Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" in 2024 will be held tomorrow, February 1 Thursday ~ 29 Thursday, 2024! This time, we will introduce accommodations that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! This time, I would like to introduce "Kaiyutei". Located on the shores of the sea, all 12 rooms are oceanfront facing the sea. Fresh local seafood, abundant hot springs, and the coastline below... Please spend a time full of Izu. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kaiyutei 【Address】641-1 Hama, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-1237 Check-in/Check-out is 2:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 12 【Pick-up】Reservation required the day before 【Parking lot】12 cars

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Sorry to keep you waiting! The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will finally be held from tomorrow! In this post, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots when visiting Kawazu Town at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Amagisan Tunnel former Amagi Tunnel, Amagi Sanzuido". Mt. Amagi, which separates the north and south of the Izu Peninsula, was a major obstacle to transportation. Therefore, a total construction cost of 103,016 yen 44 sen 1 厎 was spent, which was a large amount at that time, and it was opened in Meiji 38 1905 as a tunnel connecting Izu City former Amagi Yugashima Town and Kawazu Town. With the completion of this tunnel, the difficult point of crossing Amagi has been resolved. Today, it is one of the famous places of the Odoriko Trail, and was designated as a national important cultural property for the first time in 2001 Heisei 13 as the longest and oldest stone road in Japan with a width of 4.12 m and a length of 445.5 m. The tunnel is built using a method called the "cut stone winding method", and the stone is made of Yoshida stone from the former Ōhito Town. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Amagisan Tunnel Old Amagi Tunnel 【Address】National Highway 411 Shimoda Kaido / Amagi Kaido 【Phone number】0558-32-0290 Kawazu Tourism Association 【Parking lot】There is an aquatic underground parking lot for about 17 cars, a second floor waterfall parking lot for about 15 cars

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Finally, we will introduce the recommended restaurants when you visit Kawazu Town for the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" that starts this week on February 1st! This time, I would like to introduce "Japanese cuisine Nanataki"! Enjoy the scenery of the Izu Seven Islands and enjoy the taste of the season! ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Japanese Restaurant Nanataki 【Address】35-1 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-32-0109 【Business hours】17:00~21:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year round 【Parking lot】Yes 【Other】It is located in Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel.

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. This year's "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will be held on February 1 Thursday ~ 29 Thursday, 2024. I will introduce the footbaths that you want to visit on the way to Kawazu sightseeing. Why don't you try to heal your tired body? This time, we will introduce "Foot bath in Ofuyu Park" Looking up at the large spouting of Mine Onsen, which boasts the best in the Orient While soaking in the foot bath, you can see the large eruption of hot water. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Foot bath in Ofuyu Park 【Address】446-1 Kawazu-chomine, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-0311 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Closed】Closed every Tuesday and Friday 【Parking lot】10 passenger cars, 3 cars for people with disabilities 【Other】During the Cherry Blossom Festival, the blowing will be carried out after the source cleaning is completed approximately after 12:30.

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. There are only two days left until the 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! In this post, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots when visiting Kawazu Town at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Nanadaru Loop Bridge" Dynamic loop bridge with 2 turns of 720 degrees The Kawazu Nanadaru Loop Bridge is read as "Kawazu na Daruru Pukyo". It is a large double-loop bridge a viaduct that doubles the height difference of the road. It was created by a construction method adopted by making use of the lessons learned from landslides caused by earthquakes. The total length is 1,064 m, the height difference is 45 m, and the diameter is 80 m. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】 Kawazu Nanadaru Loop Bridge 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 【Parking lot】Yes 25 passenger cars

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Here are some recommended places to eat when you visit Kawazu Town for the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" starting this week on February 1st! This time, I would like to introduce "Izu Sakuratei"! Specialty soba noodles You can taste the stone mill ground 28 soba noodles and the special Dioscorea japonica tororo. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu Sakuratei 【Address】1260-78 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-0889 【Business hours】11:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Thursdays 【Parking lot】Available 16 cars

