Iwakuni, Yamaguchi (Recommended Spot in Yamaguchi Prefecture) #Kintai Bridge #Kintai Bridge　 Today, from Iwakuni City in neighboring Yamaguchi Prefecture, a traditional event that has been handed down since ancient times, I have a cormorant ? The light of torches floats on the Nishiki River, and the cormorants begin to Gari as they descend the river little by little. I took a bird's-eye view from the top of the bridge, but it was quite difficult to shoot because it was too dark. ?iso2000 f1.8 1/80

Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima (Recommended Spots in Hiroshima) #Mibu Hanada Ue ? One piece ? with a decorative cow from Mibu's flower field planting It is a traditional event with a long history that is held in the hope of a good harvest. A decorated cow with a very luxurious decoration is walking through the rice paddies and softening the soil. It was my first festival, but it was a very rewarding festival and I enjoyed ?? it

【Showa Forest】 It is one of the largest comprehensive parks in Within Chiba Prefecture. The vast site of about 100 hectares is blessed with abundant nature where nature Unfolds in all four seasons and many animals and plants live, and it is a popular park that was selected as one of the "100 best urban parks in Japan" in the first year of Heisei. The spacious grassy area is crowded with people enjoying picnics, frisbee and badminton, and the area where Athletic playground equipment is installed is full of children. In addition, Observation decks with views of the Pacific Ocean and jogging Driving Course Cycling Driving Course are maintained, making it ideal for healthy outdoor activities and can be enjoyed by all ages. If you like nature observation, we recommend walking trails where you can observe various plants and wild birds. Especially in Spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and many people Visit it as a famous place for cherry blossom viewing. In addition, the azaleas, Japanese calamus, and autumn foliage are beautiful, and you can enjoy different expressions throughout the four seasons. In addition, there is a campsite and Barbecue area in the park, so you can enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Held in seasonal events and workshops are also substantial, and there is something new to discover every time you visit. Showa Forest is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some relaxing time in nature. When you visit Chiba City, why not visit Showa Forest park Squid? ■Address: 22 Toki-cho, Midori-ku, Chiba City ■ Access: ・ From JR Toki Station, take the Chiba Chuo Bus bound for "Asumigaoka Brand New Mall" and get off at "Showa Forest West". Alternatively, get off at Asumigaoka Higashi 4-chome (in front of the Hoki Art Museum). ・ 7 km from Chiba Togane Road / Nakano IC, ・3.3km from Ken-o Expressway and Oami Shirato Smart IC. ■ Parking: 836 cars (charged)

【Special Historic Site Kasori Shell Mound】 At the Kasori Shell Mound Special Historic Site, there are museums, field exterior viewing facilities where you can see the remains of dwellings and shell layer cross-sections, and a restored village, and it is popularly known as the "Kasori Shell Mound Jomon Ruins Park". Heldin various hands-on courses and events where you can learn about the culture of the Jomon period, and many people Visit here. It is said that there are about 2,400 shell mounds from the Jomon period in Japan, of which about 120 are concentrated in Chiba City. One of them, the Kasori Shell Mound, was inhabited by the Jomon people about 7,000 years ago. It is known that the formation of shell mounds began in the middle of the Jomon period, about 5,000 years ago. The Kasori Shell Mound is one of the largest in Japan, and is extremely valuable for elucidating the life and culture of the "Mura" of the Jomon period, and about 15.1 hectares are currently designated as National Special Historic Site. [Chiba City Kasori Shell Mound Museum] It opened in 1966 (Showa 41). Focusing on Jomon Earthenware, Stoneware, and animal, fish, and human bones found in the Kasori Shell Mound, the exhibition explains the lives of the Jomon period people who lived around Tokyo Bay. The "Kasori E-type Earthenware" and "Kasori B-type Earthenware" bearing the name of Kasori are also on display. ■ Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30) ■ Access: 15 minutes on foot from Chiba Monorail Sakuragi Station ■Address: 8-33-1 Sakuragi, Wakaba-ku, Chiba City

【Chiba Port Tour Sightseeing Boat / Factory Night View Roux】 With the theme of "a sightseeing boat that is fun to ride and can see and learn", it is a Roux where you can feel Chiba Port up close while enjoying the powerful scenery of container terminals and factories. There are various popular plans such as "Chiba Port Tour Driving Course", "Makuhari Messe Offshore Sightseeing Driving Course", and "Ryobune Plan", but we especially recommend "Factory Night View Roux"! The waterfront area of Chiba City, one of Japan's 12 largest factory night views, is lined with factories and food complexes along Chiba Port, and their countless lights shine at night, creating a fantastic factory night view. Flights are limited to the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. You can enjoy the amber factory night view seen from the sea side, which you can't usually see! Also, on Sundays and holidays, a common pass that includes the Chiba Port Tower Observation decks admission fee and a sightseeing boat embarkation ticket is sold, so it is recommended to visit it together with the Observation decks. Please check the official website for the latest information. [Chiba Port Service] ■ Ticket sales counter: 1st floor of the complex K's Harbor ■Business hours: 9:00~18:00 ■Access: About 7 minutes on foot from Chiba Minato Station on the JR Keiyo Line and Chiba Monorail ■Address: 1-20-1 Chuoko, Chuo-ku, Chiba City ■ Fee: Please check the official website.

