After dark... Akane clouds and the three blue mountains of Echigo... Photo taken on December 23, 2022.

Floating in a sea of clouds... Three Mountains of Echigo... Photo taken on December 17, 2022. From Uonuma City Higashinaka.

My first trip to Kochi Prefecture. I went to Katsura Beach, which I had always wanted to go to, and took a picture. I want to go to Kochi again!

The Tadami Line connecting Koide, Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture to Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, was fully restored in October 2022. In the snow, the Kiha E120 series train departed from Koide Station for Aizu and crossed the Uonogawa Bridge. Photo taken on December 16, 2022

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce Natsumi Miura's post "Otowa Bridge in Tsurui Village". The river drifting in the cold air in the middle of winter and the flock of Tancho cranes are impressive photos. Tsurui Village is a small village with about 2,500 inhabitants in eastern Hokkaido. It is surrounded by the Kushiro wetlands, the largest in the Japan, and dairy farming is the main industry. It is also known as the habitat of the national special natural monument "cranes". Tsurui Village has plenty of sightseeing spots where you can enjoy nature. The Sechigawa River, where the Otowa Bridge rests, does not freeze even in the middle of winter, so early morning is the perfect time to see cranes resting in the river. It is also popular as a photo spot. In addition, at Tsurumidai, which aims to protect the red-crowned cranes along Route 53, feeding is carried out only in winter. You can enjoy cranes watching from November to March. Horse trekking (horseback riding) is available at Tsurui Dosanko Ranch, a facility where you can interact with Hokkaido horses all year round. It is recommended not only for day trips, but also for long-term use because there are accommodations. At the farm restaurant "Hearton Tree", you can not only enjoy lunch using local products, but also experience cheese making and cooking classes. In addition to staying overnight, they also hold wedding parties and wedding photos. You can also enjoy hot springs at "Tsuruimura Shitsugen Onsen Hotel" and "Hotel Green Park Tsurui" that opened in November. ◆Tsurui Village◆ From Kushiro Station, take the Akan Bus Tsurui Line 【Access】 Kushiro Station ⇒ [Akan Bus] ⇒ Tsurui City Time required: about 70 minutes

Niseko Village is known as a global winter resort. Enjoy winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing at Niseko Village Ski Resort, a sacred place for powder snow overlooking Mt. Yotei. Niseko Village Ski Resort is usually open from early December to early April, and the 2022 season is scheduled from December 3, 2022 ~ April 9, 2023. There are a total of 27 courses, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced, and the all-mountain lift ticket is 8,500 yen for adults and 15,600 yen for two-day passes. Ski and snowboard rentals are accepted on the day without reservation, so you can visit empty-handed. There is also a well-stocked ski school, and international high-level instructors who can speak Japanese, English, and various other languages will give lessons on the slopes. At Niseko Village Ski Resort, you can enjoy winter and snow activities other than skiing and snowboarding! ・Snow rafting ・Snowmobile Adventure ・6-seater sled tour ・Snowshoe guided tour ・Cross-country skiing ・Fast Track Cat Skiing ・Snow rafting experience of working horses Please enjoy the fun of winter at Niseko Village Ski Resort. *Please note that these activities are by reservation only. If you want to enjoy winter sports without worrying about the time, we recommend using a hotel in Niseko Village. ・Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse ・Hinode Hills Niseko Village ・Hilton Niseko Village ・The Greenleaf Niseko Village ・Higashiyama Niseko Village, Ritz-Carlton Reserve All hotels have excellent access to the ski slopes. Why don't you make some memories of this winter at Niseko Village Ski Resort? 【Niseko Village Ski Resort Facilities】 [Address]〒048-1592 Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido [Phone number]0136-44-2211 [Business period] December 3, 2022 ~ April 9, 2023 (planned) [Business Hours] December 3~16 8:30~16:00 December 17~March 19 8:30~19:00 (Night skiing period) March 20~April 2 8:30~16:30 April 3~9 9:00~16:00

Sapporo, winter night view On snowy days, you want to take pictures of the night view. The city is always beautiful because it is white makeup and the light of the night view becomes dim. The temperature on the day this photo was taken was -10°C It is a photo where you can feel the cold wave hitting the sky over Sapporo.

