renewed, renovated feel. Address / 〒413-0013 Ginzacho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture Access / About a 20-minute walk from atami station

Hashiriyu Perched above the Sagami Sea, Hashiriyu is a rare horizontal cave spring in Japan and is counted among the country’s three great ancient springs. Discovered about 1,300 years ago, it was named Hashiriyu—literally “running hot spring”—because the water gushes from the mountains and seems to run toward the coast. As Minamoto no Sanetomo wrote, “The swift spring that issues south of Mount Izu-no-Kuni is a sign from the gods,” and until the Meiji era the spring was revered as the sacred water of Izusan Shrine. From a cave about 5 meters deep, water at 70°C still wells up at 170 liters per minute, creating a mysterious scene around the source. Address / 604-10 Izusan, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0002 Phone / 0557-81-2631 (Izusan Onsen Tourist Association) Access / From JR atami station take a bus bound for Izusan or Yugawara for about 5 minutes, get off at Aioibashi Bridge, then walk about 10 minutes Parking / None Note: This is not a bathing facility

Kinomiya Shrine Kinomiya Shrine has long been revered as a deity of good fortune and auspicious beginnings. Beside the main hall stands a sacred camphor tree designated a National Natural Monument, said to be about 2,100 years old with a trunk circumference of 24 meters. It is famous as a power spot. Legend holds that circling the trunk once adds a year to your life, and many visitors pray here for longevity, healing, and good health to share in the tree’s vitality. It is also said that those with a wish should quietly circle the tree without telling anyone; doing so helps clarify the wish. The tree is lit up at night, offering different expressions in the morning, daytime, and evening. The annual grand festival takes place each year from July 14 to 16. Address／43-1 Nishiyama-cho, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0034 Phone／0557-82-2241 Access／About 15 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station toward Motohakone or Nishiyama, then get off at Kinomiya Jinja-mae. Parking／15 spaces + 25 spaces (paid). A discount is available for those receiving prayers or amulets. ※It gets crowded, so please use public transportation.

MOA Museum of Art MOA MUSEUM OF ART This prominent Atami museum holds about 3,500 works focused on East Asian paintings, calligraphy, and crafts, including three National Treasures, 67 Important Cultural Properties, and 46 Important Art Objects. Especially famed is Ogata Kōrin’s masterpiece and National Treasure Red and White Plum Blossoms folding screen (displayed for limited periods), which draws many visitors who wait for its exhibition each February during the plum season. The museum sits atop a hill in Atami on a site of some 70,000 tsubo, and the main lobby and the MOA plaza offer stunning views of Izu Oshima, Hatsushima, and other scenic islands. The grounds include gardens that change with the seasons—cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, fresh greenery in early summer, and autumn foliage—so you can relax in a resort atmosphere while enjoying both art and nature. Address / 26-2 Momoyama-cho, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0006 Phone / 0557-84-2511 Access / About 10 minutes by bus from JR atami station toward the MOA Museum of Art, then get off at the final stop, MOA Hours / 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last admission 4:00 p.m.) Closed / Every Thursday and on exhibition changeover days. Special open days may apply Admission / Adults ¥1,600; university and high school students ¥1,000; elementary and junior high school students free; senior discount ¥1,400; disability discount ¥800 Parking / 200 spaces (free)

ACAO FOREST A vast floral garden spread across 200,000 tsubo of rolling hills, composed of 13 distinctive themed gardens. Framed by the Atami-blue sea and sky, you can enjoy striking scenes crafted by roses, bulb plants, herbs, perennials and a variety of other plants. Not only does the garden offer seasonal floral displays year-round, it also features COEDA HOUSE, a cafe designed by Kengo Kuma; Soga Sengen Shrine; a hands-on herb and aroma workshop; and a commercial complex, ACAO ROSE SQUARE, where visitors can dine and shop. Address / 1027-8 Kamitaga, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0101 Access / About 20 minutes by bus toward Ajiro from JR Atami Station → get off at “ACAO Forest” Hours / Regular season 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:00) Closed / None ※ Closed temporarily in severe weather possible Admission / Adults ¥4,000 · Children ¥1,000 · Pets ¥1,000 Parking / Paid parking for 100 vehicles ※ Hours, closure days, and fees may change, so please check the official website in advance.

