Experience River SUP Why don't you experience standup paddleboarding on the river? It is completely different from ordinary standup paddleboarding, and the exhilaration of going down the river is the best. Not only do you float on the water, but you also ride the stream of the river, so the feeling of being one with nature is exceptional. It's a little adventurous river play with family and friends. Held in every day during the Obon period. Enjoy river activities that are perfect for summer. ■ Elementary school students can participate! ■ Even beginners can rest assured that experienced guides will support you! [Tour Held in days] August 12 (Tue) ~ 16 (Sat), September 7 (Sun), 20 (Sat), 2025 【Held in】Ono River (Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Meeting place】Onogawa Ribakura Inukai Base (near Onogawa River Park, Inukai, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Time】Approx. 3 hours (9:30~12:00、13:30~16:00) ■■Oita River Club For details such as Fees and reservations, please check the Oita River Club (Ribakura) website. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250804spot-inukai/...

Held in 🎊 the 2nd "Amakusa Reihoku Literature Walk" Sightseeing Walking Route Creation Workshop On Thursday, August 21, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association will held in ♪ the second "Amakusa Reihoku Literature Walk" sightseeing walking route creation Workshop Based on the opinions received in the first session, we will Summary the sightseeing walking routes into one and brush up! There is no problem at all with participation from this time, so if you are interested in tourist guides and Town planning, please join ✨ us Held in Date: Thursday, August 21, 1:30 p.m. ~ 3:30 p.m. Held in Location: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association 2nd Floor (Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa District Reihoku Kamitsufukae 4535-1) 　👉 To apply for participation, go to the Home page of your profile and click on 👀 the announcement section. Application deadline: Friday, August 15 Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association Ogata 　　　　　　　☎０９６９－３１－１１３６ * This Workshop will be Held in in the 2025 (Reiwa 7) Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Subsidy Project.

🍂 Autumn Yama School Platto Recruiting 🍁 Participants 🌰 ~ Get ahead of the taste of autumn! Chestnut picking experience~ 🌰 If you step on the chestnuts of the mussel moth with your shoes, the shiny chestnuts will appear. Grab it with fire shears and pop it in the basket! There is no doubt that you will be hooked on the series of streams! Why don't you enjoy chestnut picking while touching the Nature of autumn? 🍱 Lunch comes with ♪ "Donko-tei special noodle bento" 📅 Held in Sunday, September 7 9:00~15:00 📍 Meeting place: Shiitake Pavilion 21 🌲 Experience venue: Forest kominka "Sakura no Tsubone" 👥 Capacity: 4 people (minimum) ~ 10 people (maximum) each day 💰Fee: ・ Adult 5,000 yen / person ・Children (3 years old and over): 4,000 yen/person * 500 yen discount for Village residents * Experience fee, guide fee, lunch fee, consumption tax included 📝 Application deadline: Sunday, August 31 🚶 Accompaniment: You will be accompanied by a tour conductor or a local guide 🧤 What to bring and what to wear ・Work gloves ・Towels ・Water bottle ・Hats ・Long pants ・Long-sleeved shirt ・ Shoes that are easy to move and can get dirty * For application and details, please check from "Morotsuka Navi". Why don't you spend a day with the taste of autumn and experience that will satisfy your heart and stomach? We look forward to your participation!

🌇 Sunset Village Sculpture Symposium 🌇 This year, the work of Yoichi OkuVillage, who lives in Miyazaki City, came to ✨ Gokase Town Gentle works 😊 that show Mr. OkuVillage's personality While there is an image that stone = hard, it is possible 😲 to express it so softly When I look at the works, I feel that 🥰 my heart warms up There was ⛄ also a Picture book of Snow Dharma to make it a little cooler Scenes 👀 of production The brilliance of the stone is different before and after, isn't it? (It may be the skill of the photographer, but ... 😅） It seems that ✨ about 7 works have already been made after entering Gokase Town I am 🎵 looking forward to the Dedication of the work to Furutono Shrine again this year The Scene of the exhibition and Mr. Oku Village's work can be 💡 seen at the bottom of the Furutono Shrine He is scheduled to be in Gokase until 9/3, but there is also cleanup, so it may 😊 be Squid to go see it in August * It seems that Mr. Oku Village is absent on 8/7.

