Hoshitoge (Niigata Prefecture)2024.06.05 About 200 Paddy fields of various sizes Unfold on the slopes like fish scales, and it is a terraced rice field where a sea of clouds easily appears, and in 2022 it was certified as a "Tsunagu Terraced Rice Heritage" by the Ministry of Agriculture and Water. In May-June, Water enter the Paddy Field and become Water mirror. There is also a teahouse, which opens at dawn and you can enjoy freshly cooked rice balls.

Azumino was chilled to 3 degrees Celsius this morning It was covered by high pressure and and a superb view under the blue sky Water mirror reflecting the white ridge of the Northern Alps and the blue sky Right now, Azumino is going through the most beautiful time of the year

【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Spring Kiln Tour" will be Held in held for five days from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, at seven kilns scattered around the area. This time, I would like to introduce one of the participating kilns, "Yugen Kiln". Please take a look 💁 ♀️💁 ♂️💁 In the next post Amakusa we will also introduce two potters from the town who will be participating! 🌸 Mugen Kiln "Mugen Kiln" is a place of creation where the unique worldview of potter Seiko Tanaka, who once admired poets, comes to life. Inspired by poetry and art, the works are vessels for everyday use, but they also have a presence as if they were works of art. Mr. Tanaka, who has a deep knowledge of earthenware and folk crafts, has unique motifs, as if each work has a story or message inn in it. Oyster the imagination of the person who picks it up and leaves a mysterious aftertaste. The vessels of the dream kiln seem to speak in the silence. In each of them, Mr. Tanaka's sensibility and poetic spirit are gently imbued. 📍 Mugen Kiln 〒863-2506 Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa District Reihoku Shirakio 588-1 TEL:080-1703-6886 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332

【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Spring Kiln Tour" will be Held in held for five days from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, at seven kilns scattered around the area. Introducing the participating kilns, this time it is "Unshu Kiln"! 🌸 Unshu Kiln Reihoku Tomioka. "Unshu Kiln" stands on the seaside, which is affectionately known as the "West Sea" by the Locals. The pottery maker in this area is the kiln owner, Mr. Miyoshi. Unshu Kiln's unique technique, in which flowers blooming in the field are pressed against clay to capture patterns, reflects the breath of Nature directly on the vessel. The works with a simple and gentle appearance gently accompany our daily lives and add quiet joy. One of the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat is to visit a conversation with the friendly Miyoshi. Among the old photographs displayed in the exhibition room, you can also see Miyoshi's father-in-law taking on the challenge of shark hunting, a shark fishing that was once popular in Tomioka. During the Spring kiln tour, in addition to selling agricultural products, second-hand tools and succulent shop will also appear. Enjoy a relaxing time with the gentle air of the western sea. 📍 Unshu Kiln 〒863-2507 2829 Tomioka, Reihoku-cho, Amakusa District, Kumamoto TEL:0969-35-0945 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332

【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Spring Kiln Tour" will be Held in held for five days from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, at seven kilns scattered around the area. This is an introduction to the participating kiln "Tenzhu Kiln"! Please take a look 💁 ♀️💁 ♂️💁 🌸 Tenzhu Kiln "Tenzhu Kiln" stands quietly in the Kiba district, deep in the mountains of Reihoku Town. The humorous personality of Mr. Sumita, the potter, and the many cats that welcome people who visit create a soothing space. Vessels of free ideas are created based on hints obtained from Mr. Sumita's life. Individuality shines in the shape and color, and it blends gently into your daily life. In addition, there are many people who frequent the weekly pottery classes, and it is a warm place rooted in the community. Vessels, people, cats... It is a friendly and relaxing kiln. 📍 Tenzhu Kiln 〒863-2611 Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa District Reihoku Town Toro 6121 TEL:0969-36-0860 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln　　 (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332