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. I would like to introduce the footbaths that you want to visit on the way to the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" starting this week on February 1st. Why don't you try to heal your tired body? "Sakura's Foot Bath" It is located in Sasahara Park 3,500 square meters along the Kawazu River, and the nearby area is crowded with many people at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in February. It was developed as a place of relaxation for tourists and as a park for the townspeople. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Sakura's Foot Bath 【Address】111-3 Sasahara, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Phone number】0558-32-0290 Kawazu Tourism Association 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year round with a break due to spring cleaning 【Parking lot】Yes 3 passenger cars

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Finally, the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will start this week on February 1st! In this post, we will introduce the sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you should definitely visit when you visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Nanadaru"! 【Kawazu Nanadaru】 As the name suggests, Kawazu Nanadaru has seven waterfalls. The name "tar" for waterfalls is a precious folk word that has been used since the Heian period, and it has its roots in "tarumi" sagging, which means dripping water. You can see the seven waterfalls over the course of about 1 hour on the boardwalk. In autumn, the "Amagi Road Maple Festival" is held. The Kawazu Nanadaru Tourism Association rents wheelchairs free of charge at each member store. You can go to Shokeidaru Falls in a wheelchair. Recommended course! How about parking your car in the parking lot and taking the stairs down to the waterfall? From Kawazu Nanadaru Onsen Bus Stop, take the bus bound for Shuzenji ↓ 10 minutes Get off at the Kawazu Nanadaru Promenade Upper Entrance Bus Stop Kawazu Nanadaru Onsen Bus Stop Departure Time Revised on April 1, 2023 9:05 10:20 11:05 11:55 13:10 14:00 14:35 15:40 16:45 17:30 ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Nanadaru 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 【Phone number】0558-32-0290 Kawazu Tourism Association 【Parking lot】 Yes Approximately 60 passenger cars, 4 large buses

A seaside town to behold: Higashiizu's digital map. . . *You can view the map from the Higashiizu Town Tourist Association website. . We are pleased to announce the pre-release of Higashiizu's digital map.🎉 . This pilot project was developed with the cooperation of GEOMARK Inc. and is available for a limited time until the end of February! . . What makes the digital map great . 1. A sweeping illustration of the east coast! We used the sunrise over Higashiizu and the mountain terrain as the main visual. It clearly shows this town of sea and mountains. (We are still adjusting the sunrise position.💦) . . 2. Supports foreign-language translation! The digital map serves domestic visitors and supports four languages—Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Korean—so international guests can easily look up nearby spots. . . This is a limited release for the pilot until the end of February, but based on usage and survey results we plan to expand and strengthen the content toward year-round service! . We welcome responses to the survey in English as well! . . If we receive positive feedback, plans for next year include... 〇 Adding listings for restaurants and souvenir shops alongside nature and sightseeing spots 〇 Creating a digital archive of historic sites with audio files and videos 〇 Mapping recommended routes such as hot-spring steam walks, moon-viewing strolls, and harbor walks . And more... We aim to offer tourism information that is uniquely easy to share because it is digital! .

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. This time, we will introduce hot spring spots that will heal your tired body when you visit the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" starting next week on February 1st. 【Funado no Banya】 A superb open-air bath and foot bath with a panoramic view of Sagami Bay You can enjoy various nature experiences such as barbecue of freshly caught seafood, various set meals, salt making, and tangerine jam making. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Funado no Banya 【Address】358-2 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-32-0432 【Business hours】10:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Tuesdays 【Parking lot】20 cars 【Other】Nature experience is reservation-only.

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Many of you may not be able to wait for the 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, which starts next week on February 1st Here are some recommended dining spots in Kawazu Town that you should definitely try when you visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Izu Seafood Donburiya" The south exit of Kawazu Station, which is famous for its Kawazu cherry blossoms. 30 seconds on foot. A seafood bowl specialty store with high-quality ingredients that has reached the season of Izu "Donburiya" Please enjoy it together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu seafood donburiya 【Address】Shizuoka Prefecture Kamo-gun Kawazu-cho Hama 163-1 【Phone number】0558320339 【Business hours】11:00~21:00 15:00~17:00 break time 【Regular holiday】Irregular holidays 【Parking lot】Yes

