We have started accepting applications for the "Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest 2025". Scenes of the four seasons, Events, drone photography, etc., please submit photos that convey the charm of Minami-Izu Town. This year, we are also looking for high-resolution (10MB or more) photos that can be used for posters. *This contest is open only to online submissions of digital photographs. Online entries must be taken with a digital camera or other device (JPEG format only). The size of one photo must not exceed 10 MB. * Only in the photo category that promotes Minami-Izu, high-resolution (10MB or more) photos. * The posted photo is the winning work of the Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest 2024. <Application Period> Sunday, June 1, 2025 ~ Saturday, January 31, 2026 < Submissions> Limited to works taken between February 1, 2025 ~ January 31, 2026 < Division> (1) Four seasons in Minami-Izu Town Photos taken in Minami-Izu Town (e.g., Margaret in Spring, Beaches in Summer, Ise Shrimp Fishing in Autumn, First Sunrise in Winter, etc.) * Photos that show the four seasons at tourist facilities in the In the town are acceptable (e.g., jade Squid at Shimogamo Tropical Botanical Garden, aloe at Minami-Izu Aloe Center, etc.) (2) Events Department Photos that convey the charm of Events in the In the town, such as the Yumigahama Fireworks Display and the Bochibochi Marathon (3) Drone Division Photo taken by drone in Minami-Izu Town (4) Photography to promote Minami-Izu We are looking for high-resolution (10MB or more) photos that can be used in posters, etc. The number of entries is limited to 3 points per one person per category (up to 12 points in 4 categories in total). <About application> Apply here https://minamiizuphoto.mitte-x.istsw.jp/index.html?cn=131... * Please apply by clicking the "New Registration" or "Login" button displayed below during the application period. < Prize > Grand Prix: 1 prize in each category: Prize money (70,000 yen) 【Second Prize】1 point in each category・・・Shimogamo Hot Spring Ryokan Kyodo Group training camp night subsidy ticket (worth 15,000 yen) * Accommodation subsidy ticket Subject inn are the following 4 hotels. ・ Heavenly inn in a jar 〇 sentence https://www.yadomarubun.com// ・Hotel Kawachiya https://kawatiya.net// ・ Kiichiyu https://www.tokiichiyu.com// ・Ishikakai Bettei Kagiya https://shimogamo-kagiya.jp//

【Hatsushima Diving Experience】An urban resort that can be reached in 90 minutes from Tokyo! 🌊🏝 Hello! This is 😊 Hokule'a Shonan This time, we will deliver the Scenes of the diving tour on Hatsushima Island, "The best island near and interesting"! Hatsushima is about 30 minutes by ferry from Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture. Access from Hiratsuka, where Our store is located, is only one and a half hours away, so it is a perfect Spot for Day trip diving from Tokyo and Kanagawa. On this day, two guests from Germany participated 🇩🇪 The two of you are not friends, and the staff was surprised by the coincidence that they happened to be on the same date and in the same country! It's 🤝 truly a "connection connected by the sea" The local sea conditions are excellent! The Water world is much clearer than the previous Information, Unfolds, and in some places it is blue with a transparency of over 20 meters Impression ✨ All the guests were very excited about the beauty of the sea! The water temperature is 19°C, and we are about to enter 🌞 the season when wetsuits are comfortable Also, on Hatsushima, the spawning season for blue Squid is in full swing right now! Thanks to the high transparency, we were able 🦑 to observe large schools of Squid gathering on the spawning bed from various directions "I've never seen so many many Squid at once!" said one ♪ guest. And on this day, a new AOW (Advanced Open Water Diver) was born! 👏 Congratulations 🎉 from the bottom of my heart Welcome to the new world of the sea! After diving, recharge your energy with 🍦✨ Hatsushima's Specialties of Fresh Seafood and soft serve ice cream It was a great day to enjoy the sea and Gourmet food. Currently, in the Izu area, the transparency is increasing at each point! If you want to dive now, please contact us 😊 at this time ------------- Hokule'a Shonan is a PADI 5-star certified dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to a world we have not yet seen!", We Held in 🌏 tours of more than 300 days a year to Izu, Okinawa, overseas, etc From beginners to veterans, we offer a diving experience that you can enjoy safely and securely in a small group! Why don't you take a trip to the beautiful world of the sea together? 🌈 Please feel free to contact us! #HatsushimaIsland #TokyoGetaway #DiveNearTokyo #ScubaJapan #IslandVibes #IslandEscapeJapan #UrbanResortJapan #JapanScubaAdventure #WetsuitSeason #UnderwaterAdventure

Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, here are 7 recommended ways to spend your time. Why don't you face the color of the mountains, the Aroma of the trees, the murmur of the river, the voice of the wind, etc., cherish the time to look at "me" and enjoy the way of spending time in Shobara? (1) Rural woodlands -Satoyama- Photo 1: Rural scenery in Mikawa In Shobara, there are many rural scenery with old-fashioned lifestyles and kominka houses where you can feel the good old taste. Even though it was the first time I came here to see people's lives, I felt a sense of nostalgia. (2) Healing 2nd photo: Kumano Shrine When you step into the mysterious Precincts surrounded by many Japanese cedars in the deep forest, you will be greeted by an old Japanese cedar tree that is over 1,000 years old. As you hold your breath as you go, the fatigue of your daily life seems to wash away little by little. (3) Delicious -Oishii- 3rd photo: Hiba Beef Gourmet Local food is Local and fresh. This is the wonderful thing about this town. Shobara's brand beef inherited from the oldest vine beef, the tender meat of Hiba beef, crunchy vegetables, and a smile spill out when you put your mouth on it. (4) Nature and Plants -Botanical- Photo 4: National Bihoku Hillside Park The blue sky and the flower fields make you feel as if you have wandered into the world of the story. Fascination by the colors of the flowers makes me look forward to the next season. Aroma of sweetness and lively conversation. (5) Experience-Activity- 5th photo: Apple picking Rip off a beautiful red apple with a bell and GaYellowtail! The deliciousness of fresh apples fills your mouth. While enjoying the different colors and shapes depending on the variety, it seems that you will return to your childhood and pick too much. (6) Relaxation Photo 6: Kominka house stay Gentle mountains, clear air. The light that shines into the inn makes you feel the stream of time slowly, and the warmth created by the wooden houses heals both your mind and body. (7) Adventure 7th photo: Shobara rural woodlands Rafting Surrounded by nature, feel the clear air and the stream of the river. Grab your paddle and before you know it, you're rowing crazy. The pleasure of going down the river together with everyone is amazing.

Held in in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture until Sunday, June 15, 2025! "Shobara Satoyama Open Garden 2025 Spring" Shobara Satoyama Open Garden is held annually in Springs and autumn, From a garden full of ideas to a Authentic Japan Garden, It is a Events where you can Visiting the site a garden where seasonal Flowers blooms 🌼🌹 For the latest information, be sure to check the Instagram of "Shobara Satoyama Open Garden"! ✅ Click here for Account ▽ 🌼 @satoyamaopengarden 🌼 【Events】Shobara Satoyama Open Garden 2025 Spring 【Address】Gardens in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【For inquiries, please contact】Rose Flower Conference Secretariat Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization (Shobara DMO) TEL 0824-75-0173 FAX 0824-75-0172 【Open Garden Precautions】 If the signboard at the entrance of each garden is "CLOSE", please refrain from visiting the site. Please do not enter private places such as homes and Toilet. Toilet, please Use the Inside the facility of the open garden Information Center or the public Toilet. * Use in gardens with Toilet signs. If you are coming by Car, please Use the designated parking lot Car. Please refrain from parking cars that may disturb the neighborhood. Visiting the sites with pets are basically not allowed. * Pets are allowed in gardens with a pet-OK mark. Be sure to keep it on a leash and keep it as short as possible Appreciation of the open garden is courtesy of the gardener. Visiting the site manners and be generous in expressing your gratitude. ◎ Latest information on Instagram!

【Lake Motosu Diving Experience】Dive at the foot of At the foot of Mt., a World Heritage Site! ⛰️To the mysterious lake where 1,200 years of history sleeps 💧 Hello, this is 🌈 Hokule'a Shonan This time, we will introduce a diving experience at Lake Motosu, which spreads out at the foot of Mount Fuji 🗻, a World Heritage Site! Lake Motosu is one of the Fuji Five Lakes and is a highly transparent Water lake 💎 located about 900 meters Elevation It is 🤿 a rare Spot in Japan where you can experience altitude diving (high-altitude diving) On this day, we went to Lake Motosu with 🌍 guests from overseas It was ✨ indeed a special day for the guests who were trying their first Lake Motosu and their first Altitude dive In the lake, there was 🌲 a landscape that made you feel as if you were in ancient times A dynamic terrain formed by lava and a water bottom with a number of surprisingly large sunken trees. The silence and scale of it is simply overwhelming 😮 In addition, there is a legend that there was once a Torii (shrine gate) gate and a shrine, and there is a hint of more than 1,200 years of history in the Water. The time spent at the bottom of the lake while thinking about the prayer place sunk in the Water is very mysterious 🕊️ The water temperature on this day felt a little cold at 18-11°C, but we were able 🧊 to dive comfortably in a dry suit I was particularly impressed by the deep and clear blue world 💙 called "Lake Motosu Blues" Impression 👏 of transparency and tranquility, which is completely different from the sea, And after the dive... Superb view of Mount Fuji towering in front of you! 🗻 In addition to diving, you can experience both the Nature and culture of Japan, which is a major attraction 🇯🇵 of Lake Motosu diving ✅ Recommended points for Lake Motosu diving ✅ A special experience where you can dive at the foot of Mount Fuji, a World Heritage Site ✅ Altitude diving is possible ✅ Lakebed with more than 1,200 years of history and tradition ✅ A water world where giant trees, lava, and the mysterious "Lake Motosu Blues" spread ✅ Perfect for sightseeing with a Mount Fuji view! 🌈 In Hokule'a Shonan, diving at Lake Motosu can be requested 📅 all year round The water temperature varies greatly from 5 to 25°C depending on the season, and you can enjoy 🍃❄️🌸☀️ a different look every time you visit "I want to dive near Mt. Mount Fuji someday." Why don't you make such a dream a reality? 😊 📩 If you are a beginner or would like to acquire Sense, please feel free to contact us! #DivingInJapan #LakeMotosu #MtFujiView #JapanAdventure #ScubaTravel #AltitudeDiving #HiddenJapan #OnlyInJapan #NatureLovers #BucketListJapan #WorldHeritage #FreshwaterDiving #HokuleaShonan