Gozaishi Shrine Torii (shrine gate) The name Gozaishi Shrine comes from the fact that Prince Satake Yoshitaka, the lord of Akita Domain, sat down to rest when he toured Lake Tazawa in the 3rd year of Keian (1650). Spot is a popular spot ? for stargazing at night

It is located in Maki Manoon Nature Park, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture Summerless Waterfall Fallen trees and you can feel the long age. It's a very cool place because I don't know summer.

【Oga Lotus Festival】 Held in every year from mid to late June, when the Ōga Lotus is in full bloom. When there are many, as many as 900 giant lotuses bloom all over the place. Why don't you wake up earlier than usual and go see the graceful pale red giant lotus? Around the lotus pond in Chiba Park, there are many events related to the giant lotus! Enjoy it. 〇What is Ogahas? It is an ancient lotus discovered in 1951 by Dr. Ichiro Ohga and other Roux in the Kemigawa River in Chiba City, and is the oldest lotus in the world that was excavated from an old stratum and successfully germinated and grown. As a result of ancient measurements, it is known that it is a lotus that is more than 2,000 years old. ■ Venue: Chiba Park Lotus Pavilion, around Lotus Pond Period: Saturday, June 15, 2024 and Sunday, June 23, 2024 ■Reception hours: 8:00~13:00 ■ Access: ・1 minute walk from Chiba Monorail "Chiba Park" Station ・10 minutes walk from JR Chiba Station Chiba Park Exit (left after exiting the central ticket gate) ■Address: 3-1-1 Benten, Chuo-ku, Chiba City ■ Organizer: Chiba City ★ The schedule differs for each event, so please visit the website for ♪♪★ details. ★ During the period, "Hiking from the Station" will be held in to walk around the city, including Chiba Park.

[Hiking & Walking Event 2024 from the Station] Implementation will be held in Chiba City to visit famous places in Chiba, such as Oogahas viewing, Chiba Town New Spot "Chiba Park Shiba Garden", Chiba Castle, Chiba Minato, etc.! Participation is free! ■ Mountain trail title: Viewing the world's oldest flower "Ogahasu" & Exploring new Spots, history and culture in Chiba Town Period: Saturday, June 15, 2024 and Sunday, June 23, 2024 ■ Reception hours: 8:30~11:00 *Please finish by 15:00. ■ Required time: Approximately 4 hours (including Visiting the site time at the facility) ■ Walking distance: about 10.0 km ■ Start: Chiba Station East Exit / Chiba City Tourist Information Center ・Passing points: Chiba Park (Renkatei, Shibaiwa), Chiba Shrine, Chiba City Museum of Art, Chiba Castle, Hagoromo no Matsu, Chiba City Science Museum, Chiba Port Square, Chiba City City Office (New Government Building), Chiba Prefecture Museum of Art, Chiba Port Tower, K's Harbor ■ Goal: Chiba Minato Station ■ Fee: Free * Additional costs such as facility admission fees may be incurred. * During the period, the "Oga Lotus Festival" will be held in around Chiba Park Renkatei and Lotus Pond and around the multipurpose plaza. 〇What is Ogahas? It is an ancient lotus discovered in 1951 by Dr. Ichiro Ohga and other Roux in the Kemigawa River in Chiba City, and is the oldest lotus in the world that was excavated from an old stratum and successfully germinated and grown. As a result of ancient measurements, it is known that it is a lotus that is more than 2,000 years old. 〇What is "Hiking & Walking Event from Station"? A walking event sponsored by JR East. It is characterized by the fact that you can easily participate while enjoying the superb scenery points of the four seasons. Details of the event can be found by searching for "Hiking Chiba from Station 2024".

