Toyooka City, Hyogo It was cold at Kinosaki Onsen Self

Toyooka City, Hyogo It was cold at Kinosaki Onsen Self

Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture You can experience various villages and various experiences while feeling like a Satoyama while in the city Aina Satoyama Park

Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture You can experience various villages and various experiences while feeling like a Satoyama while in the city Aina Satoyama Park

Toyooka City, Hyogo It was difficult on the way, but I managed to take a picture of Kinosaki Onsen during the big cold wave aiming for the timing of the snowfall.

Toyooka City, Hyogo It was difficult on the way, but I managed to take a picture of Kinosaki Onsen during the big cold wave aiming for the timing of the snowfall.

🚴‍♂️Tour de Yatsugatake 2025🚴‍♂️ Thank you very much for all your entries🙇🏻‍♀️ The entry deadline for Tour de Yatsugatake is tomorrow, the 16th❗️ We are still accepting entries, so if you haven't signed up yet, please hurry🚴‍♂️💨 The secretariat is based at Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen. *Entries are accepted via the QR code on the second page!*

We are pleased to announce the results of the 2nd Tsubetsu Photo Contest! The winning entries will be displayed at Sansan-kan for a set period. We will announce the start of the exhibition on our social media channels. Thanks to everyone who entered, we were able to see many different sides of Tsubetsu. Thank you very much! https://www.tsubetsu.net/post/%E7%AC%AC%E4%BA%8C%E5%9B%9E%E3%81%A4%E3%81%B9%E3%81%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%88%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E7%B5%90%E6%9E%9C%E7%99%BA%E8%A1%A8...

It is said to be the best bloom in the last 20 years I have seen the Ume Plum of "Kazahaya no Sato". As you can see. If you don't see it, it's a loss! Tsu City, Mie Prefecture Prefecture "Kazahaya no Sato" 2025/3/8

I have experienced ❄️ snowshoeing in Shiga Highlands Activities that can be enjoyed even by those who do not ski or snowboard! If you wear snowshoes, you can 😳 walk in areas that you can't enter during the green season and even on ponds! !️ The Torii (shrine gate) gate is ⛩ covered in snow Have a snowy white field to yourself 👣 where no one walks We also found 🐾 several footprints of animals such as rabbits and foxes Impression ✨️ by all of them are valuable experiences Why don't you experience snowshoeing that makes everyone from children to adults smile together? It depends on the remaining snow, but it seems that you can ♪ enjoy it until around the May holidays For details, check 👀 the Home page of the Shiga Highlands Nature Conservation Center. https://shizenhogo-center.shigakogen.gr.jp/guide_winter/...

Snowy Moominvalley ☃️ This is located in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park. Moominvalley with snow was a fantastic atmosphere 🤤 I'm 🤭 sure the hibernating Moomins are also enjoying it

📍 Akibayama Main Shrine Akiba Shrine (841 Ryoka, Spring Town, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka) 【Overview】 Deep in the mountains of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, at an elevation of 866 meters, is Akibayama Main Shrine Akiba Shrine. Mt. Akiba is called Mt. Shintai, and it was founded in the 2nd year of Wado (709 AD). It is the Main Shrine of Akiba Shrine, which has more than 400 companies nationwide. ---------------- and Lower Shrine and Upper Shrine, the photograph shows the "Torii (shrine gate) of happiness" in the Upper Shrine. Akibayama is also very famous as the god of fire prevention, and as a local in Hamamatsu City, I am very indebted to him. Even as a child, even if you don't understand the kanji "Akiha-san!", the sound is familiar to your ears. In fact, when I was mentally ill, the first thing my mother brought me to for a change of pace was the Lower Shrine in Akibayama. (Actually, he wanted to take me to the Upper Shrine, but considering my physical strength and physical condition, he decided to go down to the Lower Shrine.) ） That's how important the shrine is to me. Now that I have moved to Tokyo and am living happily, this photo was taken when I stopped by early in the morning on my way back to my parents' house. In fact, on this day, when I arrived at the Car parking lot in Akibayama, I and trouble that my Car was about to break down. However, fortunately, I was able to reach the cars parking lot without stopping in the middle of the slope. In addition, in the restroom of the Car parking lot, I was able to collect the Water used for the worst first aid, and on the way back, I was able to go down and slide safely into the car parts store while cooling the engine. Akibayama helped us with this as well. That's how I feel. ---------------- It may be difficult to visit because of the distance from Hamamatsu Station on the Shinkansen, but I have no regrets about going. It is a shrine that can be affirmed. If you're lucky, you may be able to see a sea of clouds or as far away as Enshu Nada. As for me, I recommend visiting in the morning. It's a place ☺ where the air is clean, there are few people, and your mind is calm. 【！ Caution! Please refrain from destroying the scenery of the shrine, polluting it, or causing inconvenience. Equipment: Nikon D850 Editing software: Adobe Lightroom