[Refresh by diving] Reset your mind and body in Higashi-Izu and Kawana! 🐢✨ Hello! This is Hokule'a Shonan. Today, we went diving in the sea of Higashi-Izu and Kawana with two teams! One team will participate in the fun diving. On this day, the sea conditions were good and the transparency was outstanding! We encountered sea turtles and Squid in the Water, and it was 🐢🦑 a very exciting dive And... What! Some 👏✨ guests celebrated their 100th dive on this day. Congratulations indeed! We will continue to support an even more wonderful diving life in the future! The other team is a refresher team. Even if you are a little worried because you will be diving in yellowtail for a long time, we dived while carefully checking the basic skills so that you can participate with peace of mind. Some of the guests who participated this time came from overseas, but their skills such as clearing masks were perfect 👌 Even if you have blanks, you can quickly regain your senses by getting used to Water little by little! Some people say, "Next time, challenge AOW!?" I'm 🤿 looking forward to seeing more and more growth in the future There is a to 🙌 everyone who participated 🌈 At Hokule'a Shonan, refresher courses are also available at any time. "I want to dive into yellowtail for a long time" or "I'm a little unsure but want to start again" are also welcome! With personalized support, you can enjoy the world of the sea with peace of mind. Please feel free to contact us 😊 #RefreshDive #DivingLife #HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #RediscoverTheSea #UnderwaterAdventure #OceanHealing #ScubaDivingJapan #FunDive #EastCoastJapan #BeginnerFriendlyDiving #PADIJapan

Today, May 30th, is the day of "Kominka"! 🏘　 Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture is blessed with Nature and is a town with many kominka houses in Japan. There is also data that ranked third in the country in the survival rate of kominka houses. In order to solve the problem of vacant houses by utilizing the kominka of such Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City, there is an increasing number of renovation inn that remind us of the original scenery of the rural woodlands that take advantage of the goodness of the Ingredients. In addition to the three buildings of Setouchi Kominka Stays Hiroshima, "Chojaya", "Furosen", and "Kozako Mori", this time we will introduce a renovation inn with a sense of openness MAX specializing in the outdoors. Its name is "kusamura". ImpactIt is the best private tent sauna & private kominka inn in No.1 in Japan. It is an interesting facility full of outdoor elements renovated from a 150-year-old kominka, and one of the recommended points is BBQ. About 15 minutes by car, you can buy Hiba beef, fresh vegetables, and ingredients at Shokusaikan Shobara Yume Sakura, and bring in the ingredients to enjoy together. The second is a tent Sauna full of private feelings that you can enjoy with your friends. edge The outdoor air bath on the side is pleasant, and you can enjoy "Toto" like no other. Third, you can make a bonfire. Squid why don't you sit around the flames and enjoy chatting? The bedroom has 4 single beds, 1 air mattress and 1 hammock. Accommodation facilities such as refrigerators, stoves, and towels are also provided. What a joy is that pets are OK! Is it Squid to Accommodation with your dog? Accommodation is not possible for junior high school students and younger, so please be careful when making a reservation. 【Address】2765 Kawakita-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Fee】1 night 16,200 yen~ Reservations can be made through "Airbnb" or "Booking.com" 【Business hours】Check-in 15:00~/Check-out 11:00~

【Limited Held in】Aged on the seabed!? The "Undersea Wine Tour" will start 🍷🌊 For wine lovers, diving enthusiasts, and curious people who want to experience something a little different. From Hokule'a Shonan, we would like to introduce an exciting new project. It's called the "Undersea Wine Tour"! In fact, it There are a method of Aged wine that is currently attracting worldwide attention. That is "seabed Aged". In the sea, there is little change in temperature, no light reaches it, and it is very quiet. This special environment mellows the taste of the wine and leads to a deeper Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. This time, a special tour with the experience of actually sinking a wine bottle will be held in in June at the shipwreck Spot of "Shobuzawa" in the southeastern part of the Izu Peninsula! Six months to a year later, the wine is pulled from the seabed and becomes one of the perfect bottles 🎄✨ for Christmas and special occasion toasts at the end of the year 🌟 This is the attraction of the tour! The extraordinary and dramatic experience of actually sinking wine to the bottom of the sea You can enjoy both the beautiful waters and wreck dives of Irisawa The luxury of "savoring time" to enjoy a change of wine months later Reliable support with a small number of people. An atmosphere that makes it easy to participate even for the first time * This dive requires AOW (Advanced Open Water) or higher Sense. Sense acquisition is well in time. Why don't you respond to that feeling of "I wanted to try it someday" this summer? 📅 Held in Tuesday, June 17, 2025 * There are capacity, so please contact us as soon as possible. 🌊 The romance of "making wine Aged in the sea". Beautiful seas, the mystery of wrecks, and wines that ripen over time. Everything comes together to create a true "drama of the sea". Would you like to be the protagonist of a new story this summer? 📩 For reservations and inquiries, please feel free to contact Hokule'a Shonan! #UnderwaterWineExperience #OceanAgedWine #DiveIntoTheUnexpected #ShipwreckWineDive #ToastFromTheOcean #HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #UnforgettableUnderwater #HiddenJapanGems #BucketListDive