Uji City, Kyoto Ujigawa cormorants are said to have already been practiced in the Heian period, and have a long history Impression when I saw it for the first time, it was ? a mysterious sight with a female cormorant being active I didn't know if flash photography was good for animals, so I dared to shoot without flash

A townscape that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time to Edo Narai juku, Nagano There was also a large Kiso Bridge nearby, and it was a ? place where you could feel the history

Water wheel in Shinno, Kamikawa-cho, Hyogo Prefecture It is said that it has existed since before the 6th year of Genroku (1693), and 11 water wheels with a diameter of about 3 m are scattered in the waterway with abundant flow, and Ume Plum algae (baikamo), which only lives in clear streams, can be seen nearby, and you can encounter a rural landscape rich in rich in nature and a beautiful original landscape that should be protected. There is ? a scene here that I want to visit many times in the past and connect from the history of the past to the future

Water wheel in Shinno, Kamikawa-cho, Hyogo Prefecture It is said that it has existed since before the 6th year of Genroku (1693), and 11 water wheels with a diameter of about 3 m are scattered in the waterway with abundant flow, and Ume Plum algae (baikamo), which only lives in clear streams, can be seen nearby, and you can encounter a rural landscape rich in rich in nature and a beautiful original landscape that should be protected. There is ? a scene here that I want to visit many times in the past and connect from the history of the past to the future

Water turbine in Shinno, Kamikawa, Hyogo It is said to have existed since before the 6th year of Genroku (1693), and 11 water wheels with a diameter of about 3 m are scattered in the waterway with abundant flow, and Ume Plum flower algae (baikamo), which only live in Clear streams, can be seen nearby, and you can encounter Rich in nature rural scenery and beautiful original scenery that should be protected. There is ? a scene here that I want to visit many times in the past and connect from the history of the past to the future

Tomorrow will be the start of ☂ June From June, the Annual event summer Limited Menu "Black Chilled Noodles" will appear! Sansho, which accentuates the spiciness of cold noodles, gives the rich black soup a refreshing taste, making it a perfect summer noodle ? In addition, "Hokkaido beef steak bowl" will appear on the menu in the first half of June! It is a very affordable lunch set with a side buffet of salad, dessert, ? and soup Please enjoy it ? Reservations and details ?011-222-1255 (direct line to restaurant reservations) Or check ? the hotel's website

Ondo, Kure, Hiroshima (Recommended Spots in Hiroshima) #Ondo ? One piece ? in the idyllic port town of Ondo One of my favorite points is the relaxing and healing scenery ? If you walk along the road ahead, you can ? interact with quaint alleys like Onomichi and stray cats ? ⬛

All-you-can-drink for 120 minutes! [Summer Party Plan] It is ♪ a menu rich in taste that stands out for the harmony of Western and Chinese Use for various scenes. Please enjoy ? the chef's special cuisine to your heart's content 【Menu contents】 ・ Tokachi Ayami beef tagliata and seasonal sunrise salad 　Tasmanian mustard-infused vinaigrette and aiyori ・Homemade Pickled in salt bacon rolls with natural Anago (sea eel) with warm potato salad ・Shrimp fritters and tomato chili sauce with sansho flavor ・Stir-fried chicken and cabbage with yuzu pepper ・ Hokkaido loin grilled Kiss with spicy Aged chorizo ・Fried noodles with salt bean paste and grilled Soba noodles ・Mango kudzu jelly and milk sorbet We look ? forward to seeing you

【Ōgahas】 The Giant Lotus is an ancient lotus that was discovered and bred in 1951 by a group led by botanist Dr. Ichiro Ohga. As a result of dating, it is known that it is a lotus that is at least 2,000 years old, and it is known as the world's oldest lotus that was excavated from an old stratum and successfully germinated and grown. This precious giant hath is rooted in about 250 places in Japan and overseas, and you can see its beautiful appearance in each place. Chiba City will be the "birthplace" of such a giant hasu. The lotus pond in front of the Lotus Pavilion in Chiba Park in Chiba City welcomes Renge Best time to visit from mid-June to July every year, and when there are more than 700 flowers, more than 700 flowers bloom, and many tourists Visit to see the graceful appearance of the giant lotus. There are walking paths and benches in the surrounding area, so you can spend a relaxing time with cherry blossom viewing. In addition to the beauty of the flowers, the historical background and the achievements of Dr. Ohga will allow those who visit to enjoy even more Impression. In addition, the flowers usually open from early morning to mid-morning and close around noon, so it is recommended to watch the giant hath in the morning! [Chiba Park] ■ Access: About a 10-minute walk from JR Chiba Station Chiba Park Exit or North Exit Get off in front of Chiba Monorail Chiba Park Station ■Address: 3-1-1 Benten, Chuo-ku, Chiba City

