【Fujikawa Town Komuroyama Myohoji Temple Hydrangea】 Hydrangea Appreciation Week Best time to see mid-June ~ early July This year, admission is free during the period. Events will be held on Sunday, June 29. There are a lot of. Today's hydrangea flowering status is It blooms for about 2 minutes.

6/16 Held in Ishizuchi Kechromoji Essential Oil Extraction / Plant Dyeing Experience. I enjoyed a part of the high-grade Japanese essential oil extraction work and the experience of dyeing a silk scarf using Kuromoji. During the work, you can learn about the forests of the Mt. Ishizuchi range from the instructor. This year's trial session will be held in September. Thereare a few slots left. Why don't you relax at the foothills of Mt. Ishizuchi? Souvenirs of essential oils, distilled water and scarves are included! 9/15 (Mon) 10:00~13:30 Location: Ishizuchi Fureai no Sato 〒793-0214 25-1 Nakaoku, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture Experience fee: 6,000 yen (tax included) / person Lecturer, lunch, etc. Capacity: 8 people *First-come, first-served basis Reservations and inquiries: Saijo City Tourism and Products Association 0897-56-2605

Thank you for waiting!! This year again, a fresh-picked corn sale will take place at Kaigobaru Vegetable Fields (kaigobaru yasai batake). Corn you harvest yourself tastes exceptional. Come enjoy the flavors of summer with everyone!! Date: Saturday and Sunday, July 5–6, 2025, 9:00–15:00 *Held in light rain; ends when sold out* Location: Kaigobaru Vegetable Fields (Kaba 1828) Price: On sale — 150 yen per ear What to bring: Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, plastic shopping bags, small change Contact: Kaigobaru Hometown Lovers Association 090-7534-2621: Ikematsu (hours 9:00–17:00) Notes: - If you’ll harvest corn, we recommend clothes that can get dirty, work gloves, and rubber boots. - Bringing an eco bag is also recommended. - No advance registration required. - Held in light rain (in bad weather sales may be limited to produce only). - The event ends when stock runs out. Kaigobaru Vegetable Fields (next to Arao Olive Village)

The crystal-clear water flowing from the wasabi fields of Azumino Fed abundantly by groundwater from the Northern Alps, this water is pure and transparent. When you touch it, it feels cool and refreshing — very pleasant 😁

📍Katori Shrine and Mt. Ariake in Azumino Katori Shrine stands quietly amid the rice fields of Azumino, with the graceful ridgeline of the Northern Alps stretching behind it. The mountain, shaped like Mt. Fuji, is Mt. Ariake, also called Shinano Fuji. Today, temperatures in Azumino rose nearly to a scorching summer level as the area soaked up strong sunlight. 📍Katori Shrine and Mt. Ariake in Azumino Katori Shrine sits in the heart of the countryside, with the beautiful ridgeline of the Northern Alps unfolding behind it. The mountain with a Fuji-like silhouette is Mt. Ariake, known as "Shinano Fuji." Today in Azumino the temperature climbed close to a heatwave level, and the landscape was bathed in summer sunlight.

Tracing the grand caldera of volcanoes, forests, and lakes: the Mashu–Kussharo Trail (MKT) The Mashu–Kussharo Trail (MKT) is a walking route roughly 62 km long that links the first Mashu Lake observation deck to Bihoro Pass. MKT divides into three sections, so you can either through-hike it over three days or tackle the sections separately across several trips. Enjoy it in whatever style suits you. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mkt/...

Fukoji Hydrangeas ❚ Bloom Report as of June 16, 2025 Fukoji sits in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot. The hydrangeas are currently at their best. This year there are fewer flowers than usual, but each one blooms beautifully. Some of the earliest blossoms have begun to wither slightly. We will update the bloom status as it changes. Location: Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture Access: About a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station Parking: Available (free) Restrooms: Available ❚ Fukoji The cliff-carved Buddha on the temple grounds, including its base, stands about 11 meters tall and is one of Japan’s largest cliff Buddhas. The central, giant figure is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo usually appears with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have softened this cliff Buddha’s features into a gentle, rounded face. Although large, the Fudo Myoo here has a very approachable presence. Fukoji is also called “Hydrangea Temple” for good reason, with many hydrangeas planted around the grounds. During the rainy season, visitors can see numerous hydrangea blooms alongside the cliff Buddha. The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local community. ■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono City ■■■ From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Shinshu salmon raised using groundwater from the Northern Alps There are trout farms scattered throughout Azumino We were blessed with fine weather today, and it looks set to become a hot day…

Hello, everyone! Here is an event announcement!! The 3rd Higashikawa-cho Kids Bike Race ● Date: Sunday, August 24th, 2025 ● Registration deadline: Friday, August 1st, 2025 Please see the flyer for details. Contact: Kitoushi Kids Bike Race Executive Committee (mail:kitoushitaikai@kazokuryokoumura.jp) https://www.kazokuryokoumura.jp/kidsbike20250824/...