It's almost June! In Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which is blessed with nature, you can ✨ see fireflies At Hotarumi Park, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, many visitors gather every year. Fireflies fly from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., peaking for 30 minutes from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It seems that there is a point where Genji fireflies occur 300 meters downstream from Hotarumi Park! This year's Best time to visit may be later than every year, partly because the cherry blossoms bloomed late. That's what I expected. There is a campsite in Hotarumi Park, and around July, you can see fireflies! The fireflies glow quieter than the Genji fireflies, and those who have been to Hotarumi Park for camping have seen many fireflies gathering in front of the tent! It seems that you are having a valuable experience! Hotarumi Park has few electric lights and is quite suitable as a place to observe fireflies. At the "Firefly Viewing Party" to be held on Saturday, June 21st, all the lights of the administration building and campsite will be turned off for 1 minute from 9 p.m., and you will be able to enjoy only the light of the fireflies! I have no choice but to go...! Kitchen Car and Stalls will also be lined up ✨ on the day Please come to Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture~! 🚗 ●Basic Information of Hotarumi Park 【Address】2-1 Otsuki, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone number: 0824-87-2513　 * Caretaker support is 8:00~17:00 * If you cannot answer the Phone, the administrator will call you back. 【Car Parking Lot】There are about 30 cars ●Events Information of the Firefly Viewing Association 【Held in Place】Hotarumi Park, Mo Mo Products Museum, New Moon market (Former Mikami House) 【Address】2-1 Otsuki, Guchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Held in Date & Time】Saturday, June 21, 2025 18:00~ (Best time to visit fireflies 18:00~) In addition, there are Many 👀 Spots and Events where you can see fireflies For details, please see the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourism Navi"!

At Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture, which I visited on a trip, I was able to see a water mirror of Tambo reflecting the mountains with a superb view.

✨ The mysterious blue Squid spawning season has arrived ✨ From Spring to summer, the drama of life unfolds in the sea. 🌸🌊 From April to June, this season is the spawning season for blue Squid. It is a precious time to encounter a special sea scene that will remain in your heart "Only now". The first time I experienced diving was just during the spawning season of this blue Squid. 🦑 Swimming softly in the water, and a silent ritual to connect lives. I even now remember being overwhelmed and gasping for breath at the mystery of the sea. The female of the blue Squid is escorted by the male, At the base of seaweed, in the crevices of corals, and in the spawning beds set up by fishery cooperatives, Eggs that look like white pearls are carefully laid one by one. 🤍 Its appearance is fantastic, yet somehow ephemeral. There are males who swim alone. It is a male whose courtship did not come true. Under the straightforward instinct of connecting lives, a quiet "choice of life" is taking place in the sea. 🐚 Having finished laying eggs, the female finishes her role and quietly closes her life. When you witness the moment of "risking your life to connect your life", the back of your chest gradually warms up. You will be deeply moved by the great power and mystery of the sea. 🏝️ At Hokule'a Shonan, we carefully guide you to the spawning scene of blue Squid unique to this season every year. Because of the small number of people, we deliver a "sea experience" that you can observe closely. 📷 That atmosphere, that quiet impression that cannot be conveyed by photographs. Please try it out in Water. And so that first-timers and those with blanks can participate with peace of mind, The instructor will support you 💁 ♂️💁 ♀️ 🌿 At this time of year, when the water temperature and transparency begin to stabilize, it is ideal for diving. 🌊 A special Impression that you can never experience on land awaits you. Why don't you go and see the "baton of life" unfolding in the sea together? The once-in-a-lifetime story of the blue Squid will surely remain deep in ✨ your heart #VisitJapan #KanagawaTravel #ManazuruDiving  #ExploreJapan #ScubaDivingJapan #HokuleaShonan #TokyoDayTrip #JapanNature #OceanAdventure #TravelToJapan #JapanBeachLife #DiscoverJapan #HiddenGemsJapan

We will introduce ♩ Official website tourism association that is packed with the charms of Nagano Prefecture's Sakuho Town, such as Tourist Information, Access Information, and restaurant Information It is also convenient for checking before traveling! Please take a ☺ look ▶ Nagano Prefecture Sakuho Town Tourism Association Home page is here https://yachiho-kogen.jp//

In Sakuho Town, Nagano Prefecture, the Mitsuba azaleas are in best time to visit. Bright pink shines on the soft fresh greenery, and this season makes you feel good just by walking. Please come and ☺ see the scenery Only now

📢 Only now! Special exhibition at ✨ Sakai City Tea House Shinan On Sunday, May 18th, the tea utensils used in the tea Events at the Iron Forge Mansion are 📍 on display at Sakai City Tea House Shin-an! 👀 ✨ The tea utensils on display are... The work of Takahiro Koga, a potter who holds up "anti-wabi-sabi"! Reinterpretation of tradition × flashy × studs = one-of-a-kind tea utensils 🔥 It will be on display until Water, May 28th! If you're in the area, be sure to check it out! 🚶‍➡️

Hokkaido Heritage "Moor Hot Spring" 🌟 An introductory video of "Moor Hot Spring", which has been selected as a Hokkaido Heritage Site, has been Open to the public on the official YouTube channel of Hokkaido Heritage! The pure white Tokachi Plain and the amber-colored spring water that promotes beautiful skin ♨️ It is a wonderful video filled with many charms of moor hot spring! Please take a look!

