Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen Welcome Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen is a nature-rich hot spring retreat in Tsukigase, Nara City, located in the northeastern part of Nara Prefecture on the borders with Kyoto Prefecture and Mie Prefecture. In spring, the rows of plum trees create a beautiful landscape in Tsukigase, which was designated the nation’s first scenic spot in 1922. This simple mountain hot spring offers a relaxed time with an open-air panoramic bath, indoor baths, a sauna, and dining while you enjoy the seasonal scenery. The facility reopened on February 1, 2014, with a new open-air panoramic bath. Enjoy the tranquil natural setting and time at Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen. Opening Hours and Admission Fees ・Onsen 10:30–20:30 20:00 last admission ・Ume Kokoro (dining) 11:00–20:30 20:00 last order ・Fureai Market 9:00–17:00 ※Please purchase a bathing ticket from the ticket machine beside the reception when using the baths. If you have a discount coupon or voucher, present it with your bathing ticket at the reception. The discount amount will be refunded. Adults (junior high school and older) .. ¥700 Children (elementary school) .. ¥350 Children under elementary school age .. Free Senior (65 and over) .. ¥100 discount (ID required) Persons with disabilities (adult) .. ¥250 discount (ID required) Persons with disabilities (child) .. ¥100 discount (ID required) ※Discounts are refunded only to those who present proof at the reception. ※No discount without presentation of proof. ※Discounts cannot be processed after bathing. ※For details, please inquire here. Value Coupon Books Adults (12 tickets) .. ¥7,000 Children (12 tickets) .. ¥3,500 Bath towel .. ¥110 (for sale) Bath sheet .. ¥350 (for sale) ※Towels are sold items and may be taken home. Razor .. ¥150 Toothbrush .. ¥50 Hairbrush .. ¥100 Hair cap .. ¥50 Shampoo, rinse, and body soap provided (free) ・We strictly refuse bathing to persons with tattoos※ ※This applies to tattoos, body art, stickers, or paint, regardless of type. ・Please refrain from bringing food or drinks anywhere inside the facility. ・Persons under the influence of alcohol will be denied use. ・Please take responsibility for your personal belongings. ・Follow staff instructions when using the facility. ・We appreciate your cooperation so all guests can enjoy a pleasant visit. Footbath facility: We apologize but it is currently closed. Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen Gift Cards Available! Available for use at Tsukigase Onsen and the Fureai Market. Sold at ¥600 per card. Please use for gifts and special occasions. Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Thank you for always using Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen. We are implementing the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ask for your understanding and cooperation. Enhanced cleaning with alcohol disinfectant throughout the facility We regularly disinfect and wipe shared areas used by many guests with alcohol disinfectant. Staff Measures ・For customer safety and hygiene, staff wear masks while on duty. ・Before opening, we monitor staff health and conduct checks. ・Staff wash hands and disinfect hands frequently during service. ・Cash handling is done using a tray. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Shinshu Tateshina Tourist Association. Tateshina Town, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture, Tateshina Town, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture is an area with spectacular Nature landscapes such as Mt. Mount Tateshina, Hot Spring, and ski resorts. During the summer season, many people visit it as a summer resort, and you can enjoy sports such as tennis, Putting golf, archery, and fishing in the Highlands area around Lake Megami. In addition, there are three ski resorts and the Tateshina Town, and in the winter season, you can enjoy a wide range of Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding, from families to advanced skiers. Throughout the year, we will introduce the charm of Tateshina Town in various ways, so please look forward to it. 【 Specialty products and gourmet food of Tateshina Town 】 In Tateshina Town, the clear underground water stream from Mount Tateshina grows delicious crops. Specialty products such as "Koshihikari rice produced in Tateshina" and "Tateshina apples" have been well received by many people. In addition, "Tateshina beef" raised on a highlands at an elevation of 800 meters in Tateshina Town is a brand beef that Shinshu is proud of with plenty of umami. Specialty products created by the Blessed natural environment of the region are also lined up at "Roadside Station Goddess Village Tateshina NokimuraMegami no sato". How do you like it? as a Souvenirs of sightseeing in Tateshina Town? 【 Sightseeing spot full of charm of Tateshina Town 】 『 Mount Tateshina 』 "Mount Tateshina" is one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan towering on the border between Tateshina Town and Nagano Prefecture Chino City. Elevation 2,531 meters. Restrooms available is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan, but it is a popular mountain where even beginners can enjoy climbing. It takes about 4 hours round trip, so it is also recommended as an introduction to Introduction to Yatsugatake. Lake Megami The Lake Megami in the birch Highlands of the foothills of Mount Tateshina is also Restrooms available in the photo Spot, which is popular for its reflections that beautifully reflect the Mount Tateshina on the surface of the lake. Activities such as boating and canoeing are also available. "Lake Shirakaba" It is a lake with a circumference of 4 kilometers at an elevation of 1400m, and it is a spot where you can enjoy various ways throughout the year, such as fresh greenery in Spring, summer getaways in Summer getaway, Autumn leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. The area around the lake is well maintained with a promenade surrounded by pure white birch trees, so you can enjoy walking. 『 Gosensui Nature Park 』 From Tateshina Ranch, you can take the gondola Lift and get there in about 5 minutes. Elevation 1,830 Meters, you can see about 300 kinds of alpine plants and many wild birds. 『 Tateshina Teddy Bear Museum 』 There are 11,000 teddy bears on display from all over the world, which can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages. The exhibition is divided into 18 themes from 15 countries around the world. "Venus Line Onna no Kami Observatory" Driving route in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park. Since it runs in the Highlands, it is recommended for summer driving and touring. Located Elevation 1700 Meters, the Onna no Kami Observatory overlooks the Yatsugatake and Southern Alps mountains. "Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Family Land and Ikenotaira Hotel" Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Family Land is an amusement park where you can enjoy merry-go-rounds and Roller coaster, and there are also Putting Golf, horseback riding, and Athletic. The 2024 season will open on Saturday, April 20, 2024. It is also recommended as a base for sightseeing at the Ikenotaira Hotel Tateshina, which is attached to Ikenotaira Family Land. 『 Roadside Station Goddess Village Tateshina Nokimura（Megami no sato） 』 At the sales office "Nongi Village" in the Roadside Station, there are many products recommended for Tateshina Products Fresh Agricultural Products and Souvenirs. It is a recommended Spot where you can take a break while looking at the superb view of Mt. Asama. A trip to enjoy the Nature, culture, and gourmet food of Tateshina Town will be a special time for everyone. Enjoy the experience that can only be experienced in Tateshina Town. We will send out Recommendations for Tateshina Town, so please follow us!

