Greenhouse 🌵 in Izu Cactus Park It was cold on this day, so the greenhouse was comfortable┌|∵|┘

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Nanadaru Ikkyu Chaya". ・ Proud soba noodles and Udon noodles, boar hot pot using Amagi boar, Udon noodles stewed boar ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Nanadaru Ikkyu Tea House 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 380-6 Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-36-8928 【Business hours】11:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Not opens 【Parking lot】Yes

Atami Station, operated by JR East and opened in 1925 (Taishō 14), celebrated its 99th anniversary yesterday on Monday, March 25. On the previous day, Sunday, March 24, a high-grade train not normally in regular service—the E655 series “Nagomi” (all seats are Green Car specification)—made a round trip between Shinagawa Station and Atami Station, carrying 105 passengers to Atami. Tickets sold out within five minutes of sales opening, a phenomenal response. Many rail fans gathered and photographed the special train as it arrived on the platform. A welcome ceremony took place on the Atami Station platform, featuring a performance by the Atami High School Eisa Club and greetings from Mamekko, the official character of the Atami Geigi Okiya Union, and Atsuo, the official character of the Atami Onsen Hotel and Ryokan Cooperative.

Spend a blissful time in a beautiful town surrounded by sea and mountain nature, Kawazu Town When you visit, and lodging nights in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Reset". ・Doggie and family lodging　 Relaxing forest bathing dogs with delicious air and water in nature can run around to their heart's content and spend a fulfilling time. It is a lodging for one group or only one group per day. Even if you are not used to traveling with dogs, you can rest assured. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot Name】浬世人 reset 【Address】196-4 Sawada, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-34-1690 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m., Check-out 11:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 5 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】3 cars

Blue train covered in cherry blossoms Gifu Ibigawa Tanigumiguchi Station

Spend a blissful time in a beautiful town surrounded by sea and mountain nature, Kawazu Town When you visit, and lodging nights in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Tabishi no Yado Yakata". ・ "Traveler" means a professional traveler or a person who is familiar with traveling. I named it because I wanted to make it an lodging where connoisseurs would also growl. Eat plenty, Take a generous bath and sleep a lot! These three things are important. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Traveler's lodging Yakata 【Address】Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 333, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-1291 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 8 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】20 cars

After the rain, the sun came out slightly and I captured it on camera. Location: Kawachi Canyon, Mie Prefecture It will be a drooping cherry tree. Cherry blossoms in various parts of Japan show a good expression. This is also one of the best places to relax.

"Shidarezakura weeping cherry blossoms" covering the temple Rinyoji Temple, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture

A boatman wandering along the Kasamatsu Kawazu cherry blossoms road Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture Kasamatsu Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Road * Permission to photograph the boatman has been granted * Confirmed by the management office * Notify the local police station of the flight. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

It is said that the pale ink cherry blossoms are pink at the beginning and gradually become whitish. If anything, pink is rare. It's late this year. Takehara, Misugi-cho, Tsu-shi, Mie Prefecture March 18, 2024

Cherry blossom viewing tends to focus only on cherry blossoms, but when I looked at my feet, I saw the green of young grass, the yellow of dandelions, and many wonderful spring colors. Because you look at it from a different perspective, you can enjoy the colors of spring. Like.

Photographed at the ruins of Matsusaka Ruins of the Castle. As I walked towards the castle tower, I looked up and saw the cherry blossoms, the pale color of the sky, and the castle walls. I felt like I saw a very wonderful moment of the three beats of things that have not changed in the past, and I took a picture involuntarily.

It is spring in Yaguchiura, Kihoku Town, Mie Prefecture. Seeded around September of the previous year, the blue sanori grows well and will be harvested soon. It seems that the fragrant Yaguchiura's Ao Sanori is shipped not only to Kansai but also to Nagoya and Tokyo.

Spend a blissful time in a beautiful town surrounded by sea and mountain nature, Kawazu Town When you visit, and lodging nights in the town! The lodging we will introduce this time is "Kawazu no Sato". ・Kawazu no Sato is a small pension-style inn with only two rooms. We are proud of the owner's handmade dishes that use plenty of fresh seafood unique to Izu. Please spend a relaxing time while enjoying delicious seafood caught in Izu, such as Kinmedai, Ise shrimp, and abalone. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu no Sato 【Address】Mine, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 520-1 Phone number: 0558-32-0888 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 【Total number of rooms】2 rooms Pick up and drop off requires reservation 【Parking lot】3 cars

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Cafe Airana". ・A relaxing café where you can enjoy home-roasted coffee A surprising iced coffee that can only be tasted at our shop. The most popular since the store opened! You can also try the Nadeshiko blend! ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Cafe Airana 【Address】Shizuoka, Kamo-gun, Kawazu Town Sasahara 64-1 Phone number: 0558-36-3717 【Business hours】10:00~18:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 【Parking lot】Yes

