Koganezaki - Recognized as one of the 100 Strange Rock Views of Japan Koganezaki is a scenic spot known for its wonderful views of Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji, and for its beautiful rock faces that shine golden in the Sunset. The entire cape is a park, and There are Promenade, Lawn square, Observation decks, Mt. Fuji view Spot "Fujimi Hill", and the literary monument of Yukio Mishima. This golden rock surface was dyed by high-temperature hot spring water and geothermal heat, and was designated as a natural monument of Shizuoka Prefecture in 1988 Showa 63. The Strange Rock, which looks exactly like a horse's head, has recently been adored by the nickname "Horse Rock". There is also a rumor that "the person who stopped by to pray for the victory of the horse race won big"? Ema depicting horse rock is sold at "Koganesuto". ■Address 3566-7 Ukusu, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Dogashima - The most scenic spot on the Izu West Coast Among the Izu Peninsula, Dogashima is known as a scenic spot. Standing here, you can see how great and unique Squid the Artist of Nature is. Dogashima is lined with a variety of strange rocks and scenic spots, and there are many spectacular Spots such as Tensodo, Sanshiro Island, and Tomboro. When you look out to sea, you'll be greeted by strangely shaped islands and rocks, and you can enjoy a small boat trip full of adventure on a boat that sails between them. In addition, the Sunset over Suruga Bay is so beautiful that you will be speechless. ■Address Dogashima, Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Tensodo - Dogashima's biggest attraction The Tensodo is made of white tuff, and a sea erosion tunnel is formed underneath like a beehive. Restrooms available to this cave are the east, south, and west entrances, and the tour boat enters from this south exit and proceeds to the skylight with a round ceiling in the center, and a band of light shines from the ceiling to the sea surface in the dark cave, and you can see a mysterious scene. This Tensodo can also be seen from above the Restrooms available Tensodo on the Course of Dogashima Promenade. ■Address Dogashima, Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Sanshiro Island Tombolo of Dogashima Sanshiro Island is a four-island consisting of Denbei Island, Nakanoshima, Okinosejima, and Takashima Island, located about 200 meters off the coast, and is so called because it looks like three or four depending on the viewing angle. In addition, at low tide, the sea appears as far as Denbei Island in the foreground, and you can walk across it without getting your feet wet, and this phenomenon is called "tombolo" and is a very rare phenomenon designated as a natural monument. However, even at low tide, it is difficult to walk without getting your feet wet unless the tide level is below 30 centimeters, so please check in advance. 【Points of Tombolo Sightseeing】 ・Be sure to check the tide table before visiting! ・ It is best on days when the tide level is 30 cm or less. ・ You can cross for about 1 hour before and after the low tide time varies depending on sea conditions and weather 【Notes】 During the day from October to February, the tide does not recede enough to make the road appear, so it is not possible to cross. If it is during the day from March to September, it is relatively easy to cross. However, Restrooms available is not available, so please be sure to check in advance before going out ■Address Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

During a recent visit to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in Japan, I was enchanted by the beautiful white-walled townscape and the rich history and art it held. The serene atmosphere along the Kurashiki River, with its white-walled warehouses and willow trees, offered a truly unique and charming experience. Exploring the traditional buildings and modern shops, such as the Kurashiki Canvas and Kurashiki Denim stores, was a delight. The area was bustling with tourists. I spent an entire day enjoying myself in the history, art, and culture of this remarkable quarter and look forward to returning in the future.

[Kitadake Information] 2024.6.23 2024 Reiwa 6 Kitadake Information on June 23rd. The mountaineering season has finally arrived! Enjoy a memorable climb by preparing in advance and planning your climb with plenty of time to spare.

It's amazing to hear about Shirakawago, located in Gifu Prefecture. It's not just a beautiful spot, but it offers so much more. The village's Gassho-style houses, with over 100 buildings of this style still standing, are truly remarkable. I enjoyed the experience the traditional Japanese scenery and rural ways of life there. The rich history of the area dating back to 7000 B.C. is truly awe-inspiring. The iconic gassho-style houses with their large thatched roofs resembling hands joined in prayer are such a beautiful representation of the village's unique culture.

