MOA Museum of Art MOA MUSEUM OF ART This prominent Atami museum holds about 3,500 works focused on East Asian paintings, calligraphy, and crafts, including three National Treasures, 67 Important Cultural Properties, and 46 Important Art Objects. Especially famed is Ogata Kōrin’s masterpiece and National Treasure Red and White Plum Blossoms folding screen (displayed for limited periods), which draws many visitors who wait for its exhibition each February during the plum season. The museum sits atop a hill in Atami on a site of some 70,000 tsubo, and the main lobby and the MOA plaza offer stunning views of Izu Oshima, Hatsushima, and other scenic islands. The grounds include gardens that change with the seasons—cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, fresh greenery in early summer, and autumn foliage—so you can relax in a resort atmosphere while enjoying both art and nature. Address / 26-2 Momoyama-cho, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0006 Phone / 0557-84-2511 Access / About 10 minutes by bus from JR atami station toward the MOA Museum of Art, then get off at the final stop, MOA Hours / 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last admission 4:00 p.m.) Closed / Every Thursday and on exhibition changeover days. Special open days may apply Admission / Adults ¥1,600; university and high school students ¥1,000; elementary and junior high school students free; senior discount ¥1,400; disability discount ¥800 Parking / 200 spaces (free)

The annual Okhotsk tourism and product exhibition "Okhotsk Fair" will be held for two days on January 24 Wednesday and 25 Thursday at the underground pedestrian space in front of Sapporo Station Kita Sanjo Square West. Engaru Town will also exhibit, providing tourist information, selling products, making obsidian accessories, and exhibiting insects. On Wednesday, January 24th, at 13:00~, and on Thursday, January 25th, at 11:30~stage, there will also be a quiz contest related to the National Treasure "Shirataki Ruins Group Excavated Items"! The Shirataki Geopark character "Anji-kun" will also appear. Please come and see us ♪

Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture "National Treasure Matsumoto Castle" With laser beams of many colors to match the music The sight illuminated in all directions Old-fashioned buildings, cutting-edge light collaborations It was very impressive with a sense of the future.

Hokkezan Ichijoji Temple in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, is home to the national treasure "Three-storied Pagoda". The three-storied pagoda that goes up the long staircase and looks down from the main shrine is a sight to see, but it's also a pleasure to look up from below at the autumn leaves. Please come to Hokkezan Ichijoji Temple where you can feel the four seasons of Japan.

"Jomon Snow Festival 2024" will be held on February 3 Sat and 4 Sun at Sapporo Chi Ka Ho Kita 3 Jo Intersection Square! In addition to the exhibition of the national treasure of Engaru Town "Shirataki Ruins Group Excavated Items Replica", a booth will also be exhibited. Please come and visit us!

Tsumagoro inn Wakihonjin Okuya in Minami Kiso, Nagano Prefecture It is also designated as an important cultural property of the country, and the building of Edo seems to have traveled back in time to the present day as it is. It is said that the light shining into the house shows the role of a sundial.

On Friday, October 27, at the Shirataki International Center, the "Hokkaido Shirataki Ruins Excavated Products National Treasure Designation Commemorative Ceremony" was held with the invitation of all concerned parties. It is the oldest national treasure in Japan and the second national treasure designated as a national treasure in Hokkaido. Once again, I was proud that the treasures of Japan exist Engaru Town our town.

On Sunday, October 15, we held a sightseeing training tour for the townspeople. It is held every year with the aim of experiencing the tourism resources of the Engaru Town where you live and conveying its magnificence to both inside and outside the town. The main part of this year's tour is to visit the obsidian outcrop "Akaishiyama Hachigosawa Outcrop" in the Shirataki area. This outcrop deep in the mountains snows early, so it was the last visit of the year. The participants were overwhelmed by the dynamic outcrop of Hachigozawa and moved by the beauty of the autumn leaves. I would like to continue the tour to experience the treasures of Engaru Town.

