Hello everyone! It is "Yamanashi Traditional Crafts Township Koshu Inden" in Shosenkyo Gorge. Shosenkyo Gorge is now in the season when the water fountain area is surrounded by vivid fresh greenery, and the beauty of nature stands out. When the weather is nice, the contrast between the deep blue sky and the lively greenery is so stunning that you can't help but stop and look at it. Combined with the Water of the Water and the pleasant breeze, it is the perfect location for a stroll during Golden Week. Our stores introduce many traditional Yamanashi crafts. One of the most noteworthy is the recently launched "Natural Stone Grinding Experience"! The process of choosing your favorite natural stone and polishing it little by little is as exciting as finding There are treasure. Adult and children alike will be hooked when they see the shiny scene. To make memories of your trip or while waiting for Meals. Please try it for yourself. We look forward to seeing you there.

It's now the season when it's easy to take a walk. I was visiting a park in Sapporo city. The cherry blossoms are very beautiful.

Mt. Jonnen, which can be seen from Azumino where the good weather continues If you look closely, you can see the snow shape of "Jonenbo" on the mountainside of Mt. Jonnen Do you see the shape of the monk wearing a kimono lowering his virtue? In the past, people incorporated this snow shape into their lives as a guide for when to sow seeds and plant rice Azumino is now in the rice planting season

The only outdoor activities in Hiroshima Prefecture!? 😲 GW let's enjoy "Shobara Satoyama Rafting" with fresh greenery! !! ✊ Rafting is a thrilling activities that takes you down the torrent of a river in a rubber boat! It is no exaggeration to say that it is the only Rafting experience in Hiroshima Prefecture (according to our research) can be experienced here in Shobara City. Groups, families, friends, lovers, and single people are also welcome 💕 to participate In addition to the high season in July and August, we also recommend ✨ June when there is a lot of water We look forward to your reservation in May! GW is also accepting ✨ reservations For details, search 🔍 "Shobara Satoyama Rafting" =Shobara Satoyama Rafting Information============= 【Experience name】Shobara Satoyama Rafting 【Summary】Rafting Implementation on the Saijo River in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture is held every year during the period of mid-April ~ October! Subject ages are 7~70 years old. An instructor will accompany you, so even beginners can rest assured. Using a special paddle, you will work together to row a boat down the river. The total length of the course is about 3.5 km. There are rapids and rocky areas along the way, so it's thrilling! Rafting, where you can enjoy the beautiful nature of Shobara with your five senses, is a remarkable water activities. 【Meeting Place】 Sweetfish no Sato Park Boat Depot (〒727-0114 1641-1 Nagata, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture) 【Held in date】 Saturday, April 26, 2025 ~ Friday, October 31, 2025 (1) Morning session 9:30~ (2) Afternoon session 13:30~ 【Fee】 ◎ Individual plan 1 Adult 6,000 yen (tax included) Children (junior high school students and younger) 1 person 4,000 yen 🌟 In high season, each is 500 yen more! ◎ Charter plan 1 group (same fee for up to 6 people) Participation fee: 30,000 yen (tax included) [Included in the participation fee] Guide fee, insurance fee, set of equipment, sweetfish no sato Hot spring bathing fee 【Conditions】 ◎Subject age: 7~70 years old ◎ Length: 110cm or more ◎ Number of participants: 2 or more people 【Experience stream】 (1) Change of clothes (10 minutes) (2) Safety briefing (10 minutes) (3) Move to the starting point (15 minutes) (4) Explanation of how to ride and row (15 minutes) (5) Start of Rafting Experience (120 minutes) (6) Shooting at the finish line (7) Change of clothes and dismissal (10 minutes) When you're done, click Relax your body in the Hot spring of "Sweetfish no Sato Park Takase no Yu"! ♨ 【Held in】 It may be canceled due to weather conditions and river conditions. 【What you need to prepare】 Water suits, T-shirts, change of clothes, towels, shoes that can play in the water (water shoes are rented separately) * Flip-flops are not allowed * Please be sure to check the travel conditions, handling of personal Information, and cancellation fees before applying. ========================== Let's make fun outdoor memories in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! 🎶 Please give it a try!