Notice!! Bear sighting near Mt. Asahidake Around 4:30 p.m. on June 17, a bear was sighted near the Gamaiwa parking area, about 6 km before the hot-spring town on the Dodo Asahikawa–Asahidake Onsen Line heading to Asahidake Onsen. Please exercise extreme caution if you are passing through the area. If you sight a bear, report it immediately to the contact below. Higashikawa-cho Agricultural Promotion Division, Forestry and Agriculture Promotion Office TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 152)

"Arao Tideland Day" Commemorative Tideland Wildlife Observation Event Saturday, July 5, 2025 Arao Tideland is home to many creatures such as crabs and hermit crabs. Come and learn the names and characteristics of tideland wildlife you don't usually see. Date and time: Saturday, July 5, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM (Registration from 9:00 AM)※Canceled in case of severe weather Backup date: Sunday, July 6 Location: Arao Tideland Waterfowl and Wetland Center Participants: Families including elementary and junior high school students Capacity: First 15 groups, free of charge What to bring: Rubber boots, work gloves, water bottle, hat (for heatstroke prevention), writing materials How to apply: Apply by phone Application start: Monday, June 2, from 9:00 AM Contact and application: Secretariat of the Arao Tideland Conservation and Wise Use Council Phone: 0968-63-1386 (Environmental Conservation Division)"

Registered Tangible Cultural Property "Sakaebashi" 🌉 Completed in 1938 (Showa 13), it was designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property on March 13 of this year. Every time you cross this historic bridge, you can sense the passage of the local community. 💭 Sakaebashi exists as a familiar part of the scenery that represents Sakuhomachi. Come and feel the town's history for yourself—be sure to visit at least once. 🫧🦋

At dusk, the scent of charcoal lured me to stop in my tracks. An act of travel, the blessings of the sea and the handiwork of people weave together an unforgettable taste.

🌟The Hotaru no Yakata has been upgraded and is reopening with a fresh look🌟 The Hotaru no Sato Vacation Village Hotaru no Yakata in Kitagawa Town will finally reopen after renovations on April 1, 2025🎉 ✨What has changed? ✔ The exhibition room, training room, restrooms, and showers have been renovated! ✔ The entrance has been transformed into a lawn plaza🌿 ✔ New large playground equipment has arrived, much to the delight of children🎠 🎒Lots of hands-on experiences! You can get information about the UNESCO Geopark and outdoor activities and even try simulated experiences like canoeing, mountain trekking, and nature observation✨ With a nursing room and shower facilities, families can feel at ease😊 📣 And…the highlight of this renovation! Nobeoka City’s NPO Himuka Kando Taiken World (Nobe☆Sta) manages the facility as the designated administrator✨Using their expertise, they have launched authentic experience programs led by outdoor specialists! This is a hub facility for the Sobo-Takame-Okue UNESCO Global Geopark and it serves as the central spot for outdoor tourism in Nobeoka City Learn, experience, and connect with nature── it has been reborn as a new center for immersive experiences🌱 🏕 Overnight stays are available! Campsites start at ¥2,200 per night Bike rentals and training room use are also well equipped, making it perfect for training camps in nature♪ 🚗 Convenient access! A 5-minute drive from Kitagawa IC and a 5-minute walk from Kitagawa Station! 📞 For inquiries and reservations, contact Hotaru no Yakata TEL: 0982-27-4740 Enjoy everything nature, learning, and play have to offer at Hotaru no Yakata—let’s go💨 Bring the whole family for a visit💚✨ NPO Himuka Kando Taiken World (Nobe☆Sta) http://en.nobe-star.com// Contact http://en.nobe-star.com/contact...

