Photo taken on 2/26 The early-blooming Oshima cherry blossoms in Nagisa Small Park are now in full bloom. This large cherry tree is said to be a variety created by crossing Oshima cherry and Yoshino cherry blossoms, and is in full bloom from early ~ mid-March every year. Perhaps because there are many days with high temperatures this year, it is already in full bloom! It has many flower buds and is one that is worth seeing. 【Nagisa Small Park】Address: Nagisa Town, Atami City (in front of Shinsui Park 3rd Construction Zone)

Yesterday, Saturday, February 24, we held the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival! During the holidays, we were blessed with good weather, and wonderful fireworks dyed the night sky. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

A lone cedar has been sitting on the shore of Iwao Pond for more than 1,000 years. I feel that the lone cedar here is fantastic and gives me power. Even before the sun rises in the early morning Wait for the wind to stop and the surface of the water to stop, When he showed me this figure, I pressed the shutter button with my breath in my eyes.

The day after the heavy snowfall in Kyoto, In the morning, I went to Kiyomizu Temple, I took a picture of the sunrise and the winter scenery of Kiyomizu Temple.

We set off early in the morning to see the storm of Lake Yogo. Rubbing my sleepy eyes, I arrived at the place I was aiming for, As I waited for the sun to rise while listening to the radio with earphones, I encountered an unimaginable storm. I felt as if I had entered the stage of a movie at the same time as the pier in front of me.

Kurahashijima, Kure, Hiroshima (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #Kurahashijima ? @kuremonogatari2 Search at Karafunehama on ? Kurahashi Island A photo ? at sunrise seen from Kurahashi Island It was like a calm view of the Sea of Japan! There was also a full sun, but the sun in the clouds had a better atmosphere, so I posted ? this The crystal clear sea was also very good! ?

On a chilly spring day, the sight of enjoying marine sports with Mt. Fuji in view is very exciting. I think I'm going to try SUP this year.

Hashima Island, located off the coast of Kyushu Nagasaki, is a coal mining facility that is now in ruins, called Gunkanjima because of its shape. It can be reached by boat in 40 minutes from Nagasaki Port, so you can go ashore on a tour, but from the coastline of the Nomozaki area in the southern part of Nagasaki City, you can see Gunkanjima from land. This view is also a view that I would like to keep forever, but it may not be possible to see it in a few years due to the progress of decay.

Cherry blossom news announcing the Spring every year Every year, I feel the arrival of Spring from the cherry blossoms here. Kawazu Town in Izu, Shizuoka Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge near Kawazu Nanadaru Falls that can also be reached by bus from Kawazu Station The cherry blossoms here are gorgeous with the unusual architecture of the Loop bridge.

When humans team up with nature to create something, it becomes more intriguing. The Lake Shikotsu ice festival is a perfect example of this. Hokkaido's crystal clear water lake serves as the primary source for crafting marvelous ice sculptures.

Cycle through the hustle and bustle of the city, cross Amagi Koshi and head to Minami-Izu. Unfortunately, the weather was bad, but by the time we ran along the Kawazu cherry blossom trees in Shimokamo, the blue sky began to appear, and the spring breeze was pleasant. In the clear air, a wonderful space expanded. I want to leave such a refreshing landscape for the future.

It is a naked island located in Asamushi, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. There is a legend here. A long time ago, in a village in the Asamushi district, a mother worked in the fields with her baby lying in the shade of a tree. At that moment, a great eagle flew out of nowhere and flew away with the sleeping baby. The kidnapped baby was lowered to the top of the bare island, where the great hawk rested its wings. Noticing this, the mother went into a frenzy and tried to climb the rocks of the bare island with her bare hands. It is said that when he desperately scratched the rock face, the bare island, which was a smooth rock, was chipped on the side and stained with his mother's blood, giving it its current shape. It's not a flattering story, but ... However, there is no eerie atmosphere at all, and as the name "Naked Island" suggests, it is an impressive place with exposed rock surfaces. Only the island is orange because it picks up the light of nearby street lamps.