Clouds rose in the high-rise Wetlands, and a gradation of light appeared in the Grassland. Shinshu Yunomaru Highlands "Pond Wetland is Elevation 2000m!" A boardwalk stretches "in a vein". It's like a Suspension Bridge over a paradise in the sky. Favorite scenery

[Diving in Nishi-Izu and Tago! ] To a blue world with a transparency of more than 15 meters] Hello! This is 🌸 Hokule'a Shonan The other day, I went to the popular diving spot "Tago" in Nishi-Izu! Tago is a particularly popular area in Nishi-Izu, which is known for its rich nature and dynamic terrain. Access is a little far, but it is still understandable that there are many repeat customers who say, "It's worth going!" The sea on this day was more than 15 meters transparent! The moment you enter, you can't help but exclaim, "Wow!" at the beauty of the water. Just swimming in the clear blue sea with sparkling sunlight was a feeling that soothed my heart. And the highlight is a flock of snapdragons. Against the rocky backdrop, countless orange fish dance like a blizzard of flowers in the water. The water temperature was stable, the seaweed was growing, and the "water landscape only just now" was ✨ spreading At Hokule'a Shonan, we will guide you to diving spots that are "in season now!" at that time of year and on each day. Of course, the selection of points according to the request and the polite guide with a small number of people are also popular. Even first-timers and those with blanks can participate 😊 with confidence "Even if it's a little far away, I want to be healed by seeing the beautiful sea." "I want to encounter a scenery that can only be seen now." For such people, Tago diving is highly recommended! 🌟point🌟 ✔️ Day trip possible from the suburbs of Tokyo (early morning departure) ✔️ Safe and comfortable diving with a small number of people ✔️ Guided by an experienced instructor For those who want to be healed by the beauty of the sea, the current Tago no Kai is really recommended! Let's 🏝 go together and enjoy the view of the sea that you can only meet now #TagoDiving #NishiIzuDive #ScubaDivingJapan #HiddenGemsOfJapan #ExploreJapanUnderwater #HokuleaShonan #SmallGroupDiving #DivingNearTokyo #ColorfulReefFish #AnthiasParadise

[Events Information] The 11th "Nippo Coast Rock Gaki Festival 2025" is being held in again this year! Unlike true oysters, which are in season in winter, rock oysters are in season in summer! Enjoy the large, rich creamy rock oysters! Period: Thursday, May 1, 2025 ~ Sunday, August 31, 2025 (Hyuga City, Kadogawa Town, Nobeoka City = May 1 ~, Saiki City = May 9 - ) Organizers: Nippō Coast Rock Gaki Festival Executive Committee (Hyuga City Tourism Association, Kadokawa Town Tourism Association, Nobeoka Tourism Association, Tourism Town planning Saeki) Inquiries: 0982-29-2155 (Nobeoka Tourism Association) 🎁 Giveaway Campaign 🎁 Meals rock oysters at participating stores during the period, and if you apply by stamping the gift application postcard with the Stamp of the participating store, you will win a gorgeous prize by lottery! 1st prize: Luxury Ise Shrimp set × 5 people 2nd prize: Local special Gourmet set worth 5,000 yen × 4 people 3rd prize: Local special Gourmet set worth 3,000 yen ×10 people The application period must be postmarked by Monday, September 1. * This Events does not have tourist facilities Stamps. * Implementation will be held after the Events ends, and only winners will be contacted for confirmation. ★⭐ Nobeoka City Participating Stores ⭐★ (1) Kitaura Rinkai Park Oyster House Address: 2501-60 Furue, Kitaura-cho, Nobeoka City Kitaura Rinkai Park Phone: 0982-45-3039 Time: 11:00~15:00 (L.O14:00) Regular holiday: Every Friday * Subject to change due to weather etc. (2) Roadside Station Kitaura Restaurant Kaisenkan Address: Nobeoka-shi, Kitaura-cho, Furue 3337-1 Phone: 0982-45-3811 Time:10:30~16:00(L.O15:00) * Rock oysters will be provided on 5/12 ~ Regular holiday: Year-end and New Year holidays (3) Fukufuku Address: Nobeoka City Shinmachi 6-5 Maru Building 1st Floor Phone: 0982-32-0629 Time:17:00~22:00 Regular holiday: Every Sunday (4) Kokugikan Address: Nobeoka City Spring Town 2-3-4 Phone: 0982-32-5729 Time: 11:00~15:00 (L.O14:00) 17：00～22：00（L.O21：30） *Friday and Saturday only 17：00～22：30（L.O22：00） Regular holiday: Every Monday * Open on holidays, holidays, and busy seasons

〈Tsubetsu Pass〉 Of the four mountain passes around Lake Kussharo, the highest Elevation is Tsubetsu Pass. The mountain pass is narrow and climbs a steep mountain road, and new scenery Unfolds every curve, and just going forward is exciting. In the coming season, I would like to introduce "Tsubetsu Pass", which is also recommended for driving. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/tubetutoge/...

