Photographed on June 1, 24. This is the Ai sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This is mauve.

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

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 a Kamakura Yabusame horse performed at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura (Japan Heritage). It is a traditional Shinto ritual in which a dignified archer in the form of a warrior shoots a target with a bow and arrow from a galloping horseback riding. According to history, "In Kamakura, Minamoto no Yoritomo first made a dedication to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine on August 15, 1187." This Yabusame Shinto ritual is still being held on the Annual Grand Festival of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (September 16). It is a brave and solemn Shinto ritual where you can feel the breath of the Kamakura period. Feel the history in the traditional events of the historic town.

Photographed on June 1, 24. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It has a light mauve color.

Photographed on June 1, 24. It is a kazaguruma in the square of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine direct meeting hall. From the other side, I took it.

Just like ringing a bell when praying at a shrine, the sound of a bell has been believed since ancient times to have the power to connect gods and people and bestow blessings. This year, I would like to express my wishes to God and Held in wind chime Dedication so that you can continue to live with hope and peace in the future. Please write your wish on a strip of wind chime and offer it to God with the sound of a pure wind chime. During the summer until the end of August, wind chimes are hung throughout the corridor of the Precincts. We will also distribute wind chime Dedication Limited Time wind chime shuin stamps this year as well. Please come to the reception desk of the company office within the period. Last but not least, under the divine virtue of the great god of Oi Shrine, I would like to pray for your continued happiness and good health. 〔Dedication acceptance period〕　　 June 1st ~ August 20th *Wind chimes will be displayed until August 31st Daily 8:30~17:00 　

[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".

Photographed on June 1, 24. It is a kazaguruma in the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Naokaiden Square.

Yesterday, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. The Precincts were decorated with mauve and light mauve kazaguruma and wind chimes. At Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, 6/1 is said to be the day of 10,000 degrees of beans, and it is said that it has the same benefits as Prayer at 10,000 degrees.

Sunset on Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

Photographed 5/31/24. It is a hydrangea of Kawagoe Hachimangu. 🤍Is.

Photographed 5/31/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

When I Prayer to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine today, hydrangeas were added to the Hanachozu.

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Shirako Tourism Association. Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town is a beautiful seaside Town located in the eastern part of Chiba Prefecture. It has a population of approximately 10,482 as of May 2024 and is easily accessible from Narita International Airport, about one hour by car. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide you with popular tourist Spots and Recommendations in Shirako Town. ◆ Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town is a tennis Town ◆ The Chiba Prefecture Chosei district Shirako Town faces the Kujukuri Beach and attracts tourists with its beautiful Coast lines and rich natural environment. At Kujukuri Beach, you can enjoy surfing, marine sports and marine activities. In addition, there are plenty of Hot Spring and sports facilities, and it is a place where you can enjoy relaxation and Activities at the same time. Restrooms available in the town has more than 300 tennis courts, which boast the largest number in Japan, and is said to be a sacred place for Tennis Camps. Shirako Town is focusing on attracting tourism with the vision of "creating an attractive town planning where you can see the smiles of visitors," and is working to develop tennis and sports facilities in the In the town under the slogan "A city where everyone can be healthy and happy." ◆ Introduction to Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town Sightseeing spot ◆ ・Shirako Shrine Shirako Shrine is a historic shrine founded in 1048 and is now Restrooms available popular as a Chiba Prefecture one of the most Power Spot. The Main Shrine was designated as a prefectural cultural property in March 2016. ・Shirako Hot Spring Shirako Hot Spring Use brine pumped from 2,000 meters underground as a Hot Spring. "Brine" contains natural gas, the main component of which is methane. In addition, this "brine" is characterized by the fact that seaweed that has sunk to the bottom of the sea has been decomposed and concentrated over a long period of time, and contains a large amount of iodine. The pale yellow water is also called "golden water", and this iodine dilates the arterioles of obliteration, lowers blood pressure, slows the pulse wave speed, and has a strong protective effect on the circulatory system Restrooms available Restrooms available. The Shirako Town is full of Hot Spring inn and One-day hot spring facilities, making it a great place to unwind after a long trip. ・Transvaal Daisy Conservatory You can see about 80 kinds of Transvaal daisy at the Cultivation facility of "Transvaal daisy", a flower that blooms all year round in the Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town. Visiting the site tours and flower picking experiences are also held in, making it popular with families. The sight of colorful Transvaal daisy in full bloom fascinates those who visit. ・Marine sports In the Coast, which stretches for about 6 km in a Shirako Town with beautiful white sand beaches and vivid blue waters, marine sports such as surfing, standup paddleboarding, and bodyboarding are popular, as well as swimming in Nakazato and Kosho, and there are Restrooms available schools that teach even inexperienced people carefully from the basics. In addition, the area near the mouth of the Minami-Shiragame River, which streams through the center of Shirako Town, is a fishing spot visited by many Taikomo. ・Shirako Sakura With the desire of the hotel association to "feel an early Spring with early blooming cherry blossoms!", about 400 cherry trees were planted on the Kujukuri Beach Line. "Shirako Sakura", which has grown over several decades, has become a tourist attraction in Shirako Town. ・The giant Japanese Cedar tree of Seki It is a huge giant Japanese Cedar Tree with a height of 9 meters and a trunk circumference of 2.7 meters, which is said to be about 800 years old. It is designated as a natural monument of Chiba Prefecture. ・Accommodations Shirako Town Restrooms available centered around Shirako Hot Springs many Accommodations. There are many types of hotels, inns, guesthouses, pensions, and campsites. Enjoy Traveling in Shirako at the inn that suits your travel plan. ◆ Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town Specialty Products ◆ ・Shirako onion Shirako Town is famous as a production area for Shirako onions. The Shirako onion grows in mineral-rich soil and tastes like fruit Restrooms available thick and sweetness. Fresh and nutritious onions grown by local farmers, they are loved by many households. ・Leaf onion Leaf onions from Shirako Town are also one of the Specialty Products and were recognized as the only production area in Japan. Jade is a precious gastronomical delicacies harvested before the green onion jade grows large. ◆Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town festival and Event Introduction◆ ・Shirako Hot Spring Cherry Blossom Festival It is Held in from the beginning to the end of February, when the Best time to visit begins, and we Implementation a discount service for lighting up and One Day Hot Spring. In addition, special days during the Held in period are held with many Stalls and attract many visitors every year. ・Shirako Onion Festival, Onion picking Shirako onion picking is a popular event held in every May. During this period, onions can be harvested, making it a fun experience for families and a rare opportunity to experience Local agriculture. In addition, on the day of the Jade Negi Festival, an event is held in along with the Jade onion sale, and many people from inside and outside the prefecture come in search of Shirako onions. ・Shirako Tennis Festival The Shirako Tennis Festival is a popular sporting event that will celebrate its 41st anniversary in 2024. Use more than 300 tennis courts in the In the town, you can enjoy tennis to the fullest over two days, including qualifying leagues, final tournaments, and tournament matches. Programs are available for beginners and advanced users, and it is popular as a healthy Activities. ◆ Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town Tourist Information ◆ Enjoy a wonderful trip in Shirako Town, where new discoveries and impressions await you every time you visit, such as beautiful nature and rich history. Beautiful nature awaits you. At COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send you Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town great Information, so thank you.