With the ceiling painting of History Restrooms available Mountain Temple The approach road lined with Autumn leaves with dazzling green leaves Restrooms available It was a healing time, early summer afternoon Gari

Hiroshima Hatsukaichi Gokurakujiyama Recommended Spots in Hiroshima #Snake Pond 👈 A piece 📸 of water lilies from the snake pond on Gokurakuji Mountain I had a hard time finding the water lilies because they weren't blooming where I could reach the lens, but 😅 I need patience to 🤭 take a picture with the carp

【Magome juku】Magome juku in Nakatsugawa City is very popular with overseas tourists. In a Shukuba full of atmosphere, you can enjoy time travel as if you were transported back in time to the Edo period while walking along the cobblestone slope! Restrooms available in several places in the Shukuba, and the pleasant sound of water streams by. It is also the birthplace of Shimazaki Fujimura, who is known for "Before Dawn" and "Destruction", which was also made into a movie. The Fujimura Memorial Museum has a collection of about 6,000 works, including manuscripts of Fujimura's works and his belongings. The photo was taken around this time last year 2023. Period, hydrangeas bloom in the Shukuba. The hydrangea Shukuba is a sight that can only be seen at this period! !! Other, there are restaurants and shops, and you can Fun eating and shopping. It is a Spot that cannot be missed in Kisoji sightseeing! !!

[Hydrangea is in full bloom! ] Roadside Station Shirane The hydrangeas at the Roadside Station Shirane Information Center are in full bloom and in Best time to visit. Subtle shades from blue to purple bring color to the Ume Plum Period.

This is an introduction to the "Takabocchi Highlands" on the border of Okaya City and Shiojiri City, next to Kankochi Suwa. The Takabocchi Highlands is a Highlands that spreads out on a gentle slope. You can enjoy a 360° panorama in the midst of Nature. If the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, the Northern Alps, the Southern Alps, the Central Alps, Mt. Ontake, and Mt. Norikura. The alpine plant Renge azalea was blooming bright red. * High Bocce Skyline is closed from early December to late April during the winter season.

I went to Fantasy Springs! It was so fierce that I could 🥲 only ride the Rapunzel attraction from the night. It was sunny during the day and it became cloudy, but it was nice ✨ to have an atmospheric view I'd like to go there again when things settle down a little more.

Fresh greenery of Metasequoia trees 2024.06.16 About 500 metasequoia trees are planted on the prefectural road Koaraji Makinozawa Line, which runs through the agricultural park Makinopic Land, for a length of about 2.4 km, forming a landscape typical of the Highlands as an approach road to the Makino Highlands. The beautiful scenery of the four seasons, such as the budding and fresh greenery of Spring, the deep green of summer, the Autumn leaves of autumn, and the bare trees and Snow Flower in winter, harmonizes with the mountains of the Nosaka Mountains, which are in the distance, and fascinates people who visit. In 1994 Heisei 6, it was selected as one of the Yomiuri Shimbun's "New 100 Views of Japan Street Trees" and has attracted public attention.

Kankochi Suwa!!!　 Introducing the Takashima Castle Festival! May 26, 2024 the fourth Sunday in May every year. The 55th Takashima Castle Festival was held in. This year, 19 groups presented on stage. Hip-hop dances, Japan dances, Drum, singer singing, Restrooms available and the Matsumoto Castle Gun Corps arquebus were Restrooms available.　 　The Gun Squad made a strong impression on me. Restrooms available even in Japan.　The arquebus is about 430 years old Restrooms available and I think that there are few people who have traditionally preserved the ones that can be used today Squid　The people who protect the arquebus and carry on the tradition are the people of the Matsumoto Castle Gun Corps.　That's why arquebuses can be seen at events such as Matsumoto Castle.　The gunners brought several types of arquebuses.　To the untrained eye, I saw two types of arquebuses.　The first is the bantsu infantry gun, and the next is the medium tube medium gun.　They fired blanks in several different formations.　It was a great impact sound!　Finally, a batter from Suwa shot the middle tube. It was a huge sound that seemed to cut through the space we were in.　It was really amazing, and I felt wonderful! Drum performances, children's Hip-Hop dances, and families came to watch.　In this festival, you can buy specialties from Stalls, sister cities, and friendship cities, and you can also do tree climbing!!　 We were blessed with good weather and many citizens came to the event. If you have the opportunity to come to the Takashima Castle Festival, please come and enjoy it!