Chinsako Gorge The Gorge is a canyon along the Okudake River. It is surrounded on both sides by molten tuff cliffs with well-developed columnar joints. The height of the cliff is 70 metres. The valley floor is exposed with rocks formed by volcanic activity about 15 million years ago. The Okudake River is a clear blue Valleys because it is Minamoto the rich Nature forests of the grandmother and leaning mountain ranges. 【Location】Ohara, Ogata Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

🫐 【Notice of opening of Kurohara Blueberry Garden】 🫐 Blueberry season has ✨ arrived Kurohara Blueberry Garden will be open for a limited time from July to August! Why don't you pick the blue jewel of the forest "blueberry" with your own hands? In the park, you can eat All you can eat freshly picked blueberries luxuriously! At a high altitude of over 600 meters Elevation, you can 🌞 Fun the fruits of Raised to your heart's content with plenty of sunshine 【Opening Hours】 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (advance reservation required) * Please make a reservation by Phone at least one week before your visit. 【Fee】 💰 Admission fee: 500 yen per person for elementary school students and older (unlimited time) 🧺 Return: 1,500 yen per kg * For reservations and details, please see "Morotsuka Navi".

[Summer Production 🌻] Last week, there were many rainy and cloudy days in Gokase Town, but this week the weather is like The ☆ Summer ✨ and the sun is dazzling 😎 every day I went 🚗 to Shirataki to look for "coolness" as much as possible I felt 😊 comfortable just looking at the water falling from a drop of about 20 meters Also, on the way, there is 🌻 a sunflower field that is in best time to visit. It was the first Spot I knew about, so I felt 🎵 like I had gained a lot There is a strong image that "Miyazaki Prefecture = hot", but Gokase Town is Located in ⛰ a place surrounded by mountains at high elevation Therefore, even in summer, the average temperature is a few degrees Celsius lower than in other areas of the prefecture, and it is chilly in the mornings and evenings, and there are many 😉 days when you can sleep soundly without air conditioning (in fact, it was cool last night and I was 😅 wearing a blanket) To escape the summer heat and refresh your mind and body, please come ✨ and visit Gokase this summer

【Renbei Sunflower Project 🌻】 Introducing the sunflower project as a summer landscape in Reihoku Town! A total of 150,000 sunflowers have been planted by volunteer farmers in various places in the Reihoku (near Reihoku Town hall and along Route 324 National Route), and it is 👀 in full bloom The photo is 🌇 taken with the sunset, which is one of the attractions of Reihoku Town It is in full bloom along the large National Route that runs through the center of the town, For those who Outbound In the town, it is an important part of daily life. It is ✨ a scenery that will leave an impression on those who visit for the first time You can overlook the sunflower field just by driving, so please take a look at this time of year! !!

Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival ❚ Held in on August 14, 2025 Held in Kodai) Fire Festival is held in Ogata, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. Gari from the area around Harajiri Falls to the countryside of the Ogata Basin with the light of small torches floats fantastically. 【Held in】Thursday, August 14, 2025 *Cancelled due to stormy weather. No postponements Location: Around Harajiri Falls and the Ogata Plain * Traffic restrictions will be in place from 18:30 on the 14th. Please follow the instructions of the staff. [Ignition time] 19:30 Simultaneous ignition [Number of lamps] Approx. 10,000 [Flame modeling exhibition project] Around the venue, Local people will make Torii (shrine gates) and stone bridges unique to Ogata with torches, and beauty competitions will be held. 【Contact about Events】 Bungo-Ono City Ogata Branch Phone 0974-42-2111 Roadside Station Harajiri Falls Phone 0974-42-4140 ❚ What is the Kotorch Fire Festival? A traditional event that has been handed down since the Edo period. The origin of the Minamoto is uncertain, but it is said to be for the memorial service of the bon, the pursuit of insects wishing for a good harvest of rice, and the memorial service for the victims of the putsch that occurred in the Edo period. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250725event-ogata/...