It's finally Golden Week 🎌 from tomorrow! Summary 🙌 of Events held in Reihoku Town, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture We would like ✨ to introduce [ Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour] and [Minato Oasis Tomioka Fair ⚓] Please take a trip to Reihoku Town for this year's GW! ~~~~~ 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally where you can win the product of your desired kiln (Application forms are Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332 ~~~~~ [Minato Oasis Tomioka Fair ⚓] On Sunday, May 4, we will held in 🎵 the "7th Spring Vacation Minato Oasis Tomioka Fair" in the Tomioka Port area of Reihoku Town In addition to dolphin watching 🐬 around Tomioka Port and walking around Tomioka Castle 🏯 and Tomioka Town, the contents of the Events are a lot of, such as a bond market 🎪 that sells practical products, agricultural Water products, and processed goods from the Amakusa Takushin High School Marine School Building! Pre-registration for dolphin watching and town walking has ended, but there are still Thereare for dolphin watching, so please come to the reception when you come! 【Inquiry】Reihoku Town hall General Affairs Division TEL 0969-35-1111 FAX 0969-35-2454 ✉️REIHOKU@town.reihoku.lg.jp

【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Shore Spring Kiln Tour" will be held in for five days from today, Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6. The last participating kiln is "Takahama Ware Juyoshi Kiln". Finally, the tour of the kiln in Amakusa Saikai Spring started today. This Golden Week, please 😊 come to the Amakusa Saikai coast * Please see the posts introducing the pottery so far from the profile of this Account! 🌸 Takahama Ware Jufang Kiln Located in the Takahama area of Amakusa Saikai, Takahama Ware Juyoshi Kiln boasts a long history of mining and pottery of Amakusa Porcelain stone in the middle of the Edo period. It is characterized by pure white porcelain with a sense of transparency, and a unique painting with a seaweed motif called "Mirumon". Many of you may have seen vessels with this pattern in Kumamoto Prefecture. The Workshop just before the "Spring Kiln Tour" is busy preparing for the delivery of goods. During the period, there will be a lineup of products at great prices that can be said to be unbeatable, and you can expect to encounter bargains. The painted vessels are very humorous and cute, and it is also interesting that there are many Sake motifs this season. Mariko Ueda, the managing director, recommends a large-capacity café au lait bowl. It is a vessel that you want to use in the morning when you want to drink a lot and when you want to eat cereal. On the premises, there is also the residence of the Ueda family, who once served as a shoya in this area, and when you stroll through the garden, the fresh greenery of Spring will be dazzling. When I suddenly felt the gaze of something and stopped... There, a large raccoon figurine staring at us from among the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat sat in the greenery. This raccoon is looking for names. When you visit, why not become a godfather Squid? 📍 Takahama Ware Juyoshi Kiln (Instagram👉@takahamaware_kilnjyuho) 〒863-2804 Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa City Takahama Minami 598 TEL:0969-42-1115 ____________________ 🖌️ At Takahama Ware Juyoshi Kiln, painting experiences are held at any time during the Spring kiln tour. 🎪For 4 days from Friday, May 2nd to Monday, May 5th (around 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), various Events will be held in such as markets, Ueda Family & Shiraiso History & Architecture Guide Tour, and Pounding rice cakes! For details, check 👉 out Takahama Yaki Juyoshi Kiln's Instagram (@takahamaware_kilnjyuho)! 🚗 When you come to visit the kiln in Amakusa Saikai Spring, please ♩ come and visit us ____________________ 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln　　 (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama ware Juyoshi kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332

Thank you for your patience! Light up starts 🔦 tonight, May 2 18:00〜22:00 The period will be determined according to the situation of falling flowers. The temperature does not Gari rise easily, so please 💁 ♀️ prepare measures to protect yourself from the cold when you come Approximately 2,300 Prunus sargentii（Ezo cherry trees） trees in the Shintoku Shrine Mountain will be Light up by cherry blossoms in the middle of the stairs from the office to the Precincts and near the Precincts. Shintoku Shrine Mountain is one of Hokkaido's one of the most cherry blossom famous landmarks. @shintokujinja When it is in full bloom, it is worth seeing! * The Held in period may vary slightly depending on the time There are falling flowers. @welcome_shintoku Please check out the social media as you come. * Light up is environmentally friendly by using LED floodlights so as not to burden the flowers. We look 🌸 forward to seeing you #Hokkaido #Hokkaido Gourmet #Hokkaido Tourism #Hokkaidō #Tokachi #Tokachi #Tokachi Tourism #Tokachi Gourmet #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Soba town Shintoku Town #Famous landmarks of cherry blossoms #Night Cherry Blossoms #Light up of cherry blossoms at night #hokkaido #hokkaido_lovers #hokkaido_love #ilovehokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidolikers #hokkaidolove #hokkaidosgram #hokkaidofood #hokkaidotravel #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku

Golden Week is a magnificent mountain range, a sea of clouds, Why don't you spend a luxurious time in a perfect location with a beautiful starry sky? Yutorist Park Otoyo will be open open all year during GW! 🎉 and cottages, log House, camping, RV parks, you can Accommodation in favorite style. In addition, the restaurant café is also open! Take-out is also available, so enjoy coffee and dessert while looking at the ☕️ scenery < business hours > 10 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. (restaurant open from 11 a.m. ~ 4 p.m.) < check-in > Campsite / Log House: 14 o'clock ~ Cottage: from 3 p.m. Please check the reservation site for reservations and details! We look forward to seeing you there.

🌸 At the Famous landmarks "Kitoshi Forest" in Higashikawa Town, the cherry blossoms are blooming a little later this year. Best time to visit during Golden Week every year, but as of May 2, the buds are still in full bloom. It will be a while before it is fully bloomed. 🌱 Instead, what you can enjoy in the forest now is Spring wildflowers such as Fawn lily and Ezoengosaku. Pretty flowers of pale purple and blue herald the arrival of Spring. 🐤 In addition, the forest of Kitoshi is a treasure trove of wild birds. Spot is also perfect for bird watching! ❄ And the symbol of Higashikawa, "Asahidake", is another silver world. The contrast between the pure white mountains and the blue sky is very beautiful, and you can enjoy the superb view. 🌿 Please come and visit Higashikawa Town, which is full of Nature, during Golden Week! 🚗

【Kamu Flower Park】 The snow is still staining the area white. Flowers that call for Spring have begun to appear. The flower park attached to the Roadside Station "Kamu" is Vacation during the winter It is open from 4.26 (Sat). Open for free until GW. After that Use as usual for a fee. Flowers taken on 4.25 (Friday) I'll give you a glimpse. Azumai Chige Ezoengosak fawn lily Kibana no Amana Christmas Rose Narcissus Thionodoxa Puskinia (white, blue) Western Fawn Lily (Still buds.) Yellow flowers will bloom in a little while) When you stop by Kamu Squid take a trip to the flower park. 【Roadside Station "Kamu"】 5.3(Sat) ~ 5.5(Mon) Nishiokoppe Markets Held in! Hours: 9:00~17:00 Closed: Tuesday *If Tuesday is a holiday, the day after the Holidays admission fee:Roadside Station ⇒ Free Flower Park ⇒ High school students and older 200 yen Inquiries: 0158-87-2333 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Roadside Station #Kamu #Flower Park #Flowers

It becomes a wonderful scenery like houses streaming through the Paddy Field. A special scenery unique to this time of year.

Hello, this 😃 is En'emon Folklore Museum. It is often said in the news that the Kofu Basin is hot, but in Shosenkyo Gorge, the refreshing breeze of Spring still blows through, the Ukonzakura cherry blossoms bloom beautifully, and the fresh greenery colors the canyon! In fact, there is a marble chessboard in the En'emon Folklore Museum. Its appearance, which is woven with beautiful patterns unique to natural stone, is truly a work of art. In the quiet Inside the facility, you can spend a relaxing time while picking up chess pieces. It is also very photogenic, so please stop by to commemorate your sightseeing. In addition, from April 27th, a new Grinding experience began under the guidance of Mr. Fukuda, "Yamanashi Meiko 1st Class Gem Grinding". Become a "jewel polisher" with a 1-hour Course and create your own special travel memories. We look forward to seeing you there!