The hollyhocks have bloomed. They stand tall and straight, reaching for the sky. (Seiryu Hiyoshi Shrine)

Photographed 5/25/24. It is Hanachozu of Semba Toshogu Shrine. Ume plum rain is about to begin. ☔️

Traditional Japanese straw raincoat in the coming season Nagoya, Aichi

We’ll share the charms of Suwa City in Nagano Prefecture!!! ⇒ YouTube “Suwa City Official Channel” @TheCityofSuwa First, we start with “What kind of place is Suwa?!” — we hope this sparks your interest. Also, we’ve made an amazing promotional video!!! Suwa offers seasonal delights year-round. In spring, enjoy cherry blossom viewing and hikes amid fresh green mountains; Kirigamine offers spectacular views from Nagikama Shrine, and in summer you can admire daylilies (nikkokisuge). At the heart of the Suwa Basin lies the symbol, Lake Suwa. In summer you can kayak on Lake Suwa, take a sightseeing boat, or ride the new cycling road that even children can enjoy 🚵. Best of all is the Suwa Lake Festival’s lakeside fireworks display, one of Japan’s top events 🎆. In autumn, savor Suwa’s fermented gastronomy—miso—plus the local specialty, Shinshu Suwa miso tempura rice bowl. Enjoy sake from Suwa’s five breweries, made with Kirigamine’s exceptional spring water 🍶. In winter, experience the ice ridges called Omiwatari and try wakasagi smelt fishing 🎣. Warm up and soothe your tired body at Kami-suwa Onsen♨ Suwa truly offers the best all year round♪ In times of need, people turn to “Osuwa-sama.” There are over 10,000 branch shrines across Japan, and the head shrine, Suwa Taisha, is here ⛩. A roughly six-minute introduction video can’t cover everything... Suwa is more than just the Onbashira Festival!!! Come visit and experience Suwa for yourself♪ We look forward to seeing you!

Meigetsu-in Temple 2020.06.12 When a state of emergency was declared and I couldn't go out of the prefecture. Even at Meigetsu-in Temple, it was written that only people living in Kanagawa could enter. Thanks to this, I was able to take pictures that did not show many people.

Oarai Isosaki Shrine no Kamiiso no Torii shrine gate 2024.01.06 Here, for the first time, I was able to take a picture of the sun rising from the horizon. This is Daruma Asahi.

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.

Photographed 5/25/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Cherry blossoms on the approach to Makari Shrine. And farmers during the busy season? Cycling with my daughter every year! Pray to God for safety!

It is a wonderful approach to Makari Shrine near my house, ^^ Annual event to cycle here! Pray to God for my daughter's safety!