"Amakusa Reihoku Literature Walk" Sightseeing Walking Route Creation Workshop Held in 🎊 & Questionnaire Survey! Last week, on July 23, a Workshop was held in ✨ to formulate a sightseeing walking route where you can enjoy the "Literary Treasures of Renbei" in order to make the Spots and heritage related to literature remaining in the town a new Tourist Resource Nine people from outside the in the town who know the Locals well participated in the lively exchange of opinions. It was a very valuable time to 👏 receive various ideas from the perspectives of participating students, local residents, and travel agents The second Workshop will be held in on Thursday, August 21 at 1:30~3:30 p.m., so please join us 👀 * We are planning to recruit participants on our website in early August. We are also looking for ideas and information from those who cannot participate in the workshop to formulate walking routes. Please check the Home page announcement from our Account profile! Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association Ogata ☎0969-31-1136 * This Workshop is Held in at the Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Subsidy Project in 2025 (Reiwa 7).

【Held in the 37th Reihoku Jatto Festival to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Reihoku Town】 🎊 Last weekend, the Reihoku Jatto Festival & Peron Festival was successfully held in, and many people visited ✨ Reihoku Town There was a lot of excitement with fireworks 🎆 going up close, an incandescent Peron competition, and a hands-on Peyron party 🌊, and it was two days in the blink of an eye! !️ (By the way, the author of this posted participated for the first time this year and participated as a festival management staff member and peron player.) I was surprised 👀 by the dynamics of the fireworks going off at a really close range and the exhilaration of pedaling.) Even if you couldn't come this year, please 🔥 come to the "Reihoku Jatto Festival" next year

Packraft Experience Lodge Kiyokawa in Kiyokawa Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. At Lodge Kiyokawa, you can experience packraft. The Okudake River, which stream in front of you, is an emerald green Clear streams. As you explore by boat, you'll also encounter waterfalls and amazing rock walls that you can't see from the riverbank! A Rafting boat called a "packraft" for one person to use. It weighs about 3 kg, so it is easy to operate. With friends and family, enjoy the scenery at your leisure on a boat ride. Use of packraft please contact Lodge Kiyokawa. ■ Satonobi Resort Lodge Kiyokawa 【Place】158 Udaeda, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture About 45 minutes by Car from Oita Rice IC About 3 minutes by Car from Roadside Station Kiyokawa 【Car parking lot】Yes ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250722spot-kiyokawa/...

\Notice of sale of Morotsuka Village Original T-shirts 👕/ The "Morotsuka Cross Country Tournament" and the "Kyushu Ball Throwing Championship" are Held in every year in Morotsuka Village. To commemorate these two events, we have prepared a limited number of Original T-shirts made by designers living in the Village! 👕 All designs are Original It is ✨ a playful finish Gari that expresses the fun of sports and Morotsuka Village, which is rich in rich in nature 📌 Features of the T-shirt Lightweight, breathable and thin fabric ・The back is made of quick-drying mesh, making it comfortable to wear even in hot weather. ・Elastic and, loose silhouette around the shoulders and neck It is recommended ♪ not only for daily use, but also as clothing for walking and outdoor Events 🛒 The number is limited, so if you are interested, please do so as soon as possible. A 👕 special piece only for this summer * T-shirts can be purchased at the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association and Morotsuka Store.

