[Refresh by diving]
Reset your mind and body in Higashi-Izu and Kawana! 🐢✨

Hello! This is Hokule'a Shonan.
Today, we went diving in the sea of Higashi-Izu and Kawana with two teams!

One team will participate in the fun diving.
On this day, the sea conditions were good and the transparency was outstanding!
We encountered sea turtles and Squid in the Water, and it was 🐢🦑 a very exciting dive
And... What! Some 👏✨ guests celebrated their 100th dive on this day.
Congratulations indeed! We will continue to support an even more wonderful diving life in the future!

The other team is a refresher team.
Even if you are a little worried because you will be diving in yellowtail for a long time, we dived while carefully checking the basic skills so that you can participate with peace of mind.
Some of the guests who participated this time came from overseas, but their skills such as clearing masks were perfect 👌
Even if you have blanks, you can quickly regain your senses by getting used to Water little by little!

Some people say, "Next time, challenge AOW!?"
I'm 🤿 looking forward to seeing more and more growth in the future

There is a to 🙌 everyone who participated

🌈 At Hokule'a Shonan, refresher courses are also available at any time.
"I want to dive into yellowtail for a long time" or "I'm a little unsure but want to start again" are also welcome!
With personalized support, you can enjoy the world of the sea with peace of mind.
Please feel free to contact us 😊

#RefreshDive #DivingLife #HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #RediscoverTheSea #UnderwaterAdventure #OceanHealing #ScubaDivingJapan #FunDive #EastCoastJapan #BeginnerFriendlyDiving #PADIJapan

Higashikawa-cho will have a booth at Hibiya Music Festival 2025!

We will exhibit at Hibiya Music Festival 2025, a two-day, free, borderless music festival open to everyone, held on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 2025.

■ Hibiya Music Festival 2025 Overview
Name: Hibiya Music Festival 2025
Date and Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:30–20:30
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 10:30–20:30
Venue: Hirakawachou Park (Hibiya Park, 100-0012 Chiyodaku, Tokyo Metropolis)
Admission: Free ※Some food stalls and programs require payment
Organizer: Hibiya Music Festival Executive Committee
Planning and Production: Seiya Co., Ltd. (Higashikawa-cho official partner company) / THE FOREST

▼ For details, see the official website
https://hibiyamusicfes.jp/2025/

■ Higashikawa-cho Booth: Music × Photography × Furniture! Have your photo taken to commemorate Hibiya Music Festival!
Local photographers from Higashikawa-cho will offer free photo sessions with chairs from Higashikawa-cho. Commemorative photos and the digital files will be provided free of charge at the special booth.
※Higashikawa-cho: Exhibit at Kusachi Hiroba!

▼ Photo Schedule
Three sessions each day.
Session 1: 10:30–12:30 Session 2: 13:30–15:00 Session 3: 16:00–17:30
Photographers living in Higashikawa-cho will take the photos!
Hokuto Wada (instagram:@hokutowada)
Ryo Yasui (instagram:@prophoto_sou_yasui_makoto)


Higashikawa-cho Economic Promotion Division
TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 134)

https://hibiyamusicfes.jp/2025/

To residents and visitors of Higashikawa-cho and surrounding areas

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, a brown bear was sighted along Prefectural Route 1160 (Asahidake Onsen Line).
Please exercise extreme caution if you are traveling through or using the nearby area.

Date and time: Wednesday, May 28

Location: On the road and near the bridge in front of Daisetsu Asahidake Gensui Park, heading from Prefectural Route 1160 (Asahidake Onsen Line) toward Higashikawa-cho.

Number of bears: One (encountered twice)

Situation: The bear ran from the T-junction of Prefectural Route 1160 (Asahidake Onsen Line) toward the Asahidake Gensui area.

After fleeing into the forested area, it appeared on the road again before running off.

We will continue to update with the latest information, so please remain alert.
If you spot a bear, please report it immediately to the contact below.

