Happy New Year 🐉 We look forward to your continued support this year! Roadside Station Iwanai has resumed normal business hours from today, January 4. We look forward to welcoming you 😆

Happy New Year. Thank you very much for visiting Tokachigawa Onsen in large numbers last year. Tokachigawa Onsen has plenty of charm even in winter. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

Nuts: "Why don't you use me as a backrest? ｣

Kotaro's best mimicry

Aqua: Curious about the new playground equipment

Happy 🎍 New Year Thank you for your continued support this 🙇 year 🐉 I will 🐉 do it again this year "New Year's Nyx Lottery" You can 😆 withdraw once for every 4,000 yen purchased at the shop, up to a maximum of 2 times You can't go wrong! !️ All the staff are waiting for you 🙇

Released on 1 January 2024 　Lucky bags will be sold! The price is 2024 yen! Little Vicky Atlantis Limited to 24 pieces at each store Sales will end as soon as they are sold out. If you are worried about the contents, please come ~! !!　

Happy New Year! Perhaps because of his winter hair and his body looking bigger, Daikichi is 🐻 even more stately as a boss

First sunrise to climb Cinderella's castle Happy New Year. I'm glad that various people saw my posts last year. This year, I would like to take photos that will make you want to go. Thank you for your support for 😄 one year I was 😆 so happy that I couldn't help but cry out that it came up 💪 beautifully in the cold

The bottle is a sunset scene from the top of the forest Ehime Prefecture. The silhouette on the right side of the photo is a shrine at the top of the mountain. On the front of the shrine is written "Ishidoyama Daigongen Women's Path", and inside the shrine is Ishido Kongo Zao Daigongen. The mountain you can see in front of you is Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in Shikoku. In the majestic nature, the mind is cleansed and you feel reverent. It is an ancient mountain worship and the original scenery of Japan that we want to preserve for the future.

『Link More HIMEJI』 2023.11.30 pm9:03 Taken in front of Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. I saw the light-up show of the commercial facility "Piore Himeji" in front of Himeji Station. The illumination on the wall vividly colors the city at night. The square in front of the castle is also lit up as a project to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Himeji Castle World Heritage Site, and the illumination imitating matches, which is a local industry in Himeji, is shining. Sightseeing in Himeji at night is hot!

This is a photo of Kifune Shrine taken early in the morning on a snowy day. It was a little difficult to get there because it was a 30-minute walk on a snowy road. It seems that it is also lit up on snowy nights, so I would like to visit again if I have a chance.

Information on 💁 ♂️ Amaou Afternoon Tea 2/23 Fri ~ 25 Sun Limited to 3 days Amaou's, Amaou's, Amaou's "Amaou Parfait" A luxurious afternoon tea using plenty of amaou is now available for a limited time. Please enjoy a blissful time with a sweet that is a fusion of bright red and exquisite Amato and New Otani's proud sweets. < Menu> sweets ・Amaou Parfait ・Amaou Shortcake ・Amaou Canele ・Amaou tart macaron nose ・Fresh Amaou ・Strawberry and chocolate chiffon cake ・Strawberry cream puff ・Strawberry and rice flour roll cake ・Tiramisu-style coffee jelly ・Gateau chocolate ・Cookies savory ・Potato and polo onion vrte ・Sapporo Miyako squash mousse eclair stuffing Homemade smoked salmon and couscous omonières For reservations and details, please visit the hotel's official website or 📞Tel: 011-222-1522!

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!

Okinawa Murasaki Mura Ryukyu Lantern Festival

"Spring Konpira-san" Shikoku's Konpira-san "Golden Sword Hira Shrine" It is crowded with people who come to see the cherry blossoms every year. When I took this photo, there were not many people, probably because it was a weekday, so I was able to see the cherry blossoms slowly. Location: Kagawa Prefecture Kintohira Shrine

Turn on the ⭐ lights This is located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 　　　　　　　　　　"Nankinmachi" I took this photo when the Lantern Festival was being held. Personally, I prefer 😁 this to Yokohama

Kanagawa Prefecture has launched the "Kanagawa Railway Discount" to offer discounted special train tickets so that many visitors from inside and outside the prefecture can enjoy sightseeing around the region. Get up to 30% off! Make the most of Kanagawa Prefecture with the value-packed "Kanagawa Railway Discount" special ticket campaign! How to use Register as a member and purchase discounted special tickets from each railway operator's website. On the day, present your discounted special ticket at the station or participating stops and enjoy your trip. *The types of special tickets eligible for discounts, discount rates, and usage procedures vary by railway operator. Please check each railway operator's website for details.