Held in "The 34th Shidahara Lake Fire Festival" will be held in Ono Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. On the special stage, various events such as Kagura, Raden Soran dance, and dance are held. Fun raffle to win gorgeous prizes. The emcee will be "Bungo-Ono City Hometown Ambassador" Chuka Shuto, who will liven up the Festival. Underwater fireworks and underwater fireworks reflected on the surface of the lake are very fantastic. 【Date】Saturday, August 9, 2025 18:15 ~ Light rain *Cancelled due to stormy weather 【Place】Around Shitawara Dam 【Stage Events】 17:30~ Prayer for a bountiful harvest of five grains 18:15~ Opening Remarks 18:20~ Dance Chikumatsu Bikai 18:30~ Mie Junior (Raden Soran dance) 18:45~ Fire Squadron Kiko Ranger 19:00~ Jimmy Kikuchi 19:30~ Kagura (Asakusa Inuyama Kagurasha) 20:00~ Fun lottery 20:30~ Mie Swing Family (Big Band) 【Fireworks launch time】 Start at 20:40 *Launch and Underwater fireworks 【Traffic restrictions around the venue and Shuttle bus operation】 On the day of the event, the road near the venue will be restricted (both cars are prohibited). Private Car are not allowed to enter during Held in hours, so please Use Shuttle Bus. Shuttle bus starts at 18:00. The waiting time is about 5~10 minutes. ▶ Shuttle bus operation cooperation fee Elementary school students and above, round trip 200 yen (Please pay cooperation fee for Shuttle bus operation) * Free for children under elementary school age ▶ Shuttle bus stop near Bungo-Ono City Ono Community Center ▶ Car parking area around City Hall Ono Branch 【Other】 Those who come to the venue in a yukata will receive a gift. * It will end as soon as it runs out. The sacred fire departs from Asakusa Shrine, and small torches are lit one after another around the venue. 17:30 Depart from Asakusa Shrine 18:00 Around 10 o'clock Kotorch ignition 18:15 Around the Dam Kotorch ignition 18:30 Seven colors paper lantern 【Inquiries about organizers and Events】 The 34th Lake Fire Festival Executive Committee Phone 0974-34-2301 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250718event-oono/...

2025.8.8.8 update Due to the rain forecast on the day, the night kagura was canceled. --------------------------------------------------------- Ontake-ryu Okuhata Kagura Night Kagura Held in night kagura hosted by Okuhata Kagura in the square in front of Mie Town Station. On the day of the event, Nakae Iwato Kagura, which is transmitted to the Hano district of Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, will also participate, and it is said that Kagura will also be held. Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025 15:00～21:00 *Cancelled in case of rain 【Place】Mie Town Station Square ❚ Kagura Okuhata Oita Prefecture Designated Intangible Folk Cultural Assets Ontake Ryu Iwato Kagura transmitted from Ontake Shrine (Kiyokawa Town) to Okuhata Ward, Mie Town. The dance consists of 33 numbers. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

【Gion Shrine Summer Annual Grand Festival】 July 15 was the Annual Grand Festival ⛩ of Gion Shrine I covered 📷 the "Morimaki Shinto ritual" before the ceremony We will 💪 make the makaya that we picked that morning into the shape of Yamata no Orochi The thatch is hard, and it is 😅 very difficult to twist the amount of many at once However, the members of the Morimaki Shinto ritual preservation society finished it with ✨ their Mackerel It seems 😆 that the amazake made overnight was also exceptionally delicious this year This year, there were many galleries, which made me 😁 happy "Gion-san" cherished by local people It will 🥰 continue to work with the community in the future

【Sunset Village Markets & KIDS Festa】 On Sunday, July 13, the "Sunset Village Markets & KIDS Festa" was ✨ held in the Gokase Winery style hall It rained from the preparation stage, and we were worried about the weather, but although it rained heavily from time to time, we could see 🌞 some sunny days and the Stalls of the many and the stage Events, it was 👪 crowded with many Families Popular with children was the water play area 🥰 Everyone was 😆 excited about the Authentic Water guns and swimming pools Also, many soap bubbles were produced 😁 from the soap bubble booth It was 🥰 a day when we saw the smiles of many children and we got a smile

Summer taste "Clean Peach" in Kiyokawa Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. The season is from late June to the end of July, and as a rare "phantom peach", it is a Representative specialty of Kiyokawa Town. The "Declaration of Season" for this clean peach was made on July 10, 2025. Please enjoy the proud peaches that the farmer has carefully grown one by one with time and effort. Many customers visit every day. For the latest information and details of Clean Peach, such as sales times and numbered ticket distribution status, please check the website of Roadside Station Kiyokawa. ■ Roadside Station Kiyokawa "Roadside Station Kiyokawa" has many peach-related products, so please stop by when you drive. 【Place】Roadside Station Kiyokawa (Kiyokawa Hometown Products Museum Dream Market: 1574-1 Sunada, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) About 40 minutes by car from Oita Rice Rice IC 【Business hours】 March ~ November 7:30 ~ 18:00 / December ~ February 8:00 ~ 17:00 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250714info-kiyokawa/...

