Diving in winter?! ❄️⛄️

Did you know that you can enjoy diving in Japan all year round?
Of course, you can also dive in winter! ❄️✨

By wearing a dry suit, which is a suit in the winter when the body does not get wet, it is a perfect measure against the cold. You can comfortably venture in the sea even in the cold season! 👍😃

This photo shows the Popular "Drift Ice Diving" that can be experienced in Shiretoko, 🧊🧊 Hokkaido
Limited to February and March, this is a special experience where you can explore the mysterious world under the ice floe that you can't usually see! !️

Why don't you create unforgettable diving memories together in the sea of Japan, which is full of the charm of the four seasons?
All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you! ❤️

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Would you like to feel the charm of diving in the waters of Japan? 🌸🐠🐢
Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together!

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Let's 😍 enjoy the world of the sea together
Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on courses that even beginners can participate in with confidence, a PADI certification program that allows you to qualify in three days, and special tours that allow you to fully enjoy the charm of the sea in all four seasons.

The Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and Shonan area can be participated in even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful scenery and encounters with creatures in the water with outstanding transparency?

Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨

In the Amano area, where the Tanyu Tohiyo Shrine, a world cultural heritage site in Wakayama Prefecture, is located, I photographed a snowy landscape and the remaining persimmons.

Photographed on January 3, 25.
After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store.
Honey Ginger Chai Tea Latte and Earl Grey Scones. 🫚 It 🍊 is very compatible with.

Drive in the morning to Mt. Ohira in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The snow piled up and I felt like I was in another world.

Nagawacho was formed in 2005 by the merger of Nagato Town and Wada Village.

This year marks its 20th anniversary.
History remains on the fire hydrants...

Next week, on January 14th and 15th,
the Furu-machi Toyouke Daijingu annual festival, the Otaya Festival, takes place in Nagawacho.
On the 14th at 19:00, fireworks are scheduled.
Winter fireworks are quite rare!
Hope for good weather 🌞

Winter Triathlon Entries Open! ❄️
In March 2025, Shinanomachi will host a winter triathlon! Sign up now! 🏃‍♂️🏂🎿
This time, we introduce the appeal of cross-country skiing! ⛷️
Cross-country skiing trains your whole body in balance, boosting stamina and endurance✨ It also improves cardiovascular fitness and benefits other sports💪
Because smooth, coordinated movements are required, flexibility increases too! Greater flexibility helps prevent injuries👟
And since the sport takes place under harsh conditions, it builds mental strength as well! You develop focus and perseverance, making you more resilient to pressure during competition🔥
Check the photos for details! Whether you’re ready to take on the challenge or still undecided, why not dive into a new sporting world? ✨

Enter here↓
https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5289

Photographed 1/6/25.
This is the Ema of the Year of the Snake at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine and the Yatagarasu-sama.

Mt. Gakidake Capped in Snow🏔
On the first day of the three-day weekend, Omachi City enjoyed clear skies☀️ From the Tokiwa area of Omachi, Mt. Gakidake was beautifully visible🏔 Footprints appeared across the snowy rice fields 🐾🐾🐾 — whose could they be?
It’s a perfect day for the slopes ⛷🏂

Local ski area information is below🔽🔽🔽
⭐️ HAKUBA VALLEY Kashimayari Ski Resort ⭐️
https://www.kashimayari.net/snow/
⭐️ Gadjigatake (Gadagake) Ski Resort ⭐️
https://jiigatake.com/
⭐️ For sightseeing in Omachi City, see below🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

Photographed on January 7, 25.
This is Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

January 1, 2025
My daughter and I went to see the First sunrise for the first time
Souvenir photo.

Last year, I didn't have a chance to play in the sea.
With the hope 📷 that this year will be a year related to the sea

January 1, 2025
First sunrise.

On days when the cold is severe
Because the water temperature in the river is higher
A fog called a qi storm is generated.

It's fantastic and beautiful, isn't it?