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. In Kawazu Town, the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will start on February 1st, where you can feel the arrival of spring one step ahead! Here are some sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you should definitely visit when you visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Experience-based Zoo iZoo" iZoo is Japan's largest Reptile and Amphibian zoo. This facility was opened as an experiential zoo that proposes breeding experiences and ways to visit animals that could not be done at conventional zoos and aquariums. From small children to adults, please touch Reptiles and amphibians that you do not usually have the opportunity to interact with to your heart's content. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Experience-type zoo iZoo 【Address】406-2 Hama, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-0003 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 Last admission until 16:30 【Regular holiday】Open all year round 【Parking lot】Yes

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, the first cherry blossom festival to be held in Honshu, will finally start on February 1st! Here are some sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you should definitely visit when you visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Bagatelle Park" It is a rose garden featuring a geometric pattern that reproduces the Bagatelle Park in Paris in France as it is. At its peak, 6,000 roses of about 1,100 varieties bloom gracefully. Please enjoy the beauty and scent of roses that touch the five senses to your heart's content. Flower season: Spring roses 4/28~6/30, Autumn roses 10/1~11/30 ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Address】 1073 Kawazu-chomine, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-2200 【Business hours】9:00-18:00 7/1~9/30,12/1~4/27 9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Every Wednesday and Thursday, the following Monday if it is a national holiday except every day during the flower season 【Parking lot】Yes, 200 passenger cars large bus available

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association! Located in the southeast of the Izu Peninsula, Kawazu Town in Shizuoka Prefecture is surrounded by a warm climate and abundant nature. With a population of about 6,500 people as of December 2023, this town offers tourists a peaceful experience in the great outdoors. In this first post, we will deliver the charms of sightseeing spots, events, and special products of Kawazu Town, so please take a look to the end. ◆◇◆ Recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆◇◆ Here are some of the recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town. Please use it as a reference for sightseeing in Kawazu Town! ・Kawazu Nanadaru As the name suggests, Kawazu Nanadaru Falls is a powerful tourist spot consisting of seven waterfalls Kamadaru Falls, Ebidaru Falls, Hebidaru Falls, Shokeidaru Falls, Kanidaru Falls, Deaidaru Falls, and Oodaru Falls. There is a promenade with a total length of 850 meters, and there are attractions such as a suspension bridge and a statue of Izu no Odoriko along the way. When the fresh greenery of spring and the autumn leaves are in full bloom, its beauty stands out even more and attracts visitors. ・Kawazu Bagatelle Park Opened in 2001 as a reproduction of the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris, France, 6,000 roses of about 1,100 varieties bloom in the park. In the park, there is also a perfume mixing experience and a rose school to make original scents. ・Hatcho Pond It is a pond located at an altitude of 1173 meters above sea level. It can only be visited by hiking for about 2 hours each way, but since it is surrounded by the Amagi primeval forest, you can enjoy the fresh greenery and autumn leaves throughout the year. ・Experience-based zoo iZoo The zoo was opened with the concept of Reptiles, and Reptiles such as turtles, lizards, crocodiles, chameleons, and snakes are abundantly bred in the zoo. There are also many rare varieties on display that can only be seen here. Since it is an "experiential zoo", there is also a corner where you can interact with Reptiles. ・Funado no Banya It is a facility where you can enjoy a spectacular open-air bath overlooking Sagami Bay, a foot bath, and a barbecue using fresh local seafood. ・Imaihama Beach It is one of the most popular beaches on the Izu Peninsula with the highest ranking of "AA" water quality on the beach facing Sagami Bay. It is a 2-minute walk from Izukyu "Imaihama Kaigan Station", so it is crowded with many tourists in the summer. Crystal clear waters and white sand beaches make it a true summer paradise. ◆ ◇ ◆ Specialty of Kawazu Town in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆ ◇ ◆ In Kawazu Town, you can enjoy fresh gourmet foods such as wasabi, sweetfish, and snow crab grown in the high-quality water flowing from Mt. Amagi, as well as lobsters and sazae caught in Sagami Bay. The local cuisine made with these will captivate the palate of visitors. ◆◇◆ Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival that heralds spring ◆◇◆ Kawazu Town is known throughout the country as the birthplace of Kawazuzakura Kawazu Sakura. Many of you may have seen it introduced on TV during the cherry blossom viewing season. Kawazu cherry blossoms are early-blooming cherry blossoms that begin to bloom around February, about one month earlier than those in Tokyo. The "Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is held during this peak season of Kawazu cherry blossoms. Approximately 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River and about 8,000 cherry blossoms in the entire area around the Kawazu River, and many stalls are lined up during the event, and various events are held, such as the illumination of the cherry blossoms in full bloom. It is a popular event in Kawazu Town, which is visited by about 1 million people every year. The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 Reiwa 6 will be held from February 1 Thursday to February 29 Thursday. ◆ ◇ ◆ Healing time at a hot spring in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆ ◇ ◆ The hot springs in Kawazu Town are the best spot to heal the fatigue of your trip. There are a wide variety of hot spring facilities that provide relaxation for the mind and body of visitors. There is also a day-trip hot spring facility, so please use it. From traditional Japanese minshuku to hotels with modern amenities, there are accommodations to suit your needs. Why don't you soothe the fatigue of your trip with delicious meals and pleasant service that make use of local ingredients? ◆◇◆ Enjoy sightseeing in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆◇◆ Natural beauty, delicious gastronomy and surprising sights await you. We will introduce recommended sightseeing spots that will be your best memories on this account, so please follow us.