Winter makeup The cityscape of Sapporo on a day of heavy snowfall The temperature is below freezing and even colder, but the air is clear.

Introducing photos post "Everyone's post"! Inbound tourist information social media "COOL JAPAN VIDEOS" pickup post. Today, I would like to introduce Lily0321's post "Cleaning up the dondo-yaki fire held in a mountain village in Niigata Prefecture". It's a quaint piece that captures unique festival and traditional culture. In Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, the strange festival "Muko Throwing" and "Sumi-zuki" held in January every year are small New Year's events that have been handed down since the Edo period. Muko-tossing wishes for the blessing of marriage and the bond of husband and wife, and throws the son-in-law who got married the previous year off a 5-meter-high cliff. In addition, Sumi-gashi is an event in which charcoal and snow are mixed with dondoyaki (Shinto ritual, the god of sai) and applied to each other's faces, wishing for a disease-free life and prosperity of the family business. The festival is held at Matsunoyama Onsen, one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan. It is a historical hot spring that has a theory that it is a hidden hot spring of the Echigo guardian Uesugi family. Due to the strong salt quality of the spring, it does not cool down even in winter, and it is also called "Japan's three major medicinal hot springs". The hot spring town is full of sightseeing spots such as open-air baths, day-trip hot springs, foot baths, and gourmet food. At the "Earth Furnace" where the kominka was relocated, you can experience grilling the hearth and making hot spring pork. ◆Matsunoyama Onsen◆ 【Access】 About 25 minutes by bus from Matsudai Station on the Hokuhoku Line About 60 minutes by car from the Kanetsu Expressway "Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC" Please check the official website for details.

From the summit of Mt. Takao in Hachioji City, you can see "Diamond Fuji" as the sun sinks into the crater of Mt. Fuji, which has been registered as a World Heritage Site, on December 17 (Sat) ~ 25 (Sun), 2022 (around the winter solstice in December every year). It is a precious and mysterious sight that can only be seen for a few days in one year, even for a few minutes. You can see Diamond Fuji depending on the weather, so please check the weather forecast before visiting. Mt. Takao can be reached in one hour from central Tokyo, and there are cable cars and lifts to the mountainside, so you can easily visit it. It is very cold in winter now, so please wear warm clothes.

Xmas × Candle Night Palace ? in Miyagi Prefecture.*

Xmas-only Chiba Port Tower? in Chiba Prefecture

It snowed on New Year's Day 2022, so I went to Kinkakuji Temple at the same time as the gate opened. Snow clouds covered the sky until just before the gate opened, but it was clear just before the gate opened, and I was able to see the snow-covered Kinkakuji Temple under the blue sky. It's a truly spectacular view!

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "mihyaru" post "At the Snow Festival in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture". The high-quality Amabie snow sculpture is an impressive photo. The Iyama Snow Festival is a snow festival held in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture in mid-February every year. Huge snow sculptures are lined up in the city, and it is an event that represents winter in Iiyama City, which is crowded with many visitors every year. Shinanodaira in Iiyama City is one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan. The Iyama Snow Festival was started in 1983 with the desire of local youth to revitalize the region by viewing snow, which is a burden on citizens, as a resource. During the event, various events such as restaurants, snow sculpture contests, and photo contests with the theme of the Iyama Snow Festival will also be held. In addition, at the same time as the Iyama Snow Festival, "Kamakura no Sato" and "Kamakura Festival" are also held. ◆Iyama Snow Festival◆ 【Date】Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12, 2023 【Venue】Iiyama City Cultural Exchange Center Nachura (tentative) Please check the official website for details.