Hello! This is the Wakasa Mihama Tourism Association. We will share recommended sightseeing information about Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture on Cool Japan Video, and we appreciate your support! ◆What is Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture?◆ Mihama Town in Fukui Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan and, true to its name, boasts beautiful beaches. The population is about 8,600 people (as of 2024). The town’s grand natural scenery and many local specialties found only in Mihama attract visiting tourists. With the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to neighboring Tsuruga City, access from the Kanto region has become very smooth. ◆The appeal of Mikata Five Lakes, Mihama Town’s top sightseeing spot◆ The most popular sightseeing spot in Mihama Town is Mikata Five Lakes, a wetland registered under the Ramsar Convention and recognized as part of the Japan Agricultural Heritage. “Mikata Five Lakes” is the collective name for five lakes spanning Mihama Town and Wakasa Town in Fukui Prefecture. Lake Kugushi Lake Hiruga Lake Mikata Lake Suigetsu Lake Suga The Mihama Town Lake Center is recommended as a base for fully enjoying Mikata Five Lakes tourism. The facility includes a stylish cafe, food outlets such as hot dogs made with venison franks, and an outdoor terrace where you can relax while gazing at the lakes. For those who want to enjoy Mikata Five Lakes from the water, sightseeing boats are recommended. These lake vessels are battery-powered sightseeing boats driven by renewable energy stored from solar panels. They are the first in Japan to operate solely on renewable energy. You can enjoy a guided round-trip cruise of about 50 minutes. Mihama Station rental bicycles are recommended for those who want to enjoy the lakeshore and Mikata Five Lakes. The full five-lake loop, called Goko-ichu, is a cycling course of about 33 kilometers that takes roughly four hours to complete. Feel the breeze of Mikata Five Lakes and savor the different scenery each lake offers. For those who want to enjoy Mikata Five Lakes from the sky, the Mikata Goko Rainbow Line offers spectacular aerial views of all five lakes. This roughly 11-kilometer drive course leads to Rainbow Line Summit Park, which you can reach by lift or cable car. At the summit you can enjoy five different sky terraces featuring panoramic 360-degree views of Mikata Five Lakes and the Sea of Japan, including footbaths and sofa terraces, and you can enjoy sweets and special lunch boxes. You can fully savor Mikata Five Lakes from different perspectives: from the sky (Rainbow Line), from the lake surface (battery-powered sightseeing boat), and around the lakes (cycling)! ◆Introduction to Mihama Town’s sightseeing spots◆ • Shoishohama Beach Mihama Town has seven beaches, and one of the most popular is Shoishohama Beach, selected as one of Japan’s 88 Best Beaches. Its shoreline of fine, shining white sand and emerald-green shallow waters make it a beautiful beach, attracting more than 150,000 beachgoers each year. • Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum This museum lets you learn about the mountain fortress of the Sengoku period, Kuniyoshi Castle Ruins, and the castle town that once surrounded it. A terrain model around Kuniyoshi Castle Ruins introduces the historical townscape. • Roadside Station Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori Opened in 2023, this roadside station is packed with fresh vegetables, fruits, and local gourmet items from Mihama Town in Fukui Prefecture that can only be enjoyed here. It also serves as a tourist information center and a rest stop, making it ideal for a break during your travels. ◆Local specialties of Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ • Heshiko Heshiko is a traditional fermented local food of Fukui, made by pickling mackerel in rice bran for one year. Its rich flavor is beloved at local dining tables and makes an excellent souvenir. • Seafood Yellowtail, crab, and fugu dishes are recommended winter specialties of Mihama Town. Freshly landed seafood delights many visitors’ palates. Mihama Town has many ryokan and minshuku accommodations where you can enjoy these seasonal fresh seafood for dinner. ◆Events in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ • Hinata Underwater Tug-of-War Held every January, the underwater tug-of-war is a nationally selected Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property with a history of nearly 400 years. A massive rope 30 cm thick and 40 meters long is stretched across the canal connecting Lake Hiruga and the Sea of Japan. Men wearing headbands pull the rope with great force, praying for a bountiful catch and maritime safety for the year. • Munakata Shrine Benten Festival Held every July, the Munakata Shrine Benten Festival features boats with vivid banners carrying portable shrines; on those boats young men wrestle and roughly toss each other into the sea. ◆We will share recommended sightseeing information for Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ Mihama Town in Fukui Prefecture is a town blessed with rich nature and history. We will continue to share useful recommendations so you can fully enjoy sightseeing in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture. Thank you for your support!

