Torch Festival The "Torch Festival" is Dedication to Misya Shrine, the guardian shrine of Asama Hot Spring. Misya Shrine has two shrines, Okumiya (Autumn Shrine) and Asama Shrine (Spring Shrine) in Asama Hot Spring, a few kilometers away in the mountains of Mt. Sansai, and has been revered as the god of hunting and agriculture as the Shintai Shrine, with the same three gods as Suwa Grand Shrine: Takeminakata Mikoto, Yasaka Sword Selling Life, and Kotoshironushi no Mikoto. In order to protect the safety of the lives of the inhabitants and the bountiful harvest of the five grains, the god descends from Okunomiya to Asama Shrine at the end of every year Village and at the end of the autumn harvest, he is placed by the flame of torches Dedication by people, and returns to the Okusha Shrine in the mountains with smoke wafting all over the sky. About 50 torches are dedication. It is a bundle of "mugiwara", and some of them are large, more than 3 meters long and more than 2 meters in diameter. In the Hot spring resort that line the eaves, several young people Parade shout with blazing torches, and when the majestic flame Drum rings out in flames and smoke, the excitement Gari of the hot spring town of Asama Hot Spring reaches its climax. At the end, the celebration of the Festival is a heroic one worthy of the name of Fire Festival. Accommodation guests can also participate in the walk-in, so please feel free to contact us. (Asama Hot Spring Tourism Association: 0263-46-1800) 2024 Annual Grand Festival of Misya Shrine Spring Shrine (Asama Hot Spring Torch Festival) Held in : Saturday, October 12, 2024 Festival Torch Festival Sunday, October 13, 2024 Festival * Torch Festival departs at 7 p.m. on the 12th The torches start in front of the Minato no Yuzen and slowly parade through the Hot spring resort of Asama. At the end, a lit torch is thrown at the Misya Shrine and Dedication is made.

Designated as a national park, Jozankei Hot Spring is one of the one of the most Autumn leaves Famous landmarks in Japan, blessed with abundant Nature. The Autumn leaves of Jozankei have progressed little by little, and finally about 50% of them have become colored. Autumn leaves peak in Jozankei in mid-October every year, and this year is no different. From October 1st, starting from the Jozankei Tourist Information Center, we operate shuttle buses that can go to the five selected scenic areas "Five Great Autumn Leaves". We will operate various buses so that you can fully enjoy the beauty of the Autumn leaves, such as the "Autumn leaves Gondola" of the Sapporo International Ski Resort, where you can enjoy a walk in the Autumn leaves air one step earlier than the Hot spring resort and the panorama of Ishikari Bay from the top of the mountain, and the "Autumn leaves Kappa Bus" where a guide will guide you through the unknown Autumn leaves Spot. In particular, the Autumn leaves Kappa Bus has been renewed as a new routes around Lake Sapporo with a superb view from this year. Attention.

"Haguroyama Park" in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture Famous Spot for red spider lililies.

Shanofu Shinshu Hand-Baked Rice Crackers Honpo On this day, Shokushinbo Kasai visited Shinshu Hand-Baked Senbei Honpo. It is a hand-baked rice cracker shop that has been open here for about 35 years. On the day of the event, we were guided by President Hiroko Kitahara, who also bakes rice crackers. When I entered the store, the first thing I thought of was the variety of products. Really, there were 🍘 so many types that Kawanishi, who likes rice crackers, could get lost Among them, there were really Many types and, including stained rice crackers and rakkasen. Popularity No,1 is glue No. 2 is doubled No. 3 is apple crackers Next, Nozawana wasabi Nozawana wasabi is rare, isn't it? Nozawana is often seen in Souvenirs shops in the prefecture, but "Nozawana wasabi" is hard to find! Apples, Nozawana, and wasabi are all Nagano specialties. Karin is a specialty of Suwa. Apricots, matcha, white sugar, brown sugar, shichimi, ichimi, miso, green onion miso, walnut miso, garlic, etc. Even in Nagano Prefecture, there is the largest type of rice cracker. I think so. Kasai's recommendations are "garlic" and "twice". Garlic is a gastronomical delicacies with a slight garlic flavor. The second rice cracker has a strong flavor, so you can enjoy the mellow taste of soy sauce. After all, it is hand-baked, so the crunch is the best, and if you like hard rice crackers, this is a recommended store. Among them, the most noteworthy product is "Fukutoku!! Some of you may understand it when you hear "Fukutoku". President Kitahara's grandfather made "Fukutoku". Unlike fortune cookies, fortune cookies have good luck charms inside!! Somehow, I wanted to revive it, and it seems that I was able to reprint it in the generation of President Kitahara. And after all, Shinshu hand-baked rice crackers are hand-baked & Taisha-mae!! It may be sold by hand, but when you visit Suwa Grand Shrine Main Shrine, the Soba (buckwheat noodles) ⛩ of Taisha Main Shrine's Torii (shrine gate), why don't you take a walk around the northern approach to the temple by all means, looking for your favorite flavor 🍘 and Souvenirs at the Shinshu hand-baked rice cracker honpo? ◎ Shinshu hand-baked rice crackers honpo 📍 〒392-0015 201 Nakasu, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture (Suwa Grand Shrine Kita approach to the temple) ☎0266-58-1235 Business hours : Weekdays 9:30~16:30 (subject to change) : Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:00~17:00 ◎Regular holiday : Open open all year