📍 Hakone Owakudani Owakudani is located in the Hakone area of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Owakudani was formed by an Eruption about 3,000 years ago. It is one of the few spots in Japan where you can feel the earth alive up close with the smell of sulfur and the smoke that rises. On this day, there were a few clouds, but since the Elevation of Owakudani is high, I was able to see Mt. Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi very beautifully without obstruction. Equipment: Nikon D850 Editing software: Adobe Lightroom

📍 Tama River Sengen Shrine The shrine is located a 2-minute walk from Tama River Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tama River Line, Meguro Line, Namboku Line, and Mita Line. The God of worship is the god who protects the mountain greenery, Princess Kibana Sakiya. This photo shows the entrance to the shrine (approach to the temple). Since it was the Time Slot / Time of Day when the sun was setting, the photo created a solemn atmosphere. The sunset that you can see at the end of the climb is very beautiful, and it is one of my favorite shrines. 【！ Caution! Please refrain from destroying the scenery of the shrine, polluting it, or causing inconvenience. Equipment: Nikon D850 Editing software: Adobe Lightroom

Would you like to share the appeal of Azumino through outdoor activities set in this landscape? Azumino City trains all-around outdoor guides to meet visitors’ needs as it seeks to become a mecca for outdoor sports. Learn the fundamental skills and knowledge of an outdoor guide and make your mark as an Azumino Outdoor Guide. For details, please visit the official Azumino City Tourism Association website. https://azumino-e-tabi.net/outdoorguide...

❄️ "Winter Gokase 2025" Voting Now Open ❄️【Until Sunday, March 16, 2025!】 Thank you all for entering "Winter Gokase 2025"! We have conducted a careful first-round selection by the tourism association staff and chosen ten entries from all submissions.🙏✨ From these ten entries, we will ask everyone to vote to decide the prize winners.🤩👏 Among those who vote, ten people will be randomly selected to receive specialty products from Gokase Town as a gift.🎁💫 We appreciate your participation.🙇‍♀️ How to vote is explained below.💡 [Voting period: Until Sunday, March 16, 2025] ⚠️ Voting is limited to one method per person and one vote per account or individual. <To vote via Instagram> https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... ・Follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account. ・From the posts marked with the hashtag "#Winter Gokase 2025 Vote," choose one of the ten featured entries and comment the photo number in that post's comment section.✍ ⚠️ If you are not following the account, message exchanges may be unreliable and you will be excluded from the gift drawing. Please be aware. <To vote via Facebook> https://www.facebook.com/gokase.kanko/?locale=ja_JP... ・Choose one of the ten featured entries in this post and comment the photo number. ・Voting is limited to one vote per account. ⚠️ If you win the gift drawing, we will contact you via Facebook Messenger. If there is no reply within two weeks, the prize will be forfeited. <To vote via the website> ・Go to the "Winter Gokase 2025 Vote" page from the Gokase Tourism Association website's news topics (https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1994.html...） ・Click the URL on the "Winter Gokase 2025 Vote" page to open the voting form. ・Enter your email address. ・Choose one of the ten entries, check the box for that entry, and submit your response. ⚠️ If you do not enter an email address, you will be excluded from the gift drawing. Please be sure to view the original posts by the applicants before voting.🤗 1. @yamabico_san (photo 2) 2. @gokase_entertainment (photo 3) 3. @photo_ay_umi (photo 4) 4. @mgm_1228 (photo 5) 5. @eco9syu_sekiryo (photo 6) 6. @goto0619 (photo 7) 7. @fowafuwarin5 (photo 8) 8. @thusandleavis (photo 9) 9. @mas8787a (photo 10) 10. @photo_ay_umi (photo 11) We look forward to receiving many votes from everyone 🥰

🎿 Ski Resort Final Event 🏂 Sunday, March 9 was the last day of operations for Gokase Highland Ski Resort ❄️ Under a clear sky, a big prize drawing took place from 11:00 AM 🎁 Cheers erupted each time the winning numbers for lavish prizes were announced, and the drawing ended in great excitement 😆✨ After the drawing, visitors immediately enjoyed the last runs of the season on the slopes 🎿 Gokase Highland Ski Resort, revived this season ❄️ Thanks to everyone, we were able to operate safely through today 😊 Thank you very much 🥰 We look forward to seeing you again next season!!

[❄️ Introducing photos submitted to Winter Gokase 2025 — Final installment ❄️] The Gokase Tourism Association held the “#Winter Gokase 2025” photo event on its Instagram account through February 28. This is the final showcase of the entries we received.🥹✨ @fowafuwarin5 @mas8787a @mgm_1228 (in no particular order) Making its long-awaited debut is Unoko Falls✨ These lovely photos capture the ski area where snow still lingers and the surrounding great outdoors.👏 Thank you all for so many submissions.😭 It was a harsh winter, but many of the winter photos felt warm and heartening.😊☀️

View from a commercial facilities in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. Godaigo's "MONKEY MAJIK" streamed into my brain.

