Hello, this is Ryusui-do. This year, wind chimes with a cool, clear tone have been hung in the Takiue Area along the path to Senga Falls!
Wind chimes that turn a breeze into sound are said to have a relaxing, soothing effect.
Please let the sound of the wind chimes, the roar of the falls, and the rich nature of Shosenkyo Gorge heal your daily fatigue in the Takiue Area!

💎July Birthstones💎

Ruby
Long beloved around the world, the queen of gemstones, ruby, symbolizes passion, love, victory, and beauty. It is said to enhance the wearer’s charm and boost confidence.

Sphene
Success · Good fortune · Connections
A stone that helps the owner’s talents bloom and leads to success—‘a stone that can change your life’.

We also offer a variety of other natural stones and accessories, so please stop by to experience the healing space woven by natural stones and the sound of the falls.

We look forward to the day we can see your lovely smiles.

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Notice of the End of the After Hydrangea Festival
The hydrangeas floated in the tanks around the monument at Izukyu Shimoda Station rotary were well received by many visitors, and for a brief while everyone could enjoy a beautiful sight 💐✨

Although the display was originally scheduled to run until Tuesday, July 16, we decided to remove the flowers on the evening of Friday, July 11 due to consecutive days of extreme heat.
This being the first attempt at this exhibition, we conducted the trial under three challenging conditions—hydrangeas past their peak in the garden, near-summer temperatures, and water—while worrying how long the blossoms could remain beautiful. We implemented all possible measures, including rotating flowers and topping up the tanks, but under the midsummer-like sun it proved difficult to preserve their beauty, so we made the decision to end the display earlier than planned.
We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to it and ask for your understanding.

Next fun thing in Shimoda: swimming at the beach 🏖️
Please continue to enjoy everything Shimoda has to offer 🌊🍧🎐

We have renewed the POP for the Shintoku Station rental bicycle service “ShinKuru”.
POP renewed

🚲Available for rental every day until October 31st🚲

*Please reserve electric-assist bicycles at least two days in advance.

From Tokutoku, the Shintoku Station Community Center
Enjoy the town’s nature, food, railway heritage, activities, and more to the fullest.

If you prefer to get around and have fun using your own body rather than by public transport or private car, please make use of the rental bicycles.

We have renewed the POP for the bicycle rental shop "Shinkuru" in front of Shintoku Station.
🚲Available for rental every day until October 31st🚲
*Please make a reservation for an electric-assist bicycle at least two days in advance.

From the Shintoku Station Community Center "Tokutoku" Enjoy the town's nature, food, railway heritage, activities, and more. If you want to play and have fun using your own body instead of public transportation or your own car, please make use of our bicycle rental service.

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#Tokachi
#Shintoku Town
#Shintoku
#Shintoku Town Tourism Association
#Shintoku Station
#Ekimae Complex Facility Tokutoku
#tuktuk
#Tokutoku
#rental cycle
#ShinKuru
#electric-assist cycle
#soba
#cheese
#Karikachi Pass
#rafting
#horse riding
#hokkaido
#hokkaidotrip
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#tourism
#tokachi
#shintoku
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🐻🤎 Montbell Club Friend Fair Yokohama 2025 🐻

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Sakuhomachi and Koumi booths!

We showcased the high-altitude Lake Shirakoma, the mysterious moss forests carpeted with moss, and Yachiho Kogen, where you can enjoy nature through all four seasons—offering a full taste of Shinshu’s great outdoors.🌲✨

We were delighted that you picked up delicious local specialties and tourism brochures.😊🤍
Sakuhomachi and Koumi in Shinshu are perfect spots for a summer cooling getaway.
We hope to meet you again amid Shinshu’s natural beauty.🌲🍁

At Manabe Garden in Obihiro, hydrangeas are beginning to bloom little by little.

At the garden entrance, a gnome-like fairy known in Europe as a guardian of the garden welcomes visitors.

A film set from the morning drama series Natsuzora is also on display beside the entrance and next to the café on the lawn terrace.

After strolling through the garden, why not enjoy lunch or a cold sweet at the café?

The sweets menu includes three parfaits—the ice brulee parfait, the Strawberry Green Garden parfait, a coffee jelly parfait—as well as soft-serve ice cream. This time I had the ice brulee parfait—what a blissful moment.

It has been hot every day, so please enjoy summer sightseeing while staying hydrated.