Introducing the post of the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account of the "Engaru Town Tourism Association"! At the "Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties" in Monbetsu-gun-Engaru Town of Hokkaido, we exhibit "Shirataki Ruins Group Excavated Items" that have been designated as national treasures. Also known as natural glass, obsidian is a must-see. You can also touch mammoth tusks real fossils. ◆Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties◆ 【Address】〒099-0111 Hokkaido Monbetsu-gun Engaru Town Shirataki 138-1 Engaru Town Office Shirataki General Branch 2F 【Access】 About 15 minutes on foot from JR Shirataki Station

"Anji's snack pudding is on sale today!" "Anji's Snack Pudding" made with the "black" of obsidian in mind will finally be on sale from today! It will be sold at the shop of the "Taiyo no Oka Engaru Park Niji no Hiroba" administration building. Initially, it will be sold only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Sold out in limited quantities! Please ♪ enjoy the black pudding. #Engaru Town #engaru #Okhotsk #Cosmos #Taiyo-no-oka Engaru Park #Obsidian #National Treasure #Shirataki ruins

A huge sign of "Engaru Town" appears in Chi Ka Ho! !! A huge billboard of Engaru Town appeared in the Sapporo underground pedestrian space opposite Odori BISSE. The 14-meter-long signboard has national treasures "Shirataki Ruins Excavated Items", "Cosmos Garden" and "Roadside Station Engaru Mori no Okhotsk" on it, making it a powerful signboard. The stone tool character "Ishinota Kara-kun" has also appeared! If you pass by Chikaho, please take a look! !!

[Shirataki Ruins Excavated Items] was designated as Japan's oldest national treasure on June 27! It is the second national treasure designated in Hokkaido. 1,965 items such as weapons such as spears and knives made using "obsidian" by people 15,000~30,000 years ago in the Upper Paleolithic are national treasures. National treasures can be seen in "Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties". Please take a look at the precious stone tools filled with ancient romance at Engaru Town. （Photo by M.Sato）

One of the Japan Line Summer Festival Long Run fireworks in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. The fireworks that shines in the background of the national treasure Inuyama Castle was exceptional. I go to shoot every year, so next year I'm looking forward to it.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce a post by "y.k." The harmony between the sacred atmosphere of the torii gate and the kimono is impressive. Inuyama Castle in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, is a tourist attraction that is loved as a symbol of Inuyama City. It is the oldest wooden castle tower in the Japan built by Oda Nobuyasu and is designated as a national treasure. In spring, there are many highlights such as the Inuyama Festival and cherry blossoms. The Inuyama Festival is usually held on the first Saturday and Sunday of April. The sight of the 8-meter-high Yama parading around is a masterpiece. The traditional doll performances, flutes and drums are also one of the attractions. Around Inuyama Castle, which is built along the Kiso River, about 400 Yoshino cherry trees are planted, and it is also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. In late March ~ early April, when the best time to see them is in full bloom, it is crowded with cherry blossom viewers. Sanko Inari Shrine, located at the foot of Inuyama Castle, is a shrine that is a hot topic on SNS for its benefits of matchmaking. The street that is the shortcut to Inuyama Castle is lined with red torii gates, and the scenery is a popular photo spot. In addition, love lotteries, amulets, and the pink heart ema hanging place at the end of the torii gate are also gaining popularity. Located south of Inuyama Castle, Showa Yokocho is a commercial facility that opened in April 2012 and offers a good old-fashioned atmosphere. There are 14 restaurants and game facilities as of April 2023. There are dango shops, bakeries, skewer cutlets, etc., and it is recommended for eating while walking. ◆National Treasure Inuyama Castle◆ 【Address】〒84-0082 Aichi-ken, Inuyama-shi, Inuyama Kita Kokan 65-2 【Access】About 25 minutes from Nagoya Station by Meitetsu Rapid Limited Express 【Parking lot】Available charged For more information, please visit the official website.

Himeji Castle in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture is famous as a national treasure, but it is also a famous place for cherry blossoms. The collaboration between the castle tower and the cherry blossoms is a superb view.

Located in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture It is a five-story pagoda of Rurikoji Temple.