We have a share car! Sahoro Resort Hotel has installed a share car service called Uqey (Yūkī) Rent-a-Car so guests can explore nearby towns from the hotel as a base. It’s convenient as there is no need to book at the counter, it’s available 24 hours, and everything is done by smartphone, so you won’t have to wait. It is also available to visitors who are not staying at the hotel.

[Notice] Temporary Closure Announcement Thank you for always using Roadside Station Iwanai. On Monday, May 13, the facility will be closed all day for floor replacement work. Please note that the Roadside Station stamp rally stamps are set up inside the facility and cannot be stamped. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. [Temporary Closure] Monday, May 13, 2024

Night cherry blossom illumination is now on near Iwanai Shrine Street and Kunsuien! This is a new event starting this year🌸 Also, today, April 29, a tour of Kunsuien will be held. Kunsuien is one of the villas owned by wealthy merchant Ichitaro Umezawa, who served as Iwanai’s first mayor. It features a single-story wooden house built around 1920 (Taisho 9) and a Japanese garden developed between 1897 (Meiji 30) and around 1913 (Taisho 2). Full restoration began in fiscal 2021 (Reiwa 3), and the work is finally complete this year! A pre-opening runs from April 30, 9:00–17:00. Illumination of this site also starts on May 3, so please enjoy it together with the night cherry blossom lighting. If you visit Iwanai-cho, please be sure to stop by.