Access: about a 10-minute drive from Obihiro Station, about a 20-minute bike ride from Obihiro Station
about a 20-minute bus ride from Obihiro Station
http://www.manabegarden.jp/

Minamifurano, Shintoku, Shikaoi
A joint pamphlet made by three neighboring towns📕

In the heart of Hokkaido, this pamphlet introduces delicious cuisine crafted from fine trees, pure water, and good snow, along with a variety of nature-based activities.

Beyond packing the charms of the three towns along National Routes 38 and 274 into one booklet,
each town is color-coded for easy viewing,
and you can catch detailed information by scanning the QR codes on the pages.

The colors for the three towns are…
Minamifurano Town — "Lavender swaying on Lake Kanayama🪻"
Shintoku Town — "The deep, shining blue of Lake Sahoro🫐"
Shikaoi Town — "The clear aquamarine of Lake Shikaribetsu💚"

Overall, the pamphlet uses gentle colors and a matte, classy paper texture that reflects careful design.
Despite the move toward digital, this is a deliberately analog paper pamphlet, and we hope you will pick it up and leaf through it.
(Personally, I’d like you to pay attention to the sound of the pages turning💡)

It seems rare for neighboring towns to produce a joint pamphlet like this.
So when you visit roadside stations or tourism association counters, please pick one up, look it over, and feel the pages!

We look forward to seeing you💁‍♀️

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#Shintoku Town
#Minamifurano Town
#Shikaoi Town
#shintoku
#nanpu
#shikaoi
#Shintoku Tourism Association
#Minamifurano Town Development and Tourism Association
#Shikaoi Town Tourism Association
#Joint project of three towns
#pamphlet
#hokkaido
#hokkaidotrip
#hokkaidotourism
#tourism
#shintoku
#minamihurano
#shikaoi
#welcomeshintoku
#discovershintoku

Let us introduce Tokachi Plain Distillery, which makes craft gin in Tokachi, a region known for its agriculture, using mainly locally grown produce such as raspberries, adzuki beans, and mushrooms.

The area’s first craft gin distillery opened in 2023 on the grounds of Tokachi Hills, and it currently offers three gins under the name AKATOKI.

📌The first batch featured a gold label and used 24 botanicals, including Tokachi-grown adzuki beans and mushrooms, creating layers of rich, savory flavors.🎵

📌The pink-label gin uses raspberries grown in Obihiro, giving it a gentle, sweet fruit character and a naturally pale pink hue from the fruit itself.🎵

📌The blue-label gin uses butterfly pea and lavish amounts of fresh bergamot peel to deliver a bright citrus aroma. Mixed with tonic water it turns pink, and with soda it becomes a pale blue, making it a visually delightful gin as well.🎵
The deep, clear blue extracted from butterfly pea flowers is inspired by the gemstone tanzanite.

Each bottle of these three carefully crafted gins is made with attention; try comparing them side by side, and pair them with meat dishes, which go particularly well with these gins.🤗

They are sold at the Tokachi Hills shop, Roadside Station Otofuke, Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, Roadside Station Kamishihoro, Roadside Station Shihoro Onsen, and other locations (please note they may be sold out).

https://tokachi-pd.jp/

- Pashari 📸 where they are sleeping together
… I'm a good friend, but when I see milk in front of me, I jump 🐻💦 on it

The rainy season has ended in the Tokai region, and summer is finally here 🐚🌊
In Shimoda City, the International Marlin Fishing Tournament and the Shimoda Marine Festa take place at the same time!
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Come to Shimoda to see the giant marlin 🎣🎊
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For event details, please see the blog below 👇
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250707

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Peach picking for 2025 has begun!

We offer the following two plans.
■Set plan: Pick two peaches + all-you-can-eat peaches (20 minutes) 2,500 yen per person
■All-you-can-eat only plan (20 minutes) 1,500 yen per person
*All plans above have a flat rate for ages 4 and up.
Children aged 3 and under cannot pick peaches, but they may enjoy the all-you-can-eat option free of charge.

Reservations are still being accepted!
For details, please see the following page.
https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/experience/mikaku-02/9784/

Event announcement📣
July has arrived, and summer is here in earnest — a season full of festivals and events. If you’re free this weekend, why not drop by one of the events taking place? 🤗

📌Saturday, July 5 — Shirohebi-hime Festival at the shore of Lake Shikaribetsu in Shikaoicho. This theatrical folk performance, created from Ainu traditions, features a 13-meter white snake and a princess dancing in a dreamlike spectacle.
■Time: 17:30–21:15
■Free shuttle bus to the venue: A free shuttle will operate from Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum in Shikaoicho to the lakeside venue using the regular bus route.


