Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. It is a rim musubi wind chime. 🎐

It is a thatched circle of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

This is one of the first photos I took near Tokyo Station. I looked up at the tall buildings and enjoyed the city air while taking landscape photos that I couldn't take in my Local area. When I entered the station building, I saw Tokyo Station that I could see through the window, and I involuntarily clicked the shutter. The painting-like frame composition expresses the presence of Tokyo Station. Gari is a stylish photo that can only be taken in Tokyo.

Today, it's the Great Exorcism of Xia Yue. It is a thatched circle of Kawagoe Hachimangu.

The current situation of the Ashio Copper Mine, which became a bald mountain due to the Ashio Copper Mine Poisoning Incident. Thanks to tree-planting volunteers who have been passed down to young people who can do hard work, greenery is reviving in Ashio.

Would you like to come and see a festival that has been around for almost 300 years? The Sawara Festival is a festival held in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture for three consecutive days from July 11 to 13, 2025. It is a very powerful festival with 10 huge festival floats dragging around the town. Songs and dances are also performed at the same time. Held in from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The stalls of the many is also Stalls, so you can enjoy it all day long. Access from Narita International Airports is to take the Keisei Main Line to Keisei Narita Station, Transfer at Narita Station on the JR Narita Line, and Get off at Sawara Station.

Photographed 6/29/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I went to the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Prayer early in the morning for two consecutive days is quite tough. 🥹 Chillax soda mango and mango mousse cake. 🥤🥭

Photographed on June 28, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Earl Grey Bouquet & Tea Frappuccino and Earl Grey Milk Cream Donuts.

Photographed on June 28, 25. Since the Enmusubi wind chime has begun, we Prayer the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine around 6:30 in the morning.

Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine early in the morning. Rim Musubi wind chimes have begun. Rim musubi wind chimes and contrails look auspicious. 🎐

Hydrangea of Asawahara Highlands There are about 20,000 hydrangeas Famous Temple Precincts in Asawahara Highlands. The best time to see it is from the beginning to the middle of July every year. The photo was taken on June 27. You can see that it is starting to color. There are traffic restrictions on the surrounding roads. Also, it is a mountain road and the road is narrow and there are many curves, so please be careful when driving. In addition, there is also a Yama Building in the Precincts, so please be careful about your clothes. https://www.kankouotaki.com/mamembara.html...

Photographed on June 23, 25. This is the Ai sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

【Notice of Xia Yue Grand Exorcism】 This year, too, the "Nagoshi no Oharae" will be held at a shrine in the city. It is a Shinto ritual to cleanse and cleanse the sins and defilements for half a year, and pray for a disease-free life for the remaining six months. Anyone is welcome to attend, so please take this opportunity to reset your mind and body. ■Date and place of Held in Sunday, June 29 ・Isehara Daijingu Shrine 16:00〜 Monday, June 30 ・Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine 14:00〜 ・Sannomiya Hibita Shrine 14:00〜 For details, please check the website of the tourism association ↓ https://isehara-kanko.com/news/10422/...

Photographed on June 21, 25. It is Kazaguruma in front of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine direct meeting hall.

Photographed on June 21, 25. This is Kazaguruma of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

After the rain in the evening. When I looked at the sky, I saw two beautiful rainbows! Transportation to the roof of the supermarket and captured it on camera. I've never seen such a clear and beautiful rainbow before!

【Notice of Use of Toilet at the Summit of Daisen】 The Daisen summit public Toilet was Closed due to damage to the Water facilities, but 2025 (Reiwa 7) resumed public Use on Thursday, June 26. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check the official website for details. https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/kankou_guide/docs/2025062600058/...

【Notice of Daisen Cable Car 60th Anniversary Campaign】 This year marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Daisen Cable Car. Held in a special campaign to express our gratitude so far. Held in: Saturday, June 28 – Sunday, August 31 ◆ Discount on the children's fare of the cable car to 50 yen ◆Collaboration Events with Hakone Soba "Free Oyster Fried Tempura Coupon" Present In addition, on Saturday, June 28, 2025 and Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine Greeting Events with "Kururin", "Kanamin" and "Mokoron" will be held! Please take this opportunity to use the cable car. Check 👉 the official website for details. https://www.ooyama-cable.co.jp/60thanniv/index.html...