Izu-Hakone Railway Co., Ltd. and Izu-Hakone Bus Co., Ltd. Take the train and bus to Daiozan Saijoji (Doryoson) for your first shrine visit of the year! Izu-Hakone Railway Co., Ltd. and Izu-Hakone Bus Co., Ltd. will operate “New Year’s shrine-visit special trains and route buses” from late on New Year’s Eve into New Year’s Day 2024 to improve convenience for those traveling to Daiozan Saijoji (Doryoson) for hatsumode. Daiozan Saijoji is known as a sacred site with a 600-year history since its founding, and it attracts many visitors during the first three days of the New Year. The Daiyuzan Line opened in 1925 to transport worshippers to Daiozan Saijoji, and the railway and buses continue to serve those visiting the temple. About the “Hatsumode Special Train (Odawara Station – Daiyuzan Station)” ● Operating period and hours: Sunday, December 31, 2023, 23:35 – Monday, January 1, 2024, 5:45 ● Timetable: Departure times from each station are as shown below The white-shaded sections (train numbers down 501–519 and up 500–518) indicate the special trains. ● Fare: Odawara Station – Daiyuzan Station Adult 280 yen Child 140 yen About the “All-night New Year’s Route Bus (Daiyuzan Station – Doryoson)” ● Operating period and hours: Sunday, December 31, 2023, 22:30 – Monday, January 1, 2024, 16:40 ● Timetable: As needed ● Travel time: Approximately 10 minutes ● Boarding and alighting location: Temporary bus stop in front of Daiyuzan Station This is different from the regular bus stop for Doryoson-bound services. ● Fare: Bus Daiyuzan Station – Doryoson Adult 300 yen Child 150 yen ● Note: Additional daytime buses will run on January 1–3. Inquiries: Izu-Hakone Railway Daiyuzan Line – Odawara Station TEL. 0465 (22) 9173 Izu-Hakone Bus – Odawara Office TEL. 0465 (34) 0333

Zushi City Tourism Association in Kanagawa Prefecture has made its first post on Cool Japan Video! Zushi is a popular destination with easy access from Tokyo—about a one-hour trip—and offers casual opportunities to enjoy marine sports. Get the latest on Zushi City from Cool Japan Video. Be sure to follow!

Sagamihara City Recruiting the 18th Sagamihara City Tourism Goodwill Ambassador!! Sagamihara City blends rich nature with urban appeal, offering a wide variety of attractive tourist spots. In recent years, designated as an SDGs Future City, Sagamihara has implemented many initiatives to revitalize the region and solve local issues, advancing sustainable urban development. We are now looking for the 18th Sagamihara City Tourism Goodwill Ambassador to enthusiastically and cheerfully promote the city’s charms through tourism events, campaigns, media, and social media! Become a Tourism Goodwill Ambassador and help promote Sagamihara City!! We look forward to receiving many applications!

Ninomiya Town 20th Azumayama Rapeseed Flower Watching At the summit of Azumayama, 60,000 early-blooming rapeseed flowers reach their peak from late December. From the panoramic view you can see the Tanzawa and Hakone mountains, Sagami Bay, the Izu Peninsula, and—on clear days—the beautiful, snow-capped Mt. Fuji unfolding right before you. Please come and enjoy this memorable scene of yellow, pale blue, and white in the New Year season. During the event period we offer a stamp rally and receipt rally, station-to-trail hikes, and weekend sales of local products and other events. It’s a 5-minute walk from Ninomiya Station to the trailhead, and a 20-minute walk from the trailhead to the summit! You can enjoy an easy hike♪ We look forward to your visit. Event Period: Saturday, January 13, 2024 to Sunday, February 18, 2024 Location: Azumayama Park Opening Hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Organizer: Ninomiya Town Tourism Association Co-organizer: Ninomiya Town Supporters: Kanagawa Prefecture; Kanagawa Prefecture Tourism Association (Public Corporation) Contact: Ninomiya Town Tourism Association 0463-73-1208 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Kure, Hiroshima Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Array to 👈 @kuremonogatari2 Today I took one piece 📸 from the array with a submarine from a little bit I'll 🤭📸 take a detour on the way back from shooting in Etajima