The Kikuchi Tourism Association rents out bicycles. Use it has increased recently. This time, we would like to introduce the popular Outbound destination "Marichi Castle". Marichi Castle is a mountain castle built by the Yamato administration in the latter half of the 7th century (about 1350 years ago). Excavations by the prefecture have uncovered valuable remains, including the remains of 72 buildings, the remains of a Water reservoir, and the remains of a Earthen mound. You can also see the restored building in action. In addition, at the Onko Soseikan, you can learn more about the history and structure of Marichi Castle through exhibitions and videos. Excavations have been carried out since 1967 (Showa 42). In terms of size, it is about 12 times the size of Tokyo Dome. The park is very spacious, so it is ideal for walking. In fact, our staff also went on an electrically assisted bicycle. I was able to arrive from Kikuchi City Hometown Creation Citizens Square to Marichi Castle in about 20 minutes. Slope is a little, but since it is an electrically assisted bicycle, you can drive it easily. The premises also has a café "Kuri to Sora" that sells Sweets made from Japanese chestnuts. Among them, Montblanc Soft seems to be very Popular. Please stop by the café for healing your trip. You can enjoy the scenery that you don't usually see. When you come to Kikuchi City, please enjoy your bicycle trip.

Today (7/10), I had the opportunity 😆 to cover the hop harvest It was my first time to see a hop field this year, but... It was ✨✨ spectacular Healthy dark green leaves on straight stems, hop berries that are bell-shaped...! "It's a shame to see this scene today!" I looked at 👀 it with the Production Preparations are ready, and it's time to 💪 harvest It is difficult 💦 to remove the wires that support it because there are so many fruits I'm going to put the harvested hops in a bag, but I don't think they'll fit in the truck I'm going to put on today Squid ... It was an amount that made 😂 me worry Processing these hops into a beer 🍺 with a fresh aroma I drank it last year, and it was a beer that I 😆👍 could drink with a refreshing aroma I'm 😍 looking forward to this year's beer.

Harajiri Falls Boat Tour Why don't you take a raft boat ride around the Waterfall basin of "Harajiri Falls" in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture? You can experience Harajiri Falls with your whole body. You can enjoy the very impressive scenery that can be seen only at a close distance. 【Date and time】 Saturday, July 19, 2025 ~ Monday, July 21, 2025 10:00~16:00 each day (held in every 30 minutes) [Place] Harajiri Falls (410 Harajiri, Ogata, Bungo-Ono City) ▶ Please come to the front of the stairs to the waterfall 30 minutes before the meeting time / reservation. 【Fee】 3,500 yen (1 person) 【Subjects】 3 years old or older (preschoolers must be accompanied by a guardian) 【What to bring】 Shoes that can get wet, Towels 【Application】 Please check the link to apply. [Others] There are may be canceled due to weather, river water, etc. If there is a vacancy on the day, we can guide you without a reservation. Reservations other than Events are also accepted at any time (please check the application form above for details) 【Inquiries about the Events】 BBP Co., Ltd. Bungo-Ono Sales Office × South Wave (Person in charge: Ono) Phone: 090-6896-5296 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250708event-ogata/...

The hot days continue, and there are few people for the purpose of walking around the Castle Town ... In the summer, Kitsuki enjoys marine sports, the campsite is crowded, and the Castle Town is a little Vacation. Meanwhile, I was also and curious about how hot it was, and in the morning ... Even though it was cool, I took a walk around the town at 33 degrees Celsius. Today, I'm posting with a slightly rough feeling. Tea shop to cool off, flower shop with flowers in the heat of the past few days ... And such? If you walk a little, you can stop by the ice cream shop of your grandmother, who is over 90 years old, and if you take a peek at the shared kitchen space with House guests, Shokudo if you look at it, the daily lunch is an omelet 💚. The heat was terrible, but it was good to see all kinds of people, and it was good to see good things such as a nostalgic mailbox that had been repainted beautifully before I knew it. I will post it separately to everyone. Please be careful of this heat.

