[🌼 Spring Flowers and Cherry Blossom Information in Omachi City 🌸] We are updating information on spring flowers and cherry blossom blooming in the city. We hope you find this useful when planning your visit.😌 🌼 Spring Flower Information 2025 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88859/... 🌸 2025 Cherry Blossom Blooming Status https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88713/...

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Early morning flower bed, tulip buds swell and are about to bloom Akebonoyama Agricultural Park offers flowers in Four Seasons. Spring is tulips, isn't it?

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Sunrise flower bed, tulip buds swell and are about to bloom Akebonoyama Agricultural Park offers flowers in Four Seasons. Spring is tulips, isn't it?

〈Lake Mashu〉 Lake Mashu is a mysterious lake whose deep blue waters seem to swallow you and whose appearance shifts moment by moment with the movement of the clouds. Here we summarize the basic information about Lake Mashu. If you want to learn more, please visit Teshikaga Navi. You might discover new charms of Lake Mashu! https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mashu/...

🚽Notice of Temporary Closure for Sand Bath Public Toilet Due to Additional Repairs🚽 The Sand Bath public toilet in the Kussharo Lake Sand Bath parking area, which underwent repairs last month, will be temporarily closed for additional work from Monday, April 14, 2025, through Thursday, April 17, 2025. Closure period: Monday, April 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – Thursday, April 17, 2025 Location: Sand Bath Parking Area, Miruwa, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido The public toilet repair site is dangerous during the construction period, so please refrain from using or entering the area. The facility is scheduled to reopen as usual from the morning of April 18, but the schedule may change depending on the progress of the work. We will post any updates on this site, so please check regularly. Please note that the parking area will remain available during the public toilet closure. We sincerely apologize for the repeated closures and any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. https://masyuko.or.jp/news/sunayutoiletagain/...

🚗 Reopening of the Kussyaro–Mashu Lakeside Route for Winter Road Closure 🚗 This is an announcement about the reopening of the Kussyaro–Mashu Lakeside Route from its winter closure. During winter, the route was closed due to frozen road surfaces and accumulated snow. We will lift the closure for the section affected and reopen it as follows. "Kussyaro–Mashu Lakeside Route (Prefectural Route 52)" This road leads from Kawayu to the Third Viewing Platform at Lake Mashu. The road closure will be lifted and the road will reopen on the following date. Friday, April 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM Contact: Kushiro Construction Management Department, Teshikaga Branch Office (015-482-2147) https://masyuko.or.jp/news/kussharomashuroadkaijyo/...

The roadside station "Mashu Onsen" is hosting an exhibition of the winning entries from the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest! 📍Mashu Onsen Roadside Station, 2nd-floor exhibition hall Exhibition period: April 1 – April 31 All 20 works are on display🐾 A lovely selection of award-winning photos awaits—please come and see them📸🌱 ✴︎ Grand Prize ✴︎ “Enchanting Lake Surface” by Kunishi Murakumo (first image) 〈Teshikaga Navi — Introduction to the winning works〉 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r07/...

Mount Fuji at dawn

Spring at Inatori Hosono Highlands in Higashiizucho is full of bracken! Right from the parking area, you can step out into the highlands and enjoy gathering wild mountain vegetables. Why not harvest spring flavors with the whole family? During the season, a cafe open on irregular days will serve kuromoji tea 🍃 and coffee ☕, and a hands-on event with animals 🐰 is scheduled for April 27. A temporary parking area has been prepared, making it easier to stroll around Hosono Highlands. 📍Location Inatori Hosono Highlands, Higashiizu, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture ⏰Period From Friday, April 11 to Tuesday, May 6 8:00–15:00 ⛰Admission Adults (junior high school and older) 500 yen Children 200 yen ✉Inquiries Higashiizu Town Tourist Association TEL: 0557-95-0700 https://www.e-izu.org/?p=we-page-entry&spot=572583&cat=23649&pageno=3&type=spot...

