【2025 Kisoji Ice and Snow Light Festival】 This year Kisoji ice and snow lights will be Held in again Festival. From January 25th ~ February 15th, ice candles and bamboo lanterns will be lit at Shukuba in Kisoji. Events of several hours once a year. Fun a fantastic world that is different from usual. ♦1/25 (Sat) Kiso Town Miyanokoshi ♦2/2 (Sun) Shiojiri City Niekawa Juku ♦2/3 (Mon) Shiojiri City Narai juku ♦2/7 (Fri)-8 (Sat) Kiso Town Fukushima juku ♦2/8 (Sat) Nakatsugawa City Magome juku ♦2/9 (Sun) Agematsu Town Nezame-no-Toko, Okuwa Village Sports Park ♦2/18 (Sat) Nagiso Town Tsumago juku And Held in a photo contest again this year! The winning works will be used for posters, flyers, web advertisements, etc. for the next year. 【For those who apply on Instagram】Account of the Kiso Tourism Federation (@kiso_japan_official ) > #kisoji_hyosetsu_2025 Don't forget to tag them! 【Apply by sending photos】Please send 4 color prints or A4 size (4 slices wide are also acceptable) to the Kiso Tourism Federation. Period: 2025/2/1~2/28 (must arrive by this date) For details, please check the Home page "Kiso Valley Rippu". We have 😊 received many applications

[Echizen daffodil blooming status on Friday, December 20, 2024] The weather has been cold for some time now, and the pace of flowering has slowed down. It is beginning to bloom here and there, but as a whole, it is still almost before flowering. It has been delayed for about 3 weeks, and the best time to see it is around the beginning of January. ◎ Echizen daffodil flowering status [Updated on Friday, December 20, 2024] https://town-echizen.jp/news/detail.php?id=635...

Azumino chilled to minus 6 degrees The sun quietly hits the Northern Alps The snowy ridgelines turn red This is the view from Azumino Ohisama Road

Flower charcoal born from plants in Ubuyama villages. I know it's an unfamiliar word, but it's made from Ingredients made from pine cones, Nanten, and the grasslands and mountains of Ubuyama villages. Speaking of charcoal, various effective for There are such as deodorizing and deodorizing effects have been packaged a little coolly as an interior decoration and as a gift for loved ones. Just by dripping your favorite aroma on this charcoal, you can also make your own original duffuser. We can't make many because the staff belonging to the Tourist Association are creating them in detail, but if you are interested parties, please comment. In addition, this charcoal is brittle and fragile, so we do not currently send it by mail. In order to let many people know about Ubuyama Ingredients, we are currently creating them and selling them at markets in the neighboring area. Prices will also fluctuate. The photo is for illustrative purposes only.

About a 3-minute walk from JR Oito Line Hotaka Station Snow has begun to fall at Hotaka Shrine, bringing a true winter feeling Come visit for New Year’s Eve shrine visits or Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year) Visit Hotaka Shrine’s official website here https://www.hotakajinja.com// Visit Hotaka Shrine’s Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/hotakajinja/...

Oike Park in Fukushima Prefecture 2024.12.21 Swans seemed to be singing in the morning glow.

A special piece of Ubuyama. We are in the middle of a cold winter, but in Spring you can enjoy the green grasslands. It's fun in the cold winter, Squid must be early in Spring ~.

Everyone eats around the table, so it's delicious ♪ A small village with a population of about 1,400 people. Together with the mothers living in this Ubuyama village, we held in a lunch party for "soup" in Aso. Thereare different cooking methods and seasonings for each household, This time, we asked one mother to be a teacher and Implementation a food education Events with a total of 20 people. Fresh vegetables received from farmers in the Village, which cannot be tasted in the city, and handmade miso made by everyone at the beginning of this year, were used to enjoy delicious soup that can only be tasted here. I really enjoyed chatting with everyone and having casual conversations. Implementation of this food education event that gives you a sense of Satoyama life changes the content depending on the season. Not only people in the Village but also people from outside the Village are allowed to participate, and several people participate each time. In the future, we would be happy if not only domestic but also overseas people who are interested in living in Japan could participate. Protect and inherit the Satoyama lifestyle, while enjoying it. Through such activities, it would be great if the people of the Village could enjoy interacting with people from outside.