Summer in Japan never lets you down, although it's humid. The lush green nature, the sound of cicadas and wind chimes, light breeze, beautiful sunsets, and peaceful life make summer here calm and soulful. The vibrant and magnificent fresh green view from Furano are a of Hokkaido

Summer in Japan never lets you down, although it's humid. The lush green nature, the sound of cicadas and wind chimes, light breeze, beautiful sunsets, and peaceful life make summer here calm and soulful. Photo taken in koishikawa korakuene

HOSTEL&SPA FAN! MATSUMOTO A slightly retro and Squid Minamoto spring flowing inn A completely new hostel with an original arrangement of Matsumoto's unique "Japan tradition". Become a fan of Matsumoto! Let's enjoy Matsumoto more (FUN)! There are encounters in travel. People who have visited Matsumoto for the first time, and people who have visited many times. This hostel is a place to share how to enjoy Matsumoto that each of you has experienced. Natural Asama Hot Spring. Asama Hot Spring opened about 1300 years ago. It has long been popular as an inner courtyard in the Castle Town of Matsumoto. Feel like a prince, take your time, and soak in. Number of guest rooms: 10 Japanese-style rooms Available for groups (up to 40 people) Other Free Wi-Fi Separate smoke (smoking area: outdoor) Restaurant on the first floor of the facilities 　　 Address 浅間Hot Spring 3-14-19 Car parking lot available (bus / Large Vehicles available) Nearest bus stop Yuzaka TEL 0263-46-0366 FAX 0263-46-0368 Cashless payment available Credit card (Visa, Master, JCB), smartphone payment (PayPay)

It is a beach called Omotehama (Gaijinhama) in the coastal towns "Shichigahama Towns" facing the Pacific Ocean in Miyagi Prefecture. In the Meiji era, an American doctor living in Sendai found it as a place to recuperate his sick wife, and it was developed as a summer resort by American missionaries.

Hyogo Prefecture Minamiawaji Youth Square Park It was the first place I visit, and the view from here was the best, and I had been visit Awaji for many years, but this was a hidden gem and I had never seen it on the Internet, but it was recommended by a friend and I knew for the first time that there was such a place. In a building designed by world-renowned architect Kenzo Tange in commemoration of students who died in the war I hoped that love and peace without war would continue, and that people all over the world would be able to laugh.

Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture The Rural Scenery seen from the place I visited for the first time was the best Rice is quite expensive this year due to the shortage, so I hope 😌 that this Rice will be cherished forever and passed on to the future