Hello everyone, this is Shosenkyo Jewelry Town. The cherry blossom season has finally arrived in Shosenkyo🌸 Cherry trees along the gorge and in the tourist areas are starting to bloom, and many visitors are coming to enjoy hanami. On clear days you can admire the gorge’s majestic scenery alongside the beautiful cherry blossoms. Please spend a soothing moment in nature😊 At Kanazakura Shrine, located in the upper part of Shosenkyo, the sacred tree known as the ukonzakura typically reaches full bloom from late April through early May. Jewelry Town Shosenkyo is also a popular spot for those who love natural stones and power stones. It’s the perfect season for a spring drive or day trip, so please stop by✨

The cherry blossom trees of the former Arakawa River are in full bloom 🌸 This is Located in, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture It is a row of cherry blossom trees in the former Arakawa River. Famous for the rows of cherry blossom trees that cover the river. Many foreigners visited 😊

Kussharo Rinse Hotels offers a barrel Sauna in the Hotel Garden! Fun the Sauna with a view of the magnificent Lake Kussharo. Sauna, go to the lake in front of you. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind healing time with the magnificent scenery. 【Period】May 7 (Water) ~ October 31 (Fri), 2025 【Fee】1 building ¥15,000 (up to 4 people per building) 【Contents】3 days in advance reservation required * Use requires wearing innerwear such as a water suit. * Please change your clothes in the Guest Room, garden area, or tent. https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kussharo/experience/#lp_contents03...

Cherry blossoms are also in full bloom in 🌸 Saitama City This is from Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture It is the Saitama Citizen's Forest. Car wind× rape blossoms× cherry blossoms welcome Spring Now is the best time to visit 😊

The cherry blossom front is approaching Azumino these days The blossoms are starting to open little by little Here are five cherry spots in Azumino you should definitely see when you visit 1. Cherry trees on Mt. Mitsushiro🌸 Cherry trees line the mountain trail all the way to the summit, and the site is also nicknamed the "Ascending Dragon." From the top you can enjoy views of the Northern Alps 2. Hyakuraku Cherry at the Yukio Tabuchi Memorial Museum🌸 This red weeping Edohigan cherry is named from mountain photographer and insect researcher Yukio Tabuchi’s phrase "One mountain, a hundred joys." It blooms early in Azumino 3. Riversides near the Early Spring Song Monument🌸 The area around the Early Spring Song monument on the right bank of the Hotaka River offers a scenic panorama of wasabi fields, the Hotaka River, the Northern Alps, and cherry trees—an unforgettable hometown view in spring 4. Weeping cherry of Iwahara🌸 The great weeping cherry of Iwahara stands quietly beyond the Horikane Entrance parking area of the national Alps Azumino Park 5. Cherry trees at Jitensha Hiroba (Bicycle Plaza)🌸 The park along the Jukkasegi irrigation channel features cherry trees, moss phlox, the irrigation channel, and the Northern Alps in the background—a beautiful four-part harmony Why not hop on a bicycle and enjoy a cherry blossom tour of Azumino!

The National Institute of Genetics, located in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture Recently, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the institute held its one-day-a-year public open day. In addition to viewing approximately 650 cherry trees of about 230 varieties planted on the grounds, visitors enjoyed lectures and exhibitions. A free shuttle bus from Mishima Station drew a long queue at the boarding point at times, and many people clearly enjoyed the visit. Although the public can visit only one day a year, it truly is wonderful to see so many different cherry varieties here! This year, the row of cherry trees in front of the facility was nearly in full bloom and looked beautiful! See you next year.