It snowed the other day, but the cherry blossoms are starting to 🌸 bloom little by little The mountains are still covered with snow, and you can see the beautiful mountain range on a sunny day, so I would like to introduce some of them. ■Tokachi Millennium Forest @tokachi_millennium_forest You can see the Hidaka Mountains from the vast park. During Golden Week, "Spring Garden Festa" is held in 😍 on May 3~6 ■Tokachigaoka Observation decks There is a near the Tokachi River Hot spring, you can see the Tokachi River, the Hot spring resort, and the mountains of the Hidaka Mountains. A Spot where you can see the Sunset It is also one of 🎵 ■New Arashiyama Sky Park Observation decks The patchwork-like Tokachi Plain Unfolds below you, and you can see a Spot! You can 🏔 also see the Hidaka Mountains in the background ■Obihiro Shrine @obihirojinja The cherry blossoms on the approach to the temple and the Precincts are beginning to 🌸 bloom little by little Hanachozu is also gorgeous 😀 with flowers such as pink, white, and yellow ■Nupka Village @nupukanosato The village of Nupka in Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group National Park is 600 meters There is a Elevation and offers a panoramic view of the Tokachi! Cottages and camping areas and places where you can enjoy outdoor experiences. At night, you may 🌙 be able to see a beautiful moon and starry sky Events are also held in during Golden Week! Please see the following URL for Events Information! If you like, why don't you come and visit Tokachi? You may even 🌸 be able to see the cherry blossoms https://tokachibare.jp/event/...

【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Spring Kiln Tour" will be Held in held for five days from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, at seven kilns scattered around the area. 🌸 Amakusa Karatsu Juro Kiln Amakusa Saikai coast and Shimoda Minami area. The kiln is set up in a place where you can feel the sea breeze right Soba the sea, "Amakusa Karatsu Juro Kiln". The powerful yet sophisticated molding and firing techniques of the potter, Kameyama Township, inn a quiet tension in the work. On the other hand, the brushstrokes of Sanae Kameyama, who is involved in painting, are delicate and graceful, yet have a unique modern sensibility that gives the vessels a soft expression. From vessels with a simple and robust appearance to paintings that make you smile involuntarily ... The works that resonate with the outstanding sensibilities of the potter couple quietly accompany the hearts of the viewer and the user. 📍 Amakusa Karatsu Juro Kiln 〒863-2802 Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa City Amakusa Town Shimoda Minami 426 TEL:0969-42-3143 _______________________________ May 4 (Sun) at "Takahama Ware Juyoshi Kiln"! There is Thereare "Whale Picture 🐳 Improvised Dyeing" by Sanae. Visiting the site 👀 For more information, search Takahama Yaki Juyoshi Kiln @takahamaware_kilnjyuho on 👉 Instagram! ⚠️ Please note that it is not held in at "Amakusa Karatsu Juro Kiln". _______________________________ Tomorrow will be the last 😿 time we will introduce the participating potters Please take a look 💁 ♀️💁 ♂️💁 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln　　 (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332

The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Prize Winning Work On display 📷✨ at Tancho Kushiro Airport _________________________ We have ❣️ a great selection of works Please take a look when you come. Location: Tancho Kushiro Airport 2nd floor waiting lobby Period: May 1, 2025 - May 30, 2025

One after another, Water are entering ☀️ the rice fields of In the town The Northern Alps reflected in the water mirror are unique 🏔️ to this time of year

