This is the Notsuke Peninsula at the end of the earth
Across the Nemuro Strait is Kunashiri Island, which is occupied by Russia
Yezo sika deer were standing in the sunset on the cold wind-swept Coast

Snowy Morning
Morning of the snowy scenery of Takizawa Farm at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Nobeyama Highlands
The silver Yatsugatake and fresh snow-covered meadows are beautiful

The Koumi Line at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake
The JR Koumi Line is a Highlands line car that runs at the highest elevation point in Japan.
On the line connecting Kobuchizawa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Komoro Station on the Shinano Railway
The section from Kobuchizawa Station to Shinano Kawakami Station goes at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake
The view from the Car window is also beautiful in the Highlands row Car section
Between Kiyosato Station and Nobeyama Station on the way Elevation there is a 1375m JR Railway Highest point crossing and
Nobeyama Station is the railway station at 1345.67m, the highest elevation in Japan.
The photo is in Goshodaira between Nobeyama Station and Shinano Kawakami Station
I took a picture of the small sea line going at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake.

This is the Nobeyama Highlands at the foothills of Yatsugatake Higashiyama
It is a highlands where the silver Yatsugatake spreads out in front of you

Fuji at sunrise seen from Lake Yamanaka Panorama
First, the summit of Mt. Fuji is dyed red by the Sunrise, and gradually it is dyed into the foothills
The peaks of the distant Southern Alps are dyed red and morning visits. It's a crisp morning.

New Spring Fuji seen from Oshino Hakkai
Frost remains in the shade, and it is a refreshing morning.

🌊 Let's explore Miyagawa Bay! 

Continuing from last time, this time we will introduce "Miyagawa Bay"!

The fascinating world of ✨ the sea can be reached in about 90 minutes from Tokyo
It is 🤿🐟 a Spot that can be enjoyed by beginners and veterans alike

📖 Be sure to 👉 check out the highlights on the slides

[Winter at Aoki Lake and Nakatsuna Lake ❄️✨]
On the middle day of a three-day holiday, Omachi City is sunny again today☀️ From the morning the Northern Alps were clearly visible, so I headed to Aoki Lake hoping to see the three Hakuba peaks across the water😊 The lake surface was slightly rippled, but the blue sky and the snow-capped Hakuba peaks were reflected on it🏔✨ At ao LAKESIDE CAFE, which just opened in 2024, you can enjoy meals and coffee time while taking in the lakeside view😌 Next door, Nakatsuna Lake is a spot for wakasagi (pond smelt) ice fishing🎣 In recent years warm winters have prevented the season from opening, but what about this year?
Activities in Omachi City 🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/spot_cat/cat02/

Diving in winter?! ❄️⛄️

Did you know that you can enjoy diving in Japan all year round?
Of course, you can also dive in winter! ❄️✨

By wearing a dry suit, which is a suit in the winter when the body does not get wet, it is a perfect measure against the cold. You can comfortably venture in the sea even in the cold season! 👍😃

This photo shows the Popular "Drift Ice Diving" that can be experienced in Shiretoko, 🧊🧊 Hokkaido
Limited to February and March, this is a special experience where you can explore the mysterious world under the ice floe that you can't usually see! !️

Why don't you create unforgettable diving memories together in the sea of Japan, which is full of the charm of the four seasons?
All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you! ❤️

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💬 Let us know in 😃 the comments
Would you like to feel the charm of diving in the waters of Japan? 🌸🐠🐢
Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together!

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Let's 😍 enjoy the world of the sea together
Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on courses that even beginners can participate in with confidence, a PADI certification program that allows you to qualify in three days, and special tours that allow you to fully enjoy the charm of the sea in all four seasons.

The Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and Shonan area can be participated in even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful scenery and encounters with creatures in the water with outstanding transparency?

Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨

This is really Tokyo! ?️
This is in 🏝️✨ the beautiful sea of Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo

In the rich sea brought about by the blessings of the Kuroshio Current, I met 🐢💙 a sea turtle swimming gracefully
How divine! !️
Let's experience it together! !️🤿

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Do you want to try diving in Japan? 🌸🐠🐢
Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together!

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Let's 😍 dive together
Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on diving that even beginners can enjoy with peace of mind, PADI certification courses that can be obtained in three days, and special tours that allow you to experience the charm of the sea in the four seasons unique to Japan.