This is a photo taken when I traveled to Shizuoka Prefecture. On a bench on the platform of the station sits an old woman who was waiting for the train. Mt. Fuji rises in the background, and you can see its size, and it is a somewhat reassuring scenery that seems to be watching over people's lives from a high place.

Mt. Fuji seen from Shizuoka Prefecture This is Mt. Fuji seen from the shopping street of Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Early in the morning, when there are no 📸 people There was no one there yet, so I was 😆 able to take a leisurely picture

＼Hosono Highlands Yamayaki Experience／ "Yamayaki" is a practice continued every year since the Edo period to keep Hosono Highlands as grassland. . In February 2023, as a first effort, the yamayaki was opened in an ultra-limited way and offered as a tour for visitors to observe. . To let more people learn more deeply, we will hold the "Yamayaki Experience" again in 2024. Please come and witness the overwhelming sight of the landscape blazing to life. . 【Date and Time】 Saturday, February 10 — 11:00–16:00 (scheduled) . 【Meeting / Viewing Location】 Inatori, Higashiizucho, Shizuoka Prefecture Inatori Hosono Highlands . 【Pickup】 Higashiizu Town Hall (3354 Inatori, Kamo District, Higashiizucho, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0411) . ➡ On the day of the yamayaki, general vehicles are prohibited from entering Hosono Highlands. Please refrain from coming to the site by private car. . 【Event Schedule】 11:00 Meet at Higashiizu Town Hall, transfer to Hosono Highlands 11:30 Arrive at Hosono Highlands 12:00 Yamayaki viewing (guided explanation and lunch included) 13:30 Participate in the serving event 14:30 Post-yamayaki walk (guided tour available) 15:30 All activities end, return to Higashiizu Town Hall (Please note the program order may change depending on the progress of the yamayaki.) . 【Participation Requirements】 ・Capacity: around 20 people ・Participants under 15 years old must register with a guardian in attendance. . 【Participation Fee】 4,000 yen per person Includes admission fee, goods and service tax, local guide, lunch, insurance, and grassland management fee (1,000 yen) . (If the event is cancelled, we will refund the amount after deducting the grassland management fee of 1,000 yen, i.e. 3,000 yen.) . For details, access the reservation page from the Higashiizu Town Tourist Association official website! Please check the notes before applying.