"The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry blossoms in total! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Hiranameno Falls". ・ Flowing like a monolith, the famous waterfall of the Tadami River A waterfall in the middle of the Odoriko Trail, between Nikai Falls and Kamadaru Falls. It is located a short walk through the Wasabi field. It is a large monolith with a width of 20 meters and a height of 4 meters. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Hiranameno Falls 【Address】Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture Kawazu TownNashimoto 【Parking】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Hatsushima, a small island floating off Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a 30-minute boat ride from Atami Port. The island measures about 4 km around. Wrapped in a tropical atmosphere, Hatsushima is full of nature! You can enjoy park walks among seasonal flowers, an athletic course, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, and many other activities. The island’s greatest appeal is its food. In addition to fresh seafood, you’ll find restaurants and cafes with a distinctly tropical vibe. On Hatsushima, the island’s popular annual winter event “Hatsushima Fishermen’s Donburi Battle” is now under way! All 13 local fishers’ eateries on the island, plus the terrace restaurant ENAK, a total of 14 venues, are offering original donburi dishes. For the event period only, a special value set ticket is on sale that includes a round-trip boat ticket on the Hatsushima route and meal coupons valid at participating island restaurants. Take this chance to savor Hatsushima’s delicious donburi. Hatsushima Fishermen’s Donburi Battle Period: Saturday, February 10, 2024 to Sunday, March 10, 2024 Donburi Battle set ticket (round-trip boat + meal coupon): Adults 3,990 yen (regular 4,400 yen); Children 2,800 yen (regular 3,000 yen) Set tickets sold at: Atami Port ticket counter

Otaru snow lantern path festivals is a very famous winter tourist spot in hokkaido. Many many local people worked volunteerily to maintain the beauty of the pathway. The canal also illuminated during the festival. Its one of my memorable trip to hokkaido.

"Snack on~! ｣ I was appealing while lying down!

"Bushido is found in death." Experience the life and death of a samurai in SAMURAI Calligraphy. Samurai calligraphy calligraphy of resignation is a calligraphy in which a samurai looks back on his life when he foresees his death and writes his last words on earth with a brush. In the Warring States Period, before the last great battle of the war, the battle of Osaka, SAMURAI foresaw his death, looked back on his life so far, and left one last character on the world's largest calligraphy paper. “武士道とは死ぬこととみつけたり” 侍の生と死のあり方をSAMURAI書道で体験します。 SAMURAI書道（辞世の書）とは、侍が死を予見したときにこれまでの人生を振り返り、この世での最後の文字として筆で書き残すもの。 戦国時代、最後の大戦である大坂の陣という戦を前に、SAMURAIは死を予見して、これまでの人生を振り返り、世界最大の書道紙に最後のひと文字を残しましょう。

Today, Monday, February 12 (substitute holiday), marks the first Atami Marine Fireworks Festival of 2024! Fireworks are held in many places, but Atami’s defining feature is its launch site. Because the fireworks are set off over Atami Bay, a sea surrounded on three sides by mountains, the sound echoes as if you were in a stadium. Watching from the shoreline lets the sound resonate through your body, so you can feel the full impact! We will hold this year’s events as listed below, so please come and experience Atami’s fireworks at least once! 2024 (Reiwa 6) Atami Marine Fireworks Festival dates (scheduled) February 12 (Monday, substitute holiday) · February 24 (Saturday) · March 20 (Wednesday, public holiday) April 13 (Saturday) · May 2 (Thursday) July 26 (Friday) · August 5 (Monday) · August 8 (Thursday) · August 18 (Sunday) · August 23 (Friday) September 16 (Monday, public holiday) · October 19 (Saturday) · November 4 (Monday, substitute holiday) December 8 (Sunday) Time: 20:20–20:40 (July and August only: 20:20–20:45) Venue: Atami Bay Viewing areas: Atami Sun Beach to the waterfront park and others Note: The event goes ahead even in rain.