At the "National Bihoku Hillside Park" in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which is located almost in the middle of the Chugoku region, From Water, May 21, 2025, the roses will be in Best time to visit in the rose garden! ✨ Colorful roses are in full bloom and they are all beautiful... 😍 This rose garden was newly established in 2020, and 206 roses of 118 varieties and four seasons are planted on a site of about 400 square meters. In order to create liveliness in the northern area and improve the attractiveness of the rose garden, we have been collaborating with rose lovers in Shobara City since July 2024 to improve fertilization, fine pruning, and attract to arches and fences. 　With the addition of new varieties such as "Michelangelo" and "Christian Dior", we are Maintenance the "rose garden" even more Fully Equipped. This "Rose Garden" is expected to be fun from mid-May ~ late July and mid-October ~ late November. 【Flowering Information (as of May 21)】 【Name】Rose 【Flowering varieties】Peace, Queen Elizabeth and many others 【Flowering state】Best time to visit 【Flowering period】mid-May ~ late July, early October ~ late November Basic Information of the Facilities 【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park "Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari" 【Address】〒727-0021 4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【For inquiries, please contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park TEL 0824-72-7000 【HP】For details, please check the Official website of "National Bihoku Hillside Park"!

🎨 Tea by Contemporary Artists' Tea Utensils in Shin-an 🍵 📢Held in a tea ceremony using tea utensils by contemporary artists at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo! 🎉 In order to enjoy the experience at the Expo in the city, you can ✨ Fun a standing tea ceremony using tea utensils by contemporary artists at 📍 Sakai City Tea House Shin-an for Limited Time until May 28 (Water) Fun ♪ with the tea utensils used at the Expo site

[NEW OPEN on May 23rd!!] A new general store will open ☕🌳 in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Its name is "Bonheur Poche". It means pocket of happiness in French. The owner, Mr. Motoyoshi, is from Osaka and has been involved in the construction of more than 1,000 homes, mainly as an interior coordinator. After opening "Rural Woodlands An" in October 2024, Mr. Motoyoshi Squid hopes to open a café someday, and customers with Families, café lovers, and people from far away often visit "Satoyama Cafe An". The interior of the restaurant, which was renovated from a 100-year-old kominka, is stylish and sophisticated, and has a nostalgic feeling. Commitment is particular to creating a comfortable space. We purchase miscellaneous goods that blend in with our daily lives and enrich our lives a little, and Workshop will be held in at Bonheur Poche in the future. Both "rural woodlands Cafe Apricot" and "Bonheur Poche" will be developed as a place where those who visit can enjoy it. For details, please see the "Editor's Report" article on the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourism Navi". 【Basic Information of Bonheur Poche】 Opening date: Friday, May 23, 2025 Address: 89 Uehara-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Business hours:11:00~17:00 Regular holiday: Not opens on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays Car parking lot: Yes (shared with rural woodlands café An) Contact: 0824-74-6994 (jointly with rural woodlands café An)

📢 Special Exhibition "Sakai's Techniques and Beauty: Red & Blues Coloring Crafts" 👀 📍 Let's enjoy the world of the image colors red ● and blue ● of the Osaka-Kansai Expo at the Sakai City Museum! - ● About 60 excellent exhibits that are worth seeing! 🍡🎤 Events are perfect for immersing yourself in the history and culture of Sakai City! ✨ 📅 Held in: May 20 (Tue) ~ July 13 (Sun) 9:30~17:15 📍 Location: Sakai City Museum, Daisen Park 🔍 For details, please search at "Sakai City Museum"!