Hello 😊 This is Ryusuido. In March, Shosenkyo Gorge feels the sun grow warmer, gentle sunlight pours onto the water, and you can slowly sense spring☘️ arriving. We can’t wait for the cherry blossoms🌸 to bloom‼️ March’s birthstone is aquamarine💎 A member of the beryl family, like emeralds, its color and gem name vary according to the minerals it contains. With its pale, gentle aqua hue, aquamarine symbolizes healing and happiness, and a legend says it brings joyful love and marriage✨ We also offer a wide selection of other natural stones and accessories, so please stop by to enjoy the soothing space where gemstones and the sound of the falls weave together. We look forward to the day we can see your lovely smiles 😊

Notice of Temporary Closure for Sandayu Public Toilet Repairs The Sandayu public toilet in the Sandayu parking lot at Lake Kussharo will be temporarily closed for repair work from Monday, March 17, 2025, through Friday, March 21, 2025. Closure period: March 17, 2025 (Monday) from 8:00 AM to March 21, 2025 (Friday) Location: Sandayu Parking Lot, Miruwa, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido For safety reasons, please refrain from using or entering the facility while the public toilet is undergoing repairs. The facility is scheduled to reopen as usual from March 22, but the schedule may change depending on the progress of the work. Any changes will be posted on this site, so please check for updates. Please note that the parking lot will remain available during the public toilet closure. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused during the closure period. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Today, in Mishima City. It's so warm. Genbeegawa (Genbee River) and Hasunumagawa (Hasunuma River) (March 13, 2025)

Busan Shrine dyed in the color of snow This is Busan Shrine in Yorii, Saitama Prefecture. It is dyed in a snowy landscape and becomes 😊 a mysterious space

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video — nice to meet you! This is the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association. We will now introduce the many charms of Morotsuka Village in northern Miyazaki Prefecture, so please enjoy! First, let us introduce Morotsuka Village. ◆◇◆What is Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◆◇◆ Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, sits almost in the center of the Kyushu Mountains, and about 90 percent of the village area is forest. There is almost no flat land; 84 scattered hamlets perch on the mountain slopes. Under the slogan of a forestry-based village, Morotsuka has worked to protect mountains, create forests, and promote village development that lives in harmony with nature while benefiting from the bounty of the woods. This is a village that lives in the forest, thinking not only of oneself but of each other, and not only of the present but of the children and grandchildren to come. ◆◇◆Access◆◇◆ * About a two-hour drive from Kumamoto Airport * About a two-hour drive from Miyazaki Airport * From Miyazaki Airport take the train to Hyūgashi Station (limited express about 65 minutes), and from Hyūgashi Station there are route buses to Morotsuka Village. If you use train and bus, take the route bus from JR Nippō Main Line Hyūgashi Station on Miyazaki Kotsu to Morotsuka village center, “Morotsuka,” which takes about 90 minutes. * Please board a bus bound for Kamishiiba or for Tsukahara. (For route bus details, please check the Miyazaki Kotsu website.) ※ For current traffic restrictions, please check Morotsuka Navi HP. ◆◇◆Tourist Spots in Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◆◇◆ ■ Ecomuseum Morotsuka Shiitake no Yakata 21 This facility houses the office of the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association and Donko-tei Restaurant. It used to be a place to learn about shiitake, but it has been renewed as a spot for tourist information and community exchange. Across the Hotaru Bridge on the opposite bank sits the principal statue of Kunugi Jizo made from an over-100-year-old sawtooth oak. You can go down to the riverbank for a picnic or enjoy playing in the clear stream. ◇◆◇Accommodations in Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◇◆◇ ■ Tenku no Mori Ikenokubo Green Park Nestled around 800 m above sea level in nature-rich Morotsuka, Tenku no Mori Ikenokubo Green Park offers log houses and a campsite. From the Hyuga direction the road is one lane each way the whole way, so drivers unaccustomed to mountain roads can feel at ease. The park has an athletic course, grass sledding, and mini-golf, so families with young children can enjoy themselves together. A scenic cross-country course nearby is perfect for a relaxed walk while taking in nature. The popular Akimasa Observatory, famous for its views, is only about a five-minute drive. We recommend getting up early to watch the sunrise; if you’re lucky, you may see a sea of clouds. With flowers in full bloom in spring, green breezes and cool heights in summer, fiery autumn foliage, and quiet winter dusted with snow, this place lets you savor the changing seasons and relax in nature. ■ Morotsukayama Keiryu no Sato (Morotsuka Mountain Mountain Stream Village) One of the two campsites in the village is Morotsukayama Keiryu no Sato. Dominated by Morotsukayama, one of Kyushu’s 100 famous mountains, this nature-rich area adjoins a river park with abundant water. In summer you can enjoy river play and fishing (a fishing permit is required). ■ Forest Folk House Yamashigi no Mori Yamashigi no Mori consists of two old folk houses: Shitashigi, built in the Taisho era, and Nakashigi, built in the Meiji era. You must climb winding mountain roads to reach them, but long ago, before cars and paved roads, this spot was an important crossroads. Today it serves as a hands-on exchange facility where urban visitors and mountain villagers deepen ties through agricultural experiences. In this sky-high place, scenes like hearths, goemon baths, and old-style stoves evoke nostalgic memories. ■ Old Folk House Series Traditional houses where you can fully experience the breath of nature. Surrounded by mountains, with the warmth of wood, the scent of earth, and a communal hearth, Morotsuka’s old folk houses offer a relaxed pace of life and a welcoming place anyone can easily experience to feel the coexistence of people and nature. [List of folk houses] ・ Yamashigi no Mori ・ Heida no Sato ・ Sakura no Tsubone ・ Yoshiya ◇◆◇Local Specialties of Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◇◆◇ ■ Shiitake Shiitake cultivated using 100 percent logs grown in the rich forests that have been recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage. Morotsuka Village proudly offers these delicious, aromatic log-grown shiitake—please savor them. ■ Forest Multifloral Honey This is honey from native Japanese honeybees treasured by Morotsuka’s honey hunters. Natural beekeeping in the mountains draws on nectar from many flowers. The honey the bees diligently collect, called multifloral honey, is highly nutritious with a rich taste and aroma. Since a single bee produces about a spoonful of honey in its lifetime, it is very precious. ■ Mugwort Dumplings Made from fresh mugwort gathered from the mountains, nurtured by clean air and water, these mugwort dumplings are crafted using traditional methods and are a rare countryside delight. The mugwort fragrance fills your mouth, and the expertly kneaded sweet bean paste is exquisite. ■ Mountain-Processed Goods Women’s associations active in the scattered mountain hamlets prepare village-made flavors every day in local workshops. Using mountain-harvested ingredients, they produce miso, yuzu pepper, konnyaku, dressings, and other tasty local products. We will continue sharing the charms of nature-rich Morotsuka Village, so please look forward to more!