Photographed 5/24/24. The weather was nice, so we took a walk in Kawagoe. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Today I attended the opening festival of Kirigamine. The weather was fine and surprisingly warm. In the second photo, majestic Mt. Fuji also peeked out to welcome us. Even so, just climbing up to the Kirishōtō bell tower made me sweat profusely.💦 For the first time in three years, the opening ceremony returned outdoors.🏔 Many people attended, and we were able to hold the festival. At the opening, members of the Kirigamine Glider Association launched a glider right at 9:00.🛩 It climbed to about 1,900 meters shortly after takeoff. Because it was a glider, it lifted off very quietly.🛫 If there were no weight limits, I would love to try it at least once!!! At the ceremony, the head priest of Tenaga Shrine prayed for the safety of visitors, everyone who passes through Kirigamine, and all those connected to Kirigamine. Please be sure to visit the Kirigamine Nagikama Shrine, one of Suwa’s hidden scenic spots I introduced before! When you come to Kirigamine or Suwa, please drive safely.🚙=3

When I visited Takashima Castle around Golden Week, local junior high students were there sketching the castle. Approaching the wisteria, a wonderfully sweet scent filled the air. Before I knew it, honeybees and carpenter bees had come to gather nectar🐝—even I, as a person, was drawn in by that lovely fragrance!!! I don’t understand why the demons in Demon Slayer would be afraid of such beautiful flowers, haha. I think they’re gorgeous. I recommend taking shots from beneath the wisteria trellis!!! Surprisingly, I didn’t know—despite being a local—that wisteria blooms were even in the pond... Takashima Castle, I’m sorry... Looking at the whole display of wisteria that day, to my amateur eye it seemed about 70% in bloom. On the grounds stands a rare Gokoku Shrine⛩ whose architecture resembles that of Suwa Taisha. It seems to have some unusual carvings. I think Golden Week is generally the best time to visit every year, when you can see them at their most beautiful. The castle, the park, and the wisteria—please come and visit next year; we’ll be waiting for you!

Nagikama Shrine⛩ The other day I visited Nagikama Shrine on Kirigamine for the first time. Last year I heard about Nagikama Shrine, which had replaced its wooden torii with a stone monument, and I had planned to visit after the snow melted. A passing comment from my wife, who loves Kirigamine, finally prompted us to go. As someone who loves the Onbashira festival, I’ve grown fond of visiting shrines, and I had long wanted to see Nagikama Shrine, so I took my camera and headed for Kirigamine at last. We parked in the lot below the ski area and followed directions toward the Glider Museum, but unsure of the way and hesitating, I spotted a small sign in front of the museum reading Nagikama Shrine 0.5 km and followed it. It felt a bit farther than expected. Together with my wife and our two children, we walked for several minutes, enjoying Kirigamine’s nature, until we saw the stone monument marking Nagikama Shrine. As a shrine, a torii would feel more fitting, but the stone monument had its own charm. The approach was neatly covered with wood chips, making for a very pleasant walk. When we reached the small shrine, the view took my breath away. It was a scene that excited me like I hadn’t felt in a long time. The clear weather that day only amplified the spectacle. Below stretched the Suwa Basin, the serene Lake Suwa sat beautifully, the Central Alps rose ahead, the Northern Alps to the right, the Southern Alps to the left with sacred Mt. Fuji beside them, and Yatsugatake behind to the left. A shrine that offers a view of so many mountains at once may be rare in Japan, I thought.🏔 As a self‑declared Seeker of Suwa’s Best Views, this vista immediately made my list of top spots. Tateishi Park offers a sweeping view of the Suwa plain and is very scenic, but Nagikama sits at a higher elevation and has an indescribable beauty. I felt it would be a shame to keep this to myself, so I’m sharing it here. The shrine’s goshuin (stamp) is newly available, so anyone touring Suwa’s shrines or visiting Kirigamine should definitely stop by. If the weather is clear, you won’t regret it! ・Enshrined deities: Takeminakata no Okami, also known as Osuwa‑sama: god of martial valor and abundant harvests ・Oyamatsumi no Okami: god of industry and maritime affairs, and further revered as the ancestral deity of sake brewing ・Ashinazuchi no Okami and Tenazuchi no Okami ⇐ Kushinadahime: parents of Kushinadahime, wife of Susanoo no Mikoto A nagikama (a sacred implement shaped like a sickle) discovered at the ruins of the former Misayama is dedicated here. After the main pillars for the Onbashira are selected, the nagikama is hammered onto those pillars. Curiously, this practice occurs only on the Onbashira of Suwa Taisha Upper Shrine. The nagikama has a shape resembling a rooster’s head and is considered one of Suwa Taisha’s sacred treasures. The nagikama is enshrined inside the hokora, so please take a look along with the spectacular view. Suwa Taisha also offers nagikama amulets♪

It is a large drum at the Suwa Grand Shrine in Shinshu Suwa. In addition to the size, the gorgeous pattern on the body is worth seeing. This kind of attention to detail is Cool Japan. Why don't you visit once?