【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Spring Kiln Tour" will be Held in held for five days from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, at seven kilns scattered around the area. Introducing the participating kilns, this time it is "Workshop Kaze"! Please take a look 💁 ♀️💁 ♂️💁 🌸 Workshop style Surrounded by the lush nature of Reihoku, the quiet workshop "Workshop Kaze". It has a simple and warm style that is close Traditional Japanese straw raincoat the beauty of the Nature. Mr. Hayashida, the owner of the kiln, says that his favorite is the work of "carbonization firing," in which charcoal is arranged around the vessel and burned to create a unique texture and color. In recent years, we have been focusing on new works of "Oribe" with an impressive green glaze with a deep Traditional Japanese straw raincoat, and we have lined up vessels that shine with individuality even in a calm atmosphere. During the Spring kiln tour, there are also Locally Produced Agricultural Products, woodworking artists' works, Bamboo Crafts dragonflies, sweets, etc., so you can fully Fun the handicrafts rooted in daily life. Also, please experience the fragrant aroma of trees and flowers that spreads around the workshop with all five senses. 📍 Workshop style 〒863-2503 Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa District Reihoku Town Shiki 2915 TEL:0969-35-2041 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln　　 (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332

【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Spring Kiln Tour" will be Held in held for five days from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, at seven kilns scattered around the area. We will post an introduction to the participating kilns, so please take a look 💁 ♀️ 🌸 Uchida Plate Yamayaki In the Meiji period, Mr. Naohiko Kiyama, who started the mining business on the advice of Yukichi Fukuzawa, laid the foundation, and in 1970, Mr. Katsuhiko Kiyama, the third generation, discovered the remains of a kiln from the Edo period and opened a kiln. Subsequent excavations revealed the history of porcelain firing for about 100 years from around 1650. Inheriting such history, "Uchida Plate Yamayaki" has been revived in modern times. Even now, when Kentaro Kiyama, the fourth generation, inherited the pottery, the potter himself mins Amakusa Porcelain stone and Shiki clay, and carefully produces vessels one by one from the ingredients grown in the land of Amakusa. Works with traditional techniques and modern sensibilities are lined up. In this "Spring Kiln Tour", there will be Gastronomical delicacies that make you feel the season, such as vessels with a three-dimensional "Itchin" pattern and cute May picture plates for Children's Day. Please take this opportunity to pleaseenjoy the world of vessels where the history and climate of Amakusa are alive. 📍 Uchida Plate Yamayaki 〒863-2505 554-1 Uchida, Reihoku-cho, Amakusa District, Kumamoto TEL:0969-35-0222 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln　　 (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332

The nemophila field in 138 Tower Park is 🤤 in full bloom This is a nemophila field Located in in Aichi Prefecture. Flowers can be enjoyed here regardless of the season. It's even better 🤤 if you put the 138 tower, which is a symbol

The weather is fine and Carp streamers are swimming 🌼 comfortably in the sky The rape flowers are also in full bloom, so please come and visit us during Golden Week! Nagano City Nakajo "Alps Observation Square Dream Station" [Shooting date] 2025/4/30 Against the backdrop of the snowy Northern Alps, you can enjoy a bright rapeseed field that looks like a yellow carpet!

Fujiwara Palace Ruins in Nara Prefecture Due to work, I usually only have one Vacation a week on Weekdays, and most of the time I shoot when there are no people, but I can take a Sunday off only once a month, and it is a popular Spot Visit for family trips, so it was difficult to shoot like this. I gave instructions to my wife on my cell phone from quite a distance and waited for people to disappear, but I clicked the shutter at the moment when people stopped streaming more than I had imagined. I wanted to shoot in a horizontal composition, but I shot in a vertical position because people were reflected.

The ruins of Fujiwara Palace in Nara Prefecture I finally came to the place I wanted to visit and see, and it was Sunday, so I could imagine it to some extent, but it was a very popular Spot for tourists from overseas.

〈Sand bath〉 If you dig a sandy beach, you will immediately have an open-air bath. Such an exciting and fun Spot is here in the sand bath. Thereare swans also fly, so there is always something to look forward to. This time, we will introduce this "sand bath" again! If you want to know more about it, please take a look at Teshikaga Navi. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/sunayu/...

The famous Great Buddha of Tsubozaka Temple in Nara Prefecture was crowded with tourists from overseas with many languages flying around.

The famous Great Buddha of Tsubozaka Temple in Nara Prefecture was crowded with tourists from overseas with many languages flying around.