Gokase Highland Ski Resort

I climbed up to Gokase Highland Ski Resort today to shoot some material📸❄️

At 7:00 this morning the temperature was a whopping -14°C🤣 It was such an odd kind of cold that it made me laugh🤷‍♀️ lol

That said, the slopes were in perfect condition ⛷️✨ The wind was light and the snow was powdery and dry 🤩

Local junior high students were here today as part of their school activities, and they were happily enjoying skiing and snowboarding 🥰

The view of the ski area under the blue sky is truly beautiful 🥹✨ It feels like another world, and staring at it makes you feel drawn in…😳

You can see the distant mountains stretching far away, and the view from Gokase Highland Ski Resort is exceptional 👏❗

Tomorrow, Saturday, January 11th, at 10:00 the long-awaited Paradise Course 1,000 m run finally opens 🤩 Can’t wait 💪

The Gokase Tourism Association is currently running the "Winter Gokase 2025" campaign on their Instagram account and collecting winter photos from the area 🤗

There are prizes, so when you visit the ski resort or travel there, please take lots of winter photos within safe limits and enter the contest 🙏✨

For details, see the post pinned to the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram profile page 💡

Japanese smelt fishing venue 🎣 that is not very crowded on weekdays
It is only 10 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport,
You can enjoy fishing quietly and leisurely in the surrounding Nature!

There are plenty of bait sales and fishing rod rentals, so even beginners can easily get started! Please come in warm clothes, and 🧣 shoes are recommended to wear rubber boots or winter boots to prevent snow from entering.

There are also many wild birds around the venue, so it is recommended to take a walk using snowshoes or binoculars 😊
It is rented at the Tourist Association Secretariat, so please use it!

Photographed on January 3, 25.
This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.
It is a New Year's specification. 🎍

Strawberry picking has begun~. Strawberry picking is easy to enjoy in Kanagawa!

https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/theme_list/strawberry

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

With winter approaching, in preparation for the cherry blossoms and rape blossoms of Spring, the Shirakimine Highlands is now quietly resting.
Across the Ariake Sea, hazy in the distance is Mt. Unzen.
I have an empty Highlands all to myself.
Welcome to the special seats!

KushiHonmachi Tahara is famous for its sea fog, but I think you can see a superb view if it gets a little cooler.

“From the Sea to Izu! From Izu to the Sea!” Inatori–Izu Oshima Route Operation Information

In spring, when plums and Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom in Izu, high-speed ferries will run from Inatori to Oshima to coincide with Oshima’s camellias.

Route
"Inatori–Oshima Feb. 3 (Mon)–Feb. 28 (Fri)"
Oshima departs 10:45, 13:35
Arrive Inatori 11:20, 14:10

Depart Inatori 11:30, 14:20
Arrive Oshima 12:05, 14:55

"Tokyo–Tateyama–Oshima–Inatori Feb. 8 (Sat)–Feb. 28 (Fri)"
Tokyo departs 8:10
Tateyama arrives 9:25
Departs 9:35
Oshima arrives 10:30
Departs 10:45
Inatori arrives 11:20

Inatori departs 14:20
Oshima arrives 14:55
Departs 15:10
Tateyama arrives 16:05
Departs 16:10
Tokyo arrives 17:25

During the period, you can reach Higashiizucho and the eastern Izu coast by sea from the Kanto region!
For timetables and details, please check the Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd. website below.
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/

Also this year, on weekends from Feb. 8 (Sat) to Feb. 23 (Sun) we will operate a complimentary shuttle bus for passengers:
"Inatori–Kawazu Free Sightseeing Bus"
Enjoy the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival and the Hina no Tsurushi Kazari (hanging hina doll decorations) festival.
For details, see the URL below
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/618222/

Access to Inatori Port boarding point
From Izu-Inatori Station to Inatori Port…
On foot about 15 minutes
By car about 3 minutes (parking available)


Special fares and tour information
Round-trip by ferry from Tokyo to Izu!
"Tokyo ⇔ Inatori Round-Trip Ticket (valid up to 4 days)"
Adult ¥10,800 Child ¥5,400
For details see the URL below
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/618222/

"Inatori ⇔ Oshima Round-Trip Ticket"
Normally ¥8,820, now
Day trip Adult ¥3,000 Child ¥2,000
With overnight stay (up to 4 days) Adult ¥3,900 Child ¥2,400
For details see the URL below
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/618222/