As part of Minami-Izu Town’s Nature Festival program, you can enjoy a free led-horse riding experience at Izu Shimoda Riding Club. Take this chance to interact with horses! A gentle horse is waiting for you!^^! Date: Monday, April 29th, 2024 (National Holiday) Riding schedule First session 10:00–12:00 Second session 13:00–15:00 Contact: Izu Shimoda Riding Club Address: 563 Kamigamo, Minami-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka 415-0302 TEL: 0558-62-2919

When the Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloom each year, we Japanese are reminded just how much we truly love cherry blossoms, and our hearts dance as we look forward to the mountain-dyeing yamazakura and the cherry-lined banks of the Aono River. Please enjoy a relaxed, countryside-style hanami in Minami-Izu from a kayak, a very different experience from the urban cherry-viewing in central Tokyo. For lunch we provide the annual chirashi sushi—let’s eat beneath the cherry trees. After lunch we will, of course, head out for strawberry picking. This year we welcome participants from elementary school age. ◆Event period: Saturday, March 23, 2024 to Sunday, April 7, 2024 ※The schedule may change depending on cherry blossom conditions. ※There is no cancellation fee for date changes or cancellations due to flowering conditions. ◆Meeting time and place ・Meeting place: SURFACE office ・Meeting time: 10:00 ◆Schedule 10:00 Meet and travel to Yumigahama (start from Aono River depending on weather) 10:30 On-land briefing on paddling and safety, then launch from Yumigahama toward the Aono River 12:00 Land at Deai Bridge (near the rape blossom field) for chirashi sushi lunch 13:00 Drive from the landing site to strawberry picking 13:30 Return to the kayaks and head back to Yumigahama 15:00 Finish ◆Fees (tax included) ・Rental participation: ¥12,100 ・Elementary school students: ¥7,700 ・Bring-your-own-kayak participation: ¥8,800 ※Included in the price: kayak rental, kayak guide, instruction, lunch, and strawberry picking fees, etc. ※Boot rental: ¥500 (Please tell us your size in advance. We may not be able to accommodate same-day requests.) ◆Who it’s for ・Beginners welcome ・Junior high school students and older (single-person kayak) ・Elementary school students (two-person sit-on-top kayak) ・Families with elementary school children will use two-person sit-on-top kayaks. ※If an adult feels anxious, we can provide a two-person sit-on-top kayak—please let us know. ◆What to bring Clothing suitable for sea kayaking: clothes that can get wet, a lightweight fleece, rain jacket, rain pants, and boots. ※If you plan to shop during the landing, bring money. ※Because the two-person sit-on-top kayak in particular will get your seat wet, please be sure to bring rain pants. Address: 961-1 Minato, Minami-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka 415-0152 Phone: 0558-62-2114

<Strawberry Picking> Baby Barry Farm They raise their adorable strawberries as carefully as if they were babies. Nestled in Minami-Izu Town’s great outdoors, they want everyone to enjoy fully ripe, deep-red Benihoppe strawberries. The high-bench cultivation lets visitors pick strawberries while standing, so anyone can enjoy the experience without strain. They pay close attention to fertilizers, growing strawberries that are gentle for people and kind to the environment. ◆ Strawberry picking period: December 31, 2023 to May 6, 2024 *The above period is tentative and may end once berries run out. ◆ Opening hours: Last admission 10:00–15:00 *Closed on Tuesdays (open during the New Year holidays, public holidays, and the cherry blossom festival). ◆ Experience time: 60 minutes ※All-you-can-eat ◆ Pricing information ○ Period 1: December 31–April 15 ¥2,500 (adult), ¥1,800 (ages 2–elementary school; ages 65 and over) ○ Period 2: April 16–May 6 ¥1,800 (adult), ¥1,800 (ages 2–elementary school; ages 65 and over) *Children ages 3 through elementary school are charged the child rate. *Children under 3 are free. *Group discount: 10% off for groups of 20 adults or more. *Furusato gratitude vouchers can be used. ◆ Notes ・The site is barrier-free, so strollers and wheelchairs can enter without difficulty. ・The restrooms are not barrier-free. ・When the weather is warm, the greenhouse can become very hot; wear layers that are easy to remove and consider bringing a hat. ・Condensed milk and similar items are not provided, but you may bring your own. ・The experience may end depending on crop conditions or when strawberries run out, so please inquire in advance. Address: 96 Ishii, Minami-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka 415-0306 Phone: 090-7300-1115

In 2024, “Takenoko Picking” and the “Takenoko Eatery” will start from Saturday, March 30! Challenge yourself to forage spring mountain treasures and dig fresh bamboo shoots in a vast bamboo grove! Savor freshly dug bamboo shoots you can only taste here! If you miss the season, they’ll turn into bamboo. Admission: Adults 650 yen, Children 300 yen * You must purchase any bamboo shoots you harvest. * Rubber boot rental (50 yen) and work gloves (50 yen) are available for purchase. * Depending on bamboo shoot growth, the picking experience or the eatery may close or have a shortened season. * The Takenoko Eatery operates daily from April 1 to May 5 (around 10:30–14:30), though service may end when supplies run out. * Takenoko dishes are also available for takeout. * “Kusamochi making by reservation” is offered only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. * Bamboo craft workshops (reservation required). * The takenoko picking experience may be canceled once bamboo shoots run out. Address: 717 Ichijo, Minami-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka 415-0301 Phone: 0558-62-1583