On July 5, 2025, hydrangea flower picking was held around Puko Temple in Bungo-Ono City Asaji, Oita Prefecture. About 50 people participated in picking hydrangea flowers in and around the Precincts. After about two hours, the Precincts turned green. Thank you to everyone who participated. I hope that the beautiful hydrangea will bloom again next year. ❚ What is Puguang Temple? The polished Buddha carved in the Precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest polished Buddha statues in Japan. The giant Buddha in the center is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a phase of fury, that is, an angry face, but this polished cliff Buddha has been exposed to the elements for many years and has a round and gentle expression. He is a big Fudo Myoo, but he has a very Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Puguang Temple is also known as the "hydrangea Temple", and many hydrangeas are planted. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea flowers and polished cliff Buddhas. The hydrangeas planted are protected by the temple and the local community. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

🍄July 7 is "Dry Shiitake Day" 🍄 To commemorate this, we will Held in a "Dry Shiitake Fair" on Saturday, July 5th! 📍 Venue: Morokko House Car Parking Lot 🕘 Opening hours: 9:00 – 16:00 ✨ ✨ Events ・Freshly baked! Behavior of dried shiitake mushrooms ・ All-you-can-eat dried shiitake mushrooms & kikurage stuffing! ・Tasting 🍵 of Morotsuka Village's oolong tea "Kiyokamori Tea" ・ Village Specialty and summer vegetables are also 🍅🥬 sold This is an Events that can be enjoyed by both children and Adults! Please 😊 come and visit us with your family and friends

~Going to meet the "happiness" flower, Renge Shoma-Climbing Kurodake in summer~ Around the time of Obon, the phantom flower "KiRenge Shoma" 🌼 begins to bloom quietly in the mountains Designated as an endangered species II on the Ministry of the Environment's Red List and attracting attention in NHK's TV series, this flower is said to make you happy when you see it. In the past, Renge Shoma used to grow in clusters around Morotsuka Village and Mt. Kurodake, but now their numbers have decreased greatly due to the effects of deer eating damage. Now, Local people are barely holding on to their lives in the limited area where conservation activities continue. Kurodake has been designated as an "Important Habitat" by Miyazaki Prefecture, and in addition to Renge Shoma, it is a precious treasure trove of nature with many rare mountain wildflowers and wild animals unique to Kyushu. On this mountaineering tour, you will be accompanied by a local guide, and you will be able to enjoy the rich forest while guiding you through rare plants and commentary on Nature. 🟡 【Outline of the Kurodake Mountaineering Tour】 📅 Date: Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 9:00-16:00 📍 Meeting: Obarai Community Center (*Leading from Shiitake Museum 21 is also possible) 🎒 Subject: 3 years old or older (minimum 4 participants / maximum 10 participants) 💰 Fee: Adult 5,000 yen / Child 4,000 yen (lunch and guide fee included) 📝 Application Deadline: Saturday, August 16 Climbing difficulty: ★★ ☆☆☆ (for beginners ~ intermediates) 🌱 Please wear comfortable clothing, mountaineering boots, or non-slip athletic shoes. 🌼 A special day of summer when you meet a phantom flower. We look forward to your participation!