September 22nd,2022

Shooting 📸 on a trip to Kyushu Yonezuka 🏔, which is said to be the dimple of Aso ́- It seems to have been formed by an eruption, It had 👏 a very beautiful shape There also seems to be a legend, It is said that Takeiwa Tatsumikoto, the deity of Aso Shrine, built the mountain by piling up the harvested rice, and the hollow at the top is said to be the mark of scooping the rice with the palm of his hand and distributing it to the poor Although it was from a distance, I was glad that I was able ☺️ to take a picture

Hello everyone! Today's weather in Ginoza Village is sunny and the temperature is 19 degrees. It's a little chilly, but it's a 🌞 good day to go out Today, I would like to introduce ♪ you to the roadside station "Ginoza", where the Ginoza Village Tourism Association is located The roadside station "Ginoza" is a very popular roadside station for families, with large playground equipment, a water play area, and a kids' room that can be enjoyed by infants to 3 years old! In addition, the sea spreads out in front of you, and the view from the observation hall on the third floor is superb 🌟 Of course, you can also enjoy 😋 delicious food You can enjoy Okinawa soba noodles made with Ginoza Village's specialty potato noodles, seafood bowls, and sweets made with strawberries at this time of year! When you come to Okinawa, be sure to 😊 stop by

Late night streets of Tokyo from above.

Happy New Year 🐉 We look forward to your continued support this year! Roadside Station Iwanai has resumed normal business hours from today, January 4. We look forward to welcoming you 😆

Overlooking the Sea of Japan, which is just right for ♪♪ a drive break, take a break ♪♪

Kanmon Bridge ❢ Superb View ❢ You can see it from the Mekari PA uphill after entering Fukuoka Prefecture → Yamaguchi Prefecture ❢ A place you should definitely go to at least once ❢

It's been a long time since I went to 🏝️ Enoshima When I was aiming for the sunset at my favorite place, I was able 🌅 to take a picture of something out of the ordinary. It's also nice to see Tombi dancing gracefully in the thick clouds 🤩.

The Hill of Future Hearts in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture I am very happy 😀 that dogs in the facility can also enter

Asakusa Entertainment Show in Iwanai Tickets now on sale to great acclaim 👏 Sunday, October 22, 2023 Show starts at 2:00 PM, doors open at 1:30 PM Come to Iwanai-cho for this special chance 😆 You can also buy tickets online via Tickets for LINE 👌 ☆ Performers Obon Kobon Shinjuku Cowboy Akira Fujii Nezucchi U-ji Kouji

On Sunday, I went for a autumn leaves drive to the Roadside Station of the Akai River via the Maple Highway! It was very beautiful with yellow, orange and a little yellow-green still left!

This is the scene at Suzuran Park in Otofuke on October 15th! At last the weather has turned cooler, and the autumn leaves have progressed.

The mid-autumn moon of 2023 is September 29 This year, I saw the moonrise at "Nishigyo-no-Matsu Park" in Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. This is an attractive place where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn.

Giant Sand Sculpture ★ Senrihama Nagisa Driveway ★ Illuminates at night until around November

Art autumn ★ sand sculpture limited ★ time Cosmo Isle Hakui ★ I didn't know that such a big thing could be made with sand ★ ❢

Tomakomai City's unexplored area "Shichijo Otaki" Shichijo Otaki is located in the national forest of the Maruyama district near the border between Tomakomai City and Chitose City, and is a spot where you can see a large waterfall 16m high and about 2.3m wide up close! Shichijo Otaki, with its deep green trees and majestic waterfall, is a spectacular view. In order to enter the national forest where Shichijo Otaki is located, you need an application for approval from the Eastern Iburi Forest Management Office, so please check with the Eastern Iburi Forest Management Office below for details. 【Eastern Iburi Forest Management Office】 Address: 3-4-1 Hinode-cho, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido TEL：0144-82-2161

Kahokugata Metasequoia Avenue ★At 9/4, it was still summer-like laughs It was a short distance that should ★ become the face of autumn from now on, but it was a good view.