The boatman wearing a hat and the cherry blossoms made the scene reminiscent of the original scenery of Japan. * Trimmed mainly by the boatman Mie Prefecture Matsusaka City Kasamatsu Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Road * Permission to fly over the boatman has been granted * Confirmed by the management office * Notify the local police station of the flight. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce the tea lounge "Flora". ・ A skilled pastry chef prepares hotel maid sweets with just the right amount of sweetness ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Tea Lounge "Flora" 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 35-1 Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0109 【Business hours】10:00~17:00 【Parking lot】Yes 【Other】A moment at the tea lounge with a view of the sea! Please come and visit us as an Instagrammable spot.

At the ruins of Akagi Castle in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, we were greeted by cherry blossoms and rainbows that seemed to be bathed in the spotlight. It was a brilliant stage production.

Takehara Pale Ink Cherry Blossom This time last year, it was almost in full bloom, but this year it was just beginning to bloom. The lower one was beginning to bloom here and there, and the upper one had many buds. I wonder if next week will be the best time to see it? Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO 26mm JAPAN Mie 2024/3/18

Spend a blissful time in a beautiful town surrounded by sea and mountain nature, Kawazu Town When you visit, and lodging nights in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Pension Rally". ・Tennis courts are available. 18 minutes walk from Kawazu Station. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Pension Rally 【Address】Mine, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 616-1 Phone number: 090-9841-9703 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 4 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】6~7 cars

※There is a possibility of cancellation due to wind conditions, so please inquire in advance. A fireworks cruise will operate for the first 150 guests on a first-come, first-served basis on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, to coincide with the Atami Offshore Fireworks Festival. With no obstructions and from the extraordinary setting of a ship, why not watch 3,000 fireworks light up Atami’s night sky? It’s a perfect addition to your spring break memories. We look forward to welcoming you aboard. Date and time / Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Depart 19:50 – Fireworks viewing (20:20–20:40) – Return to port around 20:50 Boarding location / Atami Port (ticket booth for Hatsushima departures) ※Ticket sales begin at 19:10 (limited to the first 150 guests on the day) Fare / Adults ¥2,800, Children ¥1,400 ※Preschool children free How to purchase tickets / Tickets will be sold at the waiting area ticket window on the day. Please visit the window between 19:10 and 19:40. Vessel in service / Ild Vacances Premier ※The event may be canceled due to weather or other circumstances on the day. Thank you for your understanding. Inquiries / Fujikyuu Marine Resort Tel 0557-81-0541

On Saturday, March 16, we released firefly larvae into Hatsukawa within Atami Plum Garden. As an annual tradition, children from Umeenomachi helped us again! Japan is said to be home to around 50 species of fireflies. The species released in Atami is Japan’s representative firefly, the genji-botaru. We hatch the larvae, feed them kawanina (freshwater snails) about once a month while raising them, and release the final-instar larvae when they reach 2–3 centimeters. These larvae leave the river on humid nights from mid to late April, burrow into the soil, and form oval “soil cocoons.” Inside those soil cocoons they pupate and emerge as adults from late May to early June. This year we will hold “Evenings for Firefly Viewing” from Saturday, June 1 through Sunday, June 9. Please come and see the pale glow of the fireflies that can be seen only during this season.

Spring morning in Otogawa Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture Otogawa

Notice of Appreciation and Report for the 26th Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival. The 26th Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival, held from February 1 to March 10, 2024, drew approximately 255,000 visitors. We extend our deep gratitude to all visitors and everyone involved whose support allowed the festival to conclude safely and successfully. The environmental conservation contributions collected at roadside station shimogamo onsen yunohana, totaling ¥4,013,768, will be used for cherry tree pruning, disinfection, and other costs, as well as environmental maintenance related to the Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival. We offer our heartfelt thanks to all who contributed. We will continue working to ensure this event lets visitors enjoy the early-blooming cherry blossoms and nanohana flowers in their full beauty, and we appreciate your ongoing support. We look forward to welcoming you again next year. March, 2024 Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival Executive Committee Photographed in February 2024 📷 taken by Tokiya Otsuka.

Ogaki Castle and Kawazu cherry blossoms Ogaki City, Gifu March 2024 iPHONE 11 PRO

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Cafe Kirinkan". ・ Handmade jam and butter fragrant Fun TeeTime with homemade cakes. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Cafe Kirinkan 【Address】Kawazu-cho Hama, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 160-3 Phone number: 0558-32-0007 【Business hours】9:30~17:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays 【Parking lot】None