Lake shikotsu ice festival is a very popular tourist attraction. During February every year this festival being held. Unfortunately this due unexpected warm weather the festival time waste shorten until 13th February instead of 29th February. I am lucky to witness this year's festival. The icicles were illuminated during this festival. The view is really good.

Bougainvillea Between the Onari Bridge and the Itogawa Bridge (about 180 meters) of the Itokawa River, which flows through the center of Atami City, bougainvillea is planted to cover the river. This bougainvillea blooms from May to October every year with beautiful tropical colors such as red, magenta, and purple. There is a staircase going down to the river near the Itokawa Bridge, making it a ♪ hidden photo spot The yellow "Hypericum Hidecoat" also adds color and is very nice. It peaks at the same time as jacaranda (late May ~ mid-June), so please visit here as well. < bougainvillea> A tropical shrub of the family Lycaenidae from South America (Brazil). In tropical countries, it blooms all year round, but in Japan it blooms from May ~ October. What looks like a flower is actually called a bract, and the small white thing that blooms in the center of the three bracts is a flower. The bracts have veins and are leaf-shaped. Thick meat of the bracts are thin, so they flutter in the wind. The bracts include red, white, peach, orange, yellow, and their multiple colors. Address: Ginza-cho, Chuo-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Phone number: 0557-86-6218 (Atami City Parks and Green Space Division) Access ■About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station ■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus to Atami Port Use about 10 minutes→ get off at "Ginza" → walk for a few minutes

Kure Volcano, Hiroshima (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #Kurahashi Volcano ? 1 from ? the volcano on Kurahashi Island It is a superb view spot overlooking the 360° Seto Inland Sea. There are various climbing routes here, and there are many scenic points. I want to go again! It's a wonderful mountain that makes you think! ? ◾️ Currently, the road that can be reached near the summit is closed due to falling rocks, and you will have to climb from the middle of the mountain. It takes about 40 minutes from the road and about 1 hour from the mountain trail, but I definitely recommend the mountain trail! (The stairs are a little tough, but...) ?

Jacaranda flowers Have you ever heard of Jacaranda, a member of the family Honeysuckle from South America? As you can see in the photo, it is a deciduous tree with purple flowers blooming in bunches like grapes, and the green leaves and purple flowers are very beautiful. In Atami City, there are tall trees (looking up height) and shrubs (eye level) along National Route 135 (sidewalks between East Kaigan Town "Jacaranda Promenade" ~ Nagisa Town "Shinsui Park" and in Shinsui Park). It is said that the flowering period in Japan is June, but due to the climate, it is very rare for flowers to bloom on the mainland (planted in open ground), and there were years when they did not bloom at all in Atami, and there are trees that bloom for the second time not only in June but also in September and October. Not all trees bloom when they bloom, and some years only a few bloomed. Some trees bloom a lot, some bloom only one bunch, and some don't bloom at all... How much will it bloom this season? * Bougainvillea is also in full bloom at the same time in Itokawa, so please visit it as well. [Main jacaranda planting locations and number] ● Jacaranda promenade (along Route 135, next to the sundeck) ・・・ 1 tall tree of about 10 m, 4 trees of 3 ~ 5 m, 100 shrubs of 1 ~ 2 m ●Along National Route 135 downhill (Chuo Police Box ~ Shinsui Park No. 2 Construction Zone) ・・・ 20 trees of 5~6m ●Shinsui Park 3rd Construction Zone: 1 tall tree about 2m tall around the pedestrian bridge, 5 shrubs on the slope of the Wada River Total of the above: 25 tall trees (other than shrubs), 105 shrubs [History] ・Planted a tree in July 1990 to commemorate the international sister city partnership with Cascais, Portugal (one of the green spaces in the palace) ・In 2000, trees were planted along the national highway (in front of the central police box diagonally ~ in front of the Shinsui Park event plaza) (24 trees) 　(Some have since been transplanted, others have been newly planted.) ） ・In April 2013, trees were planted in Shinsui Park No. 2 (in front of the Tourism Association) and No. 3 (3 trees in the 2nd construction zone, 2 trees in the 3rd construction zone) ・On June 1, 2013, the "Jacaranda Promenade" was completed in the Omiya green area (east side) (45 young trees were planted). ・September 2013 ~ June 2014 (Heisei 26) 2013: Maintenance (tree planting) in the Omiya green area (west side), transplantation of several trees from along the national highway ・June 2014: Completion of "Jacaranda Promenade" Address: Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City East Coast Town ~ Nagisa Town Phone number: 0557-86-6218 (Atami City Parks and Green Space Division) Access: Jacaranda promenade (Omiya pine tree) ■About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station ■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port for about 5 minutes → get off at "Omiya pine tree". Parking lot / Municipal toll P (East Parking Lot, Shinsui Park, etc.), etc.