Higashikawa Town Agricultural Promotion Division, Forestry and Agriculture Promotion Office
TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 152)

https://reurl.cc/W0ZGYO

It is "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park" on May 30th.
"Renge azalea" is blooming ♪ beautifully
The "Moss Phlox" in Moss Phlox Park is in Best time to visit, but the "Moss Phlox" on the other side of the road is still in Best time to visit ♬

Hello, I’m Minamoto 😃 Shosenkyo Gorge is now in the season when plants thrive and the fresh green leaves dazzle the eye 🌱
A cool breeze and the murmur of clear streams soothe the soul♪ Enjoy the beautiful fresh greenery alongside the gorge’s magnificent scenery!

The whole Shosenkyo area is a power spot where your mind and body feel purified!
After strolling through Shosenkyo, pass through the torii gate of Kanazakura Shrine in the Takigami area ⛩️ and enjoy shopping and dining along the Suisho Kaido (Crystal Road).

Come to Shosenkyo to boost your luck!! Our entire staff looks forward to welcoming you.

【Limited Held in】Aged on the seabed!? The "Undersea Wine Tour" will start 🍷🌊

For wine lovers, diving enthusiasts, and curious people who want to experience something a little different.
From Hokule'a Shonan, we would like to introduce an exciting new project.

It's called the "Undersea Wine Tour"!

In fact, it There are a method of Aged wine that is currently attracting worldwide attention.
That is "seabed Aged".

In the sea, there is little change in temperature, no light reaches it, and it is very quiet.
This special environment mellows the taste of the wine and leads to a deeper Traditional Japanese straw raincoat.

This time, a special tour with the experience of actually sinking a wine bottle will be held in in June at the shipwreck Spot of "Shobuzawa" in the southeastern part of the Izu Peninsula!
Six months to a year later, the wine is pulled from the seabed and becomes one of the perfect bottles 🎄✨ for Christmas and special occasion toasts at the end of the year

🌟 This is the attraction of the tour!
The extraordinary and dramatic experience of actually sinking wine to the bottom of the sea

You can enjoy both the beautiful waters and wreck dives of Irisawa

The luxury of "savoring time" to enjoy a change of wine months later

Reliable support with a small number of people. An atmosphere that makes it easy to participate even for the first time

* This dive requires AOW (Advanced Open Water) or higher Sense.
Sense acquisition is well in time.
Why don't you respond to that feeling of "I wanted to try it someday" this summer?

📅 Held in
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

* There are capacity, so please contact us as soon as possible.

🌊 The romance of "making wine Aged in the sea".
Beautiful seas, the mystery of wrecks, and wines that ripen over time.
Everything comes together to create a true "drama of the sea".

Would you like to be the protagonist of a new story this summer?

📩 For reservations and inquiries, please feel free to contact Hokule'a Shonan!
#UnderwaterWineExperience
#OceanAgedWine
#DiveIntoTheUnexpected
#ShipwreckWineDive
#ToastFromTheOcean
#HokuleaShonan
#DiveJapan
#UnforgettableUnderwater
#HiddenJapanGems
#BucketListDive

Extra Edition: N takamatsu, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture – “Nezame no Toko”

On this day, foodie Kawanishi presents an extra edition‼️ I finally visited Nezame no Toko in Agematsu, Kiso District, a place I’d long wanted to see. Nezame no Toko is counted among Japan’s five great scenic gorges and is designated as a National Scenic Spot!!! Before the Meiji era there were no dams, and the rapids of the Kiso River carved this granite. After dams were built, water diversion lowered the Kiso River’s surface, making the rock formations appear even more massive. It seems the site was designated a National Scenic Spot in 1923 and managed as a prefectural park, and in 2020 it was elevated to part of the Central Alps Quasi-National Park!!!

You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall—the scenery changes with the seasons. The river’s blue color shows how clear the Kiso River is.
Also, surprisingly, there’s an Urashima Taro legend in landlocked Nagano Prefecture!? I’ve been curious about that for a long time.

It’s a truly lovely scenic spot and a good workout too! I think you should avoid going right after rain or wearing clothing that hinders movement. I recommend sneakers and clothes you can move easily in!!! Swimming is prohibited, so please be careful. Second-grade elementary school children can make it to Urashima-dō. Why not visit Nezame no Toko with your children to enjoy the beautiful views!?