A piece of Spring in Ubuyama Village. Ubuyama is in the middle of winter, and the cold winter is fun, but I can't Can't wait for the warm Spring.

⛄️ It turned into a white Christmas 🎄 On the morning of Christmas Eve, Omachi experienced snowfall from night into morning ⛄️ The city’s conifers wore a snowy makeup, and many Christmas trees appeared 🎄 Some places have packed snow ❄️ Please take care with your footing when you come 😌 Official website “Shinano-Omachi Navi” https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

New Year's in Kanagawa! First Pilgrimage to the Shrine Why don't you welcome the start of the new year at a shrine in Kanagawa? https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/theme_list/hatsumode...

Okinawa Winter Tradition "Kikumination" / In various parts of Okinawa, the chrysanthemum fields are illuminated from 11 p.m. ~ 3 p.m. every year from December ~ March. It is "electric chrysanthemum". Cultivation of chrysanthemums has become popular in conjunction with the New Year and the New Year, and the flowering time of chrysanthemums is adjusted by lighting at night. There are electric chrysanthemums on the mainland, but I hear that they are mainly House cultivation and cannot be seen from the outside. The warm Okinawan scenery and fantastic scenery will Unfolds! In Okinawa, it is called "Kikumination", which is a combination of chrysanthemums and illumination^^ Actually, I went to see it for the first time. (-_-;) The location is in the Obazura district of Itoman City. As you walk through the darkness, you will suddenly see a light. How many chrysanthemums are growing? It seems that the lighting time is different, and I was surprised when the light bulb in the next field suddenly turned on. ^^; When you come to Visiting the site, don't Squid into the field because it's private land...

Kyoto Prefecture Miyama Karabuki no Sato Snow Festival It was a pity that there was no snow, but I wanted to take a panoramic view of the village of Miyama, so I climbed the snowy mountain alone Next time, I would like to see snow on the roof, but if that happens, there will be even more snow on the mountain side. Is it dangerous to climb snow? 🤔

Miyama Karabuki no Sato Snow Festival It was a pity that there was no snow, but I wanted to take a picture of the whole view of the village of Miyama, so I managed to climb the snowy mountain alone and took a hard picture. Of course, since it was a snowy mountain, there was no road, and it was almost a cliff climb, but 😅 on the way back, it was pitch dark and I managed to descend the mountain while getting lost on the way. 😌

Japan Garden at Kinosaki Onsen Yutoya Ryokan A magnificent pine tree in the garden is covered with 😯 snow

Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo No matter how many times you come here, you will be healed 😌♨️

Japan Garden of Kinosaki Onsen Yutoya Ryokan A magnificent pine tree in the garden is covered with 😯 snow

We will deliver Tourist Information of Nagiso Town! Momosuke Bridge【National Important Cultural Property】 The Momosuke Bridge is one of the largest wooden suspension bridges in Japan with a total length of 247 meters and a width of 2.7 meters over the Kiso River, and you can still walk across it even now. In the 11th year of the Taisho era, Momosuke Fukuzawa (son-in-law of Yukichi Fukuzawa), who was called the power king, built it as a 🌲🚃 material transportation route for the development of hydroelectric power generation on the Kiso River As a Village road from 1950 (Showa 25), it was very useful for traffic in both bank villages and for local transportation such as high school and junior high school students commuting to school, but from around 1978 (Showa 53), it was aging and could not be repaired Authentic, so it was on the verge of abandonment. However, there are many voices for preservation and utilization, and along with the Maintenance of Tenpaku Park in the surrounding area, it was restored as a modernization heritage (Nagiso Town Tangible Cultural Property)! In 1994 (Heisei 6), it was designated as a [National Important Cultural Property]. ✅ Highlights ・ A powerful suspension bridge built at the largest width of the Kiso River! At that time, a trolley rail for transporting materials was laid in the center of the bridge, so it has been restored so that traces of it can be seen. Please take a ✨ look ・ In Spring, you can also enjoy the cherry blossoms (Someiyoshino) blooming on the side of Nagiso Station. In addition, there is an azalea garden Thereare on the Takadai of "Tenpaku Park" where the Momosuke Bridge is located. Around the beginning of April, about 400 azaleas of 6 kinds, including the town flower "Mitsuba azaleas", bloom! ・ From the Observation decks opposite the azalea garden, you can see the Momosuke Bridge from above. ・You can go down to the river park from the middle of the Momosuke Bridge. ・ Spring, summer, autumn and winter, all seasons are recommended. Especially in Spring, cherry blossoms, Mitsuba azaleas, and peaches bloom all at once 🌸 ・ You can walk at night because the light is on. It is also recommended to take a picture with the stars. * Please be careful with your feet. access ・ Car: Immediately from Route 19, there is a free Car parking lot in the Tenpaku Park (30 cars), 3 minutes walk from the Car parking lot ・JR: About 5 minutes on foot from JR Nagiso Station * The Carp streamers 🎏 in the Spring photo are not currently on display.