Atami City currently distributes two types of manhole cards: "Kanichi and Omiya" and "Plums and Geisha"—a perfect keepsake from your trip! [Kanichi and Omiya] 8:30–17:15 Distribution locations Weekdays: Atami City Hall Second Building, 2nd floor, Sewage Division Weekends and public holidays: Atami City Hall First Building, 1st floor, Security Office [Plums and Geisha] 9:00–17:00 (December 29–January 3: 10:00–15:00) Distribution location: Atami City Tourism Association

Plum blossoms are now at their best in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture! The 80th Atami Plum Garden Plum Festival runs at Atami Plum Garden until March 3, and as of February 11 the blooms are at their peak. (The photo was taken on February 10.) The garden houses 469 plum trees across 60 varieties, so you can enjoy a wide range of flower types.

Hello everyone! We are the Atami City Tourism Association in Shizuoka Prefecture. Through this account, we will introduce the wonderful attractions of Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, so we appreciate your support. [About Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture] Atami City lies in the eastern part of Shizuoka Prefecture and is a charming town of about 34,000 residents. It is famous as a hot spring resort with a history spanning more than 1,500 years, and it was beloved by historic figures including Tokugawa Ieyasu. Atami is about a 90-minute drive from Tokyo and a 45-minute ride by Shinkansen. With abundant nature, beautiful scenery, and a mild climate, it attracts many visitors year-round. [Introduction to Atami’s tourist spots] ・Atami Ekimae Shopping Street Located in front of Atami Station, the Heiwa Dori and Nakamise shopping streets host shops selling fresh local seafood, traditional crafts, and souvenirs you can only find here. In front of Atami Station, you can enjoy a free footbath using a naturally flowing hot spring called Ieyasu no Yu. ・Pine tree of Omiya and the Kanichi and Omiya statue Since around the Meiji era, many literary masters lived in Atami and wrote notable works. The statue of Kanichi and Omiya, modeled on characters from one of those novels, and the pine tree of Omiya stand along the coast about a 15-minute walk from Atami Station and are signature sightseeing spots. ・Atami Sun Beach This beach of white sand and blue sea is ideal for summer leisure and popular with families and couples. You can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and beach sports among other activities. Continuing from Sun Beach, the waterfront park and Moon Terrace offer an exotic streetscape inspired by towns of northern the Mediterranean. ・Atami Plum Garden You can see some of Japan’s earliest-blooming plum trees here. Among the 469 trees across 60 varieties are ancient trees over 100 years old. ・Atami Castle From the main keep observation deck of Atami Castle, located atop Nishiki Cape, you can enjoy a full 360-degree panorama of Atami’s townscape. The castle’s annex houses the Atami Trick Art Maze Museum, and nearby attractions include the AtamiRopeway and the Atami Hihokan (Secret Museum). ・Hatsushima Hatsushima is the closest island to Tokyo, reachable by high-speed boat from Atami Port in about 30 minutes. This small island with a 4-kilometer shoreline offers year-round diving and a subtropical atmosphere. [Atami’s specialties, souvenirs, and local cuisine] One of Atami’s popular specialties is its fresh seafood. In particular, the seafood landed at Atami Port receives high praise for its freshness and flavor. Local souvenirs such as traditional wagashi and dried fish are popular and are also favored choices for furusato tax return gifts. [Events and festivals] Atami hosts various events and festivals throughout the year. At the Ajiro Onsen area in the Minami-Atami district, the Ajiro Onsen Hinomono Festival is held every autumn and winter, where you can enjoy richly flavored fresh dried fish and other local specialties. The Atami Marine Fireworks Festival is a historic fireworks event that began in 1952 and is held more than ten times a year, not only in summer. [Atami’s hot springs and accommodations] One of Atami’s greatest charms is its abundance of hot springs. Many ryokan, hotels, and guesthouses allow visitors to fully enjoy the blessings of these hot springs. There are also facilities offering day-use hot springs, so why not soothe your travel fatigue there? In this way, Atami City offers many popular tourist spots and is a very attractive destination. A trip to Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture is sure to provide a wonderful and restorative experience for your heart. We will continue to share recommended information to help make your trip to Atami an unforgettable memory, so we appreciate your support.