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! It is the Tourism Development Association of Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture. Otoyo Town is located in the central part of Shikoku, north of Kochi Prefecture, and is a mountainous area surrounded by the rich nature of the Shikoku Mountains. With this Account, we will deliver the charm of Otoyo Town to everyone. Thank you very much! ■How to Access to Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture The Otoyo is located just a short distance from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange, There is a it is very convenient to Access in Car. Use Osugi Station and Otaguchi Station on the JR Dosan Line are also available, and it takes about 30 minutes from Kochi City. 【Access by plane】 ・From all over Japan to Kochi Ryoma Airport ・From Tokyo (Haneda): Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes ・From Tokyo (Narita): Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes ・About 55 minutes from Nagoya (Chubu) ・About 1 hour from Nagoya (Komaki) ・ About 45 minutes from Osaka (Itami) ・About 45 minutes from Kobe ・About 50 minutes from Fukuoka 【Time required to JR Osugi Station (approximate)】 ・ About 2 hours from Tokushima Station ・From Takamatsu Station: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes ・ About 2 hours from Okayama Station ・From Tokyo: Approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes ・From Shin-Osaka: Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes ・From Hiroshima: Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes ・From Hakata: Approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes ・From Kagoshima: Approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes ・About 30 minutes from Kochi Station 【Access by Car to Otoyo Interchange】 ・From Nagoya IC: Approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes ・From Suita IC in China: Approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes ・From Okayama IC: Approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes ・From Hiroshima IC: Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes ・ About 6 hours from Fukuoka IC ・From Tokushima IC: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes ・ About 1 hour from Takamatsu Chuo IC ・From Matsuyama IC: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes ・ About 25 minutes from Kochi IC ■Basic Information of Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture The population of Otoyo is about 2,900 (as of April 2025), and about 90% of the town is made up of mountain forests, and the Yoshino River that stream the In the town, the beautiful Valleys and the scenery of terraced rice fields make it a town where visitors can feel the Healing and Impression, and the tranquility and the change of the seasons away from the hustle and bustle of the city. ■History of Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture Otoyo Town has prospered as an important place for transportation since ancient times. In particular, the Toyonaga and Otaguchi districts were crowded with people and Supplies as Post Towns of the Tosa Domain during the Edo period. Buraku Temple Yakushido, founded in 724, and many other spots where you can feel the taste of history. In 1955, "Higashi-Toyonaga Village", "Nishi-Toyonaga Village", "Osugi Village", and "Amatsubo Village" merged to form "Otoyo Village", and the town was named after the "Dai" of Large cedar and the "Toyo" of Toyonaga. ■Recommended Sightseeing spots in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture ・Japanese cedar Great Cedar Tree Special Natural Monument of the country. With a circumference of 13.5 m and a height of 56 m, it is one of the largest giant trees in Japan, boasting an estimated age of 3,000 years, and is a symbol of Otoyo Town. There is also a Song Monument of singer Hibari Hibari Misora, and it is a popular Spot for fans. ・Buraku Temple Yakushido The Heian period architecture remains intact, and it is the only national treasure building in Kochi Prefecture. The hall, tucked away in the mountains, calms the hearts of those who visit. ・Kajika Forest Elevation Mountain Climbing Spot of 1,400 m. And Kajika Forest, a mountain villa at the 8th station, has an astronomical observatory and is popular for stargazing, camping, and trekking. ・Yone rice terraces Beautiful terraced rice fields that can be said to be the original scenery of Japan. The Water in Spring, the golden Rice Ears in autumn, and the superb scenery of the Four Seasons Unfolds. ・Yutorist Park Otoyo Spot where you can enjoy Barbecue and camping in Nature. It is also recommended for families and groups. ■Introduction to Roadside Stations in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture The "Roadside Station Osugi" is very close to the Japanese cedar Great Cedar Tree, There is a is a convenient resting Spot where you can get Local Specialty products and Tourist Information. Goishicha tea, ginburo beans, and other items unique to Otoyo Town are also available. ■ Gourmet and specialty products introduced at a roadside station in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture 【Gourmet】 ・Tachikawa Soba Hand-made Country Soba with a high aroma of 100% Soba flour. You can taste it at Meals or Roadside Station in the In the town. ・Konchin A simple local sweets that makes use of the flavor of burdock. It is a nostalgic taste of home. 【Specialty products】 ・Goishicha tea Tea made by completely fermenting tea leaves. Ands has a unique sour taste and aroma, and it is also attracting the attention of health-conscious people. ・Ginburo beans A rare bean that is said to be a symbol of longevity. It is processed into boiled beans and Japanese sweets, and is perfect as a souvenir. ・Yuzu products Ponzu sauce and jam made with yuzu harvested in Otoyo Town are popular. It is also popular as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment. ■Events and festivals in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture ・Adonis Flower Festival 【Held in period: mid-February to early March】 It is festival to be Held in at the time when the town flower "Adonis Ramosa Flower" reaches its Best time to visit. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the flowery village. ・Otaguchi Yakushi Summer Festival, Noryo Fireworks Display 【Held in: August 19】 In addition to a variety of programs such as accordion playing, hula dancing, and Yosakoi Naruko Dance, the summer night will be colored by a fireworks festival. ・Segaki Lantern Floating 【Held in: August】 The shape varies from region to region, but it is a fantastic Buddhist event in which bamboo is erected in the center of a boat-shaped lantern and 200~300 lanterns are lit around it. ■To Otoyo Town, where Nature and culture come to life Spring flowers, summer starry sky, autumn rice terraces, winter game dishes. Otoyo, where Nature and history and culture fuse, is an ideal destination where you can refresh your mind and body. Please come and look for the scenery and experiences that can only be encountered here. We will continue to Broadcasting the charm of Otoyo Town, so please follow us!

　About 25 minutes by car from Hida Takayama Downtown, this kominka house stands quietly. In the house built by the master craftsman of Hida, Kiso horses are still bred. It is a historical building where you can see the scenery of a former Farming village, but even small children There are fun elements everywhere. There are days when it is temporarily closed, but in a place that has become a Sightseeing spot If you are bored, it may be a place that sticks. 　