Sunrise on the Nata Coast The sun seemed to be smiling in the Torii shrine gate.

Cherry blossoms and Himeji Castle Himeji Castle is also known as White Heron Castle, a castle located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. Major buildings such as castle towers and turrets built in the Edo period still exist, and are registered as national treasures, important cultural properties, and UNESCO World Heritage Lists. I visited Himeji Castle when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, The photo was taken from the restaurant in the building. I tried to make it a panoramic style, and when you look at it like this, it is quite wide. Cherry blossoms and egret castle are the best match.

[View from Omachi Park] "Omachi Park" is about 5 minutes by Car from JR Shinano-Omachi Station? About 25 minutes on foot? Is it a scenic spot that you can easily go to? ️✨ There are benches so you can enjoy the scenery slowly. The Northern Alps are still covered with snow and shine against the blue sky, and ✨ you can ♪ hear the pleasant chirping of warblers from the mountains behind you

◆Hikoku Hiraka Momo Highway◆ The flower peach of Hikokudaira began in Heisei 9 when he purchased 15 original seedlings from Kiyonai Road in Achi Village and planted them around his home. It is said that the flower peach of Kiyonaiji originated in the 11th year of the Taisho era, when Momosuke Fukuzawa Yukichi Fukuzawa's son-in-law brought back seedlings from Munich, Germany. ） Impression by the wonderful red, white, and pink flowers of the peaches, I decided that I wanted to plant trees according to the Local landscape, so I planted trees extensively. Trees were planted on their own land and along roads, and trees were also planted on village-owned land on the side of the road. In Heisei 12, we received a "self-made community development project grant" and received cooperation from neighboring residents in planting trees and cutting undergrowth, and now more than 200 flower peaches have been planted. Every year, the scenery surrounded by beautiful flowers and peaches has become a popular area. The name of Hikokudaira is derived from the store name of its founder, Masaru Kubota. Administrator: Masaru Kubota ● Details of the Philippines Momo Highways ・Timing 　Mid-April ~ Late April ・Admission fee 　Without ・Parking lot 　Without ・Toilet 　There is a temporary toilet ・Inquiries 　Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395

!! Suwa Kirigamine Highlands in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. It is also a scenic spot that Suwa is proud of, where you can enjoy alpine plants in all four seasons. It is a 🛩️ sacred place for gliders in Japan In Kirigamine, this is also a "daylily Cluster of trees" of domestic one of the best. Representative flower of the Highlands in July. It is a member of the Liliaceae family and produces yellow flowers close to the orange that bloom in the green area of the Highlands 🌼 Every year in July, Kirigamine is a popular flower that causes traffic jams. In the hot season, please ♪ enjoy an elegant time at the summer resort of the Highlands

