I can't wait for spring. Please come and ride the flower-filled "Watarase Canyon Railway". Aren't you looking forward to spring? Let's ride the Watarase Keikoku Railway.

It is the Hanakiri River in Tohoku Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture. It is a stream that leads to Lake Ogawara and is famous for trout fishing. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom on both banks, and on days when there is no wind, it becomes a water mirror as shown in the photo. According to the neighbors, the swan in the photo seems to be a swan that lives here. They were swimming gracefully as if they were cherry blossom viewing.

Hello everyone! Matsuzaki Tourism Association here! Matsuzakicho, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture, lies in the southern part of the Izu Peninsula, facing Nishi-Izu Town, Kawazu Town, Shimodacho, and Minami-Izu Town. Sixty-four percent of the town is forested, and with about 6,000 residents it has the smallest population in Shizuoka Prefecture. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Matsuzaki in Shizuoka Prefecture offers a peaceful, nature-surrounded retreat. We will share recommended information about the town, so please look forward to it. === Top sightseeing spots in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka Prefecture === Matsuzaki offers many popular attractions we hope you will visit! Experience the traditional Japanese agricultural landscape at the beautiful stone-walled terraced fields of Ishibu Rice Terraces; see works by Irie Chohachi, famed for his late-Edo period plaster paintings, at the Chohachi Art Museum; stroll along Namako Wall Street, where buildings preserve the technique of laying square roof tiles and raising the seams with plaster in a rounded pattern; relax at Matsuzaki Onsen with its day-use baths, guesthouses, and hotels; and visit Inashimo Shrine, whose ginkgo tree on the grounds is about 1,000 years old and designated a prefectural natural monument. Matsuzaki is full of recommended sightseeing spots. The Izu Peninsula, including Matsuzaki, is designated a Japan Geopark because its landforms and geology vividly reflect earth activity such as submarine volcanoes. In Matsuzaki you can feel the power of nature at geospots like Senganmon, Muroiwa Cave, Mt. Eboshi, Ishibu Rice Terraces, and Bentenjima. === Recommended gourmet foods in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka Prefecture === When you visit Matsuzaki, don’t miss the local flavors you can only taste here. Sakuraba-zuke (cherry leaf pickles), a traditional flavor, accounts for about 70 percent of national production and is made in Matsuzaki. Enjoy kawano-ri (river seaweed) with its distinctive taste, grown in the clear waters near the mouth where the Nakagawa and Iwashina River meet; fresh sweetfish caught in the same rivers; Eikyuu Ponkan, a sweet, juicy citrus produced only in Matsuzaki; and Dioscorea japonica (wild yam) grown from the bounty of Matsuzaki’s nature. These delicacies will please food lovers. They also make great souvenirs. === Recommended events in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka Prefecture === Events and festivals held throughout the year are another charm of Matsuzaki. In the agricultural off-season (typically from mid-February to May 5), seven varieties of flowers burst into bloom across rice paddies in the Flower fields in rice paddies; about 1,200 cherry trees line the Nakagawa River and are illuminated during the bloom season along the Cherry trees along the Naka River; and the Osawa Sakura Festival showcases a magnificent cherry tree more than 80 years old in full bloom. These events captivate visitors. On February 23, 2012—Mount Fuji Day—Matsuzaki declared itself "the town where Mount Fuji looks the most beautiful in the world." The grand panorama of Mount Fuji across Suruga Bay is a spectacular sight you must see in person. With seasonal natural beauty, a geopark that reveals the earth’s grandeur, deeply flavored local cuisine, and warm-hearted events, we will continue sharing information to make you fall in love with Matsuzaki, Shizuoka Prefecture. We hope you’ll become captivated by our town!

The 26th Minami Cherry and Rapeseed Flower Festival On Saturday, February 3, six stalls will be open at the vendor area! Each stall offers items carefully made with selected ingredients, so quantities are limited. Open only on weekends and public holidays! Feel free to join the Garagara Pon lottery and win prizes! Tonight, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the cherry blossoms will be illuminated and bamboo lanterns will be lit!

It is a World Heritage Site in Wakayama Prefecture, Nachi Waterfall with a drop of 133 meters and a three-story pagoda.

It is the fresh greenery and cherry blossoms of the Namego Valley in Kamikitayama Village, Nara Prefecture.

It is the Great Torii Gate and cherry blossoms of the former shrine site Osaihara Oyunohara on the World Heritage Kumano Kodo. If you compare it with the pilgrims, you can see how big the size of the torii gate is.

It is a cherry blossom that is lit up at Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture. There was no wind and no waves on the surface of the water, so I aimed for the reflection cherry blossoms.