It's just the end of May! 🌳🍃 This time, we will introduce 8 fresh greenery spots that you should stop by in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which is blessed with Nature and Satoyama scenery! 2 photos per Spot! For details, please see the Spot Information on the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourist Navi"! ✨ 1⃣ Nanatsukahara Highlands Poplar Trees 【Address】Nanatsuka-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Highlights】The Nanatsukahara Highlands was founded in 1900 as the first national cattle ranch in Japan, and since then it has accumulated a history as a livestock testing and research institute, and now research on livestock farming is being conducted as the Prefectural Livestock Technology Center. Poplar trees have been planted since the opening of Nanatsukahara Ranch in the Meiji era, and they stand on both sides of the 200-meter pasture road in the ranch. 2⃣ National Park Teishaku Gorge 【Address】Tojo Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture ~ Jinsekikogen Town, Jinishi District, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Highlights】You can see the natural limestone bridge "Onbashi" over the valley of the Teishaku Gorge, the "Hakuundo" where the limestone caves and stone seasons are preserved, and other many Strange stone where you can feel the long history. Lake Shinryu is an artificial lake completed in the Taisho era, and there are plenty of activities such as kayaking and sightseeing boats. 3⃣ National Bihoku Hillside Park Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari 【Address】584 Nanatsuka-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture National Bihoku Hillside Park is a park where families of three generations can enjoy the theme of "hometown and play" in the middle of the Chugoku region. The "Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari" in the park is set up as a free area (*There are some days are not free), and you can feel the vastness of the Nature with the Kunikane Pond Unfolds in front of you. There are also restaurants, dog runs, and children's spaces, and Markets Events are held once a month. 4⃣ Mt. Hibayama 【Address】Mikawachi, Hiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Highlights】Mt. Hiba, which appears in "Kojiki", is said to be "Mt. Hibanoyama", where the goddesses Izana Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Mikoto were buried. In the center of the circular hill at the top of the mountain, which opens in the beech forest, lies a mossy megalith that is said to be the tomb of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Mikoto. The area is designated as a Hiroshima Prefecture Historic Site as the "Hibayama Legendary Site". At the top of the mountain, a communities of yew, which is a natural monument designated by Shobara City, is formed. Mt. Azuma, located in the same Shobara City as Mt. Hiba, is also a popular climbing spot. 5⃣ Mt. Azuma 【Address】Moriwaki, Hiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture ~ Omagi, Oku-Izumo-cho, Nita-gun, Shimane Prefecture 【Highlights】Mt. Azuma at an elevation of 1,239 meters in Hiba Dogo Teishaku National Park is a mountain for beginners in mountaineering with beech forests and natural grass grasslands, where you can enjoy the colorful nature from fresh greenery in Spring to early snow in late autumn. There is Thereare that Izanagi no Mikoto called out to Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Mikoto, who sleeps on Mount Hiba, "Oh, Gogo is my wife." Mt. Hiba, located in Shobara City, the same city as Mt. Azuma, is also a popular climbing spot. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the "Azumayama Mountain Opening" will be Held in to pray for the safety of mountain climbing in summer. 6⃣ Dogo Mountain 【Address】Saijo Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture ~ Nichinan, Hino District, Tottori Prefecture Dogo Mountain, which forms a corner of the Hiba Dogo Teisha National Park and borders Tottori Prefecture, is a treasure trove of rare flora and fauna, including numerous alpine plants. The sights created by Nature and people are breathtaking, such as the Lawn square Tsukimi Hill that spreads out at a height of 1,000 meters Elevation, and the Masonry that looks like the Great Wall of China, which stretches from Mt. Iwahi to the summit of the Dogo Mountain, retaining the remnants of the former Grazing. Since it is relatively gentle, it is recommended for families and beginners, and the azaleas in June and Susuki grass in autumn are very beautiful, and the 360-degree view is very fantastic. Every year, the "Dogo Mountain Highlands Open" is held in. 7⃣ Mt. Ashitake 【Address】Village, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Also known as the "Pyramid of Japan", it has long been said to be the mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu, and its mysterious mountains and megaliths, which look triangular from any direction, were considered a mystery of ancient ruins. In Showa 9, pyramid researcher Katsujun Sakai visited the site to investigate the megaliths and mountains, and announced that Mt. Ashitake is the world's oldest pyramid Main Shrine, and that Mt. Kikyozan on the north side is the worship hall. There are many huge boulders such as Falcon Rock, Tengu Rock, and Torihat Rock on Mt. Ashitake, and Mirror Rock, Compass Stone, Dolmen (offering stand), and Jimmu Rock on Mt. Kinshu. 8⃣ Kumano Great Tochi (Kumano Shrine) 【Address】630 Kumano, Saijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Highlights】Kumano Shrine, a shrine dedicated to the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat goddesses Izana Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Mikoto who appear in the Kojiki, and more than 100 Large cedar trees, 11 of which are designated as Hiroshima Prefecture natural monuments. It is popular as a power spot where you can feel the atmosphere of mystery. "Kumano's Great Horse Chestnut" is a One of the best in Japan giant tree with a cavity at the base and is designated as a national natural monument. It is a horse chestnut tree with a height of 30 m, and is a type close to the Marronnier tree in Paris, and is a specialty of Japan and is distributed from Hokkaido to Kyushu. In order to protect the trees, we ask for your cooperation in not entering the vicinity of the roots.