📌Sunday, July 6 — The 52nd Pyotan Falls Yamabe Release Festival at Satsunai River Park in Nakasatsunai Village. The day starts with the release of yamabe (a local trout), followed by a Poroshiri drum performance, hands-on workshops, food trucks, and ends with a stage-side edamame toss featuring the village’s specialty edamame.
■Time: 10:00–14:00
■Access: About a 60-minute drive from Obihiro Station


Find other summer events on the Tokachi HARE website under “Events.” Please check the homepage at the URL below 😊

It’s been hot every day, so please take care to avoid heatstroke and enjoy a pleasant weekend 🎵

https://tokachibare.jp/event/

Hello, this is En'emon Folklore Museum. July has arrived and the hot days continue, but Shosenkyo Gorge still feels a little cool.
While the sea’s chill is nice for summer vacation, it’s also a great season to soothe yourself in the mountains with a forest bath, listening to birdsong and relaxing among the green.

Yamanashi has no sea, but the museum holds stones as beautiful as the ocean.
Larimar is one of the three major healing stones, symbolizing love and peace, and it’s perfect for anyone seeking comfort and healing.
Also, Shosenkyo is famous for its quartz, which used to be called a fossil of ice because it feels cool to the touch.
It looks refreshing too, so come and touch it~♪

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Notice: Iwanai Shrine Annual Festival

This year too, the Iwanai Shrine Annual Festival will take place over three days from July 7th to July 9th.

Please be aware that some roads will be closed during the festival, so take care when coming to the area.

Come and join the “Iwanai Festival.”😌

*The schedule was referenced from the Iwanai Shrine website.

“Hanakku and Hana Road” started on June 28!
Beautiful flowers are in full bloom in front of the Guide Center, at Hanakku, and at the Garden Spa Roadside Station 🌷
Come by and enjoy the colorful flowers 🌸

Event period: Saturday, June 28 – Sunday, July 27

Rokka no Mori

About a 40-minute drive from Tokachigawa Onsen.
A large silo marks the spot ⭐

This is a beautiful forest where the wildflowers depicted on Rokkatei's wrapping paper bloom.
Surrounded by seasonal blossoms, you can enjoy a graceful moment here 🍃
A shop is also on site!
A windbreak forest lines the route, giving a full Hokkaido feel 💯
Please do visit 😊

Mokoto Pass
Mokoto Pass runs along the north side of Lake Kussharo.
It is a prefectural road connecting Kawayu Onsen to Higashi-Mokoto Village. Not well known as a tourist route, the road nevertheless offers unique, beautiful views from two observation points.
Do visit — you are likely to encounter wonderful scenery.
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mokototoge/

[Shinshu Sakuhomachi Nature Immersion Day Tour] 🍃🌿
\A day trip to soothe you in the great outdoors/

Event Date: Sunday, August 3

Highlights
✔︎ Walk around the moss-covered, mystical forest at Shirakoma Pond🌳
✔︎ Tour a long-established sake brewery with tasting experience🍶
✔︎ Lunch featuring local flavors: yamame fish rice bowl and soba set🐟🥢
✔︎ Enjoy shopping at the Roadside Station Visitor Center✨🛣️

Departure and Return Locations
・Sakudaira Station, Asama Exit
・Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen Visitor Center
➡️If you live nearby, meeting and dispersing at the Roadside Station is convenient!

Price: 9,900 JPY per person (tax included), includes lunch
What to bring: comfortable walking shoes, rain gear
Capacity: 25 people (minimum operation 15 people)

Refresh your body and mind as you savor nature’s gifts with all five senses🫧
This charming day tour is perfect for making summer memories🌱

How to Apply / Inquiries
Chikuma Kanko Co., Ltd., Saku Head Office Sales
Phone: 0267-62-1000 (Hours: 10:00–17:00)
※Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and during the New Year holidays

Please join us with your family and friends.

If you want to "get PADI Sense in Japan", Hokule'a Shonan!
Hello! This is Hokule'a Shonan.

"I want to get a diving Sense while traveling in Japan"
"I want to take a course in English"
We offer courses that are perfect for guests from overseas in the Kanagawa and Shonan areas.

This time, guests from the United States completed the PADI Open Water Diver Course in 3 days and became divers! 🎉
The first day started with practicing basic skills, and on the last day, I was able to enjoy the sea with confidence.

The course can also be handled in English, so it is safe for foreigners living in Japan and those who are traveling.
In fact, the guests this time were able to communicate smoothly in English and proceed with the course safely and happily.