The 26th Minami-no-Sakura and Nanohana Festival The Minami-no-Sakura and Nanohana Festival runs from February 1st to March 10th. Aono River in Minami-Izu Town fills with the love-cherry-pink Minami-no-Sakura. Peak viewing is expected around February 10th. If you arrive by public transportation Get off at Izukyu Shimoda Station and take the Tokai Bus bound for Shimogamo (Platform 3). Get off at Kujo Bridge (¥780) and walk about 2 minutes to the roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana, which houses the general information center. (The cherry tree-lined avenue is behind it.) The field mustard (nanohana) fields are right by Hino (¥620) bus stop. Tokai Bus tel: 0558-22-2514 Note: Trains do not run through Minami-Izu Town. If you come by car Head for roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana. There are dedicated parking lots nearby; please use them. ⚠ When viewing or photographing the nanohana fields or the nanohana along the cherry tree-lined avenue, do not step on the flowers. Please use the paths and stairs at all times. Please use the festival’s designated parking areas. Do not park at shops or on private land. Minami-no-Sakura and Nanohana Matsuri🌸 Minami-no-Sakura to Nanohana Matsuri "The 26th Southern Cherry Blossom and Field Mustard Festival" 1st February - 10th March 2024 In Shimogamo, Minami-Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Inquiries Minamiizu Town Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association) Tel: 0558-62-0141 (9:00–17:00, open every day)

Matabei Sakura in Hongo, Nara Prefecture, is a single cherry tree that is about 300 years old. It was used in the opening of NHK's taiga drama in Heisei 12 Heisei 12, and became famous. The posted photo was taken when it was lit up.

It is the cherry blossom of Neraiji Temple in Iwade City, Wakayama Prefecture.

It is the cherry blossoms and Zao-do seen from Shimosenbon in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture.

Spring Chokokuji Temple In spring, you can see the five-storied pagoda through the cherry blossoms and white lotus. Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture Chokokuji Temple

It is a drooping cherry blossom in Kaibara, Shimoichi Town, Nara Prefecture. The branches of the two trees are connected, making it a very spectacular drooping cherry blossom.

The drooping cherry blossoms along the Kumano Kodo in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, are said to have been ordered from Gion in Kyoto in 1747 by Rokuro Yoshimori, the 19th head of the Nonagase family, in the middle of the Edo period.

Spring in the castle overnight In spring, the castle is even more beautiful with cherry blossoms. Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture Sumimata Castle Ichiya Castle

"Cherry Blossom Decoration" Aerial view of Mt. Yoshino in spring with a drone. The cherry blossoms on Mt. Yoshino are exceptionally beautiful 😍 Mt. Yoshino, Nara

One of my very heart touching memories in Japan which I want preserve in my mind for ever is the spring trip to Tokyo. During the trip my wife and her friend wore Japanese kimono and enjoyed cherry blossom. It give us an authentic and Traditional charms of Japan. Japanese traditional dress and japanese national flower a very nostalgic memory.

Hyogo Prefecture Kobe City Oji Zoo There was a plan to demolish it suddenly due to the issue of attracting a university, but somehow I was able to see this scene due to the opposition movement of one side of the community. In the past, my parents often took me to this place, and it is also a place of memories with my wife, and now I bring my children to this place every year during the cherry blossom season and it is a place of memories with my family, so I hope to see this scene when my children grow up.

It is a cherry blossom that blooms on the ruins of Akagi Castle, which was the residence of the warlord Todo Takatora during the Sengoku period. In spring, the spotlight shines on the stage where the cherry blossoms bloom.

It is spring in the village of Kanashi in Totsugawa Village, Nara Prefecture, which is located on the Kumano Kodo Kobe Course, which is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