🍶 "Rikyuzo" Sake Tasting Event Held In 🌸 Tasting various brands of Sake from Rikyuzo! Fun 🌸 not only for Sake lovers, but also for first-timers Please contact the staff about 🍶 the foods that go well with Sake and the relationship between Sakai's traditional culture and Sake 📅5/25 (Sun) 11:00 - 16:00 📍 Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum 🚃 3 minutes walk from the Hankai Line "Myokuni Temple-mae" For details, search 🔍 "Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum Rikyuzo"

🌸 Special exhibition and sale 🎏🌸 of Sakai May Koi Banner ✨ The beauty 🎏✨ of handwritten carp banners Held in a special exhibition and sales Events hand-painted by Takeshi Takada, the sixth generation of the Sakai May Koi "Takagi"! Please take this opportunity to 🎵 experience the beauty and technology of hand-painted carp banners, which boast a history of more than a century 📅5/16 (Fri) ~ 5/22 (Thu) 10:00-18:00 📍 Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum 🚃 3 minutes walk from the Hankai Line "Myokuni Temple-mae" For details, search 🔍 "Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum Koi Banner"

It is located in the center of the Chugoku Mountains, a one of the most canyon in Japan that straddles Shobara City Tojo Town Hiroshima Prefecture Jinseki-gun Jinsekikogen Teishaku Gorge ✨ National Park Hiroshima Prefecture, and is a major scenic spot in the Hiba Dogo Imperial National Park, which is also designated as a national scenic spot. Introducing the Famous landmarks of the Teishaku Gorge area, "Onbashi" and "Lake Shinryu". Onbashi Bridge is a huge natural bridge that represents Japan with a total length of 90 meters, a width of 18 meters, and a height of 40 meters. Name: It is a lime bridge bridge over the valley of the Teishaku Gorge, and is also called "Kounohashi" because of its majesty. Lake Shinryu is an artificial lake completed in the Taisho era in a limestone canyon with a circumference of 24 km and a total length of 8 km. In the coming season, you can see the fresh greenery, and in autumn, you can see the fiery autumn leaves from a sightseeing boat on the lake. The karst plateau, formed by deep erosion of the limestone plateau, Unfolds, continues to maintain a landscape in harmony with Nature. In the Nature of the National Park, you can rent a spinning Car and enjoy kayaking and open boat Activities. Please come aiming for the time when the fresh greenery is beautiful!

🎪 ✨EBISUJIMA CÔTÉ RIVIÈRE🚩 [Updated on May 16] On Sunday, due to the forecast of rain in the morning, the Held in time was changed from 12 o'clock to 17 o'clock. 🌿 Why don't you enjoy shopping for 🛍️ antique goods 🪑, Gourmet 🍽️ food, and DJ music 🎶 on the banks of the Ebishima River, where a relaxing time streams? ✨ 🔍 Check out @ebisujima.cote.rivi for more information.

🌹✨ The Birmingham Royal Ballet, one of Britain's two major ballet companies, is performing in Japan for the first time in seven yellowtails! ✨🌹 Gari is a plan 🩰 to enjoy a casual dinner (with appetizer platter, soup, main dish, bread, dessert, and one drink) at 🍽️ the restaurant "Sakai Terrace Salto" next to Fenice Sakai, and enjoy one of the world's one of the best ballet 📅 Held in day: 7/2 (Water) 🎭 "Sleeping Beauty" 3 acts 🎭 📍 Fenice Sakai Main Hall ⌚ Start 18:30 / End 21:30 🎫 S seats (1st floor) with Meals: 26,000 yen 🎫 Seat A (3F) with Meals: 22,500 yen 📅 Application deadline: 6/20 (Fri) 🔍 For details, please see the Sakai Tourist Guide website 💡 Why don't you enjoy the beautiful ballet and Sakai Meals that Britain is proud of with a special plan?

Summary of Dog Run where you can Meals with your dog in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, It is being introduced in the "Editorial Report" of the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourism Navi"! For more information, please visit our ✨ Home page Introducing 🐶 basic information of restaurants with dog menus Be sure to go to the Spot you are interested in! (1) Dog café Pacem 【Address】634-2 Heiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone number （0824）74-1201 【Business hours】9:00~19:00 【Regular holiday】Water and Thursday 【Car parking lot】About 10 cars 【Recommended Meals Menu for Dogs】 Chicken and tofu one-burger 260 yen (tax included) The carrot paw is cute, and all the Ingredients on the dog menu are listed, so it's safe for allergies! (2) National Bihoku Hillside Park Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari 【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone number: 080-8242-4173 【Business hours】9:30~17:00 (depending on the season) * Both admission and Dog Run reception until 1 hour before closing * In accordance with the opening of the National Bihoku Hillside Park 【Regular holiday】Monday, year-end and New Year holidays (12/31, 1/1) * In accordance with the opening of the National Bihoku Hillside Park 【Car parking lot】The 5th Car parking lot is open free of charge * During the busy season (about 5 days a year), it will be a paid Car parking lot (3) Hiroshima Prefectural Forest 【Address】156-14 Aburaki, Saijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone number: 0824-84-2020 【Business hours】8:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Winter holidays * It is possible to run freely in the snow. 【Car parking lot】Yes (4) Nanatsukahara service area (outbound line) 【Address】560-4 Yamauchi-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Business hours】24 hours 【Regular holiday】None 【Car parking lot】Yes (5) Roadside Station Takano 【Address】49 Shimomonda, Koya-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone number: 0824-86-3131 【Business hours】9:00~18:00 【Regular holiday】2nd and 4th Water 【Car parking lot】Yes

🎶 Rhythm of India 🇮🇳✨🎶 Six players of traditional musical instruments from India came to Japan. Playing the sitar, tabla, santoor, mridangan, sarangi, and sarod, this 🎶 is the first time you have played these six different instruments in Sakai! 👀 I don't think there will be many opportunities like this in the future. Please come and visit us 🎫 Admission is free, but advance registration is required! 🔍 For details, please check 😀 the official website of Fenice Sakai