Sightseeing spot introduction Tarumae Garo (Toma Komaki City) The Sightseeing spot in June is Tarumae Garo! Everyone, Garrow? That's right, isn't it? "Gallow" means "a place where a river streams between narrow sheer cliffs." Indeed, here in the Tarumae Garo, the sheer rocks show a unique landscape, and the rock surface is covered with dark green moss, which is like a velvety carpet and is a very beautiful place. It is located in a forest at the foothills of Mt. Mt. Tarumae, which has been designated as a Nature Conservation District in 1979 (Showa 54) in the city's Nature Conservation District, and in June, when the fresh greenery season begins, the early summer sunlight reaches the deep riverbed, showing the most beautiful scenery of the year. There is Car parking lot, so you can easily stop by Car! Surrounded by greenery and the sound of the river streaming, this place is a healing spot that will make you forget the summer heat and the hustle and bustle of daily life, so please come and visit us in the coming season! * The surrounding mountain forests It is also one of habitats for wild animals including brown bears. Please refrain from entering the forest in the morning and evening when brown bears are active. * In the past, it was possible to go down to the river, but now please do not go down to the river due to the risk of bedrock collapse

Summer Vacation is coming soon! 🌞 Enjoy Nature with your family! Squid about a special experience where you can enjoy interacting with cows and making cheese at "Fukufuku Ranch" in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture? ✨ Fukufuku Ranch is a small ranch located in the mountains of Kuchiwa Town, Shobara City. The difference from a typical ranch is that this is the mountain itself. You can enjoy a real ranch experience. Click here for details▽ https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5109...

Hello, this is the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻 In our new series starting now, “Sunflower + (Plus),” we’ll introduce recommended spots and shops to help visitors who come for the Sunflower Festival discover pleasures beyond the sunflowers.✨ We hope first-time visitors and those who have come many times will rediscover the charms of Hokuryu.☺️ For our memorable first installment, we present Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen♨️ A spacious main bath and an open, airy outdoor bath await. There is also a high-temperature sauna and a cold plunge. The natural hot spring is a sodium chloride spring that resists cooling, gently soothing the body.🌿 A comic corner with about 3,000 popular titles has been added to the relaxation area after bathing starting this month! The collection rotates every three months, so you can enjoy new discoveries each visit.📚 We have also started lending board games the whole family can enjoy. They’re perfect for a relaxing break after your bath♪ The facility also has a restaurant and a shop (Roadside Station), where you can enjoy Hokuryu’s local specialties and cuisine.🍽 Together with the sunflower scenery, spend a leisurely time restoring your mind and body.♨ ⁡⁡ [Facility Information] (Opening Hours) 9:30 AM–10:00 PM Early-morning bathing 6:00 AM–8:00 AM (from the end of April through the end of October) (Fees) Day-trip bathing Adult (junior high school and older) 500 yen Child (elementary school) 250 yen ※On the 11th and 26th of each month it’s “Bath Day” at half price (excluding July and August) Room rental: 1,100 yen per room for a time block (extension 550 yen per room per hour) (Amenities) Body soap / 2-in-1 shampoo and rinse / hair dryer / coin lockers / free rest area (Rentals & Sales) Towel set rental: 330 yen per set (face towel and bath towel)

Good evening everyone! This is the Minami Town Tourism Association. Today, June 16, is World Sea Turtle Day. It is said to be a day to nurture the feeling of caring for sea turtles and call for their protection. So today, I would like to introduce you to Ohama Coast, the spawning ground of sea turtles that our Minami Town is proud of! A sandy beach about 500 meters long located in Hiwasoura, Minami-cho, Kaibu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture, is the Ohama Coast. As the name suggests, "big beach" is the origin of the name, and there is Thereare Obama at the mouth of the Hiwasa River, which streams nearby. Just off the coast of Coast is Tachishima, and it is said that it was once possible to walk to the island at low tide. Ohama Coast is famous as a spawning ground for sea turtles, and in 1967 it was designated as a national natural monument under the name of "Sea Turtle and Spawning Grounds of Ohama Coast". Since 1950, statistics on the number of loggerhead sea turtles have been collected, and in 1968, 308 landings were confirmed. However, since 1996, the number of landings has been in the double digits, and since then the number has decreased to the single digits. Finally, in 2018, the number of eggs laid fell to zero for the first time since statistics began, and in 2023, the number of landings was also zero. Even so, Minami Town has been working hard to protect the environment of Ohama Coast, and last year, sea turtles were confirmed to have landed and laid eggs in Ohama Coast in two years yellowtail, and this year, on June 12, the first loggerhead sea turtle landed and laid eggs of the year! They are expected to hatch in early August! In order to protect the Ohama Coast, which is easy for sea turtles to land and lay eggs, Ohama Coast strives to protect the environment by restricting entry to the Coast at night and prohibiting both cars from passing in the vicinity from mid-May ~ mid-August every year. When you come to Minami, please cooperate in protecting the environment and protecting the safety of sea turtles. And while thinking about the sight of the Ohama Coast crowded with sea turtles again, please Enjoy the magnificent Nature! !!