On the way back, I stopped at Michi-no-Eki Hiyoshi Kisokoma Kogen and bought the station’s limited “morokoshi soft-serve” made with milk from Kaida Kogen! A faint, toasty corn aroma spreads through it—this was the most delicious soft-serve I’ve ever tasted!!! Please enjoy it if you can!

From time to time, foodie Kawanishi plans to bring you extra editions like this.


◎ Nezame no Toko
📍 Agematsu, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
◎ Free parking: Available (check the website below)
◎ Website: https://kiso-hinoki.jp/colibri-wp/tourist/nezamenotoko/

Yatsugatake Trail Maintenance and Tsukumogusa Survey
I climbed Yatsugatake for a route inspection, trail maintenance, and tsukumogusa survey ahead of the “Mt. Yokodake Tsukumogusa Hike” scheduled for May 30.
The Somae-one Ridge had snow from about 2,400 meters up to just above the observation platform, with depths exceeding 50 cm in places. Many fallen trees, large and small, blocked the route, so I worked my way up cutting them away with a handsaw.
Beyond the steep climb, the ridge was once again carpeted with tsukumogusa in full bloom this year.

Overflow at Chinda Falls Resumes
Chinda Falls, located in Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture on Kyushu.
Waterfall flow had been stopped for construction since October 2024, but construction is complete and overflow resumed on May 21, 2025.

Further construction will require another temporary stoppage of the waterfall. We will share details as they become available.
Please be careful when visiting Chinda Falls for sightseeing.

■Upcoming Construction Schedule
Water flow will be stopped again from June onward
From September onward, improvement work is scheduled for Chinda Falls Fureai Park (the park will be completely closed during construction)

■About Chinda Falls
Chinda Falls consists of the male waterfall spanning the main stream of the Ono River and the female waterfall on the Hirai River tributary. The male waterfall is about 100 meters wide and approximately 20 meters high. The ink-wash painter Sesshū, active during the Muromachi period, visited here and painted "Chinda Waterfall." Remains of a power plant built in the Meiji era also remain.

■■■Access to central Bungo-Ono■■■
About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture
About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture

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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture (Bungo-Ono City) on Kyushu
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In the coastal forests of Wakayama Prefecture, the glowing mushroom Shiino Tomoshibitake emits a fantastic light.

Firefly season has begun.

The famed hot spring Kawayu Onsen draws its waters from MtAtosanupuri, a name that means “naked mountain” in the Ainu language. True to its name, the mountain’s slopes lack trees, and steam billows from vents with a thunderous roar, creating a dramatic sight. Getting as close as possible to view the fumaroles adds to the sense of occasion.


Here we introduce Mt. Io (Atosanupuri), a designated natural sightseeing feature of Teshikagacho.

For more details, see Teshikaga Navi 👀⭐️
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/iouzan/

June is almost here! In Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, blessed with great nature, you can see fireflies.

At Hotaru-mi Park in Kuchiwa Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, many visitors gather every year. The fireflies fly from around 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a peak 30-minute period from about 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

About 300 meters downstream from Hotaru-mi Park there is a spot where Genji fireflies appear. This year’s best viewing time is expected to be later than usual because cherry blossoms bloomed late.

Hotaru-mi Park has a campsite, and around July you can see Hime fireflies. Hime fireflies glow more quietly than Genji fireflies, and people who have gone camping at Hotaru-mi Park report the rare experience of seeing many fireflies gather in front of their tents.

Hotaru-mi Park has few lights, making it an excellent place for firefly watching.

At the “Firefly Viewing Gathering” held on Saturday, June 21, all lights in the management building and campsite will be turned off for one minute starting at 9:00 p.m., so you can enjoy only the fireflies’ glow. You just have to go…!
Food trucks and stalls are also planned for the day.

Please come visit Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture—see you by car!

● Basic information for Hotaru-mi Park
Address: 2-1 Otsuki, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone: 0824-87-2513
*The manager is on duty from 8:00 to 17:00*
*If no one answers, the manager will call you back*
Parking: Available, about 30 spaces

● Event information for the Firefly Viewing Gathering
Venue: Hotaru-mi Park, Moomoo Local Products Hall, Shingetsu Marche (former Mikami residence)
Address: 2-1 Otsuki, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Date and time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 6:00 p.m.
(Firefly viewing hours: 6:00 p.m. onward)

There are many other spots and events where you can see fireflies.
For details, please see the Shobara tourist information site, Shobara Tourist Navi.