You can participate in the Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and the Shonan Sea even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful sea scenery and encounters with creatures in the transparent underwater world?

Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨

Enjoy the winter nature of Drift Ice Park
"Okhotsk Drift Ice Park Winter Land 2025"

Period: January 25 (Sat) ~ February 24 (Mon)

Monbetsu during this period is the peak season of "drift ice tourism". If you're lucky, you'll even catch a glimpse of the ice floes that crash along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk.

【Snow Rafting & Banana Boat】
〇期間〇
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the period
Reception from 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m.
〇Fee〇
Common to Adult and Children
"Short Course" (about 1km) 500 yen
・ A course from the Aozora Exchange Hall to turn around the wildflower square.
"Drift Ice Course" (about 3km) 1,000 yen
・ A long course from the Aozora Exchange Center to the hills of Rappa.
・ Banana boat = 3 seaters
・ Rafting = 5 people (up to 3 high school students and older, total weight 300 kg or less)
・Children in the lower grades of elementary school and younger must ride with their parents.
* If a preschooler is riding, the speed will be slowed down.
・We will guide you in the order of reception.
・Advance reservations are not accepted.

[Walking Skiing & Snow Shoe]
〇期間〇
During the period
Reception from 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m.
〇Fee〇
Free
〇Size〇
For general use, for juniors (no infants)
* You can also bring your own.
Use it in the list of users.

【Snow Play Square】
〇期間〇
During the period
9 a.m. ~ 4 p.m.
〇Venue〇
Aozora Exchange Hall side green stage
At the Aozora Exchange Hall, we will open a plaza where you can fully enjoy Monbetsu in winter, such as making bobsleigh and snowmen.
There is also a rental of res and snowball making machines. (You can bring your own)

【Venue and Inquiries】
Hokkaido Okhotsk Drift Ice Park Aozora Exchange Hall
〒094-0023 101-6 MotoMonbetsu, Monbetsu City, Hokkaido
Phone (0158)27-4560

January 1, 2025
First sunrise.

On days when the cold is severe
Because the water temperature in the river is higher
A fog called a qi storm is generated.

It's fantastic and beautiful, isn't it?

Gokase Highland Ski Resort

I climbed up to Gokase Highland Ski Resort today to shoot some material📸❄️

At 7:00 this morning the temperature was a whopping -14°C🤣 It was such an odd kind of cold that it made me laugh🤷‍♀️ lol

That said, the slopes were in perfect condition ⛷️✨ The wind was light and the snow was powdery and dry 🤩

Local junior high students were here today as part of their school activities, and they were happily enjoying skiing and snowboarding 🥰

The view of the ski area under the blue sky is truly beautiful 🥹✨ It feels like another world, and staring at it makes you feel drawn in…😳

You can see the distant mountains stretching far away, and the view from Gokase Highland Ski Resort is exceptional 👏❗

Tomorrow, Saturday, January 11th, at 10:00 the long-awaited Paradise Course 1,000 m run finally opens 🤩 Can’t wait 💪

The Gokase Tourism Association is currently running the "Winter Gokase 2025" campaign on their Instagram account and collecting winter photos from the area 🤗

There are prizes, so when you visit the ski resort or travel there, please take lots of winter photos within safe limits and enter the contest 🙏✨

For details, see the post pinned to the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram profile page 💡

🌊 I can't believe there was such a place!
⬇️ Did you know that there is such an underwater world in the suburbs of Tokyo? ⬇️

Speaking of the sea, which can be reached in just one hour from Central Tokyo, there is a diving area in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Many people think of Okinawa when they think of diving in Japan, but Kanagawa Prefecture has 8 areas and 14 diving spots waiting for you!

You can also enjoy a day trip with diving + α.
It is also recommended to go out for a weekend stay.

📲 Swipe the slides to check out its charms! !️

Next time, we will introduce diving spots by area.
The first is a Special Feature on "Miyagawa Bay" on the Miura Peninsula!
It's the perfect Spot ✨ for beginners and experienced divers alike

Please look forward to it!