2/16 The early-blooming "Atami Sakura" is over, and the "Oshima Sakura" is in full bloom! In the seaside park by the sea (next to "Marine Spa Atami"), white cherry blossoms are blooming.

? Aichi / Yamato Daicho A large strawberry tree in Toyokawa City. There are a lot of people during the day and you can't take good pictures, so I recommend going early in the morning.

Atami sightseeing boat SANREMO The Sanremo is named after its sister city, the Italian port city of Sanremo. It is a 30-minute tour that departs from Pier 3 of Shinsui Park (Hatsukawa Estuary), passes off the coast of Nishikigaura and Sogaura, and turns around in front of Akanezaki, and you can see the view of Atami, the Manazuru Peninsula, Kawana in Ito City, and Izu Oshima Island from the sea. At the underwater observatory, which has a glass window that allows you to see the underwater, you can meet the fish from the boat. If you climb the stairs and go overboard, you can also feed the seagulls, and you will feel as if you are flying over the sea with them. The maximum number of passengers is 50, and small pets can be accommodated on board. Enjoy cruising in Atami. Address: 〒413-0014 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nagisa Town Jisaki Shinsui Park 3rd Construction Zone (near Hatsukawa) Phone number: 0557-52-6657 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port, Korakuen, or Ajiro Asahicho for about 10 minutes→Shinsui Park get off → 1 minute walk Departure time: 10:00, 10:40, 11:20, 12:00, 13:00, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00, 15:40 (about 30 minutes) Closed / Every Tuesday, stormy weather, maintenance * Please check the official page in advance just in case. Price: Adults (junior high school students and older) 1700 yen, children (3 years old and over ~ elementary school students) 900 yen * Free for children under 3 years old, free for pets (small dogs), discounts for people with disabilities available Parking lot: Adjacent municipal Shinsui Park 2nd parking lot, etc. (Municipal P parking fee: 110 yen for 30 minutes) * Please purchase tickets directly at the bus stop. * The course may be changed or canceled depending on the weather. * You can only see fish in the underwater observatory before sailing.

Shinsui Park Moon Terrace Shinsui Park continues south from Sun Beach. Atami City is a sister city to Sanremo City in northern Italy, and because of the similarity in topography and cityscape, it is developed with the image of a resort area in the northern Mediterranean. The "Sky Deck" in the first construction zone, which is inspired by the "Côte d'Azur in southern Europe," was made of bricks, the second construction zone "Rainbow Deck," which was inspired by the "Sanremo Rivera Coast in Northern Italy," was built on stones, and the third construction zone "Nagisa Deck," which is connected to Nagisa Small Park by a pedestrian bridge, was inspired by the "Neapolitan Coast of Southern Italy" and was planted with flowers and trees. It is a place that is popular with locals and tourists alike as a place for walking, sunbathing, holding events, and commemorative photos. ・March 1997 (1997 (Heisei 9)) Completed the first construction zone (approx. 170 × 50 meters deep) including Moon Terrace ・ 2000 (Heisei 12)) The second construction zone (138 meters) was completed in March ・In April 2009 (2009 (Heisei 21)), the third construction zone (approx. 160 × depth 40 meters) was completed. < nickname> ・ 2003 (Heisei 15 (Heisei 15)) In September, the first construction zone "Sky Deck" and the second construction zone "Rainbow Deck" were decided. ・ In October 2009 (Heisei 21), the third construction zone "Nagisa Deck" was decided. Address: 〒413-0014 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nagisa Town Phone number: 0557-86-6218 (Atami City Parks and Green Space Division) Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port for about 10 minutes → get off at Ginza or Shinsui Park. Parking lot: Municipal Shinsui Park parking lot for 140 cars (municipal P: 110 yen for 30 minutes)

Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima　　 (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #Jigozen ? One piece ? with the silhouette of Morning Sun and Yurikamome I think it's time for Yurikamome to leave. See you next year!! ??

When humans team up with nature to create something, it becomes more intriguing. The Lake Shikotsu ice festival is a perfect example of this. Hokkaido's crystal clear water lake serves as the primary source for crafting marvelous ice sculptures.

Fukuyama, Hiroshima　 (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #Abushusa Kannon ? Looking at ? the Seto Inland Sea from the vermilion-painted Kannon Hall built on the quay It is a Kannon-do temple built at the tip of the Numakuma Peninsula. The view of the Seto Inland Sea from here is spectacular! ? Inside the Kannon Hall, there are many emas of boobs for praying for safe birth

Atami Sun Beach The blue sea, the white sand beaches, the hotel county, the palm tree-lined streets, the beach has an atmosphere similar to that of a foreign luxury resort. In summer, it is a popular place for families and couples as a swimming beach, as well as a place where you can walk on the sand and frolic in the waves. In the early morning, you can see the beautiful scenery of the sunrise from the horizon dyeing the beach and the city, and at night, you can enjoy a fantastic view with the illumination of Japan's first beach by world-renowned lighting designer Mikiko Ishii. Use by many people as a beach in the summer, the very popular "Sun Beach Water Park" is also thriving. It is often used as a location for the drama "Spark", TV shows, photo books, etc. Address: 〒413-0012 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Higashikaigan Town Phone number: 0557-86-6218 (Atami City Parks and Green Space Division) Access: About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station / About 5 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station bound for Atami Port and Momijigaoka→ Get off at Sun Beach → about 3 minutes on foot Business hours/Swimming hours during the opening period 9:00~16:00 　Light up every night sunset ~ 22:00 (Fireworks off time) Parking lot: 250 cars in the adjacent Municipal East Parking Lot (Municipal P parking fee: 110 yen for 30 minutes) * Since it is a non-smoking beach, please smoke in the designated area

Nature creates some of the astonishing wonders just like this. This huge snow wall is breathtakingly stunning. This time I visited lake shikotsu ice festival. Amazingly beautiful.

Lamps The 50th anniversary of the Shimokawa Ice Candle Museum in Shimokawa Town, Hokkaido At the venue, many ice candles lit up the feet, and the hearts were warmly lit so as not to feel the freezing cold sky I took a picture with a cloth filter and impressed with the light of an ice candle