Menoyu Ryokan Shizanro Minamoto Fountain Kake-Ryu no Yu inn　 There are only Minamoto spring hot springs and Handmade Soba noodles, but only here Why do people travel, and what does travel mean to humans? If you are driven by such thoughts, please let me know. The 200-year-old pillars and beams quietly welcome you. Natural hot springs of ancient Cypress trees The Cypress trees bathtub was built from a huge tree that was Nature Fallen tree a long time ago and is more than 2,000 years old. The hot water that flows here is a 100% flowing Hot Spring consisting of spring water that promotes beautiful skin (alkaline simple Hot Spring) Gushing out of the spring Private fountainhead. In addition, it contains boric acid and is the origin of the name "Menoyu" as a hot spring that is effective for the eyes. Hand-made Soba noodles The Soba noodles that my husband beats are a proud Gastronomical delicacies that you should definitely try when you come to Menoyu Buckwheat noodles flour is made from the finest round flour from Tateshina Highlands, Nagano Prefecture, which is characterized by a sophisticated flavor without miscellaneous taste, and Soba pounding water and boiled water are Hot Spring water from the Minamoto spring. The secret sauce to go with freshly pounded, freshly cut, and freshly boiled Soba noodles is our unique buckwheat noodles soup made with thick shavings of Rishiri kelp and bonito and flavored with Local soy sauce and mirin. Serve freshly beaten Soba noodles with grated Hon Wasabi Gari. Number of guest rooms: 6 Japanese-style rooms, group reception up to 10 people Free Wi-Fi Non-smoking throughout the building Address: Asama Hot Spring 1-37-5 TEL 0263-46-0255 FAX 0263-46-0256 Parking for up to 20 cars Nearest bus stop in front of Hot Plaza

Shisa-kun watching over the beach / Silvama Beach It is Silvama (Imadomarihama) located in Nakijin Village in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. There is one very colorful Shisa here. In Okinawa, Shisa is a guardian deity! They are watching over the beach, so you can spend your time here with peace of mind ^^

Silvama / It is Silvama (Imadomarihama) located in Nakijin Village in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. It's also called Tomari Beach, but it's Squid where mainly Locals come... The islands on the Horizon are Iheya Island and Izena Island. The people who are sailing are people from other countries. The uncle of the manager here told me ^^ The sea is calm and very comfortable!

Himawari-no-oka Park, Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture ⭕ In consideration of the children around us, we take ❗ pictures with the permission of parents and children whose faces are not visible After playing in the park, to prevent heat stroke, the children were chatting and I was making a lot of noise because my camera was soaked

Himawari-no-oka Park, Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture ⭕ In consideration of the children around us, we take ❗ pictures with the permission of parents and children whose faces are not visible After playing in the park, to prevent heat stroke, the children were chatting and I was making a lot of noise because my camera was soaked

Sunflower Hill Park in Ono, Hyogo ⭕ In consideration of the children around us, we take ❗ pictures with the permission of parents and children so that their faces are not shown After playing in the park, take precautions against heat stroke The kids were chatting and I was making a lot of noise because my camera was 😵 soaked

Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture Summer Limited Last summer vacation, I had a Horseback Riding Experience in the sea with my family I had planned and similar experience in Okinawa before, but I had given up due to time constraints, but I was able to have such a valuable experience nearby, and it became 😃 a memorable memory that can only be tasted here

Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture Summer Limited Last summer vacation, I had a Horseback Riding Experience in the sea with my 😃 family

Awaji Island, Hyogo Last summer Vacation limited It was 😃 the best summer Vacation with my family to experience horseback riding experience in the sea

Jozankei "Five Great Autumn Leaves" bus operation Summer is beginning to show signs of Omen in Hokkaido. From now on, the trees begin to prepare for the Autumn leaves in October. Jozankei Hot Spring in Sapporo is one of the one of the most Autumn leaves Famous landmarks It is also one of cities in Japan that is blessed with the Nature of being designated as a national park, even though it is There is a an ordinance-designated city. From October, the "Five Great Autumn Leaves" will start, which can be reached by shuttle bus to each of the five selected Autumn Leaves scenic areas. Among them, you can enjoy the beauty of the Autumn leaves to the fullest, such as the "Autumn leaves Gondola" of the Sapporo International Ski Resort, where you can enjoy a walk in the Autumn leaves air one step earlier than the Hot spring resort, and the "Autumn leaves Kappa Bus" where a guide guides you through the unknown Autumn leaves Spot. The Autumn leaves Kappa Bus has been renewed as a new route around Lake Sapporo from this year. There are the Autumn leaves seen from the beautiful lake are worth seeing. If you want to see the Autumn leaves, plan Jozankei Hot Spring.