The Sapporo Snow Festival is a snow and ice festival held in early February every year. The "73rd Sapporo Snow Festival" to be held in 2023 is to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Sapporo City, and will be held on February 4 (Sat) ~ February 11 (Sat), 2023. Every year, it is held at three venues in Sapporo City: "Odori Venue", "Susukino Venue", and "Tsudomu Venue", but in 2023, the "Tsudomu Venue" has been postponed. The Sapporo Snow Festival has a long history, starting in 1950 when local junior high and high school students exhibited six snow sculptures in Odori Park, and since then the number of participants has gradually increased, and it has become a representative event in Sapporo, visited by about 2 million people. In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the 71st 2021 and 72nd 2022 were canceled for the first time since the Sapporo Snow Festival began in 1950 and were held online. In fiscal 2023, it will be held for the first time in three years. We will introduce the highlights of each venue to everyone. 【Odori Venue】 An outdoor skating rink will be built at the main street venue 1-chome, and various events will be held during the period. There are also rental shoes, so you can feel free to drop by. Fee (60-minute replacement system): 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (elementary school students and younger) At 3-chome HTB PARK AIR Plaza, you can watch snowboarding and freestyle skiing by top Japan athletes on a huge jumping platform with a height of 24 meters and a total length of 65 meters. At 4-chome STV Square, 5-chome Doshin Snow Plaza, 7-chome HBC Poland Square, 8-chome Snow HTB Square, and 9-chome Civic Square, large snow sculptures of about 10 meters have been erected, and you can enjoy a snow and video show using projection mapping. At the "6-chome Citizens' Plaza", the "Hokkaido Food Plaza" is held where popular Hokkaido gourmet foods gather, and you can enjoy the attractive food of Hokkaido with stalls such as ramen, seafood dishes, and meat dishes. 【Susukino Venue】 The Susukino venue is held under the theme of "enjoying ice" and a number of fantastic ice sculptures are lined up. It is lit up when the sun goes down, so you can enjoy it as a photo spot. Access to the Odori Venue, where the Sapporo Snow Festival is held, is a 15-minute walk from Rembrandt Style Sapporo. Please enjoy the "Sapporo Snow Festival" held for the first time in three years. Please check the reservation of Rembrandt Style Sapporo from the official website listed in the profile section. ■Rembrandt Style Sapporo Information■ 【Address】〒064-0807 Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 7-jo Nishi 5-chome 【Phone number】011-522-5746

The air storm and morning sun ?✨ seen for the first time at Kumamoto's "Ukishima Shrine" I was finally able to go to see a fantastic and wonderful scene, and it was a time of excitement and ?? healing.

Introducing the post of "Rising Sun ASAHI GROUP CHAIN"! It's a romantic event where fireworks and snowy scenery harmonize. Otaru Snow Fireworks 2022 will start launching at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 17 at Tenguyama Ski Resort in Otaru City, Hokkaido. You can enjoy fireworks and music together. Please check the official website for details.

Introducing photos post "Everyone's post"! Inbound tourist information social media "COOL JAPAN VIDEOS" pickup post. Today, I would like to introduce Norihiro Ikuma's post "The Rising Sun of Biei". The gradation sky and the snowy scenery illuminated by the morning sun are superb. Located in Kamikawa District, Hokkaido, Biei is a town with beautiful nature. In 2005, he founded and joined the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan" Coalition, which aims to pass on the wonderful scenery and culture to future generations. In 2010, we were recognized for our activities in Japan and officially joined the World Federation, and are developing various activities. The Biei where you can enjoy the superb scenery of the four seasons is full of photo spots and sightseeing spots. "Shin-Ei no Oka Observatory Park" is an observation park where you can overlook nature 360 degrees, including the Tokachi mountain range. Recommended for shooting the morning sun and sunset. "Shirogane Blue Pond" is a popular tourist spot with a fantastic view of cobalt blue. In winter, it is lit up in white silver, and when the snow melts, it turns green-blue. You can enjoy different landscapes depending on the weather and season. Biei Shrine, one of the three major power spots in Hokkaido, is also popular for its benefits of fulfilling love. There are heart decorations everywhere on the site, and it is said that finding a hidden heart will improve your luck in love. "Biei Shirogane Onsen" is a hot spring that represents Biei. It is effective for neuralgia and muscle pain, and day trip bathing is also possible. ◆Biei◆ 【Address】〒071-0208 1-2-14 Honmachi Biei Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido 【Access】 From Asahikawa About 26 km on National Route 237, about 40 minutes From Furano About 34 km on National Route 237, about 40 minutes From Sapporo From Sapporo IC to Asahikawa Takasu IC by Hokkaido Expressway, take National Route 48 - National Route 12, National Route 237 for about 166 km, about 2 hours 30 minutes From Furano Station About 36 minutes by local train to Biei Station