Nice to meet you! We are the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association in Kanagawa Prefecture. Yamato City in Kanagawa Prefecture sits in the center of Kanagawa and had a population of 243,412 as of December 2023. It is designated as a Special City, a status for areas with populations over 200,000. In this first post, we introduce the many attractions and event information unique to Yamato City! ■■ Tourist information for Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■■ ◇ Izumi no Mori Centered on the Yamato water source, this vast park covers about 42 hectares—roughly nine Tokyo Domes. Protected through Kanagawa’s trust movement for nature conservation, it is designated as Kanagawa Trust Green Area and preserves rich natural environments. The park includes a Wetland Botanical Garden, Yamato City Folk House Garden, Fureai Campground (day-camp area), and the Yamato City Nature Observation Center "Shirakashi-no-Ie." At the Fureai Campground, you can even rent cooking and barbecue equipment for day camps free of charge. ◇ Jōhō-ji Temple Located near Izumi no Mori, this temple is one of the Busō Udoshi Kannon Pilgrimage sites, a Kannon pilgrimage centered on the South Tama area of Tokyo Metropolis and Sagamihara City in Kanagawa Prefecture. The quiet, soothing temple grounds bloom with cherry blossoms in spring and offer autumn foliage in fall. ◇ Fureai Forest Facing Izumi no Mori across the Tomei Expressway, Fureai Forest stretches as a woodland themed around water, greenery, and flowers. The park features a Herb Garden, Rose Garden, an Orchard at Higashikari green area, and Fureai Hiroba, offering seasonal delights throughout the year. ◇ Kakurinji Temple Founded in 1569 during the Sengoku period, Kakurinji is a Jōdo sect temple. A wide precinct beyond stone steps is one of its charms, and seasonal sights such as cherry blossoms and azaleas draw visitors. Every January, the temple hosts a traditional Daruma fair. ◇ Naval Air Facility Atsugi Naval Air Facility Atsugi, also known as Atsugi Naval Airfield, straddles Yamato City and Ayase City and covers about 507 square meters as a military airfield. Every April, the base opens to the public for the Japan–U.S. Friendship Spring Festival, featuring impressive aircraft displays, American food, live concerts, and more. ◇ Yamato Yutorinomori Park A beloved local park for sports and recreation, Yutorinomori divides into zones: Picnic Plaza with recreational facilities, a landscaped zone centered on lawns, and the Light Sports Plaza with tennis courts. Near the tennis courts, a barbecue area lets visitors enjoy casual barbecues (reservation required). Within the Picnic Plaza, Wanpaku Plaza features large multi-section playground equipment by age group and is popular with children. ◇ Yamato City Cultural Creation Base Sirius Opened on November 3, 2016, east of Yamato Station, Sirius is a new cultural hub. It houses an arts and culture hall, a well-equipped children’s reading room, music rehearsal studios, and a regional materials corner with exhibitions, offering many attractions. ■■ Event information for Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■■ ◇ Yamato Citizen's Festival Held every May, this popular festival attracts many visitors from inside and outside the city. The program includes stage performances and participatory, hands-on events, offering plenty to see and do. About 200 diverse stalls line the venue, and a parade runs for roughly 1.2 kilometers. In 2023, the festival returned after a four-year hiatus, attracting about 90,000 visitors over two days. ◇ Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori One of the three major Awa Odori dances in the Kanto region, Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori began over 40 years ago as a local shopping street event. Groups from across the country gather in colorful costumes to perform over two days, presenting an overwhelming spectacle. A summer highlight for Yamato City, the July 29–30, 2023 edition drew around 300,000 attendees. The official website of the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association publishes the Yamato Guide Map. Please check it out! (If you prefer a printed guide map, please visit the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association on the second floor of Yamato City Cultural Creation Base Sirius.) We will continue to bring you the charms of Yamato City in Kanagawa Prefecture, where nature and history coexist. We hope this information helps with your sightseeing. Thank you for your continued support.

The beauty of cherry blossoms and shrines and temples. This is spring in Japan. Cherry blossoms are a natural monument Shiogama cherry blossoms

I look forward to the arrival of spring every year.

"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

From Sakurabashi, the cherry blossom festival and houseboats in Sumida Ward took a picture of the Sumida River. The Sumida River is famous for cherry blossoms, and many houseboats come every day at this time of year. A cherry blossom festival is held along the river, and you can enjoy watching the cherry blossoms at the stalls, where drinks such as soft drinks and alcohol, and food such as fried chicken, yakisoba, oden, and frankfurters are sold.

It is a row of cherry blossom trees in the canal "Ujigawa school" in Fushimi, Kyoto. You can see the cherry blossoms on a ten-stone boat.

Remnants of Snow In the "Aikura Gasshozukuri Village" that I visited in the spring, cherry blossoms bloom in the midst of the disappearing snow. I was able to see the beautiful scenery from winter to spring. Aikura, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture

Himeji Castle, Hyogo Prefecture Cherry Blossom Frame On this day, I wanted to take a picturesque photo of cherry blossoms around Himeji Castle like a picture frame frame. I just wandered around Himeji Castle and tried to take pictures from various angles, but it didn't turn out to be the picture I was imagining in my head, and it didn't go as I had imagined, so I gave up trying to go home, walked back, and when I looked back, there was a place that was close to the world I imagined, and I stayed in this place and 😅 clicked the shutter from various angles.

From Himeji to the world Needless to say, the famous Himeji Castle, which is a world cultural heritage site The wedding was being held, so I took a picture. They were a very happy couple, and I was so happy to see them.