[🍁 Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024 🍁 Results Announcement]

Thank you for waiting‼️
Here are the results of “Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024” 🥳🎉

This time, the winners were chosen by votes from followers of the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram account 👏✨

Thank you to everyone who voted 🙇‍♀️💕

Now, let’s announce the results👇👇👇

[🥇 Gold Prize] Unoko Falls
Instagram: @san.shimako.1105 (second photo)
[🥈 Silver Prize] Josenji Temple
Instagram: @gokase_pan (third photo)
[🥉 Bronze Prize] Shirataki
Instagram: @niidome2110 (fourth photo)

Unoko Falls, Josenji Temple, and Shirataki… these representative Gokase autumn-leaf spots each took home an award 👏❗

Each entry highlighted the beauty of the scenery and revealed expressions different from usual—truly wonderful work 🥹✨

Congratulations to all the winners㊗️🥳🎉

And to everyone who submitted entries, voted, and took part—thank you so much😭❤️‍🔥

The campaign is still ongoing as “Winter in Gokase 2025,” so please join us 🥰 We appreciate your participation 💫

With winter approaching, in preparation for the cherry blossoms and rape blossoms of Spring, the Shirakimine Highlands is now quietly resting.
Across the Ariake Sea, hazy in the distance is Mt. Unzen.
I have an empty Highlands all to myself.
Welcome to the special seats!

[Winter on the Rekifune River 2025]

The year 2025 has begun! Best wishes for the year ahead!

This winter feels colder than last year, and the Rekifune River running through the center of Taiki Town has frozen over a larger area than before.
Placed side by side with photos from the same time last year, it looks like a completely different river!
Being able to enjoy the sight of the river freezing is a unique pleasure of such a cold region.

Find Taiki Town tourist information here! ↓
https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/

🌊 Impression by the abundant coral 🌳 and oversized cat sharks! !️
An extraordinary experience 🤿 in the sea of Fukuura

Only 40 minutes 🚗✨ by car from the shop in Hiratsuka
I've been diving in Fukuura, Kanagawa Prefecture!

🌟 Reaffirming the potential of the sea in Kanagawa! !️

The transparency on this day is a whopping 15m! !️
Impression by the energetic corals spreading out in the clear blue sea, I couldn't ✨ stop being excited, thinking, "Maybe one day 🪸 Fukuura will be surrounded by coral reefs like Hachijojima."

Plus, the biggest surprise of the day was an oversized cat shark 🐱!
I was also able to 😊 find cat shark eggs nearby.
Winter is the season when encounters with sharks and rays increase, and the charm of this season is that 👏 there are new discoveries every time

Just by entrusting myself to the beautiful blue sea, I had a blissful time that healed my mind and body.

❄️ Winter is the best time to dive! !️

Gari diving in the cold season is actually the best season to enjoy the beauty of the sea to the fullest, as the transparency in the water is much higher. Why don't you take this opportunity to dive together and experience a world of surprise and impression?

There is a to everyone who participated. 😃

Let's take a peek into the extraordinary world in the nearby sea this weekend! !️
We look forward 💙 to your participation
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★ Let's visit the scenic Spot of Echizen Narcissus!
★ Introducing 5 recommended shooting spots

The Echizen Coast is one of the three major cluster of trees in Japan*, with an area of 60~70ha, the largest cluster of trees in Japan. When it is in full bloom, a carpet of pretty white Carpet of flowers Unfolds all over the steep slopes along the Coast.

However, the area is so large that it is surprisingly unknown Spot photographing the daffodil Cluster of trees.
Therefore, if you know, I would like to introduce you to the superb view Spot of Echizen Narcissus.

1. Cape Echizen Narcissus Land

First of all, let's start with the Standard Cape Echizen Daffodil Land.
First of all, it is a recommended spot for tourists.
There is also a promenades are maintained on the premises, so you can enjoy a walk while enjoying the Aroma of daffodils.
There is also the second store of the famous restaurant "Kani Kanitei" where you can enjoy delicious seafood dishes.
It's nice to walk many and get hungry and eat delicious seafood dishes many.

Click here for the location of Cape Echizen Daffodil Land (GoogleMAP)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bx8d6G4HyLiDi6GQ7

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2. Rishigadaira Senmaida Narcissus Garden

Only here in Japan!? Speaking of which, it is Senmaida by the daffodil field of Rishigahira.
It is said that the terraced rice fields were opened from the Sengoku period to the Edo period, and they were converted from rice cultivation to daffodil cultivation, and became terraced rice fields with daffodils, which are rare in Japan.
The spectacular view of the terraced rice fields in the open valley is a masterpiece.