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Videos, nice to meet you. We are the Higashiizu Town Tourism Association in Shizuoka Prefecture! Higashiizucho, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a town rich in nature on the east coast of the Izu Peninsula. Along the coast, six hot spring areas—Okawa Onsen, Hokkawa Onsen, Atagawa Onsen, Katase Onsen, Shirata Onsen, and Inatori Onsen—have developed the town as a hot spring destination. For this first post on Cool Japan Videos, we bring you a taste of what makes Higashiizucho in Shizuoka Prefecture special, including recommended sights and activities! ◎ Tourist information for Higashiizucho, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆ Izu Animal Kingdom (formerly Izu Biopark) Perched on a hill above Izu Inatori Onsen, this is a full-scale leisure park. Often called "Anikin," it is beloved by visitors. At Izu Animal Kingdom you can see animals up close and even enjoy feeding experiences with giraffes and tigers (including a white tiger)! The area around Restaurant Animal Kingdom is also part of the zoo, letting you dine while watching large predators. The park also includes an amusement area, sports facilities, a plum garden called Umezono, and "Dinosaur Forest," featuring various dinosaur sculptures. There are so many attractions that a full day of fun awaits. ◆ Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden This tropical botanical garden houses about 100 crocodiles across 16 species. Beyond crocodiles, it is the only place in Japan to keep the white-handed gibbon and the Amazonian manatee. The greenhouse uses Atagawa’s hot spring heat to grow roughly 5,000 tropical plants, including banana trees and tropical water lilies—an absolute must-see. Bananas and papayas harvested on site are served at the attached fruit parlor. ◆ Kitagawa Onsen Moon Road With its magical atmosphere, Kitagawa Onsen Moon Road was selected as one of the One Hundred Moon Views of Japan. "Moon Road" refers to the path of moonlight reflected on the sea surface. Kitagawa Onsen Moon Road ranked first in the "I want to visit" category of the Fujinokuni Angel Power Spot poll, voted on by Shizuoka residents. Some say wishes made at the Moon Road come true. The best time to see the Moon Road clearly is on and around the full moon. ◆ Lion Rock Lion Rock is a large rock at the water’s edge on the coast of Okawa Onsen. It is named Lion Rock because it looks like a lion lying down and roaring into the distance. You can see it while driving down Japan National Route 135. *Because you cannot park and view it, please avoid looking away from the road while driving.* ◎ Leisure and activity information for Higashiizucho, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆ Coastal town cycling The Higashiizu Town Tourism Association offers an electric-assist bicycle rental service. We provide full-day private plans and time-based plans. Enjoy a relaxed cycling trip while feeling the sea breeze. ◎ Event information for Higashiizucho, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆ Inatori Onsen Hanging Hina Doll Festival This traditional event at Inatori Onsen has been passed down since the Edo period. "Hanging hina decorations" are ornaments hung beside the hina doll display. These hanging decorations come in many shapes, including flowers, rabbits, peaches, purses, and the sanbanko (three-tiered pull). It is a popular spring event. ◎ Furusato tax-deduction (hometown tax) information for Higashiizucho, Shizuoka Prefecture Through Higashiizucho’s hometown tax program you can receive local specialties and more. A popular return gift is a stay plan at a hot spring inn with an exceptional location. We also recommend the regular delivery of luxurious seafood feasts and the branded dried Inatori Kinme red bream. Please check the variety of Higashiizucho specialties on each hometown tax site. Higashiizucho, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture, offers seasonal scenery, abundant hot springs, and delicious gourmet food—there is plenty to enjoy. We will continue to share tourist and event information here, so please stay tuned!

I was very satisfied to see the Hatanagi Suspension Bridge, which is about a 40-minute walk from the Hatanagi Dam in Shizuoka Prefecture, and the spectacular view of the autumn leaves as shown in the photo.