It is the Ruins of the Castle Turrets of Kubota Castle in Senshu Park in Akita City, Akita Prefecture. The collaboration between the cherry blossoms and the horn Turrets was very beautiful ✨ From the observation deck of this corner Turrets, you can overlook Akita City. Spring is a famous landmarks 🌸 for cherry blossoms and azaleas There was a cherry blossom Festival in Senshu Park, and it was ❣️ a lot of fun to see a lot of stalls and Stalls It's within walking distance from Akita Station, so I think ❣️ it's very easy to go sightseeing It seems that you can enjoy various flowers not only in Springs but also throughout the four seasons, so I would 😃 like to go again if I have the opportunity

Nagoya Castle wrapped in wisteria This is Meijo Park Located in in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. It is one of the few spots where you can see Nagoya Castle and wisteria shelf. I visited early in the morning, but it was 🤤 crowded with tourists Best time to visit continues 🤤 until the middle of GW

The wisteria shelves in Tennogawa Park were 🤤 in full bloom This is Tennogawa Park Located in in Aichi Prefecture. Since it was my first visit, I got lost 😅 in the cars parking lot, and it was a good walk after a week of making a 🥲 mistake in the pond Since it was GW, it was crowded with many people, but the place where you can take a reflection was even more crowded! But the reflection was 🤤 awesome

Ipponzakura in Hakuba Village Plain, Nagano Prefecture You can take pictures with the remaining snow of the Northern Alps in the background. The cherry blossoms in Hakuba Village bloom late in late April.

【Hokule'a Shonan|Water Photo Tour📸 Osezaki】 Hello! This is Hokule'a Shonan. The other day, at the popular Spot "Osezaki" in Nishi-Izu, we Held in 😁 a Water Photo Tour Speaking of Osezaki, it is a diving Spot where rich Nature spreads out that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced divers. The transparency was high on this day as well, making it a perfect shooting day! What I would like to recommend this time is that when taking photos in water, "dare to take pictures of things that you usually tend to avoid." For example, seaweed. In normal diving, seaweed is often avoided as much as possible to create compositions, but by daring to incorporate it, you can 📷 take photos with a different atmosphere than usual With seaweed in the background, it creates a story in the photo, It makes the subject stand out more. By making good use of what is in nature, the range of water photography will Unfolds significantly. The photographic equipment used is a Tg-7+ ring light. While it is a compact digital camera that is easy to handle even for beginners, Authentic photos can be taken depending on the ingenuity of this camera, which is also an attraction 📷 The sea of Osezaki today is truly a treasure trove of photogenics! Colorful creatures, softly swaying seaweed, A fantastic scene with light... Please take your camera and dive in 👀✨ 🌸 If it's Hokule'a Shonan, We will do our best to support those who want to take their time shooting in the water! ✔ I want to take my time and shoot until I'm satisfied. ✔ I would like you to carefully teach me the basic operation of the camera. ✔ I want to enjoy photography without difficulty only in shallow areas. Such requests are also welcome 😊 "What is a photo tour like?" and "Can I do it?" If you are worried, please feel free to contact us first! Let's 📸 give shape to your "I want to take a picture!" together A piece that can only be found in the water world, just for you. In Hokule'a Shonan, we will bring you a special photo dive experience! #UnderwaterPhotoTour #OceanPhotography #DivingInJapan #UnderwaterAdventure #NaturePhotography #ExploreTheOcean #CaptureTheMoment #HokuleaShonan

4/26 I went to the "Atami Pudding Raingu Station Store" that opened the day before. The retro feel of Raingu Station is perfect. The first piece is "Wheat Kogashi Pudding" limited to the Kurimiya store. ❤️ I recommend it https://www.instagram.com/atami_kankou/...

Late-blooming Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura) and Carp streamers The collaboration between Carp streamers swimming in the Spring breeze and Morimori's Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura) is wonderful "Hanedani Dandan Park" Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture 2025/4

【Notice】Taramaru Square 2025 is held in! Phase 1: 4/26~27, 4/29 Phase 2: 5/3~5/5 At the Event Plaza in front of the Roadside Station Information on Stalls please see the image ↓

【Lake Nakatsuna is 🌸 in full bloom】 The reflection on the surface of the lake is popular Lake Nakatsuna the Oyama cherry blossoms are in full bloomI 🌸 went there before dawn for reflection I went there before dawn and 😌 a little wind, but it was not a perfect Water mirror, but it was ✨ fantastic with a storm What is the flowering status of "cherry blossoms 🌸"? https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88713/...