The training location is IOP (Izu Marine Park) in Higashi-Izu, a popular diving spot that can be reached on a day trip from Tokyo. Diving in the colorful schools of fish and beautiful sandy waters is truly a unique experience in Japan.

Hokule'a Shonan is certified as a PADI 5 Star Dive Center and features small class sizes and attentive instruction.
Even after obtaining Sense, we also provide support for the next step, such as Advanced Open Water Diver and Fun Diving.

✅ Especially for those who would like to recommend
Travelers and business travelers coming to Japan from overseas
Those who want to take diving lessons in English
Those who are interested in Japan's Nature and the sea
For those who are experiencing diving for the first time

Would you like to acquire a PADI Sense that can be used for a lifetime in Japan?
It is easy to access from Tokyo and is perfect for memories of your trip.
Let's experience the "blue world" with us!

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＼ ✨💠After the Hydrangea Festival💠✨ ／
Starting today, July 2nd, hydrangeas are floating in the monument tank at Izukyū Shimoda Station rotary.💠🫧
The hydrangeas were carefully pruned by the staff in charge of Shimoda Park, and they will remain on display until Wednesday, July 16th.
Even hydrangeas that have passed their peak in the park look fresh and beautiful when floated on the water!
There are especially many blue hydrangeas, which stand out against the summer sky and give a very refreshing impression.🌿🩵
If you are nearby, please stop by and take a look!

*Only authorized personnel have pruned or collected plants within Shimoda Park.
Please refrain from cutting or taking plants from the park.*

■Paella Cooking Experience■

This plan invites you to try making paella with support from a specialist certified by the All Japan Paella Federation.

The venue, Notanohira CampGround, lies deep in Toyooka Village. Far from populated areas, it is a quiet campground set beside the clear Abukawa River.

Relax and refresh to the green trees and the gentle murmur of the river, and enjoy making paella together in a lively atmosphere!

[Plan Details]
■Season
Late April through October

■Meeting Point
Toyooka Village Tourism Association (toyooka travel time)

= For those using car navigation =
toyooka travel time
Address: 12407 Kumashiro, Toyooka Village, Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture TEL 0265-49-3395
If the above address does not appear, please set Toyooka Village Central Nursery School as your destination
and come to that location.
Toyooka Village Central Nursery School Address: 12368 Kumashiro, Toyooka Village TEL: 0265-35-4953

■Capacity
10 people (minimum operating number: 5)
If you wish to participate with fewer than 5 people or more than 10 people,
please contact us to discuss arrangements.

■Price (tax included)
For groups of 5 to 10 participants: 5,500 yen per person
If you wish to participate with a different number of people, please contact us.

[Contact: Toyooka Village Tourism Association (toyooka travel time)]
・By phone: 0265-49-3395 (9:00–18:00)
・Inquiries via website: https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/paella-making-experience/

■Course Details and Schedule (approximately 4 hours)
1) Gather at toyooka travel time 11:00 (payment)

2) Travel to Notanohira CampGround 11:00–11:45 approximately
※Please travel by private car.

3) Arrive at Notanohira CampGround around 11:45

4) Paella making experience and meal 11:45–15:00 approximately

6) Local dismissal at Notanohira CampGround around 15:00

■About the Plan
[About Notanohira CampGround]
It is about a 40-minute drive from the center of Toyooka Village.
Far from populated areas, you can enjoy a leisurely time amid green trees and the river’s murmur.
Please travel to the campsite by private car.

[About the Paella Cooking Experience]
Participants will make paella with guidance from a certified paellero (paella chef) accredited by the All Japan Paella Federation.
Specialists from the Japan National Paella Contest Team, members of Paella Mania Cup winning teams, and other authentic paella experts will teach you, offering a special hands-on experience.

[Combining with Other Activities]
It is possible to combine this plan with other activities.
We particularly recommend pairing it with the Pothole Tour, where you can enjoy river play at one of Japan’s largest pothole sites.

[Clothing]
・Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for active movement
※You may use the changing room and lockers inside the Toyooka Village Tourism Association before and after the tour.
※For an additional fee, showers are available at the Toyooka Village Tourism Association facility.
(300 yen)

■How to Inquire and Apply
Please apply by phone or via the inquiry form on the website.
Phone: toyooka travel time 0265-49-3395 (9:00–18:00)
Website: https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/paella-making-experience/

■Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is possible until 6:00 PM four days before the experience date.
Cancellations after that time will incur a 100 percent cancellation fee.