When you come to Teshikaga, the must-do is definitely the hot springs! And the easiest way to enjoy them is a foot bath!👣
So, here we’ve gathered free foot-bath spots you can enjoy around Teshikaga Town🐥🌱

When using them, please follow the precautions and rules so you can enjoy them safely🚨

https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/?cats=663%2C670

Hero of Nature.
It was taken in Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture.

It was taken during Golden Week in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture.
After Activities Marin, I suddenly looked around and saw a superb view of tarako!!
And this photo is unprocessed! !!
The weather conditions were perfect, and it was Impression to see such a wonderful view!! Blue sea in blue sky! I fell in love with it、、、! It's a paradise in heaven!

It was already 5 o'clock on the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Toyama that day, the weather was very good like going to shoot the sunset, the first time I arrived in Toyama, I was attracted by the train next to the station and decided to sit over, but because the first time I got on the train, I found that I was sitting in the opposite direction, and it was almost dark when I turned back to the station, and I was afraid that I would take the wrong seat again and decided to use it, and after walking for about 10 minutes, I finally caught the beautiful blue hour, and pressed the shutter under the breeze of the spring evening to record this beautiful moment.

At Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture, which I visited on a trip, I was able to see a water mirror of Tambo reflecting the mountains with a superb view.

✨ The mysterious blue Squid spawning season has arrived ✨

From Spring to summer, the drama of life unfolds in the sea.
🌸🌊 From April to June, this season is the spawning season for blue Squid.
It is a precious time to encounter a special sea scene that will remain in your heart "Only now".

The first time I experienced diving was just during the spawning season of this blue Squid.
🦑 Swimming softly in the water, and a silent ritual to connect lives.
I even now remember being overwhelmed and gasping for breath at the mystery of the sea.

The female of the blue Squid is escorted by the male,
At the base of seaweed, in the crevices of corals, and in the spawning beds set up by fishery cooperatives,
Eggs that look like white pearls are carefully laid one by one.
🤍 Its appearance is fantastic, yet somehow ephemeral.

There are males who swim alone.
It is a male whose courtship did not come true.
Under the straightforward instinct of connecting lives, a quiet "choice of life" is taking place in the sea.

🐚 Having finished laying eggs, the female finishes her role and quietly closes her life.
When you witness the moment of "risking your life to connect your life", the back of your chest gradually warms up.
You will be deeply moved by the great power and mystery of the sea.

🏝️ At Hokule'a Shonan, we carefully guide you to the spawning scene of blue Squid unique to this season every year.
Because of the small number of people, we deliver a "sea experience" that you can observe closely.

📷 That atmosphere, that quiet impression that cannot be conveyed by photographs.
Please try it out in Water.

And so that first-timers and those with blanks can participate with peace of mind,
The instructor will support you 💁 ♂️💁 ♀️

🌿 At this time of year, when the water temperature and transparency begin to stabilize, it is ideal for diving.
🌊 A special Impression that you can never experience on land awaits you.

Why don't you go and see the "baton of life" unfolding in the sea together?
The once-in-a-lifetime story of the blue Squid will surely remain deep in ✨ your heart

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#TravelToJapan #JapanBeachLife #DiscoverJapan #HiddenGemsJapan

Chowa Town Sasayaki Shrine
Sasayaki Shrine at Marmelo Station Nagato. It was dressed up stylishly 😍!

They say that if you whisper to the "ear stone" visible in the back from both sides, a bond will be formed… 🤭🌟

#Chowa Town #Marmelo Station Nagato #Sasayaki Shrine #wagasa (Japanese oil-paper umbrella) #Nagano Prefecture

The large-petaled Trillium at Bansei Fureai Forest is in full bloom.