Takaibashi (タカイバシ takaibashi) Entrance to Yamada Hot Spring in Takayama Village Takai Bridge is located at the gateway to the Matsukawa Valleys. In the colors of the Valleys that change in the four seasons, it is always dignified with its unchanging appearance. Nagano Prefecture is said to have a clear color of the four seasons. Takaibashi is a place where you can feel the four seasons at a fixed point. Valleys, budding in Spring, deep green in summer, Autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter. A red bridge that snuggles up to the four seasons of the Valleys. The scenery of Takai Bridge in winter is just cool!　It is the world view of ink painting. Powder snow in the middle of winter does not stick to the branches, and it is a view that can be seen during this Period when there is a lot of wet snow, such as snow from rain. Also, the day when the sun shines on the pure white Valleys, the snow sparkles, and the sky turns bright blue is also "beautiful". This is also one of the scenes of Takaibashi that I want to show. The scenery that can be seen when the conditions are right is also the charm of Nature. Cool scenery in a cool season I would love to see it.

Atami Yogurt Fermentation Shop Grand opening today, 12/21! It’s in Nakamise Shopping Street in front of atami station. I attended the pre-opening yesterday! They use local Tanna milk and Izu aloe. Yogurt comes in many varieties, including plain, rich strained, and a limited fresh Atami yogurt. For eating while walking, try the drinkable yogurt, the "Yogurutto Pan" filled with Greek yogurt and plenty of yogurt butter cream, or the acai with Greek yogurt. For souvenirs, they offer fresh yogurt butter sandwiches, busse, and souffle sandwiches. It’s very delicious and very cute 🐤 Joining the lineup of popular Atami sweets—Atami Pudding, Atami Bata-an, Atami Square Cream Puffs, Atami Fruit King, Ichigo BonBonBERRY ATAMI HOUSE., Atami Mircheese, Atami Satori Main Store, and Montblanc Namaito—this new shop is the latest addition. Please give it a try. Atami Yogurt Fermentation Shop https://www.atami-yogurt.com//

[Northern Alps from Omachi Park 🏔️] Today in Omachi City, the sky has been clear since morning ☀️ From Omachi Park, located in front of the Mountain Museum, the snow-capped Northern Alps could be seen beautifully 🏔️ Visitors taking photos cheered with delight ✨ For sightseeing in Omachi City, see below 🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

Gokase Highland Ski Resort Reopens After Two Seasons 🎉 Today, December 20, Gokase Highland Ski Resort resumed operations for the first time in two seasons 😭👏✨ The road to the resort collapsed during the 2022 typhoon, making passage impossible and forcing a prolonged closure, but today it has safely reopened 🥹❤️‍🔥 A long-awaited grand opening saw the mayor’s remarks and a ribbon-cutting by honored guests, including Minami-chan, who returned to join the celebration, officially opening the slopes ⛷️✨ Eager skiers and snowboarders who had been waiting for the resort to reopen began to glide down the runs with style, and the landscape of old seemed to be restored once more 😭✨ It’s a deeply moving moment… We hope the resort, a winter symbol of Gokase, will continue to regain its bustle and flourish even more from now on 😌🙏 The season has only just begun! Please come visit Gokase Highland Ski Resort and enjoy the slopes 🤩💫 Gokase Highland Ski Resort Official Website http://www.gokase.co.jp/ski/#...