This photo was taken from the Ferris Car when I went to Huis Ten Bosch. I took the place where the illuminations started just as the sun began to set. The contrast between the red color of the tower and the blue of the river is Beautiful.

Tokachi Port⚓ Tokachi Port is in Hiroo and serves as the only maritime gateway to the Tokachi region! The sea was calm that day, creating a very peaceful scene⛅ If you have the chance, please visit😊

One of the photos when I went camping with my family. My wife told me, "There's a tree like you," and I was convinced, so I took a picture. They always seem to have a similar look with their arms crossed.

This is the Hinoji Valleys in Tokushima Prefecture that I went to in May 2025. It is said that it was named because it looks like the "hi" in hiragana. It is the majesty of the Nature that can only be seen by those who have endured the Drive of mountain roads. The feeling of air that you can actually see with your eyes and touch with your skin is an order of magnitude, so I recommend it!

Tea plantations in the sky with morning mist Tea cultivation has been active since ancient times in Ibigawa Town, Ibi-gun, Gifu Prefecture. Tea plantations and all over the mountain from the Halfway up to the top of the mountain, which Meter about 300 Elevation, and it is also called the Machu Picchu of Gifu. On sunny days after After the rain, there are days when it is covered with morning fog. Gifu Prefecture Ibigawa June

It is a terraced rice field in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, Maruyama Senmaida. The sunset view of the terraced rice fields filled with water before planting is wonderful.

Photographed on June 13. Along the roughly 400-meter Jacaranda Promenade to the left and right of the famous “Omiya no Matsu,” the jacaranda trees remain in full bloom. These beautiful bluish-purple flowers reach their peak during the rainy season. They are fragile in rain and wind, and petals have already begun to fall, so please visit soon. https://ataminews.gr.jp/event/338...

[Sunday, July 13] is the day the Ice Tunnel opens A popular spot in Nishiokoppe Village —The Ice Tunnel— This hidden gem can only be seen in summer. Because there is less snow than usual this year the opening will be held not on the final Sunday of July but on the mid-month date of Sunday the 13th! However, sightings of bears or other unavoidable reasons may force the event to be canceled. Last year, although heavy snow had already melted and the tunnel-shaped ice could not be seen, visitors were able to go farther inside than usual and enjoy a special experience. What kind of ice formations will we see this year? We will announce event details on the village website and this account, so please check for updates. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Ice Tunnel #Opening Day #July 13 #Summer

Fukoji Temple Hydrangeas ❚ Bloom Status as of June 13, 2025 Fukoji Temple stands in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. It is famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot. The hydrangeas are currently about 70–80% in bloom. They should reach peak bloom this weekend. This year there are fewer flowers than usual, but each one blooms beautifully. 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) Toilets: Available ❚ Fukoji Temple The stone-carved Buddha on the temple grounds, including its base, measures about 11 meters tall and is one of Japan’s largest cliff carvings. The central, giant figure is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo usually appears with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have softened this carving into a rounded, gentle face. Though large, this Fudo Myoo has a very approachable presence. Fukoji is also known as Hydrangea Temple because so many hydrangeas are planted there. During the rainy season you can see numerous hydrangea blooms alongside the cliff carving. The planted hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local residents. ■■■ Access to Bungo-Ono City Center ■■■ From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

[Notice Regarding Inquiries About Ayame no Sato] The former Ayame no Sato in Koineba in the city became difficult to maintain, and was discontinued at the end of fiscal 2017. There are no other ayame (iris) colonies elsewhere in the city. Some websites may still show information about Ayame no Sato in Isehara City, but these are incorrect, so please be cautious. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Chogatake as seen from Azumino A snow pattern has appeared just below its summit Unlike the Jonenbo pattern on Mt. Jonen, the snow pattern on Chogatake is a positive type (the remaining snow appears white) True to the mountain’s name, a white butterfly seems to emerge See if you can spot it

<Atosanupuri Trekking Tour> Atosanupuri, whose name means “bare mountain” in the Ainu language. About 1,500 fumaroles and the beautiful yellow sulfur crystals that spread around them have been designated Teshikaga’s "Specified Natural Tourism Resource," and the mountain is a restricted access area under Article 19 of the Ecotourism Promotion Act. If you are seeking a special and rare trekking experience, please join us. Advance reservations are required, so don’t forget to book! Limited guided climbs led by certified guides / Winner of the Minister of the Environment Award at the 18th Ecotourism Awards https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/atosanupuri_trekking_tour/...