[Valleys dyed in brocade.] Jozankei with beautiful autumn leaves〕 Summer is beginning to show signs of Omen in Hokkaido. From now on, the trees will begin to prepare for the Autumn leaves in October. It is said that the reason why the Autumn leaves of Jozankei is beautiful and vivid is related to the difference in temperature unique to Valleys and the Toyohiragawa River, which has good water quality that stream Hot spring resort. Since it is surrounded by mountains on all sides, you can enjoy the vivid Autumn leaves in all scenes, such as Hot spring resorts, walking paths, rooms where you stay at inns, and open-air baths. Every year in October, when the Autumn leaves begins, the "Five Great Autumn leaves" begins, where you can go to each of the five popular Spot Autumn leaves areas by shuttle bus. Spot recommendations can be taken by bus, or you can walk to find views that no one has ever seen before. It is also a luxurious time to walk through the rich forests and valleys of the national forest while admiring the Autumn leaves. If you're going to see Autumn leaves, be sure to plan a inn night at Jozankei Hot Spring.

Summer in Japan is refreshing and soothing. Yes, it is humid, but every season has its pros and cons. The noisy cicadas, green forests, cool breeze, and lots of fun activities make it worth it. During my visit to Okutama this summer, I enjoyed summer water activities. One of the activities I tried for the first time was canyoning, and it was so relaxing and peaceful.

Onoe Yu Ryokan A small hot spring inn with special cuisine and flowing natural hot springs, retaining the appearance of the Taisho era The building that retains the appearance of the good old days is an authentic Japan architecture of the Taisho era. All 7 guest rooms are calm Japanese-style rooms with a nostalgic atmosphere. It was used as one of the stages in the drama "White Line Flow". The dishes that my husband is proud of are highly rated on each site. In addition, the Natural hot spring is an alkaline simple spring, hot water for health and beautiful skin. ≪Enjoy seasonal ingredients≫ It is a multi-course meal that the owner is particular about handmade. Local seasonal ingredients are used abundantly, and you can enjoy the four seasons not only in taste but also in sight. Please enjoy the items with the heart of hospitality. The main dish depends on the season. Energize in the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast... We will prepare you with a balanced breakfast. Number of guest rooms: 7 Japanese-style rooms Founded: 1907 Group acceptance: Up to 40 people Other Free Wi-Fi Smoke (Smoking area: Indoor Address: Asama Hot Spring 3-4-18 TEL 0263-46-0567 FAX 0263-46-0568 Cashless payment: Credit card (Visa, Mastercard), smartphone payment (PayPay) Parking lot 7 cars (buses and large vehicles are not allowed) Nearest bus stop Yuzaka

Fukuoka Prefecture may not be on the typical tourist route, but it harbors countless hidden gems, and Nanzoin Temple is undeniably one of the most noteworthy. It claims to house the world's largest bronze reclining Buddha statue, which exudes tranquility under the vast blue sky. Despite visiting numerous places, it holds a special place in my heart, infusing me with positivity and making it one of my favorite summer destinations.

Futamigaura is renowned for the two "wedded rocks" that protrude from the sea, symbolizing conjugal bliss. It offers a beautiful setting for a relaxed coastal outing. At Sakurai Futamigaura, a picturesque shoreline location, the white torii of a nearby shrine frames the wedded rocks. On the summer solstice, the sun sets right in the middle of the Sakurai Futamigaura wedded rocks, creating an unforgettable sight. One thing I must not miss at this incredibly romantic place is capturing a photo of my beloved wife in the frame.

☀️ Kappon Lucky Summer until this month! Two games at a great price and fun! Held in "Kupon BINGO", where you can win coupons and inn accommodation tickets that can be used in the Jozankei area, and "Kupon Rally", a mystery-solving quiz rally where you can also win luxurious prizes! While braing the city in Jozankei Hot spring resort Enjoy lunch & sweets Of course, a leisurely hot spring ♨️ trip at an inn Footbath, One Day Hot Spring, and Sauna are also available. Why don't you take on the challenge of creating memories during your summer vacation? Kappon Lucky Summer ends August 31, 2024!

Awaji Island, Hyogo I went to see sea fireflies for the first time during summer Vacation. 😯 Impression

When I came to Shin-Hot Spring Town-yu Village Hot Spring in Hyogo Prefecture for the first time in a long time, the lantern picture scroll was even more Hot spring resort than There is a 😌 along the river

Shinshu Matsumoto City Asama Hot Spring Located in One Day Hot Spring "枇杷の湯"　 Right now, the flowers are in full bloom. How about cherry blossom viewing while soaking in the hot water in Asama?

Harakoji Temple, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture An invitation 😌 to healing with the sound of bells