It is a World Heritage Site, but it is lit up three times a year. The other day, there was a winter illumination event, so I went there. This time, I made a reservation half a year ago, so I was able to stay lodging in a 200-year-old gassho-zukuri minshuku, and thanks to that, I was able to fully enjoy the nostalgic original scenery of Japan. In addition to the illumination at night, the quiet early morning walk, which is only possible for those who stayed at the lodging, was exceptional.

It is said to be one of the oldest shrines in Japan, located in the Amano district of Katsuragi Town, Wakayama Prefecture, which you will encounter on the way to the World Cultural Heritage Site "Sacred Sites in the Kii Mountains and Their Pilgrimage Route". It is a winter view of the ring bridge over the entrance.

Cape Earth in Hokkaido is said to make the earth look round. When I visited to watch the sunrise, I encountered a break between snow and sunshine.

2024 is said to be the year when drift ice is commonplace. I took a picture of drift ice at dusk near the Utoro fishing port on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido. The sky is orange but blue ice floes. This color was very beautiful. * I am not riding on an ice floe.

Even if it rains, the rain will stop one day. And the puddles that formed there also turn into a wonderful scenery. I took this picture with the feeling that if you work hard in life, a wonderful scenery awaits you. Photographed in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture.

It is a winter view of Kamo Shrine in Keihoku, Kyoto. When I arrived at Kamo Shrine by walking alone through the mountains where there was quite a bit of snow, I was really impressed by its beauty. After visiting the temple, I forgot about the cold for about two hours and took pictures with enthusiasm.

The day after the heavy snowfall in Kyoto, In the morning, I went to Kiyomizu Temple, I took a picture of the sunrise and the winter scenery of Kiyomizu Temple.

We set off early in the morning to see the storm of Lake Yogo. Rubbing my sleepy eyes, I arrived at the place I was aiming for, As I waited for the sun to rise while listening to the radio with earphones, I encountered an unimaginable storm. I felt as if I had entered the stage of a movie at the same time as the pier in front of me.

˗ˏˋ\ ✨Final Ceremony✨ /／ˎˊ˗ A fitting final event will be held at Tomakomai Symbol Street Terrace!! 🥳 The new specialty “Sen’nin Nabe” (thousand-person hot pot) will be handed out for free, and special guests will appear!! 💁‍♀️ For details, search for Tomakomai Symbol Street Terrace 2024! 💻 ************************************************************************* 📅 Saturday, February 24 — 1:00 PM 🎈Special venue on Nishikimachi 1-jo Street (next to Gogo Shokudo)

Snow Falling from the Roof My first winter spent in a snowy region. I was surprised by the thick blanket of snow on the roof, and it felt fresh to watch that snow slowly shift and fall. When it falls, the flakes are soft and float down gently. But the accumulated snow on the roof makes a heavy "thud" as it comes down. I heard that if it hits a car directly, it can dent it badly. As temperatures rise, falling snow becomes a hazard, so please take great care.

Tokyo Station in the middle of the night I didn't know that the lights went out at 21 o'clock. But I got a good photo, so the result is alright!

Nagano Prefecture Togakushi Shrine Okusha The cedar-lined boardwalk and the clean air are clean You can watch it all the time

🌞 The snow has melted 🌞 Today in Tomakomai the weather is fine and the temperature is warm 💁‍♀️ The snow that fell on Friday the 16th melted in no time 😲 Most roads are dry now, making walking easier! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

The sky and clouds after sunrise were beautiful. Kujukuri Beach in winter is wonderful.

The sun peeks out from above the clouds. It is Kujukuri Beach in winter.

Kujukuri Beach after sunrise in winter. Waves broken by the strong wind are soaring as droplets. The backlit sea was golden and beautiful.

Morning at Kujukuri Beach in winter. Is it called the magic hour?

November 2023. Noshimazaki Lighthouse in Minamiboso. The waves breaking on the shore were spectacular. It was windy.

It is a rape flower field in Ninomiya Azumayama Park. From the top of the mountain, when the early-blooming rape flowers are in full bloom It is a scenic spot where you can see the snow-covered Mt. Fuji, Sagami Bay, and Izu Oshima.

Sunny weather in winter Lake Nakazenji in Nikko was dyed a dark blue. It shows a different look depending on the season and time of day. It is a fascinating attraction that will not let you get bored no matter how many times you visit.

Winter tradition Tokachi Ranch Umaoi Exercise Held to relieve winter inactivity and help prevent difficult births in pregnant mares. You can see the horses up close, making it an exhilarating sight! Open to the public only on weekday mornings. ※In 2024 it ended on February 16.

⛄ It's the first snowfall in a while ⛄ Snow fell this morning for the first time in a long time! ⛄ Thanks to recent warm weather, the roads and sidewalks were almost dry until yesterday… Please be careful when coming out! 😖

It is a fire festival at the southernmost tip of Honshu, "Watchtower Lawn Grilling" held at Shiocape, Kushimoto Town, Wakayama Prefecture. It is a lawn burning event to burn dead grass and promote the growth of new shoots.

It is a terraced rice field in Wakayama Prefecture, "Aragi Island" quietly waiting for spring.

The Tadami Line 🚃 running through Oku-Aizu This is the Tadami Line seen in Okuaizu, Fukushima Prefecture. It only runs early in the morning and during the day, so please be careful 🙇 ♀️ when visiting This year, there is little snow due to the warm winter, but originally it was even heavier and you can 😆 see a snowy landscape

Winter superb view of Lake Okunikko Yuno in Tochigi Prefecture The surface of the lake that freezes in winter and the surface of the lake that does not freeze due to the flow of hot springs The boundaries were stunning For some reason, the snow masses that have piled up are also dusty It is a landscape that I want to leave for the future

Lamps The 50th anniversary of the Shimokawa Ice Candle Museum in Shimokawa Town, Hokkaido At the venue, many ice candles lit up the feet, and the hearts were warmly lit so as not to feel the freezing cold sky I took a picture with a cloth filter and impressed with the light of an ice candle

Ski Class In Hokkaido, there are regions where students have ski lessons during physical education class. At the elementary and junior high schools in Nishiokoppe Village, teachers and students come here together to ski. They leave their skis at the ski resort lodge. The lifts in Nishiokoppe use a slightly tricky style: you hold the handle with one hand and press the bar against your waist as you go up. It’s surprising to see some elementary school students riding them smoothly. Inside the lodge, there is an attendant who operates the lift and handles other duties.

Ice 🎇 Candle Festival with Fireworks This is Narai Lodging in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture. Every winter, an ice candle festival is held. Candles are lit along the Shukuba-machi, so it is 😆 very fantastic There are also fireworks at night, so be sure to 😊 visit

Surrounded by large trees This is Togakushi Shrine in Nagano Prefecture. It is an approach that can be seen from 1 km ahead of Okusha. It turns into a fresh green road in summer and a snowy road in winter. Be sure to 😊 visit