Hidden Cherry Blossom Spots in Kuwanochi 🌸 Yesterday, Monday, April 7, the weather turned warm with a gentle breeze and clear skies☀️ It was truly a perfect day for hanami🌸🍡 When people think of cherry blossoms in Gokasecho, the Sanga area is especially famous, but Kuwanochi also hides some lesser-known blossom spots😌✨ Photos 1–3 show the cherry trees you see on the left just before you reach the top of the hill where the road from National Route 218 turns toward Yuhinosato Bridge and meets Prefectural Route 8📸 Two large, pale-pink cherry trees stand between tea fields and a vast blue sky stretching as far as the Aso caldera🌸 It’s the kind of serene satoyama landscape that takes your breath away🥹✨ This place seems to be a well-kept secret with many devoted fans🤭💕 Photos 4–5 show the cherry tree by a private house you’ll find right after descending the lane beside the fire station along Prefectural Route 8📸 A magnificent weeping cherry stands out against a carpet of rapeseed flowers at its feet and the bright blue sky behind it. It’s a vivid, springlike scene🤗✨ Beside it, vivid purple magnolia blooms in profusion, making this spot a joyful celebration of spring🤩 Finally, photos 6–8 show the cherry at Koshoji Temple📸 You have to view it from a bit of a distance to take in the whole tree — it’s very large😳✨ The pure white petals contrast beautifully with the red-and-white mottled camellias planted in front. The sight is stunning and powerful; this cherry tree is well worth a visit🙏💡 That brings us to the entrance of Kuwanochi and ends the cherry tree tour for now😌 Please tell us about your favorite cherry trees too✨ A note on the private houses I featured: these are private properties, so when viewing, please do not enter yards or make loud noises. Observe good manners to avoid bothering neighbors🙇‍♀️ Now, rain is forecast for this Thursday — will the blossoms be gone then? 🥲 It’s a little sad, but that fleeting beauty is part of their charm🫶 Cherry-blossom showers are poetic; let’s enjoy them to the fullest while they last🌸

Rows of cherry blossom trees 🌸 representing Saitama This is Located in, Saute City, Saitama Prefecture This is Saute Gongendo Sakuratsumi. It blooms in early April every year and is in full bloom around mid-April. This year, the best time to visit is just now, and there is a traffic jam before 7 am. Enjoy 😊 the contrast between cherry blossoms and rape blossoms

📍 A treasure trove of Ipponzakura cherry blossoms, Minami Shinshu Iida City Hello! The cherry blossoms in various parts of the city are finally in best time to visit 🌸 A number of Ipponzakura cherry blossoms, called famous cherry blossoms, beautifully color the arrival of Spring. Please come to Minami Shinshu for a Spring outing! ◎ No.1 in Japan's best Ipponzakura There are more than 4,500 Ipponzakura and Nihon, especially in Fukushima, Nagano, and Yamagata prefectures. Among them, there are 289 Ipponzakura trees in the southern Shinshu, and there are No.1 in Japan of them, and there are more than 80 cherry trees that are more than 300 years old, which is the only Shinshu in Japan. Minami Shinshu can be enjoyed for three weeks because the cherry blossoms gradually bloom according to the Elevation due to the terrain with the Elevation difference of Inadani Valley. The latest flowering status is Publication 🌸 on the Iida City Home page "Sakura Saku"

On Saturday, April 5th, the annual Mikata Five Lakes Opening, marking the start of the tourist season, took place at Rainbow Line Summit Park and Mihama Town Lake Center, where participants prayed for prosperity and safety.

🌸Bloom Update🌸 Cherry blossoms are now at their best across Morotsuka Village. Many cherry trees have opened at Ikenokubo Green Park, making it a perfect day for hanami. Everyone, please come and visit us 😆

【Oboshi Park is still in full bloom】 The Dafa Sakura Festival ended yesterday, The cherry blossoms in the park are still in full bloom. Stalls are also being opened in some areas. There is no Light up. The weather is nice today, so it's great for cherry blossom viewing!