The Trillium at the Fureai Forest, within walking distance from Bansei Onsen, is now at its best!
They usually bloom through the end of May, so be sure to go see them.
https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/tp_detail.php?id=414

Hello 😃 This is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls shop! In early summer at Shosenkyo Gorge, the fresh green leaves sparkle while a cool breeze and the murmuring clear stream soothe the soul.
Senga Falls pours down over jagged rock faces in a truly spectacular scene. You are sure to be moved by this work of nature.🍃

And here is a recommendation perfect for this season!
We have launched “Delaware Cloudy Sparkling Wine.”🍇🍾
Its fruity, sweet-and-tart flavor spreads pleasantly with gentle bubbles.
Chilled, it delivers a refreshing lift that blows away humid heat in an instant.
Enjoyed in nature, it will soothe all your senses.☺️

On the terrace we offer a relaxing space where you can feel the river’s babble up close.🌿
There are plenty of photo spots too, so you can capture a memory with cute ornaments or the falls as a backdrop.📸✨

Shosenkyo shows a different face with each season.
Please enjoy a special wine moment here alongside the spectacular fresh-green views available only now.♪

We sincerely look forward to your visit 💚

We present the official tourism association website that packs together the charms of Sakuhomachi in Nagano Prefecture—tourist information, access details, dining spots and more♩

It's convenient for checking before your trip!
Be sure to take a look☺

▶Visit the Sakuhomachi Tourism Association website here
https://yachiho-kogen.jp/

In Sakuhomachi, Nagano Prefecture, the noble prince azalea (Tougoku mitsuba azalea) is reaching its peak bloom.
Against the soft fresh greenery, the vivid pink stands out, and just walking through it lifts your spirits in this season.
Come see this fleeting scenery while it lasts ☺

At Rokka no Mori, Shirane-aoi, large-flowered Trillium, and anemone are in full bloom 😊

At the attached Rokka’ café (Rokkafe), you can enjoy freshly made Marusei butter sand, so please try one during tea time after strolling through the garden 🎵

📌 Rokka no Mori
[Open Period] April 25, 2025 – October 26, 2025
[Opening Hours]
■ April, May, August, September, October 10:00–16:00
Shop: 10:30–16:00, Café: 11:00–16:00 (last order 15:30)

■ June, July 9:00–16:00
Shop: 9:30–16:00 Café: 11:00–16:00 (last order 15:30)

[Admission]
Adults ¥1,000, elementary and junior high school students ¥500

[Access]
🚗 About 40 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, about 20 minutes by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport,
🚌 About 1 hour by bus from Obihiro Station (get off at the nearest stop: Michi-no-Eki Nakasatsunai)
From Michi-no-Eki Nakasatsunai it’s about a 15-minute walk, or rent a bicycle at Michi-no-Eki Nakasatsunai and cycle about 5 minutes

https://www.rokkatei.co.jp/facilities/%E5%85%AD%E8%8A%B1%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE-

At the ‘‘Kokuei Bihoku Hillside Park’’ in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture—situated almost in the exact center of the Chugoku region—the rose garden has reached peak bloom starting Wednesday, May 21, 2025!
Colorful roses are in full bloom, and each one is beautiful.

This rose garden was newly established in 2020 on roughly 400 square meters and features 118 varieties and 206 repeat-blooming rose shrubs. To enliven the north area and enhance the garden’s appeal, we began collaborating with rose enthusiasts from Shobara City in July 2024 to improve fertilization, perform detailed pruning, and train plants on arches and fences as part of ongoing cultivation and maintenance.
We have added varieties such as Michelangelo and Christian Dior to further enrich the rose garden. The garden is expected to be at its best from mid-May through late July and again from mid-October through late November.

Blooming information (as of May 21)
Name: Roses
Varieties currently in bloom: Peace, Queen Elizabeth, and many others
Bloom condition: Peak bloom
Blooming period: Mid-May to late July; early October to late November

Basic facility information
Location: Inside Kokuei Bihoku Hillside Park, Satoyama Station Shobara Furari
Address: 4-10 Mikkaichicho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 727-0021
Contact: Kokuei Bihoku Hillside Park TEL 0824-72-7000
Website: For details, check the official Kokuei Bihoku Hillside Park website!

Fukoji Hydrangeas

❚ Bloom Report as of May 22, 2025

Fukoji Temple stands in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture.
It is also famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot.
At present, most hydrangeas are still buds.
We will update the bloom status as it progresses.