🌊✨ Memories 🌊✨ of Iriomote Island Diving Tour Hello! This time in Hokule'a Shonan, I went to Iriomote Island! There is a to everyone who participated. First of all, the highlight of this tour, the big game! The manta ray we were looking for swam gracefully right above us, and everyone was very excited about its majestic appearance! The next thing that appeared was a turtle 🐢. They have a strong spirit of service, come close to everyone, and take a commemorative photo perfectly! In addition, a flock of barracudas will appear at the end! The thunderstorm ☔️ of the previous day reduced the visibility a little, but I still enjoyed the luxurious scene. In addition to the big fish, we also observed a variety of corals 🪸, beautiful water channels ☀️ with light, and many macro organisms such as clownfish and nudibranchs. The clownfish even showed off a 😊 trick Even after diving, we spent a relaxing time at a café and toasted together, making it a very satisfying four days not only at sea but also on land. The time I spent with you was truly a wonderful memory. ⭐️ The next Iriomote Island tour will be Friday, May 15-18, 2026 Capacity: 8 people Make your reservation as soon as possible! 😎 🌈 If it's Hokule'a Shonan There are Accommodation tours every month! Accommodation tours include more than just diving There are a lot of things that everyone can enjoy 🙌 Hokule'a Shonan is a dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to an unseen world!", we deliver the splendor and fun of Nature to everyone through diving. Izu, Okinawa, overseas, etc., we offer more than 300 days of courses and tours a year! The small number of students is small, so beginners can participate with confidence. We are flexible in responding to your requests, so let's experience a new world of the sea together! 🌈 #IriomoteDiving #ScubaAdventure #OceanExploration #BigMarineLife #MantaRayEncounter #TurtleEncounter #BarracudaSchool #UnderwaterAdventure #TropicalDiving #IslandGetaway #ScubaTravel #OceanLovers #DiveWithUs #ExploreTheBlue #HokuleaShonan #PADI5Star #DivingExperience #TravelJapan #IslandVibes #ScubaDivingJapan

There are a ranch in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture where you can enjoy the interaction between cows and nature and experience cheese making 🧀! 🐮✨ "Fukufuku Ranch" is located in Kuchiwa Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Although it is called a ranch, it is the mountain itself. Nature spreads out so that curious children will want to frolic and run around, such as cows walking on steep slopes and bushes without worrying about it, insects and thick tree branches (which make you want to pick them up...). There are about 5~10 cows in the ranch. From Spring to autumn, they like to eat green grass in the grazing area, and in winter they eat hay. All varieties are of the Jersey breed. Of course, you can interact with such cows. There is also a full ranch experience plan here! Here are the five: (For details of the experience, please see the "Fukufuku Ranch" Official website.) ） (1) Walking course right next to the cow (2) Ranch trekking & cottage cheese making (3) Milking (4) Making Butter (5) Visiting the sites tour with ranch staff We have prepared an experience plan with the hope that you will learn about milk, which is the source of cheese, and the cows that live in the mountains. Why don't you make a reservation for your family, group, friend, or single person and experience it? 👀✨ 【Name of facilities】Fukufuku Ranch 【Address】1390 Yuki, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone number: 0824-87-2195

Held in 🍵🍡🎶 a grand tea ceremony where you can enjoy the various charms of Sakai and the performances of artists related to Sakai Why don't you spend a special time at the Osaka-Kansai Expo to touch the spirit of Sakai's hospitality? 😊 Not only can you taste tea and long-established Japanese sweets by Sansenke, Fun 🍵🍡🎶 pleasant music by artists related to Sakai 📅 Period: May 10 (Sat) ~ May 13 (Tue) 🏠 Venue: Osaka-Kansai Expo Pop-up Stage South and Gallery EAST 🔴 Participation: Gallery EAST's tea ceremony and meditation experience requires a numbered ticket (first-come, first-served basis). 💰 Cost: Free 🔍 Search "Sakai Expo" for details of the Events! 🌟 During the Events, those who post photos of the Sakai Events on social media with #matchasakai #japaneseculture will Held in a campaign to give away Japanese sweets from a long-established Japanese confectionery store in Sakai on the spot! !️ Please post and enjoy 😋🍡 Sakai's delicious Japanese sweets ・Maruichi Confectionery ( @maruichikashiho ) ・Satoya Kanan ( @satoya._ ) ・Hosen Confectionery ( @takamotimoti ) ・Hama Temple Mochi Kawagetsudo ・Tenjin Mochi ( @tenjinmochi ) ・Okayoshi Taste Takuan 🌟 Also, if you scan the QR code of SAKAI TICKET in the venue with your smartphone, you can participate in the lottery to win a digital coupon that can be used in Sakai City! If !️ you are lucky, you may ?️ 🤗 win a 10,000 yen subsidy ticket that can be used at a Hotel in Sakai City 🔍 Be sure to check out the "Sakai Tourist Guide Expo Special Site (If you come to the Expo, Sakai Mo Kitana)"! We look 😄 forward to seeing you