◆Toyooka Iris Garden◆ The Iris Garden is located on a Takadai hill overlooking the Central Alps in the middle of the river terrace. I had been growing various flowers as part of my hobby since around 1938, but when I Visiting the site of the Lauris Garden in Aoki Village, I became fascinated by the variety of irises such as color, size, and shape of the irises cultivation there, and I started purchasing bulbs. Later, as the number of cultivation varieties exceeded 100, the planting space became too small, so it was relocated to the current farmland of 30 acres. 　 There was a request from the village to open the park as a tourist park, and in 2002 I obtained a qualification as a landscaping coordinator, and in 2003 I started Open to the public as an iris garden. 　 Iris Cultivation is a plant that does not like high temperatures and humidity, and there are many occurrences of diseases, and it is difficult to manage because it needs to be replanted and replaced once every three years, but we continue to Cultivation that it would be nice if people who visit it could feel peace when they see the flowers blooming at the end. 　 Currently, about 5,000 irises of more than 200 species and more than 300 species of Flowers in addition to irises are in bloom, making it a spectacular flower garden. Administrator: Hideko Tado ● Details of Toyooka Iris Garden ・Opening Period 　Late April ~ Mid May Iris 　Late May ~ Early June Roses ・Opening Hours 　8:00~17:00 Open open all year ・Admission fee 　300 yen high school students and older ・Parking lot, toilet 　And ・Other 　There is a sale of seedlings ・Inquiries 　Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 　

Tsunoshima Bridge　 On my third visit, I was able to collaborate with Aozora.

Kure, Hiroshima Recommended ferries in Hiroshima #Sea Paseo A piece with 📸 Sea Paseo as the main character from the gap in the port town The houses lined up along the sea were tasteful and had a good view.

Sunset view of Tsunoshima Bridge The light trails of the car were comparatively synthesized. It became Famous because it was used in TV commercials.

【Tomita Satiniwa Farm Tomita Urban Agricultural Exchange Center】 Tomita Satiniwa Farm is known for its 120,000 Shibazakura trees and small blue flowers Nemophila in Spring, and the Cosmos blooming in autumn. A farm surrounded by beautiful nature, it provides healing and fun to those who visit. This farm is characterized by a rich landscape of seasonal Flowers, fruits and vegetables. Visitors say they can feel the joy of being in contact with nature through the experience of harvesting fresh produce. In addition, at Tomita Satiniwa Farm, you can directly buy Fresh vegetables and eggs from the Local area. Souvenirs are also great because you can get different produce in different seasons. If you want to refresh yourself in nature and have a good time, please come to Tomita Satiwa Garden. The blessings of nature and warm hospitality await you. ■ Access: [Use by train or bus] From Chiba Monorail "Senjodai" Station ・Take the Omago Bus and get off at "Tomita-cho Harada Pond" and walk for 1 minute ・Take the Sarashina bus to Tomitacho 1 and walk for 13 minutes. [Use] From the Miyata intersection Highway on Route 126, turn right at the Tomita-cho entrance intersection, turn right at the Tomita-cho entrance intersection, go about 900 meters and turn left. ■Address: 711-1 Tomita-cho, Wakaba-ku, Chiba City ■ Parking: Free 200 cars ■Business hours: 9:00~17:00 ■ Regular holiday: Monday the next day if it is a holiday ■ Fee: Free admission

Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Recommended Spot in Yamaguchi Prefecture #Kintai Bridge #Kintai Bridge　 Today, from Iwakuni City in neighboring Yamaguchi Prefecture, a traditional event that has been handed down since ancient times, I have a cormorant 📸 The light of torches floats on the Nishiki River, and the cormorants begin to Gari as they descend the river little by little. I took a bird's-eye view from the top of the bridge, but it was quite difficult to shoot because it was too dark. 📝iso2000 f1.8 1/80

Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima Recommended Spots in Hiroshima #Mibu Hanada Ue 👈 One piece 📸 with a decorative cow from Mibu's flower field planting It is a traditional event with a long history that is held in the hope of a good harvest. A decorated cow with a very luxurious decoration is walking through the rice paddies and softening the soil. It was my first festival, but it was a very rewarding festival and I enjoyed 😆📸 it