Breather Save Spot Save Spot in the Central Tokyo that can be seen from Shibuya, don't you 🍀 wonder what lies ahead* ゚

Tokyo Tower and Kawazu cherry blossoms 📸 This is the Kawazu cherry blossoms taken from the front of Azabudai Hills in Tokyo. Tokyo is in Best time to visit. It is crowded with many foreigners.

Teshikaga has enjoyed clear skies for several days. Warmer temperatures have begun to melt the accumulated snow little by little☃️ However, evenings still bring a sharp drop in temperature, making roads and walkways harder to drive and walk on… Please stay alert and practice safe driving and walking at all times🚗🚶⚠️👟

This is Momo Minamoto Township! It was started by the people of the Kine district to liven up the area, and now as many as 2,000 weeping peaches are blooming. In the center, a pond and a weeping peach is projected, and those who visit it Gari a voice of admiration. The best time to visit seems to be mid-April next year. Ena City, Gifu Prefecture "Kineshi Weeping Momoen" *Last year's photo

[Hayashi Park Walk & Picnic Tour] Now accepting participants! A relaxed walking tour to enjoy the scenery. For the picnic lunch, enjoy local strawberry fruit sandwiches, apple juice, and freshly brewed coffee. For details, please see the Toyooka Tabi Jikan website. https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/guide-tour/cycling-guide-tour-02/8985/... Date and Time: Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 Both days meet at 11:00 AM and dismiss at 1:00 PM Meeting Place: Toyooka Tabi Jikan (next to Roadside Station Minami-Shinshu Toyooka Marche) 12407 Kamishina (Kumashiro), Toyooka Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture 399-3202 How to Apply: ・Phone (0265-49-3395) ・Google Form (a link is posted on the page above).

【🌸This year’s cherry blossom viewing in Shinano Omachi🌸】 Although Omachi City still sees chilly days below freezing, it’s starting to warm up a little✨ It may be a bit early, but I’m sharing some cherry blossom photos😌 We plan to post blooming updates on our social media and website again this year, so please keep an eye out☑️🎶 Please come and enjoy spring in Shinano Omachi🌈 🔽🔽Last year’s blooming information (for reference)🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88891/... 🔹Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (opens April 15) https://www.alpen-route.com/index.php... 🔹68th Harinokidake Shintaro Festival (June 1) — now accepting participants❗️ https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/event/90816/...