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.

Oi Shrine is the water god of the Oi River, and there is a kami pond with clear water in its precincts, and the pure water from an old well flows into the precincts. The water temperature is almost constant all year round, so it feels cold in summer and warm in winter. The first pond was built in the precincts of the shrine in 1915, about 100 years ago, to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the relocation of Oi Shrine to the land of Shimada, and was built around the current parking lot on the side of the shrine office by the services of the veterans at that time. The current pond was moved to the center of the precincts in 1985 during the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Emperor Showa's accession to the throne, and it is more magnificent in size and scenery than the previous pond. Now it is indispensable in the precincts, and it is a beautiful water scenery of the water god.

The sight of the morning sun shining over the sea of clouds and Mt. Fuji was very beautiful.

It was 🔥🗻🔥 a beautiful sunrise sky

It is one in the neighborhood park The sunrise sky was beautiful.

Mt. Fuji× Sea of Clouds× Hydrangea

This is a station that is still in use today called "Okuoikojo Station" floating on a lake deep in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture. On this day, after the typhoon has passed, the water shines blue, and the scenery of the railway running over it is truly spectacular. The light is also shining at the right time, and it is one that I would like everyone to see.

The sight of the duck chicks swimming desperately is both cute and powerful.

A day that took a big cap cloud.

Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, a place where you can enjoy Mt. Fuji and the Shinkansen at the same time. It is said to be a rare curve place for the Shinkansen.

Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, near Asagiri Highland. Diamond Fuji in the morning sun.

In Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, you can see Mt. Fuji reflected beautifully even after rice planting, but the picture is slightly distorted by the surface tension on the rice. After all, the aim is a short period before rice planting.

At the end of G.W., you can see Diamond Fuji as the sun sets from the paddy fields of Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Reflected in the rice paddies where rice planting has been completed, the luxurious sight of Double Diamond Fuji is only for a moment. It's a really nice sight.

Before rice planting, clear skies, and no wind, you can see the splendid water mirror of Mt. Fuji in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture. A luxurious sight for only a short time until the wind begins to blow.

Favorite places

This is a photo of when I went to "Toro Ruins" in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture for a university report! The Toro Ruins are a settlement and paddy field ruins from the Yayoi period, and are designated as a national designated historic site! !️ Why don't you go to this place where you can suddenly see ancient buildings in a residential area? 😊