【Showa Forest】 It is one of the largest comprehensive parks in Within Chiba Prefecture. The vast site of about 100 hectares is blessed with abundant nature where nature Unfolds in all four seasons and many animals and plants live, and it is a popular park that was selected as one of the "100 best urban parks in Japan" in the first year of Heisei. The spacious grassy area is crowded with people enjoying picnics, frisbee and badminton, and the area where Athletic playground equipment is installed is full of children. In addition, Observation decks with views of the Pacific Ocean and jogging Driving Course Cycling Driving Course are maintained, making it ideal for healthy outdoor activities and can be enjoyed by all ages. If you like nature observation, we recommend walking trails where you can observe various plants and wild birds. Especially in Spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and many people Visit it as a famous place for cherry blossom viewing. In addition, the azaleas, Japanese calamus, and autumn foliage are beautiful, and you can enjoy different expressions throughout the four seasons. In addition, there is a campsite and Barbecue area in the park, so you can enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Held in seasonal events and workshops are also substantial, and there is something new to discover every time you visit. Showa Forest is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some relaxing time in nature. When you visit Chiba City, why not visit Showa Forest park Squid? ■Address: 22 Toki-cho, Midori-ku, Chiba City ■ Access: ・ From JR Toki Station, take the Chiba Chuo Bus bound for "Asumigaoka Brand New Mall" and get off at "Showa Forest West". Alternatively, get off at Asumigaoka Higashi 4-chome in front of the Hoki Art Museum. ・ 7 km from Chiba Togane Road / Nakano IC, ・3.3km from Ken-o Expressway and Oami Shirato Smart IC. ■ Parking: 836 cars charged

Dawn of Bridge Pile Rock 2023.09.17 There were clouds on the Horizon and it was not a dharma, but it was a beautiful dawn. Bridge pile rock Due to the erosion of the sea, only the hard part of the rock remains, and the Strange Rock, which looks as if only the piles of the bridge are standing, has a legend that a long time ago, Kobo Daishi and the demons of heaven made a bet and built it overnight.

Gyoikou is a plant of the genus Prunus in the Rosaceae family. Sakura is a cultivation variety native to Japan that was born based on the Oshima cherry tree. The name has been seen since the middle of the Edo period, and its origin is close to the yellow color of aristocratic clothing. Another name seems to be "misogi exorcism".　 　The yellow of the robe in this photo is the yellow of the "Akiba Shrine" in Shimizu Town, Suwa City.　This shrine has a number of large zelkova trees, and there are about three Shrine at the base, making it a very fantastic shrine that seems to appear in yellowtail work. 　If you enter the Akiba Shrine and go to the back on the left, you will find this robe yellow.　This cherry blossom blooms about two weeks later than Someiyoshino, and usually blooms 🌸 around Golden Week!　The time of year is about the same time as the Double Cherry Blossom Yae zakura.　At the beginning of blooming, the inside of the petals is light green, and near the end of the flower, a light pink streak appears in the center!　The trees have lost their momentum since the past, but as it is written on the signboard, the average age of the trees seems to be about 20 years. If you look closely, you can see that the tree was planted on May 25, 1975, so it is 49 years old this year. It's amazing, isn't it!!　Also, don't you ♪ think that unlike the famous pink cherry blossoms, they are pale yellow-green and give off a wonderful color? After Someiyoshino, it is a pleasure every year to see the Double Cherry BlossomYae zakura and this mii yellow.　 Answer! This cherry blossom was written in post English by me on Instagram on January 18 of this year, and the "light green colored cherry blossom" was the yellow of ♪ this Akiba Shrine's robe Please take a look at the post in English. Also, as far as I know, it is a facility in Suwa City, but there was also a green cherry blossom that seemed to be a yellow robe on the premises of the pruned tree recycling facility former Suwa City Cleaning Center in Suwa City. This is a facility in Suwa City, so please take a look when you go to recycle pruned trees in early spring. 　 From next year onwards, if you can't make it in time for Someiyoshino around April, please add it to your options to see Mii Huang. Especially in Suwa City and Town/Village six cities near Suwa, there are such unusual cherry blossoms here! If you have any Information, not just cherry blossoms, I would ♪ like to go as much as possible!! Suwa Tourist Association We look forward to following you → @suwa_nagano Instagram!