🇯🇵 Excellent Access from Tokyo! Held in PADI diving course in Nishi-Izu [English support, small group size] Implementation at Hokule'a Shonan recently held a PADI Open Water Diver Course. The locations are "Hirasawa" and "Ida" in Nishi-Izu, which can be reached on a day trip from Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Both are highly transparent and are perfect Spots for your first marine training. All of the guests who participated this time were beginners in diving. Scenes were nervous at first, but after a careful lecture on land, Nature was smiling by the time they entered the sea. The instructor supported me one by one and proceeded with the course calmly. 🤿 Diving is "fun and learning" In the diving course, you will practice basic skills such as breathing in water, clearing a mask, and neutral buoyancy. Even if you are a first-timer, you can rest assured that the small group size and slow pace will make you feel at ease. While experiencing buddy checks and equipment settings, you will acquire Nature and "diver thinking". Above all, the best part is that you can practice in the beautiful sea. The sea in Ida is called "Ida blue", and surrounded by clear Water and colorful fish, you will feel as if you are in another world. 🌏 Classes in English are also available. Suitable for travelers and business travelers! Hokule'a Shonan offers PADI Sense courses in English. It is also possible for those who want to obtain a Sense while traveling or business travelers who are staying for a short period of time. With a flexible schedule, you can tailor the course to your stay plan. 🚉 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station (easy Access from Tokyo and Yokohama) 📆 Schedule request OK 👥 Peace of mind in private or small groups 🗣 English-speaking instructors 📩 The first step to the world's oceans, right here in Japan Activities can be started even if you are not a good swimmer. Water is a magical experience of breathing in the water, encounters with sea creatures, and quiet time to face yourself. Everything will be a special memory that will stay with you. If you get a PADI C card (Sense), you will be able to dive in the world's oceans. I sincerely recommend it to those who want to start a new hobby or refresh themselves in Nature. Interested parties, please feel free to contact us by DM or email. Your diving life starts 🌊 here 📸 Scenes of diving are also introduced on Instagram. @hokulea_divejapan Be sure to check out some of Japan's hidden diving spots! #ScubaJapan #PADIcertification #DivingNearTokyo #HokuleaShonan #JapanTravelTips #OpenWaterCourse #SoloTravelJapan #DiveWithUs #ExploreTheBlue #HiddenDiveSpot #PADI5Star #DivingJourney #PADIJapan

Photographed on June 21, 25. This is Kazaguruma of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. From 6/28, the rim musubi wind chime will start.

Photographed on June 21, 25. It is the lantern and hydrangea of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on June 15, 25. It is a yo-yo lottery of Kawagoe Hachimangu. A new Squid lottery has also begun. 🍉

Photographed 6/16/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on June 15, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on June 15, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on June 15, 25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

I visited Mr. 168's early dinner (breakfast). It is black tea soy milk and onion egg sandwich. The leek egg sandwich contains fried eggs, mustard greens, and peanut powder. What's more, the bread is kneaded with black sesame seeds. Thank you very much for opening early in the morning for three days. 我喜欢168。 今天的早餐很好吃。 Thank you. 😊

Photographed on June 15, 25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. 🌻

Photographed 6/16/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. Lemon coffee and semifred (ice cake) with caramel nuts. Coffee and lemon go well together. 🍋

🌴 Good Access from Tokyo! Day trip diving tour🛳️ on Hatsushima Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan! 😊 This time, we Held in a Day trip tour at Hatsushima, a popular diving spot in the suburbs of Tokyo. Hatsushima is a small island with good Access, located about 30 minutes by ferry from Atami Port in Kanagawa Prefecture. From Our store (Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture), it takes 🚗🛳️ about 1 hour and 30 minutes by Car and ferry Transportation time is short, so even short travel schedules make it easy to visit. 🌊 Leisurely diving experience in crystal clear waters On this day, the weather was good and the sea was clear, so I was able ☀️ to swim comfortably in the bright water In the waters of Hatsushima, you can enjoy a variety of fish from shallow to deep and rocky terrain. Even for those who are new to diving, the conditions were calm so that they could experience it with peace of mind. 🐟 Spot where you can meet popular fish During the tour, we also met the Famous "Kobudai" on Hatsushima. With its large body and distinctive face, this fish can come very close to divers Soba. In addition, the rocky terrain and the way the light enters are beautiful, making it a 📸 recommended point for taking photos in the water Shooting in bright water is a chance for even first-timers to take beautiful shots. 🤿 A safe environment and support system for beginners Transportation is very smooth as the dive site on Hatsushima Island can be accessed immediately after getting off the ferry. There are many days with few waves, and entry and exit are stable. It is also recommended for those who have just taken the Sense and have not dived for a while. At Hokule'a Shonan, even beginners in diving can enjoy it with peace of mind. We offer small-group tours and attentive support. 🏝️ "Sea of islands" that can be enjoyed even in a short time Even in the midst of a busy schedule, you can refresh your mood by exercising in nature and looking at the beautiful sea. "I want to have a little adventure on a day trip" "I want to experience the sea near Tokyo" This is the perfect tour for you. 📍 Hokule'a Shonan (Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture) 🚉 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station South Exit 🅿️ Car parking available, English support OK, PADI 5 star registered store 💬 For inquiries and tour reservations, please feel free to visit the official website or Instagram! #HatsushimaIsland #IslandTripFromTokyo #ScubaDivingJapan #TokyoDayTrip #JapanTravelTips #BestOfJapan #UnderwaterAdventure #KanagawaDiving #HiddenGemsJapan #HokuleaShonan #PADI5Star #DiveJapan #EcoTravelJapan #OceanRetreat