Implementation of Accommodation discount at Kawayu Onsen (5/7~, limited to those in eastern Hokkaido) Subject those who live in Kushiro, Nemuro, Okhotsk, and Tokachi in Eastern Hokkaido will be Implementation a Kawayu Onsen Accommodation discount campaign. The period is May 7 (Water) ~ every day except Saturday. Please take this opportunity to visit Kawayu Onsen. (It will end as soon as the budget runs out, so be quick!) ） <Kawayu Accommodation Discount 2025 Overview> 【Subject period】 May 7, 2025 (Water) ~ July 18, 2025 (Fri) Weekdays and Sundays [Discount amount] Adult 2,000 yen / Child 1,000 yen per night 【Subjects】 Those who live in Kushiro, Nemuro, Okhotsk, Tokachi [How to apply] ・Please check directly from the official website of each facilities. ・Applications will be accepted from Thursday, May 1st. ・ It will end as soon as the budget runs out, so please apply as soon as possible! < Subject facilities> To make a reservation, click on each accommodation name and visit the official website. ・Kawayu Kanko Hotel 015-483-2121 ・KKR Kawayu 015-483-2643 ・ Inn Kinkiyu 015-483-2211 ・ inn Kinkiyu Bettei Su Squid 015-486-9701 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/20250430/...

[Held in! ] GW Project] Teshikaga Town Museum Stamp Rally Held in a Stamp Rally around 4 museums in Teshikaga during Golden Week! During the period of April 26 (Sat) ~ May 11 (Sun), 2025, a Stamp rally will be Held in around the four Museum facilities in the Teshikaga. Subject facilities are four museums: "Teshikaga Town Kussharo Kotan Ainu Folk Museum", "Taiho Sumo Memorial Hall", "Kawayu Visitor Center", and "Teshikaga Town Hometown History Museum". Collect stamps from 3 of the subject facilities to receive wonderful souvenirs! Adult and children can enjoy the Golden Week project, and it is also perfect for making memories of your trip. 【Held in】 2025 (Reiwa 7) April 26 (Sat) ~ May 11 (Sun) * Please be aware of the Closed days of each museum. *On April 30 and May 7, two of the participating museums will be closed. [How to participate] (1) Get a "Stamp Card" at the Window of each facility (2) Collect stamps by visiting three or more facilities (3) Fill out the "Stamp Card" and give it to the staff. (4) Please receive an "Original Postcard" in exchange for a Stamp Card (5) Premiums (assortment of Specialty products) will be given to 10 winners by lottery from among the applicants! * The announcement of the winners will be replaced by the shipment of Premiums * Premiums will be shipped only to Japan and are scheduled to be shipped after mid-June -Stamp Rally Subject Facilities- 1) Teshikaga Kussharo Kotan Ainu Folk Museum (open open all year during the period) ■ Address: Teshikaga Town Kussharo Downtown 1-jo 14 Phone: 015-484-2128 2) Taiho Sumo Memorial Hall (open open all year during the period) ■ Address: Teshikaga Town Kawayu Onsen 2-1-20 Phone: 015-483-2924 3) Kawayu Visitor Center (Closed on 4/30 and 5/7) ■ Address: Teshikaga Town Kawayu Onsen 2-2-6 Phone: 015-483-4100 4) Teshikaga Hometown History Museum (Closed: 4/29~30, 5/4~7) ■ Address: 3-3-1 Mashu, Teshikaga Town (inside the Mashu Tourism and Culture Center) Phone: 015-482-2368 Inquiries Teshikaga Town Board of Education, Social Education Division, Social Education Section 〒088-3211 2-3-2 Chuo, Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami District, Hokkaido Phone number: 015-482-2948 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/2025gw_museum/...

Hoshitoge (Niigata Prefecture)2024.06.05 About 200 Paddy fields of various sizes Unfold on the slopes like fish scales, and it is a terraced rice field where a sea of clouds easily appears, and in 2022 it was certified as a "Tsunagu Terraced Rice Heritage" by the Ministry of Agriculture and Water. In May-June, Water enter the Paddy Field and become Water mirror. There is also a teahouse, which opens at dawn and you can enjoy freshly cooked rice balls.