Introducing hands-on tours you can enjoy in Tokachi, Hokkaido 😄 — Ride across vast pastureland — Tokachi Toyokoro: Leisurely Bicycle Journey Toyokoro, located in the eastern Tokachi plain, is a nature-rich town with mountains, rivers, and the sea. You’ll join guided cycling tours led by local cyclists who will take you along scenic routes for nature and history exploration, plus forest roads (gravel roads) that offer magnificent views. For lunch, deepen your connection with producers through a soba-making experience using ingredients from local farms. The basic course covers 40 km. Electric-assist rental bikes are available, so beginners can enjoy the ride. You can also switch to an 80 km course or tailor the route to your available time. Tour Schedule 9:00 Meet at Kokoro Terrace 9:05 Bike preparation and course briefing For rental bikes, you can choose from five cross bikes or three mountain bikes with electric assist. 9:30 Cycling tour across pastures and forest roads Once ready, we leave Toyokoro town and head out to a spectacular road lined with wide pastureland. 12:30 Soba-making experience using local ingredients After cycling, take part in a soba-making session and then taste the noodles you made. 14:00 Tour ends Operating season: July–October Time: 9:00–14:00 (about 5 hours) Group size: 2–10 people Price: 26,400 yen per adult ■ Please make your reservation at least 14 days before your planned date. ■ Due to guide availability and other factors, we may not be able to accommodate your preferred date. Thank you for your understanding. Why not take in the expansive scenery while cycling and enjoy a refreshing break from everyday life? After the exercise, the soba-making experience offers a great chance to meet locals and learn more about the town’s charm, agriculture, and food culture. The soba you make yourself will taste even more special. We hope the Tokachi experience will become a memorable page in your travel diary 😄 If you’re interested, please visit the federation’s official website page “BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE — A Journey Connecting to Tokachi’s Food Origins” via the URL below. Contact KUNAU Publishing Co., Ltd. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Email: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com https://tokachibare.jp/behindthegoodtaste/...

[🌸 Night Cherry Blossoms Around Gokasecho 🌙] The weeping cherry trees across town are now in full bloom, and their night-time beauty is not to be missed ✨ So, I’ll share the night cherry blossom photos I took on Sunday, April 6th 📸🤗 Josenji needs no introduction, and the weeping cherry at the Harada residence overwhelms you with its powerful presence 😳 It was a clear day, and the moonlight paired beautifully with the blossoms 🌙 The weeping cherries around Josenji’s bell were a little behind, but they bloomed fully and created an elegant scene 👏 Kijiya has finally reached its peak, and the night cherry blossoms reflected on the pond are stunning 🥹✨ Daytime sakura are wonderful, but a night cherry blossom tour is lovely too 😌🌸 Fewer people are around, so you can enjoy them at a relaxed pace 💡 The light-up schedule is as follows: Josenji’s weeping cherry until Sunday, April 13th, and Kijiya’s weeping cherry until Wednesday, April 16th 😊 Please be quiet when viewing at night, since these trees are near private homes 🤫 Also, dressing in dark colors can make you hard to see from cars at night. Wear noticeable colors like yellow or white or use reflectors to avoid accidents 🙏 These weeping cherries will likely treat us to their beauty for a little while longer 😊 Let’s enjoy them safely and courteously ✨ We have received many photos for our ongoing #Gokase Flower Viewing 2025 campaign on the association’s Instagram account (@gokae_kanko) — thank you so much 😭 Thank you 😭 We’re still accepting entries, so please do submit your photos — seriously, please!! 🙇‍♀️✨ https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/...

Cherry blossoms are 🌸 blooming all over the country The 2025 cherry blossom front in Kushiro will be in early May. There is still a long way to go to bloom, but I am ✨ looking forward to the cherry blossoms in Kushiro again this year

Kussharo Rinse Hotel will start summer business on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Hot spring resort Hotel located in Akan Mashu National Park Enjoy this unique space with a superb view of the Great Cloud Sea and the Outer Ring Mountains. ~Traveling to Eastern Hokkaido Kussharo~

Hello everyone, this is the Shosenkyo Gorge Tourism Association. Spring is beginning to make itself felt at Shosenkyo Gorge🌸 Along the promenade, mitsuba azalea are starting to bloom here and there💕 Many buds still remain, so the best viewing is likely to come soon☺️ With each step you can sense buds swelling and changing color, making this a season to enjoy the arrival of spring with your whole body🌿 The photo shows the view from near the promenade rest area📸 The clear stream and the pink azaleas create a lovely contrast that makes you pause in admiration✨ The path remains easy to walk, so take a leisurely stroll, snap photos, feel the spring breeze, and enjoy the day in whatever way suits you☺️