Click here for the location of Nashigadaira Senmaida Narcissus Garden (GoogleMAP)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ogQXKjQpk9V4SBdAA

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3. Rishigahira Park

It is said to be an unexplored area of daffodils, and the superb view point that is often used on posters is the Rishigahira Garden. It is not possible to go by car, and it is a superb view that spreads out after walking along the promenade through the village where the Nashigahira Senmaida Narcissus Garden is located, which I introduced earlier.
* Thereare some places along the way where your feet are bad, so please be careful.

Click here for the location of Rishigahira Park (GoogleMAP)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CJJxrvZqGaZpWrPj6

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4. Rishigahira Plateau

A scenic spot in Echizen Coast, a superb view overlooking Spot Kocho Gate.
It is a place where you can take daffodils along with the sunset, and many photographers are looking for photo opportunities at sunset during the sunny day.

Click here for the location of the Rishigahira Plateau (GoogleMAP)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RfRCEcg7LdVyRzFn6

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5. Nashigahira Plateau View Spot

The highest view Spot in the Nashigahira Plateau.
It is one of the landscapes where the charm of Echizen daffodils is condensed, with a large panorama of the Sea of Japan below, the slopes of daffodil fields, and the rock surface of Kocho Gate.

Click here for the location of the Nashigahira Plateau View Spot (GoogleMAP)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9S7T1cFrVPMfdz7R7

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These are the 5 recommended Spots of the Winter tradition "Echizen Narcissus" that represents Fukui Prefecture!
The Access Located in in a very bad position, so it is recommended to rent a car or Use a taxi.

Check the flowering status of Echizen daffodils here!

○ [Echizen Daffodil Flowering Status Guide] | Echizen Sightseeing Navi
https://www.town-echizen.jp/pages/?id=7

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This Account is the official Account of the Echizen Tourism Federation (DMO ECHIZEN).
We are delivering the latest information and seasonal topics of Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture.

👇 Information is also being broadcast on each social media
◎ Instagram / ECHIZEN_COLORS(@echizen_colors)
https://www.instagram.com/echizen_colors/
◎ Facebook / Like! Echizen Loco Trip
https://www.facebook.com/echizenkankou
◎X / Like! Echizen Loco Trip
https://x.com/e_kankou

👇 Tourist information in each language can be found below.
◎Echizen tourism Navi
https://www.town-echizen.jp/en/
◎ Circumstances Fukui 縣 Echizen Town 景點
https://www.town-echizen.jp/zh-CN/
◎ Circumstances Fukui 縣 Echizen Town 景點
https://www.town-echizen.jp/zh-TW/
◎후쿠이 현 에치젠 쵸 관광 정보｜
https://www.town-echizen.jp/ko/
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Landings of Echizen Snow Crab in 2025!

Echizen Snow Crab fishing until March 20th!
Enjoy 3 months of luxury!

○ Echizen Snow Crab brand site
https://www.town-echizen.jp/echizengani/

#Echizen Snow Crab
#Snow Crab
#New Year
#Work Beginning
#Echizen Town
#Echizen Snow Crab town Echizen Town
#Echizen Town, the sacred place of Echizen Snow Crab
#Fukui Prefecture
#Hokuriku Shinkansen
#Fukui Prefecture Tourism
#Hokuriku Tourism

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This Account is the official Account of the Echizen Tourism Federation (DMO ECHIZEN).
We are delivering the latest information and seasonal topics of Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, Echizen Town.

👇 Information is also being broadcast on each social media
◎ Instagram / ECHIZEN_COLORS(@echizen_colors)
https://www.instagram.com/echizen_colors/
◎ Facebook / Like! Echizen Loco Trip
https://www.facebook.com/echizenkankou
◎X / Like! Echizen Loco Trip
https://x.com/e_kankou

👇 Tourist information in each language can be found below.
◎Echizen tourism Navi
https://www.town-echizen.jp/en/
◎ Circumstances Fukui 縣 Echizen Town 景點
https://www.town-echizen.jp/zh-CN/
◎ Circumstances Fukui 縣 Echizen Town 景點
https://www.town-echizen.jp/zh-TW/
◎후쿠이 현 에치젠 쵸 관광 정보｜
https://www.town-echizen.jp/ko/
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2025 🎍 Hatsushima Tour✨

How are you spending Squid in the new year?
Today I'm going diving on Hatsushima ~ 🤿

Enjoy 🐠 Hatsushima, which is almost fully booked
Decorate ema in the water! I've had 💡 some special experiences