"From Oshima to Inatori: Shopping and Cherry-Viewing Cruise"
Feb. 3 (Mon), Feb. 19 (Wed), Feb. 28 (Fri)
This tour offers a bus sightseeing loop around the Higashiizu area departing from Oshima!
Adult ¥5,500 Child ¥4,000
On the first sailing of the Inatori route in 2025, Feb. 3 (Mon), adults receive ¥1,000 off and children ¥500 off!
For details see the URL below
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/502387/

"Inatori Departure Rapid Bus Tour to Izu Oshima"
Feb. 8 (Sat), Feb. 15 (Sat)
It’s truly rapid—takes less than three hours!? It’s practically a one-stop stay on the Izu Peninsula!
The tour from Inatori includes a boxed lunch and bus on Oshima.
Adult ¥4,000 Child ¥2,500
For details see the URL below
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/620883/

[Winter on the Rekifune River 2025]

The year 2025 has begun! Best wishes for the year ahead!

This winter feels colder than last year, and the Rekifune River running through the center of Taiki Town has frozen over a larger area than before.
Placed side by side with photos from the same time last year, it looks like a completely different river!
Being able to enjoy the sight of the river freezing is a unique pleasure of such a cold region.

Find Taiki Town tourist information here! ↓
https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/

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

📍Nakasendo

This is the state of the Nakasendo (Magome Pass to Tsumago) on January 8, 2025 ❄

1–3: Magome Pass
4: Isseki Tochi Teahouse
5: Pass Entrance
6–10: Male Falls and Female Falls
11: In front of Kooshinduka

There is snow cover ❄
If you plan to walk the Nakasendo, please come prepared with full winter gear such as snow boots, gloves, a knit hat, and spare socks.
In particular, take care on the pass and around Male Falls and Female Falls, where snow and ice are likely ⚠

📍Momosuke Bridge and the shopping street in front of the station

Momosuke Bridge serves as a symbolic bridge of Nagiso, regularly used by local students from Sonan High School and neighborhood residents ✨
The snow-covered Momosuke Bridge looks powerful and striking.

After continuous snowfall since last night, the whole town has turned into a silver world!
You can enjoy the winter scenery ❄

The 59th Onuma Hakodate Snow and Ice Festival, a major winter Events in southern Hokkaido that has been going on for many years, will be Held in again this year!
The jumbo slide made by cutting out the frozen Lake Onuma is Popular! !!
Please come and visit us!
【Date and time】
February 8 (Sat) 9 (Sun) 10:00~16:00
[Place]
Onuma Park Square (near 1023-1 Onuma-cho, Nanae Town, Kameda-gun, Hokkaido)

Photographed 1/1/25.
After prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. At the beginning of the year, you can sit down if you go as soon as the store opens.
Royal Earl Grey Bouquet & Tea Latte and Royal Milk Tea Chiffon Cake.
Everyone at the Bell Ring Street store was very helpful last year as well. Best regards again this year. 🙇‍♀️

I went to see the illuminations of Heian Jingu Shrine.
The moment I saw the fantastic lantern road, I set up my camera with Nature.
It is one of the views that I want to see for a long time.

Frozen Winter Phantom: Taushubetsu River Bridge Taxi Plan❄

The Taushubetsu River Bridge on Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro Town is a concrete arch bridge from the former Japanese National Railways Shihoro Line and is registered as a Hokkaido Heritage site.🚂
Its appearance evokes the ruins of a European aqueduct.😀

Would you like to walk out and see the Taushubetsu River Bridge shining on the snowy plain this winter?
You will walk across the frozen lake for about 4 km (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes).🎵
Reservations are being accepted now, so if you are interested, please contact us!!😊

For inquiries, contact Hokuto Taxi.🚕
☎️0155-67-5681 (9:00–17:00)

Bunzo Falls in Town Katsura, Wakayama Prefecture, and in the bitter cold season, there is a magnificent icicles at the entrance of the waterfall, and I was afraid that it would fall Squid and take a picture.

Photographed on 12/28/24.
It is the Torii (shrine gate) gate of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine and Kadomatsu. 🎍

This is one of the photos when I went to the First Pilgrimage to the Shrine.
I took this photo at the Musashi Mitake Shrine on Mt. Mitake.
New Year's resolutions, prayers for passing, etc.
Ema filled with many wishes
Swaying in the wind, with a unique tone
I was playing.