A world full of Japanese umbrellas This is Hotoku Temple Located in in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. This is a Temple Famous for its floor maples. We hold events according to the season. 🤤

⭐️ Popular American influencer iJustine is visiting! On my first trip to Japan, I chose "Atami wreck & cave diving" Hello! This is 😊 Hokule'a Shonan The other day, we went to our favorite diving Spot "Atami"! On this day, a special guest from the United States participated 🇺🇸✨ iJustine, who has fans all over the world on YouTube and social media, came to us! For my first trip to Japan and my first dive in Japan, I am truly honored 🙏 that you chose Hokule'a Shonan from among the many shops iJustine is a global influencer with about 7 million subscribers to her YouTube channel and more than 1 billion total views. Especially in the field of technology, he is familiar to many fans as a "father" who can be said to be the "original". We are filled with Impression and gratitude that she chose Hokule'a Shonan as the place for her first diving experience in Japan. 🚢 At the wreck point, you can have an exciting water experience! The first stop is to the wreck point, which is also a Specialties of Atami. iJustine was also very excited 🤩 by the large schools of fish and the dynamic scenery With a GoPro in hand, he shot 📸 many scenes 🤿 Try your first cave dive! In the second one, I tried cave diving! Scenes seemed a little nervous at first, but as soon as I got into the water, I went into relaxation mode. The moment I returned to the ship after diving, the first word I said was "Very fun!!" It was ✨ very impressive 🩵 The joy of being connected through the ocean Diving with international guests is many moments when the heart connects beyond words. It was a 🌊 day when I was reminded of the special power of the field of "the sea" iJustine, thank you very much There is a for having a wonderful time! I hope you enjoy 🗾💕 the rest of your trip to Japan 🇯🇵 The sea in Japan is still deep! In fact, there are still many attractive diving spots in Japan. Next time you come to Japan, let's go look for a new sea together! At Hokule'a Shonan, we offer a safe diving experience for first-timers. Whether you are a foreigner living in Japan or have come to Japan on a trip, please feel free to contact us 😊 #iJustine #YouTubeStar #TechInfluencer #GlobalCreators #DiveAtami #FirstTimeInJapan #HokuleaShonan #JapanDiving #EnglishFriendlyDiving #PADI5Star #ExploreJapan

Kikuchi Valleys, a healing spot with a dazzling view of fresh greenery Attraction representing Kikuchi in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture "Kikuchi Valleys" It is a beautiful Valleys that has been selected by Japan's Top 100 Forest Bathing Sites, Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters, and 100 best waterfalls in Japan. About 17km east of Kikuchi Downtown, Located between Elevation 500m~800m in the northwestern part of Mt. Aso, It is a relaxation forest consisting of a vast area of about 1193 ha. A beautiful cobalt blues mountain stream that is so transparent that the trees are reflected in the water. The average water temperature is 14 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Especially on blue sky days, the blue of the water increases, and the beautiful sight of light shining through the trees Unfolds. In May, the contrast between the greenery of the trees, the sky and the mountain stream is very beautiful.. The murmur of the river, the chirping of birds, and many flowers are also blooming. The promenade in the Valleys is easy to walk and maintained, and there is an information board, so it is easy to understand and you can take a leisurely walk through the virgin forest. One of the attractions is that there are many waterfalls such as "430,000 Waterfalls", "Dawn Falls", and "Ryugabuchi", which were selected as 100 best waterfalls in Japan. Be sure to find your favorite waterfall. and facilities break Souvenir Corner, coffee made with delicious Valleys Water is also sold. You can spend a relaxing time while looking at the Valleys. Spring can feel the breath of life in the fresh greenery that has awakened from winter sleep. In summer, it is ideal as a summer resort, and it is said to be a natural cooler, so cool and clear that you will be enveloped in the air. Autumn leaves in autumn and dignified air in winter. Please experience the Kikuchi Valleys in the Four Seasons. ■About Kikuchi Valleys■ 〇Opening period: April 1st ~ November 30th (every year) 〇Opening hours 8:30~17:00 〇 Maintenance and management cooperation fund High school student ~: 300 yen per person * The cooperation money receipt comes with a 200 yen discount ticket that can be used at Kikuchi Hot spring stop by. 【Cars】 First Car Parking Lot Approx. 80 cars / 7 large cars Second Car Parking Lot Approx. 45 cars (busy season only) Central Car parking lot: Approx. 80 cars (only during peak seasons) During Golden Week and peak seasons, a free shuttle bus runs from the central Car parking lot. 【Car Fee】 Regular Car: 300 yen Motorcycle: 200 yen Micro: 1,000 yen Large: 2,000 yen 【Kikuchi Sightseeing Ainori Taxi】 A sightseeing Taxi that connects Kikuchi City's main Sightseeing spots (Kikuchi Valleys, etc.) with the downtown area and requires advance reservation. Operating days are Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, substitute holidays, and Golden Week. The service is suspended during the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th ~ January 3rd). Take a deep breath in the Kikuchi Valleys. Soak up negative ions and spend a relaxing time in nature.