Kisuke: "Come on~! ｣ Unlike adult animals, they were wrestling very cutely!

I think Mt. Fuji and the cherry blossoms are the strongest. Shizuoka Prefecture Fuji City Junigawa

大和撫子は刀剣女子⚔ 繊細さ、か弱さ、凛としたたたずまい、そして、折れない芯の強さが同居する女性。 彼女もまたSAMURAIだ。 Yamato Nadeshiko is a sword girl⚔. She is a woman of delicacy, fragility, dignity, and unbreakable core strength. She is also a SAMURAI.

Ice 🎇 Candle Festival with Fireworks This is Narai Lodging in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture. Every winter, an ice candle festival is held. Candles are lit along the Shukuba-machi, so it is 😆 very fantastic There are also fireworks at night, so be sure to 😊 visit

Welcome from Taiwan to the Land of the Rising Sun⚔. She was a swordswoman and rekijo woman of history who guessed Yukimura Sanada. 台湾からようこそ日出る国へ⚔ 彼女は真田幸村が推しの刀剣女子・歴女だったのだ。

A Scandinavian angel appears! Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun. ⚔ 'Please bring your father with you' SAMURAI's voice No Daddy!" I don't need Daddy," said the angel, who was already in puberty. 北欧の天使あらわる！ようこそ日出る国へ。 ⚔『お父さんも一緒にどうぞ』 のSAMURAIの声掛けに 『NO！ダディーいらない。 』 と、早くも思春期の天使ちゃんでした。

Once again, we would like to introduce our favorite photos of the dolphin keepers! Following the #cocoa introduced last time, this time it is 🍼 bottlenose dolphin #milk It is the most veteran dolphin in the marine park!

日本の本質的な 魅力である 古武道、伝統文化に触れる旅 Japan's essential The essential charm of Japan A journey to experience kobudo and traditional culture

The 26th Minami Sakura and Rapeseed Blossom Festival Blooming and Parking Update for Saturday, February 10 Blooming Update Behind Minami-Izu Town Hall → 50–70% in bloom Behind Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana → 70% to full bloom Hino rapeseed field → At peak bloom ※The flowers are now at their best. Parking Congestion Status Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana → Full (remains full at all times) Kinomiya Bridge Parking Lot → Busy to full ※From February 10 to 12, the Minami-Izu Town Hall parking lot will be open free of charge (no attendants will be on duty).

Etajima, Hiroshima Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Etajima 👈 Take a picture while walking on a slope with a 📸 view of the sea The sea of Etajima had a sense of openness and it was a very pleasant view.

Yukimura SAMURAI and children today

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Last week, the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" started on February 1st! When you visit Kawazu Town for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, be sure to enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Restaurant Merecy". ・Enjoy a seaside resort in Imai Hama-style French Please enjoy Imai Hama-style French while looking at the sea...! ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Restaurant "Merecy" 【Address】35-1 Mitaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0109 【Business hours】12:00~14:00/17:00~21:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year 【Parking lot】Yes Inside Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel. ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Large Foreign Families and SAMURAI Man is a castle, man is a stone wall, man is a castle, mercy is a friend, revenge is an enemy. #OsakaCastle #BUSHIDO 外国の大家族とSAMURAI 『人は城 人は石垣 人は城 情けは味方 仇は敵なり 』