[Location] Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
[Access] About a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station
[Parking] Available (free)
[Restrooms] Available

❚ Fukoji Temple
The rock-carved Buddha on the temple grounds, including its base, stands approximately 11 meters tall and ranks among Japan’s largest rock-carved Buddhas. The central giant figure represents Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo traditionally appears with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have softened this carving into a rounded, gentle face. Although it is a large Fudo Myoo, it has a very approachable presence.
Fukoji is also called Hydrangea Temple for good reason, with many hydrangeas planted across the grounds. During the rainy season you can see abundant hydrangea blooms alongside the rock-carved Buddha.
The hydrangeas planted here are cared for by the temple and local community.

■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono City ■■■
About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture
About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture

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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
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🌸"Gokase Hanami 2025" Voting Now Open🌸【Until Friday, June 6, 2025!】

Thank you all for entering "Gokase Hanami 2025"!
We held a strict first-round screening by the tourism association staff and selected 12 entries from all submissions🙏✨

From these 12 entries, we would like you to vote to decide the final winners🤩👏

Among those who vote, 10 people will be chosen by lottery to receive local specialties from Gokasecho as a gift🎁💫 We appreciate your participation🙇‍♀️

Here is how to vote💡

【Voting period: Until Friday, June 6, 2025】
⚠️You may vote by only one of the methods below, one time per account or one time per person.

<If voting via Google Form>
・Go to the "voting form" using the URL below
https://forms.gle/uBpw7C7xFDsDKBo2A
・Enter your email address (required). You may optionally provide your name.
・Choose one of the 12 entries, check the box for that entry, and submit your response.
⚠️No login is required, but an email address is mandatory, so please note this in advance.

<If voting via Instagram>
・Follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account.
https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/
・From the post with the hashtag #Gokase Hanami 2025 Voting, choose one of the 12 featured entries and send the photo number by direct message or comment✍
⚠️If you do not follow our account, message exchange may be unreliable and you will be excluded from the gift lottery. Please be aware.

<If voting at a polling location>
・Vote at polling stations set up at Gokasecho Town Hall, Gokase Onsen Mori no Yado Kijiya, or the mobile vendor "Gokase Marche" truck.
・Choose one of the 12 entries, write the entry number, your name, and your email address on the voting slip, and place it in the voting envelope.

Additionally, a polling station will be set up at Gokase Secondary Education School in collaboration with the Gokase Sakura Project, and students will also be participating in voting💪✨

⚠️If your email address is missing or illegible due to poor handwriting, you will be excluded from the gift lottery. Please understand.

Please be sure to view the original posts by the entrants before you vote🤗

1 @sokoatari.urouro (photo 1)
2 @fowafuwarin5 (photo 2)
3 @ 920cherry71 (photo 3)
4 @_yuta610 (photo 4)
5 @1230fuukeinoturishi (photo 5)
6 @8215dr72 (photo 6)
7 @code_name_cross_fire (photo 7)
8 @sakai_0808 (photo 8)
9 @reoron001219 (photo 9)
10 @hisabou1958 (photo 10)
11 @landscape133_22 (photo 11)
12 @omilove.1203 (photo 12)

We look forward to receiving many votes from everyone🥰

Hello, this is the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻

The moss phlox at Kompira Park Campground has reached its peak bloom!
At Kompira Park, perched on a gentle hill, moss phlox spreads across the slope in the spring sunshine, creating a carpet of flowers that unfolds into a breathtaking view✨

These moss phlox plants were first planted in 1979 and have been lovingly tended by the local community. Over the years they continue to bring joy to many people🌸

It’s a perfect spot for a relaxed camping trip or picnic while enjoying the blossoms🎶

On sunny days, be sure to visit Kompira Park!

"Introducing Sakura Spots Around Hokuryu Town vol. FINAL"
Hello, this is the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 🌻
The cherry blossom scenes we've shared since early May come to an end with this final installment
To conclude, we present a roundup of all the spots we've introduced so far.

Please enjoy once more the beautiful cherry blossoms of Hokuryu that we encountered at each location!

May beautiful sakura bloom again next year 🙏

Thank you for staying with us until the end 🌸