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers. It is a Hotel Rinse Kusharo Pu. Located in Eastern Hokkaido in the Eastern Hokkaido Area of Hokkaido, Kussharo Rinse Hotel is a hot spring resort Hotel surrounded by nature. Lake Kussharo, the largest caldera lake in Japan, Unfolds in front of you, and you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Four Seasons. The Spring is full of charm no matter what season you visit, such as Cycling the Lakeside of Lake Kussharo in fresh greenery, Canoe Minamoto Kushiro River and Kushiro River Minamoto Sightseeing River in summer, nature walks while looking at the Autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy wonderland that spreads all over the area in winter. The Hotel is equipped with Kussharo Hot Spring, which gushing out of the spring from 1,000 meters underground, a restaurant using Hokkaido ingredients, and a convenience store where you can buy Local Specialty products and Hokkaido souvenirs. There are plenty of facilities to make your stay more comfortable. There is also a glamping area that started in June, where you can have a special outdoor experience while being surrounded by Lakeside Nature. Please spend a special time at Kussharo Rinse Hotel where you can enjoy the Nature of Hokkaido Healing the silence and Hot Spring of Lake Kussharo. ◆ Access to Hotel Rinse Kusharo Mashu Station on the JR Senmo Main Line is the nearest railway station, and it takes about 25 minutes by Car from Mashu Station to the Hotel. Car rental services are substantial from all airport, and it is recommended to enjoy Drive along with sightseeing while enjoying the Nature of Hokkaido Eastern Hokkaido Area. 【Customers coming from Memanbetsu Airports】 Car rental, Taxi, Car ... Approx. 60 minutes 【Customers coming from Tancho Kushiro Airport (Kushiro airport)】 Car rental, Taxi, Car ... Approx. 100 minutes Public Sector ... It takes about 60 minutes to Kushiro Station by airport shuttle bus→ about 75 minutes by Use JR Senmo Main Line from Kushiro Station to Mashu Station→ and about 25 minutes by Car and Taxi from Mashu Station. * Hotels free shuttle bus operates from JR Mashu Station with advance reservation required. (It does not operate during the winter business period.) For details, please see the official website.) 【Customers coming from New Chitose Airports】 Car rental, Taxi, Car ... Approx. 300 minutes It is also about 340 minutes Use expressway from Sapporo city and about 240 minutes from Asahikawa city Located in. Free Car parking is also available, making it ideal for renting a car or visiting by Private Car. ◆ Accommodation Plan introduction of Kussharo Rinse Hotel Kussharo Rinse Hotel offers accommodation plans to suit a variety of travel styles. 【Prince Basic】 (Standard Accommodation Plan) Although it is a simple plan, you can choose to include breakfast or dinner, and it is recommended for those who want to Accommodation reasonably. 【Prince Basic Member】2 consecutive nights or more【Long Stay Discount】Accommodation Plan Use consecutive nights of Accommodation at a great Fee. In addition, we offer a variety of other plans, including a great deal plan that includes an airport ticket and accommodation, an Accommodation Plan plan to enjoy glamping, and so on. ◆ Room Introduction of the Hotel Rinse Kusharo Fun all guest rooms are designed to enjoy a superb view of Lake Kussharo, and you can enjoy the lake scenery that shows different expressions in morning, noon, and night. In addition, all rooms are designed with independent restrooms and restrooms for a comfortable stay. In this post, we will introduce some of the most popular guest rooms. ・Lake View Twin Room This room is located on the top floor (8th floor) and offers a view of Nature as far as the eye can see. ・Family Room With 4 regular beds, it is ideal for families, groups and company trips. ・Superior double room with Blower bath This large Guest Room features a luxurious blower bath and a shower Room. ・Heartful Room (Universal Room) In addition to widening the aisles in the room so that even those with Car chairs can spend a comfortable time, the bath and Toilet are equipped with handrails, making it a Barrier-Free type room. In addition, we offer "Twin Room B" that can Accommodation up to 3 people with a sofa bed Use, and "Corner Triple Room (Hollywood Twin + Single Bed)" with a blower bath that can Accommodation up to 3 people. ◆ Glamping Rinse Hotel in Kusharo Road facilities At the glamping facilities "Hokkaido nature Village in Kussharo" located in the garden area on the Lakeside of Lake Kussharo, you can experience tent Sauna and Barbecue.  * Limited to 2 groups per day limited to 2 groups. ◆ Hot Spring introduction of Kussharo Rinse Hotel It is a hot spring that gushing out of the spring from 1,000 meters underground, and it also has a moisturizing effect, an activity of the metabolism of the skin, beautiful skin and blood pressure. The Large Public Bath has an open-air bath and an indoor bath, and the open-air bath has a roof, so you can and the fatigue of your trip while looking at the Garden. ◆Introduction of restaurants and bars at Kussharo Rinse Hotels Rinse Hotel offers Meals for all guests to enjoy. ・Buffet "Loupeigne" In the Glass-Walled Restaurant surrounded by a large pond and greenery, you can enjoy food while feeling a sense of openness. We also recommend the "Lakeside Breakfast" plan, where you can Fun breakfast at the Hotel Garden facing Lake Kussharo. ・Cafe, Lounge, Bar "Lounge La Gloriette" It is a Lounge that floats in a pond in Hotel Inside the facility. Enjoy Hokkaido's unique Famous Sake and Original Cocktails. ◆ Introduction of Sightseeing spot around Kussharo Rinse Hotel Please use Kussharo Rinse Hotel as a base point for sightseeing and enjoy the surrounding sightseeing spots. ・Bihoro Pass Located at a Elevation of 525 meters, the Observation decks offers a spectacular view overlooking Lake Kussharo Unfolds. Especially at at sunrise, a sea of clouds envelops the lake, and you can enjoy a fantastic sight. ・Lake Mashu Lake Mashu is also called "Kamuito" = Lake of God in the Ainu language, and is the most transparent Caldera lake in Japan in the world after Lake Squid. Also known as "Lake Mashu in the Mist", it is a popular Sightseeing spot for its fantastic scenery. The Mashu Blue, where the lake surface is blue and clear, Fascination the Visitors, and the spectacular view from the Observation decks is must see. Located in Akan Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido, it can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Kussharo Hotels. ・Sand bath A natural footbath Spot on the Lakeside of Lake Kussharo, which can be reached by Access in about 15 minutes by Car from Kussharo Hotel. When you dig in the sand, a hot spring gushes out, and you can easily experience the hot spring. ・Sulfur Mountain (Atosanupuri) Also known as the "Naked Mountain" in the Ainu language, plumes have been constantly erupting from the rock surface since about 250,000 years ago, and the area has a unique Aroma of sulfur. It is a sightseeing spot where you can feel the power of volcanic activity, and it can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Kussharo Hotels. ◆ recommendations of the Hotel Rinse Kusharo Kussharo Rinse Hotel is a Hot Spring resort Hotel where you can enjoy Hot Spring, glamping, superb views, Meals, and sightseeing while feeling the magnificent Nature of Hokkaido. From now on, we will Broadcasting the Latest Information and recommendations of Kussharo Rinse Hotel, so thank you! https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kussharo/...

Full bloom of flowers 🌸 Today, Sunday, April 6, brought warm sunshine and a distinctly springlike atmosphere 🌞 The town’s flowers are now at their best ✨ The cherry blossoms and camellias at Mikasho Shrine are also at peak, drawing many visitors 😊 Traffic is heavy, so please take care when passing through!

Mie Castle in Yomitan Village (Migusuku Reproduction Building) On a sunny and windy day, I went to take a school bag photo of my sons (twins). The transparency of the sea is high, and no matter how many times you look at it, the sea of Okinawa will give you an impression. The people I met at this place congratulated me, and I think I was happier than them.

◤Ushinokuchi Circular Diversion◢ One of Sakuhomachi’s hidden cultural treasures in Nagano Prefecture🕌 It was built to divide water equally so that disputes would not arise in the area. Before the circular diversion was created, locals used a custom called “vines diversion,” in which they cut vine tendrils and used them to decide each share of the water—a practice that seems to have been rare across Japan💭