I went 🙏 to Kashima Jingu Shrine [Nishi Ichinotorii gate] built in Kitaura and my car Legacy B4🚙 And the shrine 🦊 of [Mitarai Pond] at the end of Okunoin and [Inari Daimyojin] where the torii gate in the foreground is not painted vermilion for some reason

I landed 🏝️ in the unexplored area of Minamiboso [Okinoshima] ... Even though it is called landfall, it is currently connected to the land by a sandbar, so it is strictly classified as [Riku Shigejima]. The sandbar part is a beach, so it is crowded with people in the summer, but the island is 🤔 rather less popular. In such an area on the island, there is a place where you can enjoy a [secret cave] and a raised [ancient strata] as a 🤩 set.

During ♨️ the sand bath experience at Minamiboso Wadaura Beach A sand bath while looking at the sea is good! ⛱️

Mt. Fuji seen from the summit of Mt. Takao is also quite good 🗻.

【Event Information】 Ebetsu's largest event The 34th Ebetsu Yakimono Market will be held! Approximately 240 shops will be open selling ceramics, glass, metal crafts, etc. by artists and amateurs in Hokkaido, as well as restaurants. There are also restaurants named after "pottery" such as yakitori! Why don't you find your favorite dish while interacting with the creator? In addition, for a town walk around the city hall with the Ebetsu sightseeing volunteer guide, Please join us and enjoy "Pottery Town Ebetsu". * The photo is the state of the past event. 【Date】 Saturday, July 15, 2023 10:00~17:00 　　　　 16thSUN10:00~16:00 【Place】 Ebetsu City Hall North Side Special Venue 26 Mukaigaoka, Ebetsu City * There is a private parking lot at the venue. 【Access】 ▼Car　 About 10 minutes from Ebetsu West IC ▼JR　 Get off at JR Takasago Station and walk 7 minutes Bus　 JR Hokkaido Bus Ebetsu Line New 26, New 27 Get off at "Ebetsu Shiyakusho-mae" and walk 5 minutes Chuo Bus No. 22, 24 Get off at "Ebetsu Office" and walk 1 minute

Takekoma Shrine, located in the center of Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, is a venerable Inari shrine that is counted as one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan. Every year from July ~ the end of August, "Summer Visits" are held here, and during the period, glass wind chimes and original wind chimes of white foxes are displayed on the approach to the shrine grounds, and summer attire that feels cool is applied. The wind chimes swaying in the wind play a summery tone, so you will feel cool.

Introducing Niikappu's tourism brochure! It is a ♪ freshly made squishy pamphlet that was just renewed in late May. The cover is an eye-catching contrast between the horse statue of the famous horse Hi Seiko, which represents the Niikappu, and the beautiful sunset over the sea of Niikappu. Inside, there are introductions of Niikappu and local specialties, a map of the town, and information on tourist facilities in the town you can jump to the homepage or Google map from the QR code of each facility. In addition, we have also posted the "9 Articles of Ranch Tour" that you should definitely protect in the Niikappu and other horse-producing areas, so if you want to see horses in Hidaka, be sure to read and protect them! * For information about ranch tours, go to the Racehorse Hometown Information Center Tourist pamphlets can be found at Niikappu town hall, roadside station and surrounding facilities, hotels, thoroughbred Ginza parking park, and the neighboring Shinhidaka Town Tourist Information Center, so be sure to get them when you come! In addition, it is also placed at the Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center at Sapporo Station and the Dosanko Travel Salon in the Tokyo Kotsu Kai. Of course Niikappu Tourism Association also in the office! Business hours are from 9 a.m. ~ 5:15 p.m. on weekdays. You can also order tourist brochures, so please feel free to contact us ♪.