In the Horigane-Hotaka area of the National Alps Azumino Park, tulips and rape flowers are in Best time to visit! There are 320,000 tulip flower fields of 117 varieties and 5 million yellow carpets in the Satoyama Zone terraced rice fields For details, please visit the Official website of National Alps Azumino Park. https://www.azumino-koen.jp/horigane_hotaka/...

Azumino was chilled to 3 degrees Celsius this morning It was covered by high pressure and and a superb view under the blue sky Water mirror reflecting the white ridge of the Northern Alps and the blue sky Right now, Azumino is going through the most beautiful time of the year

【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Spring Kiln Tour" will be Held in held for five days from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, at seven kilns scattered around the area. This time, I would like to introduce one of the participating kilns, "Yugen Kiln". Please take a look 💁 ♀️💁 ♂️💁 In the next post Amakusa we will also introduce two potters from the town who will be participating! 🌸 Mugen Kiln "Mugen Kiln" is a place of creation where the unique worldview of potter Seiko Tanaka, who once admired poets, comes to life. Inspired by poetry and art, the works are vessels for everyday use, but they also have a presence as if they were works of art. Mr. Tanaka, who has a deep knowledge of earthenware and folk crafts, has unique motifs, as if each work has a story or message inn in it. Oyster the imagination of the person who picks it up and leaves a mysterious aftertaste. The vessels of the dream kiln seem to speak in the silence. In each of them, Mr. Tanaka's sensibility and poetic spirit are gently imbued. 📍 Mugen Kiln 〒863-2506 Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa District Reihoku Shirakio 588-1 TEL:080-1703-6886 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332

To "Little Forest Restaurant Popeye" It has gained a hibernation period and has started operating for the 2025 season, so I came to visit you immediately. Popeye has a store Thereare at the end of the mountain side of the Kamisahoro district. A cute circular exterior with a flat roof and a wooden sign will welcome you. The inside of the store faces south, the meadow Unfolds and overlooks the Hidaka Mountains, and it is a comfortable space with a lot of sunlight coming in. Regardless of age or gender, small children are also welcome. menu are and set menu, pasta, rice, desserts, etc. Especially recommended is the lunch menu "Seasonal Popeye Lunch" It seems that the contents change every month. The staple rice is kamai, which is cooked at the restaurant. It seems that this kamai rice will also be changed to white rice, so please feel free to talk to us. * Since the quantity is limited, it may run out early. It is about 15 minutes by Car from Shintoku Station, about 11 kilometers away. Drive on a sunny day, lunch time while looking at the scenery leisurely, eat after enjoying a lot of Activities in the In the town, and more! Please stop by 💁 ♀️ * The Regular holiday is every week (Monday), but if the Holidays is (Monday), it will be Vacation after the next day. * Squid if you are planning to visit the store from a distance, it may be better to check in advance if it is open. "Little Forest Restaurant Popeye" Regular holiday: (Monday) Contact: 080-5592-6798 #Hokkaido #Hokkaido Gourmet #Hokkaido Tourism #Hokkaidō #Tokachi #Tokachi #Tokachi Tourism #Tokachi Gourmet #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Shintoku Town Gourmet #Small Forest of #Restaurant #Restaurant Popeye #Popeye #Welcome Shintoku Town #Welcome back to Shintoku Town #hokkaido #hokkaido_lovers #hokkaido_love #ilovehokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidolikers #hokkaidolove #hokkaidosgram #hokkaidofood #hokkaidotravel #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku

【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Spring Kiln Tour" will be Held in held for five days from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, at seven kilns scattered around the area. Introducing the participating kilns, this time it is "Unshu Kiln"! 🌸 Unshu Kiln Reihoku Tomioka. "Unshu Kiln" stands on the seaside, which is affectionately known as the "West Sea" by the Locals. The pottery maker in this area is the kiln owner, Mr. Miyoshi. Unshu Kiln's unique technique, in which flowers blooming in the field are pressed against clay to capture patterns, reflects the breath of Nature directly on the vessel. The works with a simple and gentle appearance gently accompany our daily lives and add quiet joy. One of the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat is to visit a conversation with the friendly Miyoshi. Among the old photographs displayed in the exhibition room, you can also see Miyoshi's father-in-law taking on the challenge of shark hunting, a shark fishing that was once popular in Tomioka. During the Spring kiln tour, in addition to selling agricultural products, second-hand tools and succulent shop will also appear. Enjoy a relaxing time with the gentle air of the western sea. 📍 Unshu Kiln 〒863-2507 2829 Tomioka, Reihoku-cho, Amakusa District, Kumamoto TEL:0969-35-0945 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332