We'd love to join you! !️

🌼 Advantageous Campaigns 🌼

It's time ✨ to start something new
Now, to the diver of your dreams!
🉐57,250 yen →39,000 yen

Refer-a-Friend Campaign ✌️
Let's dive together!
🉐 5,000 yen discount for everyone

Experience Diving Campaign 🌻
In the most beautiful sea of the year!
🉐19,800→14,300 yen

A view from Enzansou
The first sunrise of the year with Mt. Fuji and the alpenglow on Mt. Tsubakuro
Wishing everyone a wonderful year ahead

Snow Fairy
Did you know that there is a snow fairy in Hokkaido?
Its name is "Shimaenaga"
Originally, this wild bird called Enaga resembled a long-handled ladle in appearance.
The chief of the handle (e) → named Enaga
In fact, there are long-tailed moths in Honshu, but this pure white subspecies of long-tailed moth only lives in Hokkaido
That's why Hokkaido is called Shima.
The long-tailed moth, which lives only in Shima→ was named Shimaenaga
It is only called the snow fairy, and you will see it from the time when the leaves fall and the snow begins to fall
For that reason, it is also called a bird that signals snow

Snow-dusted city with the Northern Alps beyond the skyline🏔
From the end of the year through New Year’s Day, snow fell and cleared repeatedly❄️ In Omachi, not only the mountains but the city streets wore a dusting of snow⛄️ This afternoon the clouds over the Northern Alps cleared, so I went to Omachi Park to take photos🏔 Snow is forecast again starting tomorrow; please take care with footing on cold mornings and evenings when you visit😌
Discover Omachi tourism🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

Spring 🎍 2025

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone will be even more excited this year.
We will continue to try new things!

See you again with a smile!

From Hokule'a Shonan Staff

PS: Secretly snapped at Izu Marine Park (IOP) on 📸 New Year's Day
The frogfish is too ❤️ cute

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It's time ✨ to start something new
Now, to the diver of your dreams!
🉐57,250 yen →39,000 yen

Refer-a-Friend Campaign ✌️
Let's dive together!
🉐 5,000 yen discount for everyone

Experience Diving Campaign 🌻
In the most beautiful sea of the year!
🉐19,800→14,300 yen

This is the sea torii gate of Shirahama Shrine in Izu.
It’s a popular spot at any time, but especially during New Year many people came to pay their respects ⛩️

Happy New Year.
Warm New Year greetings from Tsukigase Plum Valley.

Tsukigase Plum Valley lets you take in at a glance the plum blossoms and the gorge, with the plum seen as the harbinger of spring.
Designated a Place of Scenic Beauty in 2020 and now marking 100 years, the Tsukigase Tourism Association, together with local residents, works to preserve this wonderful plum gorge so everyone can enjoy it.

The “Tsukigase Plum Valley Plum Festival,” starting on February 9, opens with the 40th Tsukigase Plum Valley Early Spring Marathon on its first day and runs through a variety of events up to the Spring Banquet on March 23, with preparations underway to welcome everyone.

We ask that you visit Tsukigase Plum Valley, which we have spent a year preparing, and offer this as our New Year greeting.

Noriaki Ida, President, Tsukigase Tourism Association

\New Year, First Sunset 🌅/
In 2025, Echizen Town will have a cloudy sky and occasional sunny days!

Compared to being buried in snow or having a blizzard, it was a day that was easier to Prayer First Pilgrimage to the Shrine, wasn't it?
In the Sea of Sea of Japan, where the sun sets over the sea, there is a wonderful glow through the clouds.

Are you lucky to see the sun set on the Horizon early in the new year?
Good luck to you.

Visit everyone a wonderful year.

Happy New Year!
I took photos of the first sunrise of the year from Atami’s coastal Shinsui Park again this year. It wasn’t very cold and there was no wind, so the conditions were perfect!
I waited in the Third Section before 6:00, and around 6:15 the horizon began to turn orange; light started to break through shortly after 6:50. Some trees were slightly in the way below, so I hurried to the Second Section and took more photos there. The first sunrise was truly beautiful.
As in past years, many local residents and tourists gathered early at Shinsui Park to photograph the first sunrise of Reiwa 7.

May Reiwa 7 bring an even better year for everyone.
Thank you for your continued support of Atami Onsen this year.

Kirigamine Highlands in Nagano Prefecture

I was able to meet a beautiful frost in -5°C.