First Post Sennan Marble Beach, which we went on a field trip to this year, It is an expired film

I’m Aoki from the Teshikagacho Regional Revitalization Team!! At the Mashu–Shibecha–Tsurui Promotion Board, we ran a 3-day, 2-night monitoring tour for international students from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China attending Japanese language schools, showcasing the winter natural beauty and gastronomy of Eastern Hokkaido. I accompanied the group in Teshikaga from the afternoon of the second day through the final day 😊 For lunch we went to Marukibune, where you can enjoy Ainu cuisine, and had a venison rice bowl called “Yasei-don.” We then visited Retara Chip on the shore of Lake Kussharo for souvenirs and swan spotting, followed by popular spots including Lake Mashu Kamuy Terrace and Mount Io MOKMOK Base ✌️ That night we stayed at Oyado Kinkiyu, with the buffet served in a separate building, Honeysuckle♪ Guests enjoyed dishes made with local ingredients and an all-you-can-eat feast of large crab—did they enjoy the crab? 🦀 Afterward we joined a nighttime tour of the hot spring river and learned about Kawayu Onsen♨️ How was the onsen at the ryokan afterward?? 😊 On the final day, after breakfast, we tried a headwater canoe experience guided by Matatabi, the canoe operator🛶 Wearing dry suits, we played by the riverbanks and in the snow, and everyone’s smiles and energy lifted our spirits 😆 Later we took the train from mashu station, ate boxed lunches from the local-ingredient-focused diner and coffee shop Poppotei, and headed to Kushiro Station 🚃𓈒𓂂𓏸 I hope this trip became an unforgettable experience for everyone 🙏 I, Aoki, also learned a great deal ✨ Thank you very much.

The Tadami Line connects Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture and Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture. This photo was taken on December 26, 2023 in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. The cold wave of the year has passed, and the rice fields filled with water, which had been frozen this morning, melted in the midday sun, and the sunset-dyed Mt. Gongendo and the Kiha E120 single train to Aizu were beautifully reflected!

Snow Magic Fantasy This is a Christmas tree🎄 taken from Marunouchi KITTE in Tokyo I saw it snowing. Did you all have a wonderful day yesterday Christmas? 😁

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Three mountains of Echigo in the winter sun... The Tadami Line heading to Aizu. 2023.12.26. Shooting.

The Kanagawa History Tour “Rekishi Tabi” 2023 will be held! Across Kanagawa Prefecture, guide groups affiliated with the Kanagawa Guide Association are offering a variety of tours that unravel local history. Why not explore Kanagawa’s historic sites through the unique perspective of guides who know the area and its past intimately? We hope you will join us! Tsurumi Highlights Guide Group: Walk the old Tokaido and visit the post town and surrounding areas Tsurumi Highlights Guide Group Walk the old Tokaido and visit the post town and surrounding areas Date and time: Saturday, January 20, 2024, starting at 9:30 AM Atsugi Tourism Volunteer Guide Association: Walk the Oyama Kaido “From Atsugi-juku to Aiko-juku” Atsugi Tourism Volunteer Guide Association Walk the Oyama Kaido “From Atsugi-juku to Aiko-juku” This route follows the Oyama pilgrimage road that grew popular from the mid-Edo period onward. We will introduce the Oyama Kaido from the Sagami River ferry crossing. Date and time: January 19, 2024 Hadano City Volunteer Tourist Guides: Walk the Yagurasawa Okan — Over Zenba Pass Hadano City Volunteer Tourist Guides Walk the Yagurasawa Okan — Over Zenba Pass Date and time: Wednesday, February 7, 2023, starting at 9:00 AM Yokohama City Guide Association: Walk the old Tokaido — from Kanagawa-juku along the scenic Sodegaura Yokohama City Guide Association Walk the old Tokaido — from Kanagawa-juku along the scenic Sodegaura Date and time: Monday, January 22, 2024 For tour details and how to reserve, please visit the official website linked in our profile!