Chiba Port Tower / Chiba Port Park Chiba Port Tower in Chiba City is an observation tower 125 meters above the ground that opened in 1986. Located on the shores of Tokyo Bay, the tower's observation deck offers a 360-degree panoramic view. On clear days, you can see Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Sky Tree in the distance, and at night, the beautiful night view Unfolds, and it has been certified as a "sacred place for Lover's Mecca" and "Japan Night View Heritage". It is also known as a famous place for cherry blossoms, and is a popular Spot that Implementation various events such as Christmas illumination and special opening of the First sunrise. In addition, Chiba Port Park Unfolds around the Port Tower, and Maintenance has a vast Lawn square, playground equipment, Barbecue area, etc. There is also a Garden where you can enjoy seasonal flowers, making it ideal for families, couples, and friends to spend a relaxing time. Chiba Port Tower and Port Park are loved by many visitors as Healing Spots where nature and urban landscapes are fused. [Cibaport Tower] ■ Business hours: ・June ~ September 9:00-21:00 ・October ~ May 9:00 ~ 19:00 (Mon ~ Fri) / 9:00 ~ 20:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. ■Closed: ・ Closed on the 4th Monday of even-numbered months and 12/28~31 at the end of the year (please check the website for details) * For safety reasons, it may be temporarily closed due to strong winds. Fee: ・Admission fee: 420 yen for Adult, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students ■ Access: ・About a 12-minute walk from Chiba Monorail/JR Keiyo Line "Chiba Minato Station" ・ From the JR Chiba Station West Exit No. 26 bus stop, take the "Chiba Port Tower" line and get off at the last stop. ・ From the JR Chiba Station West Exit No. 26 bus stop, take the "Chiba Minato Loop Bus" to "Chiba Central Police Station" and walk for about 5 minutes. ■Address: Chuoko 1, Chuo-ku, Chiba City

Kure City, Hiroshima (Hiroshima Recommendation festival Spot) Sea God Festival (Watatsu Misai) One piece ? at the climax ? with an escort ship I was able to confirm the point where the fireworks went up to some extent, so I was able to take a picture with a good composition including the crane in the back. The smoke wasn't bad, so I took a picture as it was. ? I was able to get a place in the morning (I had ? plenty of time in the evening), walk on the mountain promenade on Kurahashi Island, eat lunch, take a nap, and enjoy ? the fireworks time leisurely Everyone I met there! Thank you very much?

It is the Fujiya Hotel in Hakone Miyanoshita. It is one of the classic hotels in Japan. The building, which has an unusual design that is a mix of Japanese and Western, makes you feel the history of Japanese hotels.

It is a tea house in Suwa in the Tomi Garden of the Imperial Palace. Anyone can enter the Tomi Garden for free, and some of them are the ruins of the castle tower of Edo Castle. Suwa no Chaya is a Japanese house located in Ninomaru Garden. Why don't you take a stroll?

It is a spectacle bridge on the former Shinetsu Main Line. From Karuizawa to Yokogawa, which is Famous for the Kamameshi of the mountain pass If you head there, you can see it. It is no longer used and has become a historical relic.

The sculptures at the Chichibu Treasure Climbing Shrine were gorgeous, and I couldn't help but take a picture. The fineness of the carvings and the vividness of the colors are all wonderful. It is a workmanship that makes you feel Cool Japan.

It is a bamboo forest of Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura. Bamboo forests, which are not so rare for Japanese people, also seem to be popular with foreigners. However, the bamboo forest at Hokokuji Temple well maintained very beautiful, so why not go there?

It is the Imperial Palace Fushimi Tower. Cross the double-bridge Megane Bridge, turn around and cross the iron bridge, and you will see it on your left. It is one of the buildings that made up Edo Castle. Normally you can't see it, This photo was taken when I entered the castle as a general visitor.

It is the Marunouchi station building of Tokyo Station that everyone knows. It is a symbol of the history of Japan's railways. After completion in 1914, it was partially destroyed during the Pacific War, and restoration work was completed in 2012. I think the spirit of trying to restore historical buildings to their original state is cool Japan.

Hiroshima City　 (Recommended Spots in Hiroshima) #Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens ? Today is a photo ? from the rose garden of the Hiroshima City Botanical Garden This rose was carefully cared for by the staff and all the roses were very beautiful.

I took a picture of the round window of Meigetsu-in Temple in Kita-Kamakura. Famous as a hydrangea temple, the iris garden behind the round window is also wonderful. It's cool Japan to make a window with such a design.

I looked up at Himeji Castle. You can see the multi-layered roof and the structure of the eaves, and it is not only beautiful. You can get a glimpse of the original appearance of the sturdy castle, and the people who made it in the past are the very essence of Cool Japan.