The wisteria of Kannon-do (Temple) is in Best time to visit. Please go out. 47 Kitagawa, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture About a 10-minute walk west from JR Iyo Saijo Station. In the neighborhood, you can also Fun "Uchibuki" Famous Water and the parent Water area called Aquatopia Water. Take a stroll.

The azaleas at Nezu Shrine are 🤤 in full bloom This is Located in, Tokyo It is Nezu Shrine. From mid to late April every year The azaleas are in full bloom. This is the only place in Tokyo where you can enjoy so many azaleas! Please come and visit us 😊

〈Three ways to enjoy the Ezo spruce forest〉 While taking a walk, sometimes you can get close to the tree, or pull back to look at it... If you use not only sight but also hearing, smell, and touch, you will make a series of unexpected discoveries! You can also feel the changes of the seasons, and walking in the forest becomes even more enjoyable. Behind the Kawayu Visitor Center, there are Thereare two walking paths centered on a natural forest of Ezo spruce. This time, we have created a part of the "Ezo spruce forest guidebook" lined up at the Kawayu Visitor Center. The pamphlet describes many other ways to enjoy it in addition to the three, so if you want to know more about it, please see the above brochure.

Firefly season has arrived again this year. Kikuchi City is a famous landmarks for fireflies called "No.1 in Japan's best firefly village". It can be seen in the Oyster River and Watase River basins in the Kyokushi district of Kikuchi City. The number of places where you can see fireflies in Japan is decreasing year by year. Fireflies can live not only in places where water is clean. The calmness of the water current, the presence of sand or leki (particles larger than sand) at the bottom of the water, the surrounding light, the surrounding quietness, habitats such as Kawanina. Favorite such a limited place. As global environmental problems become more serious, the number of places where fireflies can live is decreasing. Meanwhile, you can see Many fireflies in Kikuchi City. Fireflies grow in the larval stage, storing food in water for one year. Then it becomes a sanagi and becomes an adult. The lifespan after becoming an adult insect is about 2 weeks. In other words, out of 365 days of the year, there are only two weeks of Appreciation of fireflies. In addition, fireflies do not feed when they become adults. When they become adults, they do not eat anything and end their lives. The fireflies we see are the lives of fireflies that end in the blink of an eye. The reason why we can see fireflies every year is that even in such a short lifetime, they are firmly connected to the next life. I am very happy to be able to see fireflies in Kikuchi City again this year. Please come to Kikuchi City to see the fireflies. Best time to see □ ・ Nikarai River ... Mid May ・Watase River... Mid-May ~ Late May □ viewing area ・Kikuchi City Kyokushi Ohara (Ohara District) ・Kikuchi City Kyokushi Foothills (Takayanagi District) □ Car parking lot... Car parking lots in each area ・Ohara area Car parking lot (200 yen only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) (May 11 ~ early June) ・Takayanagi area Car parking lot (free) (May 17 ~ early June) About □ viewing etiquette Do not point flashlights or lights at fireflies. → fireflies do not like strong light. If you shine a light on a mobile phone or turn on a flash, it may be hidden. It can also be a nuisance to other visitors. ・Do not make loud voices or noises. Not only do → fireflies run away, but they also cause trouble for neighbors. Please be aware that it will be viewed at night. ・ Do not catch it unnecessarily and take it home → fireflies become adults and can fly for only 1~2 weeks. Enjoy living in Nature. ・Take your trash home with you. → fireflies live in clean environments. Nature, let's protect the beautiful natural environment together. ・Protect traffic Roux → will be Held in at night. Please be careful not to jump out onto the road. At the same time, there are There are sections around the viewing area where traffic is restricted during the viewing period. We ask for your cooperation in order to protect the safety of the viewers.