It is the starry sky of Shindo Pass.

In Hakodate City, Hokkaido, from December 1 Christmas fantasy begins! The area around the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses, also known as the Bay Area, became the venue. Trees sparkling on the sea, fireworks, illuminations... You can enjoy an enchanting and exciting time. This year, Todomatsu from Hokkaido is used ♪ for Christmas trees?. There will also be fireworks from 6 p.m. You can ? spend a lot of time

"Autumn Kumamoto Castle Festival Castle Lights" Six years have passed since the Kumamoto earthquake. Kumamoto Castle is gradually revivingKumamoto ? Castle ?✨, which is also a symbol of Kumamoto, You can ?? get energy and healing from the appearance in a fantastic and wonderful atmosphere.

It is a Keta Taisha shrine located on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. It is a torii gate after visiting just before the evening. The small moon is shown.

I could see snow in the mountains of the Alps from the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, and I felt that winter was coming.

The snowy country of Niigata, a happy moment for locals to welcome the arrival of winter. The season has arrived when cats become the cutest. With the extension of the slithering time time, oh sweet cat time ? to taste the snowy country

It is one of the lights of Kurokawa Onsen in Aso when I went to see it this winterThis ?✨ place is snowy ❄ and cold in winter, but I forgot the cold and was fascinated ? by the wonderful scenery It is ? a smartphone shoot.

Illumination in front of the station. The fountain and the ball bokeh and reflection were lovely.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "Hitoshi Matsubuchi's post "Yokote kamakura" in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture". The beautiful pillow and the scenery of the snow sparkling are fantastic. The Yokote Snow Festival (Yokote no Yuki Matsuri) held in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku region is held every February as a small New Year event dedicated to the god of water. One of the most popular events in the festival is the Yokote Kamakura. About 100 kamakura with a height of about 3 meters will be made throughout the city. In addition to large kamakura made by craftsmen, there are also mini kamakura made by local elementary school students. Also, in the kamakura, children serve amazake and mochi. It is a traditional festival full of snow country atmosphere that is said to have a history of more than 450 years. In 2023, it is scheduled to be held on February 15 and 16. In order to hold some of the festivals with a reduced number of contents, please check the official website for details. Around Yokote City, there are plenty of hot spring inns such as "Akimiya Hot Spring Village". In conjunction with the festival, why not plan a trip where you can enjoy the nature and taste of Akita Prefecture? ◆Yokote Snow Festival◆ 【Access】 10-minute walk from JR Ou Main Line Yokote Station Free kamakura venue shuttle bus available (17:40~21:00)

A few years ago we went to TDS✨ for Christmas I don't think I can go this year, so I want to go next year.

[English/Japanese] Illumination at Hachioji Station. There were people stopping to take pictures and meeting others. The school is located at Nishi-Hachioji Station next to Hachioji Station, but students often use Hachioji Station for their part-time jobs. It is the illumination of Hachioji Station. There were people who stopped to take pictures and people who met up. The school is located at Nishi-Hachioji Station, next to Hachioji Station, but students often use Hachioji Station for part-time jobs.

Gujo Hachiman Castle, which Shiba Ryotaro called "the most beautiful mountain castle in Japan" Every season is wonderful. Personally, I think this time of year when it is dyed in winter snow I think it's wonderful that it overlaps with the white castle