We will deliver Tourist Information of Nagiso Town! Tenpaku azalea colony【Natural monument of the town】 A large communities of Mitsuba azaleas blooming in Tenpaku Park. There are about six types of 400 azalea plants growing in the azalea garden, and among them, Nagiso Mitsuba azaleas is a rare species 🌸 that can only be found in the vicinity of Nagiso Town as the name suggests The flowering status varies every year depending on the climate, but the best time to visit is usually around early ~ mid-April! There is a Takadai Tenpaku Park, the view of Momosuke Bridge and Kiso Komagatake is outstanding. At the entrance to the Nagiso Station side of the wooden suspension bridge "Momosuke Bridge" over the Kiso River in Tenpaku Park, the cherry blossoms are in Best time to visit around the same time (early April), so it is recommended! ► Access ・By Car: Just off Route 19. Tenpaku Park has free cars (about 30 cars) ・ Train: About 10 minutes on foot from JR Nagiso Station (close to Momosuke Bridge) ► Other ・ From the Car parking lot to the azalea garden, walk uphill for about 5 minutes. Please refrain from parking in front of the azalea garden as it will interfere with the passage of residents Car If you have a disability, please get off Car near the azalea garden and park your Car Car at the parking lot Car. ・ There are toilets and vending machines in Car parking lot There are. ・In the park, you can learn more about the history of Momosuke Bridge and its builder, Momosuke Fukuzawa, and the Fukuzawa Momosuke Memorial Hall and the Mountain History Museum. ・ Regarding the flowering status, please refer to the Home page of the Nagiso Tourism Association. Enjoy ✨ the sight of bright purple flowers blooming all over the park

[Notice] Akindo Market♪ Today (20th) and tomorrow (21st) — two days only!! At Roadside Station Iwanai, local Iwanai town sake at special prices! Yama 720 ml ¥2,640 ⇒ ¥2,376 Umi 300 ml ¥990 ⇒ ¥891 The flyer lists Yama 300 ml, but we ran out of stock. We apologize. Also, Asahi Super Dry Clear Asahi Kodawari Sakaba Lemon Sour are on sale too♪ Please come by and check them out 🙏 This is a monthly event where you can shop great deals at stores in Iwanai town~

In the factory on a winter morning, the air is clear and clear, and you can take more beautiful pictures. Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture 2023/1

Sapporo night view in winter I have been photographing the night view of Sapporo with snow piling up in a world of -7°C While the accumulated snow created a sense of loneliness somewhere, I felt the warmth of the cityscape that gradually lit up

[Notice] IWANAI RESORT Open ⛷️ This Saturday, December 21, IWANAI RESORT, a ski area in Iwanai-cho, Hokkaido, is scheduled to open for the season!

Yellow Leaf Reflection ✨ A large "Ginkgo" tree at Yen Tsuji Temple in Kuwana City. I tried to reflect on the roof of the Car parked in the Car parking lot. It has become a popular Spot. I'm worried about my manners in the future. Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture "Yen Tsuji Temple" 2024/12

🍁Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024🍁 Please vote! [Until January 5, 2025!] Thank you very much for the many entries to the “Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024” contest held recently on the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account 🥹✨ We have taken the liberty of conducting a strict first-round selection by the tourism association staff and have chosen 12 entries from all submissions 🤔💡 From these 12 entries, we would like to decide the winners by asking followers of our Instagram account to vote 🤩👏 Please follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account (@gokase_kanko), then in the comments of a post with the hashtag #Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024 Vote, choose one of the 12 entries and comment the number of the entry you selected ✍ Voting is limited to one vote per account. [Voting period: Until Sunday, January 5, 2025] [Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account] https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... Please check the original posts by the entrants before voting 🤗 1 @gokase_pan 2 @kaaazuuu1123 3 @thusandleavis 4 @mitsu_yumi.0520 5 @san.shimako.1105 6 @hiroko.gf1 7 @kaaazuuu1123 8 @niidome2110 9 @sakai_0808 10 @sakai_0808 11 @thusandleavis 12 @naomin168 Ten winners who vote will be selected by lottery to receive specialty products from Gokase Town as a gift 🎁💫 We look forward to your many votes 🥰

【Snow-covered Yatsugatake】 I took a picture from Fujikawa Town Station Street!