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of June 27, 2025 Puguang Temple in Bungo-Ono City Asaji. Now the hydrangea has passed its peak on the whole. Flowers that have begun to wither or fade have become noticeable. In Oita Prefecture, it was announced that the rainy season seems to have ended. On July 5, 2025, the hydrangea flower picking operation will take place, so you can only see the hydrangeas until July 4. Many people came to Temple this year as well. Thank you very much. 【Place】Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture 【Transportation Access】 About 10 minutes by Car from JR Asaji Station 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Toilet】Yes ❚ Puguang Temple The polished Buddha carved in the Precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest polished Buddha statues in Japan. The giant Buddha in the center is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a phase of fury, that is, an angry face, but this polished cliff Buddha has been exposed to the elements for many years and has a round and gentle expression. He is a big Fudo Myoo, but he has a very Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Puguang Temple is also known as the "hydrangea Temple", and many hydrangeas are planted. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea flowers and polished cliff Buddhas. The hydrangeas planted are protected by the temple and the local community. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Geo Site Beautification Operation Volunteer Recruitment ❚ Implementation on July 5, 2025 In the vicinity of Puguang Temple, which is one of the Geo Site (highlights) of Oita Bungo-Ono Geopark, hydrangea flowers are picked. We are looking for volunteers who can help. Why don't you pick flowers together? Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025 7:00~9:00 Open until 8:00 a.m. * In case of rain, it will be postponed. In the event of a postponement, it will be announced on the city hall website by the day before 【Reception and meeting place】Fukoji Temple No. 1 Car Parking Lot (Bungo-Ono City Asaji Kamiozuka) 【Work content】 Hydrangea flower picking work * Volunteer work will be more than 1 hour between 7:00~9:00. * Commemorative gifts will be distributed to those who participated. * We will lend tools, but there is a limit, so if you have pruning shears or pruning shears, we would appreciate it if you could prepare your own. 【Inquiry】 Oita Bungo-Ono Geopark Promotion Council Phone 0974-22-4089 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250618event-asaji/...

【Relax 😌🌿 with Kurunkonne】 Today, I stopped 🤗✨ by Kurunkonne-san (it's a proper job!). ） To accompany the meeting, I ordered 😚🍹 a craft cola and a Mix Berry smoothie Both of them are entertaining 😆 from the looks Craft cola is different from ordinary cola in that it makes you think, "Oh ~ I'm drinking something that's good for my body ~! It also has a wonderful taste 🥰 spice that does not make you feel guilty, and is recommended ✨ for the coming season when you want to refresh The Mix Berry smoothie is Nature delicious Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Ingredients sweetness... It was a happy drink that satisfied both thirst and a little hunger, and it was 🤤 💫 fun with a wide variety There is also a light snack menu and desserts, and Take-out is also available 🥪✨ There are many manga in the shop, and Many Healing Events are held in ✨ every day I decided on a theme of "To be like this...", and I chose one of 100 cards and received a message, which was a kind of fortune telling, and I was 💪❤️ energized by the content that made me feel very positive ‍🔥 There are many fun miscellaneous goods and foods that are kind to the body, and there are 🤗🎶 endless ways to enjoy it Be sure to 🙌 check out Kurunkonne's Account Kurun→https://www.instagram.com/kurun2424/... conne→https://www.instagram.com/conne.jp/...

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of June 24, 2025 Puguang Temple in Bungo-Ono City Asaji. It is also famous as a Attraction for hydrangeas. At the moment, the hydrangea is a little past its peak overall. Some of the flowers that bloomed earlier have begun to wither. This year, the number of flowers is smaller than every year, but the flowers that bloomed late are blooming beautifully. We will inform you of the flowering status as it becomes available. 【Place】Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture 【Transportation Access】 About 10 minutes by Car from JR Asaji Station 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Toilet】Yes ❚ Puguang Temple The polished Buddha carved in the Precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest polished Buddha statues in Japan. The giant Buddha in the center is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a phase of fury, that is, an angry face, but this polished cliff Buddha has been exposed to the elements for many years and has a round and gentle expression. He is a big Fudo Myoo, but he has a very Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Puguang Temple is also known as the "hydrangea Temple", and many hydrangeas are planted. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea flowers and polished cliff Buddhas. The hydrangeas planted are protected by the temple and the local community. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

[Hydrangeas are beginning to bloom] Hydrangea, a flower that represents the rainy season, is beginning to 🤗✨ bloom in various parts of Gokase In the town (photo shows the Mulberry Nouchi area) From pale blue to dark blue, pink to purple... The round form wearing a refreshing color is really cute 🥰 There are hydrangeas also have 😌 a delicate beauty like a silent sparkler I saw many plants that have not yet bloomed, so it seems that they will ✨ entertain you for a while The rain forecast will continue again from tomorrow onwards, but isn't it a breeze to see hydrangeas dripping with raindrops 😆? In this season, when it is easy to feel depressed, let's 💪✨ find a little fun and spend it cheerfully