Japan is packed here This is a place where you can worship Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms in Shizuoka Prefecture Nice weather in the early morning. In this way, you can clearly see the cherry blossom trees and Mt. Fuji. I left at 3 a.m. for four hours. It was a long journey, but if you can see this, your fatigue will be blown away 😆 Location: Shizuoka Best time to see: Late March to early April

This is my favorite photo I took with my children this spring The spectacular cherry blossom trees were like a dream It has become a place that I definitely want to visit the following spring

日本語： 接岨湖上の大井川鐵道井川線・無人の小さな奥大井湖上駅は真ん中にあります。 English: Panoramic view of Two Railway Bridges High Above Lake Sesso in the town of Kawanehoncho, Shizuoka Prefecture. At an elevation of 535.4 m., this captivating vista shows a railway bridge dividing the the scene – the southwestern section to the right, and the northeastern expanse to the left. Standing tall in the midst of this panorama is the unmanned Okuoikojo Station and a simple cafe, perched above the glistening lake giving the illusion of an island. You can take the bullet train to Shizuoka Station, transfer to the Tokaido Line, and transfer to the Oigawa Line at Kanaya Station. If driving, free parking is available within a 10-minute walk of Okuoikojo Station. #クールジャパン #フォトコンテスト #LakeSesso #OkuoikojoStation #ShizuokaPrefecture #Japan #landscapephotography #奥大井湖上駅 #接岨湖 #静岡県 #風景写真

Japanese: Scenery of the "Coast Course" walking along the coastline where you can see the Tsumekizaki Lighthouse from the Suzaki promenade: Seaview of the Tsumegizaki Lighthouse and fierce waves Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Tsumekizaki English: Seascape of the Tsumekizaki Lighthouse and Crashing Waves: panoramic view of Tsumekizaki Lighthouse from the Susaki Promenade’s "coastal course" located along the Izu coastline in Shimoda on the southwestern coast of the Izu Peninsula. Cape Tsumeki in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture, is located within a 2- to 3-hour drive from Tokyo depending on traffic and has a large parking lot that only costs 500 yen on weekdays. From Tokyo Station, you can take a bullet train to Atami, then take the JR commuter train to Izu-Kyu Shimoda Station. From there, you can take Tokai Bus to the Tsumekizai Bus Stop. Total commute is about 3 hours. #Cool Japan #Photo Contest #Suzaki Promenade #Tsumekizaki Lighthouse #Tsumekizaki #Izu Peninsula #Shizuoka #Seascape Photo #SuzakiPromenade #CapeTsumeki #IzuPeninsula #ShizuokaPrefecture #Japan

The Oi River continues to flow cleanly since ancient times. The water god of the Oi River, which gives us a rich water source and many blessings necessary for life, is the god of Oi Shrine. In honor of the water god, we have also awarded an amulet that is as clear as water. Through the amulet that is as clear as the clear stream of the Oi River, please always receive the blessing of the water god.

10/1~10/31 only Oi Shrine is a monthly limited "obi shuin stamps". It is a gorgeous pattern related to our big festival "Obi Festival". Since it is transparent, you can also enjoy it through the scenery.

The Oi Shrine Grand Festival is also called the "Obi Festival" and is a festival in which the god of Oi Shrine returns to the old shrine site inn once every three years. Today, for three days including the second Sunday in October, a gorgeous festival is held in the town of Shimada where dainu, daimyo processions, Kashima odori, street stall dances from 1st Avenue to 5th Avenue, and ground dances are held. Especially on the last day, all of them form a large procession together with the mikoshi procession, and they slowly parade for a whole day for a round trip of about 4 km from Oi Shrine to the inn. Due to the appearance and swing of the dainu at this time, as well as the unique form of Kashima Odori, the obi festival has come to be counted as one of the three strange festival in Japan. In addition, since the Edo period, first-class entertainers from Edo have been invited to choreographed dances in each town, Nagauta, and shamisen, and Nagauta in particular is also called "Nagauta Festival" because the iemoto of each school competed for throat.

On both sides of the approach to the shrine with a view of the worship hall, there is a pair of stone top dogs, which always protect the gods. This powerful and dignified komainu was dedicated in 1938 by a then-famous Japanese confectionery shop called "Oki Kyodo" in Hondori 5-chome, Shimada, the year after the start of the Sino-Japanese War China Incident, and was carved by Shimada stonemason Masuno-chohei. The right pedestal is carved with the words "Takeyu" and the left pedestal is carved with "Nagahisa", and it seems that it is a top dog dedicated to pray for Japan's victory and peace, and the safety of those who went to war.