Jukoku Pass It is said that the Jukoku Pass got its name because it saw ten countries (Izu, Sagami, Suruga, Totoumi, Kai, Awa, Kazusa, Shimousa, Musashi, Shinano and Goto< Oshima, Niijima, Kozushima, Miyakejima, and Toshima >). From the top of Mt. Nichikane, you can see Mt. Fuji to the north, Suruga Bay to the west, and Sagami Bay to the east. It seems that there have been many people who have tried to paint this vision with a paintbrush for a long time, but it is said that they could not stand the size and beauty of this project. There is a cable car ride to the top of the mountain and back. It is about one and a half hours from Himenosawa Park, and you can also visit it by trekking while enjoying nature. Azaleas are in full bloom in spring, a cool breeze blows in summer, ripple pampas grass ears flutter in autumn, and warm plateau sunshine welcomes you in winter. * "Dog Run in the Sky" has resumed on November 11, 2023! Address: 〒419-0101 1400-20 Kuwabara, Kannan-cho, Tagata County, Shizuoka Phone number: 0557-81-6895 (Jukoku Pass Cable Car) Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Motohakone for about 40 minutes → get off at "Jukoku Pass Climbing Exit" Business hours: Cable car 9:00~17:00 (runs every 15 minutes, time required about 3 minutes) Open open all year * It may be temporarily closed due to maintenance, weather, and public conditions Fare: Cable car round-trip for adults (junior high school students and older) 730 yen, children 370 yen * Dogs can also ride (leash required, 300 yen round trip for one dog) Parking lot: 320 cars, 22 large cars (free)

Hashiriyu The "Hashiriyu" facing the sea of Sagami is a rare side-hole type hot spring in Japan, and is one of the three major ancient springs in Japan. It was discovered about 1,300 years ago, and was named "Hashiriyu" because of the way the hot water gushed out from the mountains and ran down to the coast as if it were flying. As Minamoto no Sanetomo sang, "The early arrival of the hot spring in the south of Izu no Kuniyama is a sign of the gods," before the Meiji era, it was worshipped as a sacred hot spring at Izuyama Shrine. The 5-meter-deep cave still gushes out 170 liters of 70-degree hot water per minute, and the source is a mysterious sight. Address: 〒413-0002 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Izuyama 604-10 Phone number: 0557-81-2631 (Izuyama Onsen Tourism Association) Access: About 5 minutes by bus bound for Mt. Izu and Yugawara from JR Atami Station→ get off at "Aihatsubashi" → about 10 minutes on foot Parking/None * It is not a bathing facility.

Kinomiya Shrine Kunomiya Shrine has been worshipped for a long time as a god of good fortune and good luck. Next to the main shrine is a sacred tree of a large camphor tree that is 2,100 years old and has a trunk thickness of 24 meters, which has been designated as a national natural monument, and is also famous as a power spot. It is said that if you go around the trunk, the lifespan will be extended by one year, and many worshippers visit to pray for longevity, healing of illness, and health in order to appreciate the vitality of this tree. It is also said that people who have wishes will be able to make their wishes if they go around without telling anyone what they think. It is lit up at night, and you can enjoy each expression in the morning, noon, and night. The annual festival is held on July 14~16 every year. Address: 〒413-0034 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nishiyama-cho 43-1 Phone number: 0557-82-2241 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Motohakone or Nishiyama for about 15 minutes and get off in front of Miya Shrine →. Parking lot / 15 cars + 25 cars (charged) * Discount is available for those who receive prayers and gifts * Use public transportation as it will be crowded.

ACAO FOREST A vast flower garden consisting of 13 unique theme gardens on a vast hilly area of 200,000 tsubo. With the sea and sky shining in Atami blue, you can enjoy a spectacular view of various plants such as roses, bulbous plants, herbs, and lodging root grass. In addition to seeing the colors of flowers throughout the four seasons, there is also a café "COEDA HOUSE" designed by Kengo Kuma, a Soga Sengen Shrine, a facility where you can experience handmade herbs and aromas, and a commercial facility "ACAO ROSE SQUARE" where you can enjoy dining and shopping. Address: 〒413-0101 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Kamitaga 1027-8 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Ajiro for about 20 minutes → get off at "Akao Forest" Business hours: Regular season 9:00~17:00 (last admission 16:00) Closed / None * There is a possibility of temporary closure in case of stormy weather Price: Adult 4000 yen, Child 1000 yen, Pet 1000 yen Parking / Paid P100 cars * Business hours, holidays, prices, etc. are subject to change, so please check the official website in advance.